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Kiwis underinsured despite valuing life and health insurance
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Kiwis underinsured despite valuing life and health insurance

FSC welcomes KiwiSaver investment in unlisted assets
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FSC welcomes KiwiSaver investment in unlisted assets

Financial Services Council sees year of growth and resilience for the financial services sector, and welcomes 2025 Board
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Financial Services Council sees year of growth and resilience for the financial services sector, and welcomes 2025 Board

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Outlook 2025 - Policy, Regulatory and Economic Update
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Outlook 2025 - Policy, Regulatory and Economic Update

Life Insurance Industry Spotlight September 2024
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Life Insurance Industry Spotlight September 2024

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What the FSC has been doing recently

18 September

Kirk Hope commences as CEO of the FSC

We are delighted to welcome Kirk Hope as the CEO of the FSC.

"I look forward to collaborating closely with the sector, regulators, and government to accelerate momentum on strategic and policy initiatives that will benefit New Zealanders for generations to come," said Mr. Hope.

See the full media release here. 

18 September
26 November 2024

Money & You: Managing Risk Through Challenging Times research report

We've released our latest Money & You research, which reveals that the cost-of-living crisis is impacting New Zealanders choice to protect their health and life through insurance.

This edition highlights that a significant knowledge gap persists among New Zealanders around financial risk management.

Download the report here.

26 November 2024
4 February 2025

Outlook 2025 - Policy, Regulatory and Economic update

Join us for Outlook 2025 where leaders from the political, regulatory and economic spheres will provide key insights for 2025.

Attendees will gain valuable insights and hear keynote addresses from Hon. Andrew Bayly, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Samantha Barrass, Chief Executive of the Financial Markets Authority and Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics.

Find out more information and register here.

4 February 2025
Money and You

Our initiative to help Kiwis grow their financial confidence and wellbeing.

Money and You is a resource for all New Zealanders with tips, insights and conversations designed to grow financial confidence and wellbeing. From getting a handle on your KiwiSaver to mental health and staying safe online, we cover it all. The content is grounded in FSC research and draws on experts from our member organisations and industry partners, but it's written in an accessible way – without the jargon.