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27 September 2020
"We recognise that UDC has a role to play in supporting our industry and the important work the Financial Services Federation does," says Wayne Percival, CEO of UDC Finance.
30 April 2020
"We may be allowed out of the house, but we're not out of the woods yet when it comes to the financial effects on COVID-19," says Lyn McMorran, Executive Director of the Financial Services Federation (FSF), in this Q&A.
3 March 2020
The FSF is encouraging borrowers who have been affected financially by coronavirus (Covid-19) to talk to their providers and check if they have a credit-related insurance policy.
17 October 2019
Fresh thinking when it comes to finance, and an ability to "walk the talk" with responsible lending were common themes among those who took out the second-ever FSF Awards.
FSF in the News
17 October 2019
Stuff, January 23, 2021
Covid home loan crisis nearly over as just 8300 borrowers remain on repayment 'holidays'
With NZ's unexpected economic bounceback from COVID and horror unemployment forecasts not playing out, lenders say the majority of customers have been able to return to normal repayments, with arrears at a record low
17 October 2019
NBR, May 18, 2020
SMEs soon have to make life-or-death calls
Surviving COVID-19 will be an uphill battle for many small and medium enterprises, but responsible finance companies are primed to assist.
17 October 2019
NBR, May 4, 2020
Finance companies urge government "don't forget us"
Finance companies are flexible, small business specialists that are essential to the economic recovery of New Zealand post-COVID-19.
17 October 2019
NZ Adviser, May 4, 2020
Lenders commit to helping customers impacted by COVID-19
Financial Services Federation (FSF) has warned that the battle is not over yet, as customers and businesses continue to grapple with the impacts of coronavirus.