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New Zealanders Are Not Recession Ready, Latest FSC Data Reveals
Thursday, 13 April 2023, 11:41 am | Financial Services Council
Early data from the Financial Services Council’s (FSC) 2023 Financial Resilience Index reveals New Zealanders are alarmingly less prepared for a recession than they were in 2022. This shows the precarious position many are in, and coupled with the ... More >>
76% Of New Zealanders Rethinking Their Financial Risk In Wake Of Catastrophic Weather Events
Monday, 3 April 2023, 9:25 am | Financial Services Council
Early data from the Financial Services Council’s (FSC) 2023 Financial Resilience Index research shows New Zealanders’ attitudes to managing risk are changing, with levels of insurance up from 2022 and recent weather events prompting many people ... More >>
Financial Services Council Launches 2023 Building Consumer Confidence Conference
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 3:24 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council’s (FSC) flagship event returns to Auckland on 15-17 August 2023 to connect New Zealand’s financial services community ahead of the 2023 Election. The event at The Cordis Hotel will include a bumper programme of member-only ... More >>
Financial Services Council Appoints David Bishop As Chief Marketing Officer
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 11:20 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has appointed David Bishop to the newly created position of Chief Marketing Officer. FSC CEO, Richard Klipin, says, “We are thrilled to appoint David to this new role focused on driving engagement with members and ... More >>
The FSC Welcomes Government Decision To Refocus Policy Agenda
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 7:56 pm | Financial Services Council
“The Financial Services welcomes the Government’s plan to refocus its policy agenda on key bread-and-butter initiatives and tackle the cost-of-living crisis. “This is a win for all New Zealanders and comes at a time when many are feeling ... More >>
FSC Welcomes Renewed Focus From Incoming Prime Minister And Deputy Prime Minister
Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 11:01 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council of New Zealand (FSC) congratulates the incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni and welcomes their commitment to focussing on the cost of living and inflation. FSC CEO, Richard Klipin, ... More >>
The FSC Acknowledges The Prime Minister's Resignation
Friday, 20 January 2023, 6:35 pm | Financial Services Council
“The Financial Services Council acknowledges Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s decision to stand down from the role, and the dedicated service she has given to New Zealand over the last five years. “During her tenure, the Prime Minister has ... More >>
Almost 70% Of Kiwis Would Struggle To Support Loved Ones Should The Worst Happen
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 11:18 am | Financial Services Council
In a cost of living crisis and rising interest rates, many Kiwis are struggling to get by. Alarmingly, New Zealanders are also significantly underinsured, putting their loved ones at risk, findings from the Financial Services Council’s (FSC’s) ... More >>
FSC Competition Winners Demonstrate Power Of Learning Good Money Habits Young
Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 5:51 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council [FSC] has announced the winners of its 2022 Why Does Money Matter school video competition. “The competition, in its second year, is an initiative to get kids, teachers and families talking about money,” says FSC ... More >>
The Financial Services Council Welcomes The News Today Of Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s Reappointment
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 12:00 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council welcomes the news today of Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s reappointment. FSC CEO Richard Klipin said, “The FSC has worked closely with the Reserve Bank over the past few years and it has a critical role ... More >>
FSC Research Shows Financial Confidence Has Risen– But Is A Perfect Storm Brewing?
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 12:20 pm | Financial Services Council
Aotearoa New Zealand is emerging from the pandemic in relatively good shape, with the latest news that we are not heading for recession. And, according to the Financial Services Council’s (FSC’s) latest research report, Financial resilience trends ... More >>
FSC Responds To Government Decision To Not Proceed With GST On KiwiSaver Fees
Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 6:36 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government’s decision today to remove the GST proposal for KiwiSaver fees from the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2022–23, Platform Economy, and Remedial Matters) Bill. This is the right decision ... More >>
FSC Media Release On Taxation Bill
Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 7:24 pm | Financial Services Council
Richard Klipin, CEO, Financial Services Council: The FSC believes that the proposed changes to the taxation of KiwiSaver and managed funds announced today are a bad outcome and that the Bill overreaches. The FSC has been a constructive participant ... More >>
Shaken Not Stirred: New Research Reveals How Kiwis Are Investing In Volatile Economic Times
Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 5:20 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council’s [FSC’s] latest research report reveals how New Zealanders are investing during this economically turbulent year. The report, titled Money and You: Investing in volatile times , is the latest in the FSC’s ... More >>
Health Insurance More Important Than Ever For Kiwis But Cost Challenges Ahead
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 2:31 pm | Financial Services Council
For many Kiwis, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has sharpened the importance of looking after their own health and wellbeing. Financial Services Council CEO Richard Klipin says, “We know that the presence of Covid, and for many of us the personal ... More >>
FSC Declaration Signals Continued Industry Action To Grow Women’s Financial Wellbeing
Thursday, 28 July 2022, 6:16 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council [FSC] today announced the It Starts With Action Summit Declaration designed to lead, guide and inspire change for wāhine in Aotearoa. “The FSC’s three month It Starts With Action Campaign , aimed to grow the financial ... More >>
FSC’s It Starts With Action Campaign Shifting The Dial For Wāhine In New Zealand
Thursday, 30 June 2022, 10:42 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council [FSC]’s It Starts With Action campaign to grow women’s financial confidence and wellbeing is now over halfway through. So far, the campaign has demonstrated some exceptional results, including: Nearly 100 supporters ... More >>
FSC Launches 'Why Does Money Matter' School Competition With $10,000 Worth Of Prizes
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 10:51 am | Financial Services Council
FSC launches Why Does Money Matter school competition with $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs The Financial Services Council [FSC] has launched the second year of their ‘Why Does Money Matter?’ video competition for New Zealand school students. ... More >>
FSC Calls For More Time On NZ Income Insurance Scheme
Monday, 16 May 2022, 5:03 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council of New Zealand (FSC) in its submission on the proposed New Zealand Income Insurance Scheme (NZIIS) has called for more time and wider industry engagement to ensure that the scheme is best placed to achieve its objectives. “The ... More >>
FSC Applauds Nadia Lim And Invites Simon Henry To Join Campaign To Grow Women’s Financial Wellbeing
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 9:33 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has responded today to comments made by Simon Henry, the CEO of NZX- and ASX-listed company DGL, with regards to celebrity chef and entrepreneur Nadia Lim last week. “The FSC and our members are disappointed ... More >>
