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Grow the financial confidence and wellbeing of New Zealanders.

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FSC sees opportunities for increased contributions to KiwiSaver following FMA’s KiwiSaver report
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FSC sees opportunities for increased contributions to KiwiSaver following FMA’s KiwiSaver report

Kirk Hope commences FSC CEO appointment
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Kirk Hope commences FSC CEO appointment

Short-term financial strain threatens emergency and retirement savings
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Short-term financial strain threatens emergency and retirement savings

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What's happening in financial services

Winners for 2024 Financial Services Council industry awards announced
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Winners for 2024 Financial Services Council industry awards announced

Top 10 sustainable actions at the FSC24 Conference
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Top 10 sustainable actions at the FSC24 Conference

Financial Services Council brings the industry together to respond to the Contracts of Insurance Bill
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Financial Services Council brings the industry together to respond to the Contracts of Insurance Bill

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What the FSC has been doing recently

August 2024

Money Month on Money and You

The FSC's channel Money and You, which shares money tips and stories, took part in Sorted's Money Month in August.

Watch bite-sized videos as everyday Kiwis share how they made their money decisions through the theme 'Pause - Get Sorted'.

See the videos and our resources for Money Month here.

August 2024
3 - 5 September

FSC24 Conference 

The New Zealand financial services sector and beyond came together at our flagship conference in September, as we discussed consumer resilience and prosperity. 

We heard from the country's leaders and gathered key insights to inform the growth of organisations, built connections with the who's who of the financial services industry and celebrated outstanding work and excellence at the FSC Awards 2024.  

View the full list of winners here.

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3 - 5 September
4 September

Money & You: Consumer Resilience and the Road to Prosperity Research report

We've released our latest Money & You research, which reveals that many New Zealanders are facing the tough choice between relieving immediate financial pressures or saving for the future. 

This edition centres on the financial capability and resilience of New Zealanders in the short, medium and long-term.

Download the report here.

4 September
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
7 November

Empower & Elevate - Women in Finance Leadership Finance: Inspiring Sucess

Driven by a joint recognition and need for inclusive leadership that addresses the issues for working women who are already in leadership or are just starting their career journey, INFINZ, FSC and FSC’s Empower Women are coming together for an event series to create impactful change. 

This event is now sold out.  

7 November
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.