Specialist Lending
Specialist lenders provide solutions beyond the traditional banking system, ensuring that more New Zealanders have what they need to sustain, grow and thrive.
Setting standards
We lead initiatives to set standards in best practice, including industry codes and guidelines.
Membership
We keep members informed, involved, and provide guidance and opportunities for connection, growth and development.
Our work includes promoting industry best practice, supporting members with compliance and connection, and advocating for sensible regulation that avoids a one-size-fits-all appraoch.
FSF members include private and listed companies such as Turners, UDC Finance, Avanti Finance, Custom Fleet, Harmoney, Mercedes Benz Financial Services, MTF Finance, First Credit Union, Nelson Building Society, Prospa, Scania, and Toyota Financial Services.
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Latest News
 Media Release - 26/11/2025 Good Shepherd and Financial Services Federation launch code of practice to help specialist lenders in their work to prevent and reduce economic harmGood Shepherd NZ and the Financial Services Federation (FSF) are excited to release a code of practice (the code) designed to help specialist lenders prevent and reduce harm for customers experiencing economic harm from family violence. The announcement comes as Good Shepherd NZ marks International Economic Abuse Awareness Day (26 November 2025) with [...] Read more... |
 Media Release - 06/11/2025 Customer care and innovation recognised at New Zealand's specialist lending awardsOutstanding individuals and companies driving the specialist lending sector forward have been recognised at the Financial Services Federation’s (FSF) Awards 2025. But you won’t see a “Deal of the Year” winner or categories based on financial performance, the awards instead focus on customer care, innovation, and positive community impact [...] Read more |
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Major Party leaders, FMA, ComCom to front high stakes sector event in NovemberRegulation, competition and the future of New Zealand’s credit landscape will take centre stage at the FSF Conference on 6 November — with senior leaders from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), Commerce Commission and major political parties confirmed to appear. For the first time, regulators will share the stage to speak directly to industry [...] Read more... |
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What members say
"As a new member, in the short time we have been with FSF I am pleasantly surprised that the ROI has been huge. Myself and the wider organisation are getting great value from our membership and I also really enjoy interactions with the supportive and friendly team at FSF." - FSF member
"Very professional well-run organisation who are on the pulse of everything in our sector." - FSF Member
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"It is a privilege to work alongside such a professional and highly qualified team who provide a range of skills and support to our sector. Being a member is invaluable to my business." - FSF member
