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
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Media Release - 01/10/2025 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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In the news 12/11/2024 Tech touted as banks’ biggest competitor in inquiry, with submitters casting doubt on effectiveness of bolstering Kiwibank"Coming in to bat for the non-banks, Financial Services Federation chief executive Lyn McMorran said the specialist finance sector was better placed than the big banks to move with the times. [...] Read more at NZ Herald... |
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In the news 23/10/2024 NZ’s largest bank defends its profits as ‘fair’Lyn McMorran, FSF Executive Director: “It’s more about making sure that the playing field is level for competition for non-bank lenders [...]" “The fact that 1.7 million New Zealanders choose to deal with a non-bank lender means that people are actually looking for that choice.” Watch on TVNZ's 1News |
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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
