Financial Services Council

12/03/2026

Market ups and downs can feel unsettling, but they’re a normal part of investing.

Your KiwiSaver is designed for the long term - often decades.

History shows markets recover over time, and short-term volatility doesn’t change long-term goals. Before making changes to your fund, take a moment, get advice, and think about your long-term plan.

Stay focused on the future.

27/02/2026

Just under 400 members of the financial services sector gathered in Auckland this morning for Outlook 2026: Global Currents to Local Impact.

Prime Minister Rt. Hon Christopher Luxon shared perspectives on the global operating environment - highlighting the increasing importance of economic resilience, international competitiveness, and strong public–private collaboration. He noted the critical role the financial services sector plays in enabling investment, boosting productivity, and supporting long‑term prosperity.

Professor Robert Patman provided geopolitical context, emphasising how global uncertainty and shifting alliances are reshaping New Zealand’s strategic landscape. David Farrar of Curia Research explored emerging public sentiment trends from overseas and in New Zealand, offering valuable insights into changing expectations across households and businesses.

Speakers joined a panel with Cath Robertson‑Hodder of KPMG and Aimie Hines from the FSC, who reflected on sector opportunities during a Q&A with attendees.

A big thank you to our exclusive event partner, Chapman Tripp, for their support.

17/09/2023

Hi everyone – we’ll be shutting down this page at the end of the month and moving to our other page Money and You, where we share money tips and articles.

You can still follow us on LinkedIn https://hubs.la/Q022bLl90 for FSC news and contact us on [email protected] with any questions.

See you over on Money and You! 💸

01/08/2023

We're looking forward to hearing from a number of political leaders at the upcoming FSC Conference on 15-17 August!

Speakers include Minister of Finance Hon Grant Robertson, Leader of the New Zealand National Party Christopher Luxon, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Dr. Duncan Webb Labour MP for Christchurch Central, former Leader of the Opposition and CEO of Auckland Business Chamber Simon Bridges, and more.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) of New Zealand is delighted to hear from a number of political and regulatory leaders at the 2023 FSC Conference.

31/07/2023

We're pleased to welcome Good Shepherd New Zealand as our charity partner for the FSC Conference.

Good Shepherd is a charitable non-government organisation that addresses the critical, contemporary issues facing women, girls and whānau.

They'll be at the Conference raising awareness and support to continue their Economic Harm Support Service, a much-needed service for people to deal with the financial impact of family violence.

We are delighted to announce Good Shepherd New Zealand as the charity partner for our 2023 Building Consumer Confidence Conference on 15-17 August 2023.

27/07/2023

We're less than 3 weeks away from the FSC Conference 2023 and pleased to welcome more speakers to the line up!

We look forward to hearing from:

- Dellwyn Stuart, CEO of YWCA Aotearoa Tāmaki Makarau and Co-founder of Mindthegap.nz
- Damien Smith - ACT List Member of Parliament.
- Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist of Kiwibank
- Dr. Amelia Sharman, Director Sustainability Reporting at External Reporting Board (XRB)

See the rest of speakers here: https://hubs.ly/Q01Z3DYT0

26/07/2023

Are you working with someone who is planning their , or planning your own retirement? What are some key considerations and calculations you need to make?

We're proud to release our latest guide to retirement planning, developed by the FSC's Workplace Savings Committee.

Read it here, and share with friends or colleagues who may find it useful:

In this FSC Retirement Planning Guide, we’ll introduce you to some key retirement planning considerations.

24/07/2023

We're delighted to announce the finalists for our FSC Awards 2023, which has seen the most entries we've had in the last 5 years! This year we've added two new categories, and look forward to celebrating with the industry at the Awards Dinner on 16th August.

See the amazing people, initiatives and organisations who are in the running here:

The finalists for the 2023 Financial Services Council industry awards have been announced. Take a look at all the nominations across the awards categories.

19/07/2023

With only one month to go, we're pleased to welcome more leaders and experts from around the country who will be speaking at the flagship event of the financial services industry, the FSC Conference on the 15 - 17 August.

New speakers include:
- Kari Scrimshaw, Chief Executive of Ringa Hora: Workforce Development Council
- Kris Faafoi, Director of Agenda Partners
- Eric Crampton, Chief Economist of The New Zealand Initiative
- Jo Kelly, CEO of Toitū Tahua: Centre for Sustainable Finance
..and many more. Get your tickets now: https://hubs.la/Q01Y04gW0

18/07/2023

“We are calling for a full review of KiwiSaver to ensure policy settings go to the heart of its core purpose to prepare Kiwis for a dignified retirement. That will mean setting a long-term strategic policy direction for KiwiSaver.”

With the announcement of the New Zealand National Party's KiwiSaver rental bond policy this week, our CEO Richard Klipin spoke to Stuff and National Business Review about the long-term effects of this proposed move.

Read the Stuff article:https://hubs.la/Q01Y68kY0

Read the NBR article: https://hubs.la/Q01Y666H0

A 22-year-old who withdrew $1000 from KiwiSaver to help pay a bond for a rental property, and never got it back, would find it cost them almost $9000 by the time they reached 65.

17/07/2023

The New Zealand National Party KiwiSaver Rental Bond policy announced yesterday should be of great concern to all Kiwis, however, it is a great way to start a wider conversation on longer term KiwiSaver policy settings, says our CEO Richard Klipin.

The FSC says the National Party’s KiwiSaver Rental Bond policy should be of great concern to all Kiwis, however, it is a great way to start a wider conversation on longer term KiwiSaver policy settings.