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FSF submits on banking market study - highlights

Without sufficient competition and disruption in banking services, New Zealand runs the risk of consumers missing out. We have highlighted our key concerns and recommendations to stop this from happening.

1/05/2024

FSF submits on banking market study - highlights

CCCFA reforms: a return to commonsense

The reforms are a welcome return to commonsense and will make credit more accessible for all New Zealand consumers.

22/04/2024

CCCFA reforms: a return to commonsense

Banking study highlights crucial role of non-bank lenders

The Commerce Commission’s draft report on their market study into banking services has highlighted the crucial role non-bank lenders play in providing competition and innovation for Kiwi consumers.

21/03/2024

Banking study highlights crucial role of non-bank lenders

CCCFA reforms are good news for Kiwi consumers

A new vision for the regulation of New Zealand’s overly complex financial services sector - one that recognises not all Kiwis are vulnerable consumers - is a step in the right direction, says the Financial Services Federation (FSF).

31/01/2024

CCCFA reforms are good news for Kiwi consumers

FSF Welcomes Afterpay to its membership

We are delighted to welcome Afterpay as our newest member, growing our base of responsible lenders that contribute to the important policy discussions and initiatives that make New Zealand one of the leading non-bank lending sectors in the world.

19/12/2023

FSF Welcomes Afterpay to its membership

Game-changer for lending sector: Consumer Credit (Micro-credential) Level 5 launches

A gold standard has been set for lenders in New Zealand, with the launch of the NZQA approved Consumer Credit (Micro-Credential) Level 5 course.

30/11/2023

Game-changer for lending sector: Consumer Credit (Micro-credential) Level 5 launches