Events & Courses

 

Events & Programmes

INFINZ hold over 50 events nationally with event topics and content relevant to each member’s stage of their career journey. All members are welcome to attend any of the group events.

GEN - General audience

ELG - Emerging Leaders Group

YFP - Young Finance Professionals

YWF - Young Women in Finance

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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. 

For full programme
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Webinars

Introduction 1-hour pre-recorded webinars to Economics; M&As; Derivatives; Debt Capital Markets; Syndicated Loans and more.

To sign up
CLICK HERE

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.

For full programme
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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.

For details
CLICK HERE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Current Events

July 2025

  • The FMA’s inaugural Financial Conduct Report

    9 July 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.


  • 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.

  • 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.

August 2025

October 2025

  • 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.

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PAST EVENTS

Past Events

June 2025

  • 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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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

Click here for full details

GALLERY

2025 INFINZ CONFERENCE

Tuesday, 14 October, Cordis Hotel, Auckland

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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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