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Upcoming events and announcements

24 Jun 2026 Wed 8:30am

Appointed Actuaries Forum

FMA Head of Insurance Jane Brown and Director, Deposit Taking, Insurance and Advice, Michael Hewes will both speak at the NZ Society of Actuaries’ Appointed Actuaries Forum. This year’s theme is Shaping the Future — Regulation, Affordability, and Innovation.

21 Jul 2026

2026 Financial Advice Provider (FAP) Forums (Wellington Session 1)

21 Jul 2026

2026 Financial Advice Provider (FAP) Forums (Wellington Session 2)

23 Jul 2026

2026 Financial Advice Provider (FAP) Forums (Palmerston North Session)

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