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Webinar: How financially resilient are Kiwis? New 2025 research
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Webinar: How financially resilient are Kiwis? New 2025 research

Insights and Trends: Women and finance in New Zealand
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Insights and Trends: Women and finance in New Zealand

FSC25 Conference - Programme 10 September 2025

FSC25 Conference - Programme 10 September 2025

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

Professional Advice Special Interest Networking Group - Navigating FMA Monitoring Visits: Insights and Tips from Financial Advice Providers
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Professional Advice Special Interest Networking Group - Navigating FMA Monitoring Visits: Insights and Tips from Financial Advice Providers

The financial wellbeing of Kiwi women in the media
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The financial wellbeing of Kiwi women in the media

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6 March 2025

Insights and Trends: Women and finance in New Zealand

See our latest Insights and Trends research report which highlights a growing issue - women retiring with significantly less savings than men, with the gender retirement gap not improving.

This edition explores the relationship between women and finances in support of International Women’s Day 2025. 

Download the report here.

6 March 2025
20 March 2025

Empower & Elevate - Women in Finance Leadership Series: Leading Change

Through the sharing of case studies during our Empower & Elevate - Women in Finance: Leading Change breakfast, attendees heard from a panel of New Zealand business leaders about their stories in addressing structural obstacles that impact recruitment and retention of women.

Read more about six strategies to retain and promote women from our panellists here.

20 March 2025
29 April 2025

Webinar: How financially resilient are Kiwis? New 2025 research

Join us for the launch of our annual Financial Resilience Index (FRI) research, which will delve deep into newest research tracking the attitudes and financial situations of New Zealanders.

Find out more here.

29 April 2025
7 May 2025

Professional Advice Special Interest Networking Group (for FSC members only)

FSC members in the Professional Advice community are invited to join us for a Special Interest Group Networking Event as we delve into the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA) monitoring visits for licensed financial advice providers.

Find out more here.

7 May 2025
21 May 2025

Workplace Savings Half-Yearly Function 2025

The FSC and Workplace Savings Committee invite the Workplace Savings community to an in-person Half-Yearly Function in Wellington and Auckland.

This in-person event is open to all Trustees (including Chairs and LITs), and service providers to restricted workplace savings schemes.

Find out more here.

21 May 2025
10 - 11 September 2025

FSC25 Conference: Transforming for Tomorrow

The FSC invites you to the FSC25 Conference, our flagship event taking place on 10-11 September 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.

This year’s theme, "Transforming for Tomorrow," sets the stage for a powerful call to action – a strategic blueprint for growth to drive macro-level change and foster collaboration toward a future where all New Zealanders can feel financially confident and secure.

Find out more and register here.

10 - 11 September 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 understanding KiwiSaver, breaking down financial news 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.