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FSC Awards 2025

FSC Awards 2025

Financial Resilience Index 2025

Financial Resilience Index 2025

FSC25 Conference - Programme 10 September 2025

FSC25 Conference - Programme 10 September 2025

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FSC welcomes Budget announcement to raise contributions levels, cautions of implications of Government contribution cut
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FSC welcomes Budget announcement to raise contributions levels, cautions of implications of Government contribution cut

Entries for 2025 Financial Services Council industry awards now open
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Entries for 2025 Financial Services Council industry awards now open

Empower & Elevate Women in Finance Leadership Series - Session 3: Male Allyship
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Empower & Elevate Women in Finance Leadership Series - Session 3: Male Allyship

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28 April 2025

How financially resilient are Kiwis? Financial Resilience Index 2025

The FSC launched our annual Financial Resilience Index (FRI) research, which delves deep into newest research tracking the attitudes and financial situations of New Zealanders.

Download the report here. 

28 April 2025
22 May 2025

FSC welcomes KiwiSaver Budget announcements, cautions on implications of Government contribution cut

The FSC welcomes the Government’s move to increase the default KiwiSaver contribution rate and extend contributions to working 16- and 17-year-olds, supporting stronger savings habits for long-term financial wellbeing.

However, reducing its own contributions may discourage enrolment or ongoing contributions, especially during low-income periods like maternity leave and for the self-employed..

Find out more here.

22 May 2025
22 July 2025

Empower & Elevate Women in Finance Leadership Series - Session 3: Male Allyship

For C-Suite, Senior Leadership Teams and People Leaders

Join us for the third event of the leadership series, led by the FSC, FSC’s Empower Women and INFINZ, to share in the successes and learnings of our panellists - unlocking inclusive leadership capability, mastering the art of allyship and enhancing leadership effectiveness for positive change and financial success within their organisations.

Find out more and register here.

22 July 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
11 September 2025

FSC Awards 2025

Our FSC Awards 2025 are now open, recognising outstanding achievement and excellence across New Zealand’s financial services industry.

Entries are now open for individuals, teams and organisations across eight categories, including two new categories this year: Excellence in ESG & Innovation of the Year.

Find out more here.

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.