Courses
Next Directors Programme
The Next Directors Programme has been designed to develop and mentor individuals looking for a pathway to senior leadership and governance roles.
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Webinars
Introduction 1-hour pre-recorded webinars to Economics; M&As; Derivatives; Debt Capital Markets; Syndicated Loans and more.
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Resources available to only members
Climate-Related Disclosures Series
Pragmatically courses designed to equip members with the knowledge to understand, and then practically apply, the core elements of the CRD regime.
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Certificate in Corporate Treasury
Australian Corporate Treasury Association (ACTA) Certificate in Corporate Treasury available to INFINZ members at concessional, ACTA member prices.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Current Events
July 2025
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9 July 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmThe FMA’s inaugural Financial Conduct Report
CFA Society NZ, INFINZ and NZ Private Capital members are invited to join Samantha Barrass and Calvin Benedict from the FMA to talk through its regulatory priorities in its soon to be-released Financial Conduct Report and what it will be focused on over the next 12 months.
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9 July 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmLondon Networking
Connect with fellow Kiwis in London's financial sector, expand your network, and gain insights into opportunities back home. -
22 July 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmEmpower & Elevate : Women in Finance Leadership Series. Session 3: Male Allyship
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.
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24 July 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmArt of the Deal: Mastering Negotiations in High-Stakes Finance
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.
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31 July 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMid-Year Ball
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.
August 2025
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14 August 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmHow will AI impact finance professionals? Real-world applications of AI in finance
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.
October 2025
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14 October 2025 8:00 am - 7:00 pmINFINZ Conference 2025
The 2025 INFINZ Conference will be on Tuesday 14 October at the Cordis Hotel.
PAST EVENTS
Past Events
June 2025
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18 June 2025 11:30 am - 2:00 pmEverything you need to know about Mergers & Acquisitions
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. -
11 June 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 amRaising Capital in a Challenging Environment
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.
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10 June 2025 - 11 June 2025 8:30 am - 5:00 pmFinancial Modelling 101
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.
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4 June 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLeadership Journeys
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
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27 May 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmStrategic Iwi Finance: Unlocking growth & Investment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira
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.
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22 May 2025 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmOn the Edge - The Outlook for Private Markets
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. -
21 May 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmA Career in Finance: What Are the Pathways? (CHCH)
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. -
20 May 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLeadership with Mark Averill
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.
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13 May 2025 5:30 pm - 11:00 pmThe 23rd INFINZ Awards
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.
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9 May 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 amInternational Women's Day Breakfast with Pip Greenwood
Westpac Chair Pip Greenwood speaks at the INFINZ International Women's Day breakfast in Christchurch. She shares insights on leadership, influence, and inspiration.
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8 May 2025 8:30 am - 5:30 pmCFO Fundamentals
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.
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6 May 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmGoing for Growth: Where to for Monetary & Fiscal Policy & the Outlook for Financial Markets (AKL)
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.
April 2025
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30 April 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmA Career in Finance: What Are the Pathways? (WTN)
What are the career paths in finance? Where can you start, and what roles can you grow into? Hear from our panel Simon Mackley, Joyce Cheah, Jibran Siddiqi and Adam Payne on how to excel as a graduate and set yourself up for a successful career.
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30 April 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmA Career in Finance: What Are the Pathways? (AKL)
What are the career paths in finance? Where can you start, and what roles can you grow into? Hear from our panel Jared Panchia, Alex Dam, Amandeep Kaur, and Brittany Fitzpatrick on how to excel as a graduate and set yourself up for a successful career.
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30 April 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmGoing for Growth: Where to for Monetary & Fiscal Policy & the Outlook for Financial Markets (WTN)
Our expert panel, Eric Crampton, Christine Leung and Hamish Pepper, 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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29 April 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmGoing for Growth: Where to for Monetary & Fiscal Policy & the Outlook for Financial Markets (CHCH)
Our expert panel, Kelly Eckhold, Hannah Donaldson and Grant Spencer, will discuss policy developments here and abroad and the economic outlook in the lead up to the NZ OCR and Budget announcements in May.
March 2025
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26 March 2025 - 27 March 2025 8:30 am - 5:00 pmStrategy and Value Creation
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25 March 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 amInternational Women's Day Breakfast with Lisa Nelson
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20 March 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 amEmpower & Elevate : Women in Finance Leadership Series. Session 2: Leading Change
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19 March 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmChallenges & Choices with Carl Tannenbaum
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18 March 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmInfrastructure & Project Finance 101
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13 March 2025 7:30 am - 9:30 amFinance in Focus: How CFOs and Their Teams Drive Business Strategy
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11 March 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmIntro to Python for Financial Analysis
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6 March 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmCRD: Key Learnings from the FMA's Monitoring Report
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6 March 2025 7:00 am - 9:00 amInternational Women's Day Breakfast with Dame Therese Walsh
Wellington
February 2025
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20 February 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmWelcome Back Drinks
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20 February 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmWelcome Back to Business
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13 February 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmThe Trump Trade, The Bitcoin Signal and the Remarkable Growth of US Asset Markets
Wellington
November 2024
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28 November 2024 8:30 am - 5:00 pmCRD: Climate Statement Analysis 101
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27 November 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmEnd of Year Drinks
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19 November 2024 12:30 pm - 2:30 pmDeveloping a Successful Social Investment Market
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14 November 2024 7:30 am - 12:45 pmQuantifying the Financial Impacts of Climate Change
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12 November 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmBriefing Session on the NZ Sustainable Finance Strategy
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7 November 2024 5:45 pm - 8:00 pmYFP & YWF End of Year Celebration
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7 November 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmEmpower & Elevate : Women in Finance Leadership Series. Session 1: Inspiring Success
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6 November 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmVision 2030 : Shaping the Future of Ōtautahi Christchurch
Christchurch
October 2024
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30 October 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmState of Play - What Could the US Election Outcome Mean for NZ?
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23 October 2024 8:30 am - 3:30 pmFinancial Statement Analysis 101
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22 October 2024 7:30 am - 12:45 pmQuantifying the Financial Impacts of Climate Change
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15 October 2024 8:00 am - 7:00 pmINFINZ Conference 2024
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9 October 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe Power of Communication : How to be Impactful
Auckland
September 2024
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18 September 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmVisionary Leadership in Technology: Insights from Claudia Batten
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5 September 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmS&P Credit Spotlight
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4 September 2024 12:00 am - 2:00 pmS&P Credit Spotlight
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3 September 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmS&P Credit Spotlight
Auckland
August 2024
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29 August 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmInsights Into Private Equity Investing
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29 August 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmClimate Related Disclosures : Key Lessons From Our First Climate Statements
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21 August 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmEmerging Leaders Roundtable
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14 August 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmMerger & Aquisition Mid-Market Update
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14 August 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmAI - how will this reshape commerce/financial services and how do you remain relevant professionally?
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8 August 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmSimon Power - CEO Fisher Funds
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6 August 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmMaori & Pasifika Corporate Careers
Auckland
July 2024
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31 July 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmInspired Leadership
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30 July 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmMerger & Aquisition Insights
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2 July 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pmShifting the Dial on Diversity in NZ’s Finance Ecosystem
Webinar
June 2024
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20 June 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMid-Year Ball
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19 June 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmLondon Networking
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12 June 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmAI - how will this reshape commerce/financial services and how do you remain relevant professionally?
Auckland
May 2024
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30 May 2024 8:30 am - 5:00 pmFinancial Statement Analysis 101
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23 May 2024 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmCapital Markets Workshop
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21 May 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLeadership Journeys
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9 May 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmWhere to for Monetary & Fiscal Policy and the Outlook for Financial Markets
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9 May 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmSimon Power - Inspiring your Career Journey
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7 May 2024 8:45 am - 5:00 pmCRD: Leading in the Climate Transition | 1-day Masterclass
Auckland
April 2024
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30 April 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmGeopolitical Turmoil, Non-Transitory Inflation & Longer Term Fiscal Pressures
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17 April 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmA Career in Finance - What are the Pathways?
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16 April 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmA Career in Finance - What are the Pathways?
Auckland
March 2024
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27 March 2024 12:00 pm - 1:45 pmInvestor Stewardship in Practice
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26 March 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmDebts, Deficits and Interest Rates in a More Fractured World
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22 March 2024 7:00 am - 9:00 amInternational Women's Day Breakfast with Guest Speaker Alison Gerry
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21 March 2024 5:30 pm - 8:30 pmWellington under 40s Welcome Back Drinks
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20 March 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmAI - How Will This Reshape Commerce/Financial Services and How Do You Remain Relevant Professionally?
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19 March 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmEconomic briefing, March 2024
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19 March 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmInternational Women's Day Lunch with Guest Speaker Jane Taylor
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18 March 2024 - 19 March 2024 8:30 am - 5:00 pmStrategy and Value Creation
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13 March 2024 7:00 am - 9:00 amInternational Women's Day Breakfast with Guest Speaker Cecilia Tarrant
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12 March 2024 - 13 March 2024 8:45 am - 5:00 pmCRD: Leading in the Climate Transition | 2-day Masterclass
Auckland
February 2024
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22 February 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmWelcome Back to Business!
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21 February 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmInnovation and VC Within Corporates
Auckland
November 2023
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28 November 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmEnd of Year Drinks at Foxglove Tavern
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15 November 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLunch with Dame Therese Walsh
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14 November 2023 9:00 am - 5:15 pmCRD Practical Guide for Directors and Senior Execs | 1-day course
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2 November 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmTrends and Developments in Sustainable Finance - Christchurch
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2 November 2023 8:30 am - 5:00 pmFinancial Statement Analysis 101
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1 November 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmTrends and Developments in Sustainable Finance - Wellington
Wellington
October 2023
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31 October 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmTrends and Developments in Sustainable Finance - Auckland
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26 October 2023 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmINFINZ Spring Ball - an under 40s celebration
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26 October 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmINFINZ in London
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25 October 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmInvestment Perspectives - Appreciating the evolution of risk and opportunity
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17 October 2023 8:00 am - 7:00 pmINFINZ Conference 2023
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12 October 2023 12:00 pm - 1:15 pmInsights into Private Equity - lunch with Nigel Bingham
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10 October 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmWhatever Happened to Open Banking
Auckland
September 2023
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14 September 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmWhat is the outlook for investor confidence?
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13 September 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pmThe 2023 Election is a Nailbiter, with David Farrar
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12 September 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmCarbon Markets & Climate Policy - What Does it Mean for Us?
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7 September 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmS&P Global Ratings Event Christchurch
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6 September 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmQ&A with Jason Paris, CEO ONE NZ
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6 September 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmS&P Global Ratings Event Wellington
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5 September 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmS&P Global Ratings Event Auckland
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5 September 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmFirst Steps into Governance
Christchurch
August 2023
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31 August 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmEntrepreneurship & Investment
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15 August 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmRecession, A Soft Landing or Stagflation - Where to for the NZ Economy?
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9 August 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmHow is AI Disrupting the Financial Markets?
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3 August 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmUpdate on New Zealand and the Global Economy with Hon Grant Robertson
Wellington
2023 INFINZ AWARDS
INFINZ Awards Gala Dinner will be held on 25 May 2023, Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland.
The annual INFINZ Awards recognise innovation and excellence in New Zealand's financial sector eco-system.
Submissions for the INFINZ Awards 2023 are now open – and close 22 February 2023
MENTORING
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025/2026 PROGRAMME WILL OPEN JULY 2025
PURPOSE
The INFINZ Mentoring Programme was established in 2014 with the goal of developing younger or less experienced people in the industry and providing a new and interesting proposition to our emerging leaders and young professionals. This programme aligns with the INFINZ mission to foster professional development and education of members within the New Zealand’s financial services ecosystem.
PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK:
- The programme is offered in two tiers, providing a tailored offering for both Emerging Leaders Group (ELG) and Young Finance Professionals (YFP)
- The programme is aimed at mentee applicants with at least 3 years work experience, and who are under 40 years old
- Mentoring contact proposed to run from October for twelve months. At least monthly contact between mentors and mentees is recommended, ideally face-to-face, with perhaps brief phone or email contact between those meetings
- Content or mentoring process should be left up to each mentor/mentee pair, based on the pairs' respective backgrounds and aspirations
- At least one networking event is held in each of Auckland and Wellington during the mentoring year, where current and past mentees can meet the current mentors, board members and other selected senior members
CLICK HERE to Request the Mentee Information Booklet and Application Form for 2025/2026
Applications will open July 2025
For any questions, or to register your interest as a MENTOR, please email Faith Taylor on faith@infinz.com
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