Past Events

Past Events

November 2025

  • How NZ Can Fund Our Badly Needed Infrastructure. Just Copy Australia!

    20 November 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Australia's NSW Asset Recycling Programme unlocked billions for new infrastructure by monetising assets like Sydney's WestConnex and reinvesting the proceeds into major projects. Join Leilani Frew and Nick Forster as they share lessons from NSW's model and discuss how similar strategies could help close New Zealand's $60b funding gap.

  • Getting NZs Mojo Back - A Conversation With Warwick Hunt

    19 November 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    How can NZ spark growth and rebuild confidence in its markets? Join Warwick Hunt, Chair of BNZ, as he shares candid insights from his global career on the shifts needed to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness, keeping Aotearoa a dynamic place to invest and thrive.

  • INFINZ 23rd AGM + End of Year Networking

    18 November 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Join us for the INFINZ AGM and End of Year Drinks on Tuesday 18 November, 5.30-7.30pm at Chapman Tripp, Auckland. Enjoy networking drinks from 5.30pm, with the AGM held between 6.00-6.30pm. Complimentary and exclusive to INFINZ members.

  • From Invisible to Influential - How to Present, Lead and Influence

    12 November 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Join coaching expert Laurie Sharp to sharpen your presentation and networking skills. Learn how to structure impactful talks, use body language and vocal tone effectively, keep audiences engaged, present with confidence, and build stronger connections.

  • Christchurch EOY Event - 6 Nov 2025

    6 November 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Join us for a fun-filled evening with an industry focused pub quiz. Book in your Team of 4-6, or we can choose a team for you. Networking drinks from 5.30pm, Quiz from 6.15pm


  • Futureproof your wallet: Why KiwiSaver and NZ Super matter more than you think!

    6 November 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Think retirement is tomorrow's problem? Think again. Join Jane Wrightson (Retirement Commissioner), David Boyle (GM KiwiSaver, Fisher Funds), and Mike Frith (Chief Economist, NZ Super Fund) as they explore NZ Super, the evolution of KiwiSaver, and the trends shaping retirement savings so you can make smarter money moves now.

October 2025

  • M&A 101 - Lunch and Learn

    21 October 2025 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
    Over 70% of acquisitions are not successful. What are the commercial drivers for M&A and what enables successful transactions? Join Jim McElwain, Executive Director, INFINZ, and former Corporate Finance Director with over 25 years of M&A experience and $5bn in completed transactions including in the UK, Australia as well as in NZ.

  • Financial Statement Analysis 101

    21 October 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Financial Statement Analysis 101 is a one-day course offering a practical introduction to interpreting key financial documents. Ideal for those entering governance or business unit roles, or providing financial/legal services, it covers profit and loss, cashflow, and trend analysis to build financial literacy and confidence.

  • INFINZ Conference 2025

    14 October 2025 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

    The 2025 INFINZ Conference will be on Tuesday 14 October at the Cordis Hotel.

  • KiwiSaver & Private Assets: Opportunities and Risk

    9 October 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Join Matt Whineray, Ashley Gardyne, Rob Everett, Helena Lewis, and facilitator Lloyd Kavanagh for a lunch panel exploring KiwiSaver's growing interest in private markets; covering strategy, regulation, sustainability, and investment challenges.

  • How to Negotiate: A Key to Thriving at Work

    8 October 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Struggling to say "no" or set boundaries at work? Join Hayley Cassidy, Board Chair of Apex Group NZ, for a dynamic session packed with practical tools to boost your confidence, navigate tricky workplace dynamics, and build a healthier work-life balance.

September 2025

  • Fintech Frontiers: Disrupting Finance in the Digital Age

    18 September 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Explore how fintech is reshaping finance in this dynamic roundtable with Mark Clare (Clare Capital), Leighton Roberts (Sharesies), Chris O'Neil (CreativeHQ), and Ben Davin & Mark White-Robinson (Feijoa). From digital innovation to inclusion, our panel will unpack key trends, challenges, and opportunities in this fast-evolving space.

  • Inside the Deal: How Freedom Group engineered an award-winning capital raise

    17 September 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Join BDO for insights into the award-winning Freedom Group capital raise, with Greg Anderson, Bill McDonald, and Simon Peacocke sharing strategy, innovation, and execution behind this award-winning mid-market M&A deal.

  • S&P Global Ratings Update - Christchurch

    4 September 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Join the S&P Global Ratings Team as they unpack macro trends shaping New Zealand's financial future. Explore trade shifts, fiscal pressures, interest rates, infrastructure and Fonterra.

  • S&P Global Ratings Update - Wellington

    3 September 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Join the S&P Global Ratings Team as they unpack macro trends shaping New Zealand's financial future. Explore trade shifts, fiscal pressures, interest rates, infrastructure and Fonterra.

  • Women in Finance lunch with Christina Leung

    2 September 2025 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    Join us for the Women in Finance Lunch! Hear from Christina Leung, CFA and connect with inspiring women in the finance industry. This in-person event offers a chance to network, learn, and empower one another. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading professional and build meaningful connections.

  • S&P Global Ratings Update - Auckland

    2 September 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Join the S&P Global Ratings Team as they unpack macro trends shaping New Zealand's financial future. Explore trade shifts, fiscal pressures, interest rates, infrastructure and Fonterra.

August 2025

  • Real Talk: The Leadership Leap

    28 August 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Join INFINZ Emerging Leader Award winners Chelsea Leadbetter, Dean Anderson and Kate Archer for "Real Talk," a candid panel conversation on how they successfully transitioned from technical specialists to impactful leaders.

  • Cybercrime 2.0: AI, Money Mules, and the New Wave of Corporate Financial Fraud

    27 August 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Cybercriminals are already exploiting AI while many firms lag behind. Our dark web dive reveals their tools, tactics, and how adopting an adversarial mindset can help you identify vulnerabilities before they do. Online Event.

  • AI in Practice: Real-World Applications of AI Across the Finance Industry

    20 August 2025 7:00 am - 9:00 am

    Join Robyn Campbell, Partner at PwC, and Cowen Henderson, Co-founder of Avocado AI, for a deep dive into the world of AI in finance. Discover how to balance innovation with privacy, and explore simple, free AI tools to boost productivity.

  • How will AI impact finance professionals? Real-world applications of AI in finance

    14 August 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Hear from Microsoft on how AI is being deployed amongst their client base and within their own finance team. A case-study will highlight how Southern Cross Health Insurance is approaching the Deployment of AI in their Organisation.

  • Next Directors - Auckland 2025

    1 August 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 am
    Developed by the INFINZ Emerging Leaders Group, the programme is now in its fifth year in Auckland and has been designed to develop and mentor individuals looking for a pathway to senior leadership and governance roles.

July 2025

  • Mid-Year Ball

    31 July 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Join us for an evening of celebration at the INFINZ Mid-Year Ball, hosted by the Young Finance Professionals and Young Women in Finance. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers across the finance community in a relaxed and festive setting. Enjoy great food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere at The Birdcage.

  • M&A 101 - Lunch & Learn

    31 July 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

    Over 70% of acquisitions are not successful. What are the commercial drivers for M&A and what enables successful transactions? Join Jim McElwain, Executive Director, INFINZ, and former Corporate Finance Director with over 25 years of M&A experience and $5bn in completed transactions including in the UK, Australia as well as in NZ.

  • Art of the Deal: Mastering Negotiations in High-Stakes Finance

    24 July 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Join us for an engaging panel discussion that pulls back the curtain on the negotiation table in some of the most complex and high-value sectors of finance. Whether navigating mergers, fundraising, deal structuring or legal frameworks, negotiation is a critical skill in investment banking, legal advisory, private equity and venture capital.

  • Empower & Elevate : Women in Finance Leadership Series. Session 3: Male Allyship

    22 July 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Inclusive leadership drives innovation, adaptability, and financial success. This panel explores the critical role men can play in embedding inclusive leadership into their everyday practices. Join FSC, Empower Women & INFINZ to explore allyship, unlock inclusive leadership, and drive lasting impact.


  • London Networking

    9 July 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Connect with fellow Kiwis in London's financial sector, expand your network, and gain insights into opportunities back home.

June 2025

  • Shaping New Zealand’s Financial Future: A Conversation with Hon Scott Simpson

    18 June 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Hon Scott Simpson, Minister of Commerce, will share insights on the Government's priorities for New Zealand's financial and capital markets, including banking competition, fintech innovation, and reforms to capital raising. He will also discuss regulatory developments, and broader economic policy in the context of global trade.

  • Everything you need to know about Mergers & Acquisitions

    18 June 2025 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Join Jim McElwain, Abby Foote, Sam Wilson, and George Bradshaw as they explore M&A fundamentals, commercial drivers, and current trends, with insights from legal, governance and banking perspectives. Attend either the workshop, panel, or both.

  • Raising Capital in a Challenging Environment

    11 June 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 am

    Join INFINZ and Chapman Tripp for a breakfast event featuring speakers Phillippa Harford, Chair One NZ and Director Manawa Energy, along with CFOs Jason Hollingworth, Vector Limited and Craig Peirce, Property for Industry, as they discuss how corporates and boards are navigating the rising cost of funds.

  • Financial Modelling 101

    10 June 2025 - 11 June 2025 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    This hands-on course, led by corporate finance experts TDB Advisory, introduces participants to financial modeling. It covers essential tools and techniques for designing and developing a financial model for a business.

  • Leadership Journeys

    4 June 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Join the panel discussion with industry leaders MJ Alvarez, Sarah Pattison, Catherine Emerson and Katie Dean about navigating the different stages of your career and what the future holds for women in finance.


May 2025

  • Strategic Iwi Finance: Unlocking growth & Investment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira

    27 May 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Join us for an exclusive presentation featuring Helmut Modlik, Chief Executive of Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira, and Jono Sloan, Manager at Armillary, as they unpack the winning submission from our 2023 Awards.

  • On the Edge - The Outlook for Private Markets

    22 May 2025 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Explore the future of private markets at On the Edge - The Outlook for Private Markets. Join top experts, panels, and peers on 22 May at Christchurch Town Hall. Free for members of NZPC, INFINZ & CFA Society.

  • A Career in Finance: What Are the Pathways? (CHCH)

    21 May 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    What are the career paths in finance? Where can you start, and what roles can you grow into? Hear from our panel Tom Lawson, Catherine Shipton, Sam Kellar, Amanda Ng and Amy Coster on how to excel as a graduate and set yourself up for a successful career.

  • Leadership with Mark Averill

    20 May 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Join our speaker, Mark Averill, as he shares his leadership journey and insights on opportunities to advance your own career. Mark, is a highly respected leader in the financial sector, renowned for his expertise in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity.

  • The 23rd INFINZ Awards

    13 May 2025 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

    The annual INFINZ Awards recognise innovation and excellence in New Zealand's financial sector ecosystem. They will be held on Tuesday 13 May 2025, Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland City.

  • International Women's Day Breakfast with Pip Greenwood

    9 May 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 am

    Westpac Chair Pip Greenwood speaks at the INFINZ International Women's Day breakfast in Christchurch. She shares insights on leadership, influence, and inspiration.

  • CFO Fundamentals

    8 May 2025 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

    This masterclass is designed for those aspiring to be or newly appointed as CFOs of NZX-listed companies. It focuses on the unique aspects of the listed environment and the broader skills required for subject matter experts who report to the CFO, helping them transition into more strategic leadership roles.

  • Going for Growth: Where to for Monetary & Fiscal Policy & the Outlook for Financial Markets (AKL)

    6 May 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Our expert panel, Alan Bollard, Halie Hartigan and Nick Tuffley, will discuss policy developments here and abroad and the economic outlook in the lead up to the NZ OCR and Budget announcements in May.

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