Wednesday 21 September - FSC Conference 2022 Programme

7.15AM - 8.20AM

Your choice of breakfast session to kick off the first day at the FSC Conference 2022. There's a focus on FinTech, Women in Super or Regulation to choose from.

Pitch Perfect

The next Tech Superstar

The Financial Services Council aims to fuel innovation in the sector and Pitch Perfect sparks that flame. In this breakfast session, hear from the latest innovators in the tech world and vote for your winning pitch. The winners will be invited to pitch their innovation on the main plenary stage later on that day. Find out more here.

Women in Super

MORE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP - HOW?

Women are woefully represented at the leadership tables of the financial services industry – so how do we address this imbalance?

Leading Inhouse Lawyers

The big issues in regulation

A key workstream of the FSC, this session will take a look at the main issues in New Zealand financial services regulation, in this panel with leading lawyers.

8.30AM - 10.50AM

Join us for the first session of the morning with keynote political speakers and industry panelists on the main platform.

FSC Conference Pōwhiri and Karakia

8.30AM - 9.00AM

Following your choice of breakfast session, our MCs will open the FSC Conference 2022, the first in person conference since 2019.

Political Keynote 1 and Fireside Chat

9.00AM - 9.30AM

In our first Political Keynote, we welcome Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson to give insights pre and post pandemic, and a look toward Aotearoa 2025. Following the presentation will be a fireside chat with political reporter Jack Tame, to delve deeper into the key issues.

In the Spotlight 1

9.30AM - 9.45AM

Why Does Money Matter – Woodlands Primary School

In this first Ted-style talk of the day, two students from Woodlands Primary School and their teacher will be telling us about their winning 2021 Why Does Money Matter competition entry. They'll share with us how they spent the winning prize money, give an update on how their worm farm is going and share their thoughts on why financial education in schools is so important.

Panel Discussion 1

9.45AM - 10.45AM

Climate and sustainability: The world on fire?

The climate emergency is now mainstream, and world leaders agree targets to mitigate climate change are necessary. Hon James Shaw, Minister of Climate Change, will open the session with an address before our expert panel looks at climate issues through different lenses.

11.20AM - 12.55PM

The next session of the morning welcomes regulatory keynote speaker Samantha Barrass, CEO of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and industry panelists on the main platform.

Regulatory Keynote 1 & Fireside Chat

11.20AM - 11.50AM

Outlook 2025 with FMA CEO Samantha Barrass, followed by a fireside chat with political reporter Jack Tame, to delve further into the key issues raised.

Panel Discussion 2

11.55AM - 12.40PM

Chief Economist Session: In turbulent times, what holds for the economy?

In this session, Chief Economists from across the sector will discuss the economic state of New Zealand and the world, reflecting on the challenges we face and debating the cost of living crisis, inflation, investments and the impacts they are having.

In the Spotlight 2

12.40PM - 12.55PM

Pitch Perfect Winners

Selected by the audience at the Pitch Perfect Breakfast earlier in the day, our FinTech winners are invited to pitch their innovative tech products and solutions.

12.55PM - 1.45PM

Mix and mingle in the exhibition area , with Tech Alley and visit the Made In New Zealand marketplace over lunch. We are also running sector specific lunches for invited guests.

Professional Advice

Join speakers from the sector regulator and government departments to debate the future of the advice sector, including growth strategies for the new advice environment.

LADUCA

A Risk Forgotten - The Rising Toll of Back Injuries orthopaedics and disability claims – future risks, chellenges and opportunities

This session delves into the unexpected rise of orthopaedic back conditions. While the microscope has been centred on COVID, Mental Health and Genetics, have we missed the silent, hidden but rising and impactful increase in spinal conditions? Join us for an interactive discussion on the balance between prudent risk assessment and clinical reality; as well as the evolution of spinal treatment and how that journey can turn the tide on one of our most costly insurance risks.

1.45PM - 2.45PM

In the first of our sector specific breakout sessions, we are pleased to offer specialist panels covering Insurance, Investment and KiwiSaver, FinTech and Professional Advice.

Investment 1

Does financial literacy start at home or school?

Growing financial confidence and capability is the topic of this session, exploring financial and investment education to support financial literacy in schools and iwi, with a particular focus on KiwiSaver. Speakers include Victoria Harris from The Curve and Te Waka McLeod from Ka Uruora.

Life Insurance 1

Life insurance 2030: The global future of life Insurance - impacts, opportunities, challenges.

The future of life insurance: what's in store? In this session the panel will debate the future of life insurance from macro, international and strategic levels, including debating government proposals such as the recently proposed New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme (NZIIS).

FinTech 1

The future of open finance in New Zealand

The panel will start by discussing open finance products that already exist in New Zealand. Then we'll cover the incoming Consumer Data Right legislation, and what it means for consumers and financial service providers.

Professional Advice 1

Unlocking consumer demand through growth and transformation

This panel will debate growth strategies through M&A, capital structure and digital/technology in the first topic in the Professional Advice stream. The panel will debate digital marketing, digital advice, and portals for self-administration.

2.45PM - 3.45PM

In the second of the conference four breakout sessions, we are pleased to offer specialist panels covering Insurance, Investment and KiwiSaver, FinTech, Professional Advice and the first conference themed breakout, Growing.

Investment 2

Positioning portfolios in very uncertain times

Investing uncertainty: Positioning portfolios and access to markets, jumping into issues such as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues in investing, investment platforms and technology.

Life & Health Insurance 1

Is consumer change driving regulatory change? The impacts on consumers of global and regional regulatory change

In this joint life and health insurance panel, we debate what’s happening in regulation locally and globally, alongside the impact of regulation on consumers here and globally.

Growing 1

"Quiet quitting" and the future of work

With Covid-19 changing the shape of the world of work, the panel will break down the new buzzword "quiet quitting" and examine the trend from different perspectives.

FinTech 2

Data & Digital Technology as Solutions for ESG

Join MC Mitchell Pham in this interactive FinTechNZ session and work with progressive industry participants to shape your own solution that makes tackling climate change (from climate disclosures reporting to creating positive impacts) more practicable.

Professional Advice 2

Headwinds, tailwinds and navigating change - FAP leaders forum

And last, but not least, join this Professional Advice FAP leaders forum of experts discussing how we position the industry for growth, the key issues facing FAPs and how to solve them.

4.15PM - 5.30PM

Join us back in the main platform for our closing sundowner sessions, before we head to the Gala Awards Dinner.

In the Spotlight 3

4.15PM - 4.30PM

The Future of Health

Dr Stephen Child is the Chief Medical Officer at Southern Cross, and in this third spotlight, will shine a light on the future of the health system in New Zealand.

Keynote 1

4.30PM - 5.00PM

In our most highly rated sessions at past conferences, we invite Abbas Nazari to the stage. Abbas is a former Afghan refugee who fled the Taliban in 2001, he will share his journey, his experiences of thriving in a foreign country, and some lessons learned along the way.

Day One Wrap

5.00PM - 5.15PM

To close out the day, our MCs takes us through their highlights and will preview Thursday's sessions.

Concurrent Breakfast Sessions