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Upcoming events and announcements

10 Sept 2025 Wed 12:00pm

FSC Conference

FMA will be speaking and taking part in a roundtable lunch with Financial Advice Chief Executives on the 10th September, Board Chair and CE attending dinner on the 11th September. 

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15 Sept 2025

Steadfast Financial Advice Conference

Mon 12:00pm
24 Sept 2025

IRD Senior Tax Technical Conference

Wed 12:00pm
06 Oct 2025

Financial Services Federation Credit roundtable

Mon 10:00am

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