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Youth arrests after spike in vehicle theft in Central Otago
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 7:02 pm | Financial Services Council
Over the last three weeks Central Otago/Lakes Police have been investigating a spike in offending involving the taking of vehicles in the Clyde area. More >>
Great (unmet) expectations: Retirement Realities for NZers
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 6:59 pm | Financial Services Council
Great (unmet) expectations: Retirement Realities for New Zealanders The vast majority of Kiwi retirees are reduced to living off NZ Super alone after just ten years of retirement, and with a significant weekly income shortfall according to new research ... More >>
New Board Appointed to Financial Services Council
Friday, 17 November 2017, 10:16 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council held its 2017 AGM this week and reflected on a superb 12 months. ‘In a short period of time’, said Chairman Rob Flannagan, ‘the FSC has developed a new strategy and delivered strongly. The strategy is firmly centred ... More >>
Financial Services Council welcomes new Labour-led Govt
Friday, 20 October 2017, 4:43 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council welcomes and congratulates the new Labour-led Government. “Prime Minister elect Ardern and her team have a strong mandate and a great opportunity to pursue a strong and progressive policy agenda”, said Richard Klipin, CEO of ... More >>
FSC welcomes KiwiSaver report card
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 4:37 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Service Council has welcomed the release of the annual FMA report on KiwiSaver. More >>
Kiwis Give Big Tick to Kiwi Saver
Thursday, 7 September 2017, 9:10 am | Financial Services Council
New research of over 2000 New Zealanders released at the Financial Services Council’s annual conference today shows that there is overwhelming public support for strengthening KiwiSaver and improving Kiwis access to the savings scheme. More >>
Politics Live at FSC & Workplace Savings Conference
Friday, 18 August 2017, 9:59 am | Financial Services Council
15 August 2017 - The Financial Services Council and Workplace Savings NZ have today confirmed three leading NZ politicians will be speaking at the ‘Navigating Change’ conference on 7-8 September. More >>
Financial Services Council welcomes Reserve Bank report
Friday, 30 June 2017, 12:55 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has welcomed the Reserve Bank report on the level of compliance with disclosure laws by licenced insurers. More >>
Financial Services Council launch new Industry Awards
Monday, 19 June 2017, 10:41 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council today launch their industry awards. Financial Services Council Chief Executive Richard Klipin said, ‘These awards showcase excellence in our industry and give us all a chance to celebrate success and learn from our ... More >>
AIA Joins the Financial Services Council
Friday, 9 June 2017, 9:38 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council announced today that AIA has joined the association, bringing the total number of members to 16 members and 14 Associate members. Financial Services Council Chief Executive Richard Klipin said, ‘We are pleased to welcome ... More >>
Budget 2017 reflects robust economy and a balanced approach
Friday, 26 May 2017, 9:21 am | Financial Services Council
Budget 2017 reflects New Zealand’s continued robust economy and shows a balanced approach, the Financial Services Council said today. More >>
Financial Services Council Appoints New Staff
Monday, 8 May 2017, 3:05 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council (FSC) NZ has announced two new appointments today designed to strengthen the core team and deliver on the FSC’s vision of being the voice of financial services in New Zealand. More >>
Financial Services Council Appoints New Staff
Friday, 7 April 2017, 4:57 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council (FSC) NZ has announced two new appointments today designed to strengthen the core team and deliver on the FSC’s vision of being the voice of financial services in New Zealand. More >>
Financial Services Council welcomes changes to NZ Super
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 12:15 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council (FSC) today welcomes the New Zealand Superannuation changes proposed by Prime Minister Bill English. “The package of changes announced on Monday is good policy,” says FSC Chief Executive Officer, Richard Klipin. More >>
Partners Life Joins the FSC
Friday, 17 February 2017, 12:28 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council announced today that Partners Life has joined the association, bringing the total number of members to 15 members and 14 Associate members. Financial Services Council Chief Executive Richard Klipin said, “We are ... More >>
FSC supports FMA’s view that good conduct is good business
Friday, 3 February 2017, 9:21 am | Financial Services Council
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) today released revised guidance - “A guide to the FMA’s view of conduct” (Guide). The Financial Services Council of New Zealand (FSC) wholeheartedly supports the FMA’s view that good conduct is good ... More >>
New board, CEO appointment and solid 2016 financial position
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 3:11 pm | Financial Services Council
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has announced a strong financial position for the year ahead following the release of its annual report; ( http://fsc.org.nz/site/fsc/Reports/FSC_AnnualReport_2016.pdf ) along with a number of key organisational changes including the election of a new ... More >>
$1.1 billion annual claims payout for personal insurance
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 11:46 am | Financial Services Council
New Zealanders were paid $1.132 billion for personal insurance claims in the year ended December 2015 according to figures released today by the Financial Services Council (FSC). More >>
Kiwis insure cars before incomes
Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 9:23 am | Financial Services Council
More than 1,000 families a week (54,800 a year) experience a sickness that prevents a main income earner from working for three months or more. More >>
Mind the Gap forum highlights financial vulnerability
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 11:33 am | Financial Services Council
Mind the Gap forum highlights the financial vulnerability of families when long term illness strikes More >>