Conference Opening

With FSF Executive Director Lyn McMorran, and our MC, former business journalist and broadcaster Rawdon Christie.

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25 Years Old: The Post-9/11 World and New Zealand

Professor Robert Patman will discuss the flagrant breaches of international law, great power bullying and geopolitical tensions today coexist with multiplying transnational challenges that can only be resolved through international cooperation. For New Zealand - a strong advocate of a rules-based international order - the post 9/11 world has proven to be an ever more challenging and difficult place to navigate.

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Fuel Shock and the Kiwi Economy: Adapting in the face of Higher Rates

Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr will dig deep into the current state of NZ’s economy, exploring how the fuel crisis has impacted business and forced them to adapt, also delivering commentary on the high interest rates that businesses are experiencing. Brought to you by Centrix.

Concurrent Sessions

Session A: Consumer Lending - FMA 

Representatives from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) take the stage to discuss the impact of the first 100 days post CCCFA transfer which came into effect July 1, earlier this year. 

 Session B: Commercial Lending - IFSO/FSCL panel discussion

B2B complaints take up fraction financial dispute resolution schemes’ caseloads, but that doesn’t meant there isn’t plenty to learn from them. Hear IFSO and FSCL discuss the trends, complexities, and lessons we can learn from these unique cases.

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From Red Flags to Real Risk

The Financial Intelligence Unit will give specialist lenders an inside look at the latest fraud and money‑laundering tactics targeting the sector. They’ll break down examples from real reporting that exposes how sophisticated schemes exploit vulnerabilities and slip through lending pipelines.

The Future Is Here: Demography Continues to Change New Zealand

In the last five years, there has been significant demographic change which continues to reshape New Zealand. Professor Paul Spoonley will update members on these changes, noting that while the fundamentals have not changed since 2021, the impacts are even greater and will lead to New Zealand hitting some demographic tipping points earlier. Brought to you by DebtManagers.

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Quiz Time

In true FSF fashion, we will be holding an afternoon quiz! Let your competitive side shine through to earn the crowning title of the brainiest team in the sector.

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Pre-election Deep Dive: As nationalism and populism sweeps the world, will New Zealand follow?

David Farrar, esteemed political commentator and polling service provider will deliver a timely deep dive into the current state of NZ's political landscape. Brought to you by MTF Finance

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 Performance Through People

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Conference closing

With FSF Executive Committee Chair and Turners Automotive Group CEO, Todd Hunter.