The FSC’s new report, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Financial Services in New Zealand, brings together global evidence, national context and FSC’s own sector research to understand how trust in AI is forming - particularly in a sector where trust matters more than almost anything else.Kiwis are open to AI helping them. They are much less comfortable with AI making big decisions about their money.

The Financial Services Council (FSC) is calling for a fundamental reset in how New Zealand approaches financial resilience.

The Lifetime Group has produced a White Paper of the future of health insurance.

Kernel Wealth has produced a tax guide for New Zealand investors using foreign-based funds.

Key takeaways:The AI-driven race to buildout compute capacity has lead to a surge in capex and infrastructure is the hidden winnerUtilities in particular are core beneficiaries of the current capex super‑cycleHistory suggests infrastructure delivers outsized returns in capex cycles.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering financial services, promising efficiencyand better member experiences. But in regulated environments, whereaccuracy, consistency, and auditability are essential, concerns about AIhallucinations remain high.

Impact of AI on Financial Planning 

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