Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Conferences and events

FSC Conference Canvasses Far-Reaching Sector Issues

The Financial Services Council’s 2026 Conference in Auckland last week saw more than 750 people gather over two days to discuss issues directly affecting...

FSC Conference Sold Out

More than 700 members of the financial services industry will gather in Auckland this week for the Financial Services Council’s annual conference, FSC26 Amplify,...

Creating the Future of Advice – Policy Summit

Financial Advice NZ’s CEO Nick Hakes set an upbeat tone for the organisation’s inaugural Advice Policy Summit in Auckland last week telling the 200...

FMA Re-states Focus on Conflicted Commissions

In a keynote address to Financial Advice NZ's inaugural Advice Policy Summit, FMA CEO Samantha Barrass reiterated that its regulatory priorities for the 2026-2027...

FSC Awards Finalists Announced

Life insurers feature prominently in the list of finalists for the 2026 FSC Awards, with the council saying the awards recognise the people, teams...

Advice Policy Summit Nears Capacity

Financial Advice New Zealand’s Advice Policy Summit next week is nearing capacity with around 200 delegates expected at the one-day event in Auckland. The organisation...

Advice Profession’s Future Hinges on Trust

Financial advisers will need to focus on professionalism, leadership and client trust as AI, regulatory change and adviser shortages reshape the profession, an Australian...

Registrations Open for Financial Advice Tour

Registrations are now open for Financial Advice New Zealand’s Connect Tour which the organisation is billing as "New Zealand’s largest financial advice tour”. The eight-city...

Virtual Industry Leaders’ Summit Announced

Member-owned organisation, the Independent Financial Advisers Association, has announced a new initiative for 2026, the IFAA Virtual Industry Leaders' Summit, which it hopes will...