Financial Services Council New Zealand

Summer is here, and so is the perfect opportunity to grow your financial knowledge! To support financial wellbeing, FSC's Empower Women has curated a list of top podcast picks. From financial education to career advice, these podcasts are packed with insights to help listeners thrive. See the list here: https://hubs.la/Q02_Qttk0 #FinancialWellbeing #PersonalGrowth

Encouraging to see discussions beginning around the Government's recent announcement allowing KiwiSaver funds to be invested in unlisted assets, and what it means for everyday New Zealanders. Explore the latest articles featuring FSC commentary here: NZ Adviser: https://hubs.la/Q02_HLB50 Interest.co.nz: https://hubs.la/Q02_HRN10 #kiwisaver #retirement #investments #financialservices #newzealand

With the announcement from Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon. Andrew Bayly to allow KiwiSaver funds to be invested in unlisted assets, FSC CEO Kirk Hope spoke to Ryan Bridges on Newstalk ZB to discuss the positive impacts this change could have on KiwiSaver and the New Zealand economy. Listen now here: https://hubs.la/Q02_HM7s0 #kiwisaver #retirement #regulation #investments #financialservices #newzealand

The FSC welcomes today’s capital markets announcements by Hon. Andrew Bayly, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, at NZX Limited. FSC CEO Kirk Hope attended the event, which included the announcement of the Government’s decision to allow KiwiSaver funds to be invested in unlisted assets. “This reform will not only provide Kiwi businesses with much-needed capital to innovate and expand but the opportunity of greater diversification for KiwiSaver,” said Hope. The FSC looks forward to collaborating with the Government and stakeholders to ensure KiwiSaver supports financial confidence, wellbeing, and dignified retirement outcomes for New Zealanders. Read our full media statement here: https://hubs.la/Q02_vRls0 #KiwiSaver #Investments #CapitalMarkets #NewZealand

It was fantastic to see a full room and strong online participation for the FSC's inaugural Life Insurance Special Interest Group, with great energy around the opportunity to network and catch-up with the industry. Many thanks to Stephen Potter, Chief Underwriter at AIA NZ, Simon Bunge, Partner at EY Law New Zealand and Mark Banicevich, Head of Industry Engagement at Partners Life for sharing their insights on key topics such as genetic testing, generative AI and product innovation for the sector. #lifeinsurance #financialservices #newzealand

Watch the replay now for our extremely insightful webinar 'Connecting with Kiwis', where our expert panellists from various consumer backgrounds shared their experiences and insights into growing the financial confidence and wellbeing of New Zealanders. Topics include understanding of the NZ audience, financial literacy and education, trust, accessibility and technology and future trends: https://hubs.la/Q02-SP9P0 Hear from: - Meagan Tuckerman (Facilitator) - Chief Marketing Officer, Momentum Life - Lee McCauley - Behavioural Science expert, Founder and Director, Tick Consulting NZ - Sophia Golfinopoulos - Author + Content Creator at Mindful Money NZ - Matt Macpherson - General Manager - Super & Funds, Sharesies #financialservices #nz #financialservices

Great to see industry articles highlighting the insights from our latest research, Money & You: Navigating Risk Through Challenging Times. Our research report goes through the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on health and life insurance in New Zealand, alongside key trends and statistics on the sector. Read the articles here: riskinfoNZ: https://hubs.la/Q02_05pv0 Insurance Business New Zealand: https://hubs.la/Q02_0cX40 Access the full report here: https://hubs.la/Q02-__x-0 #healthinsurance #lifeinsurance #insurance #newzealand

Explore actionable strategies for fostering inclusion and breaking down barriers from our FSC24 Conference where our expert panellists discussed resilience and prosperity for Gen Alpha and our younger generation, solutions to grow inclusivity in financial services, engaging with the Māori business economy and more. Replays now available to watch include: - Resilience and Prosperity for Gen Alpha and our younger generation. - Solutions to grow inclusivity in financial services - In the Spotlight with Co-Chair of Empower Women, Tracey Cross and Mark Cochrane, Chief Executive Officer of Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand. - Engaging with the Māori business economy - How does the "great wealth transfer" apply in the NZ context, and what are the implications for NZ women and our industry? Watch them now here: https://hubs.la/Q02-SPDR0 #fsc24conference #conference #financialservices #nz

FSC members in the life insurance community are invited to join us online or in-person at EY Auckland next week (Tuesday 10 December) for our first Life Insurance Special Interest Group. Delve deeper into discussions on topics such as metabolic health, masterclass insights from the FSC24 Conference, generative AI in insurance and genetic testing with industry experts: - Ingrid Thorn, Head Underwriting L&H ANZ at Swiss Re - Mark Banicevich, Head of Industry Engagement at Partners Life - Simon Bunge, Partner at EY - Stephen Potter, Chief Underwriter at AIA NZ More information and register here (accessible to FSC members only): https://hubs.la/Q02-hPRv0 See if your organisation is a FSC member here: https://hubs.la/Q02-hR4_0 Contact us on fsc@fsc.org.nz for assistance in accessing the Member's Area. #lifeinsurance #financialservices #financialservicesnz

Great article from Theresa Gattung DNZM in the The New Zealand Herald highlighting the 8.2% gender pay gap in Aotearoa New Zealand and its impact on prosperity. FSC’s Empower Women have highlighted this as a key issue to drive change in New Zealand and a focus for the group over the coming year. #women #financialservices #empowerment