This year, the FSC is committing to transparency and progress by encouraging you to record and report your organisation’s gender pay gap by 31 March 2026.
The FSC will not publish individual member data, only an aggregated benchmark.
FSC Empower Women launched this initiative with an event led by Hon Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women, following the FSC Board’s commitment to understanding the sectors aggregate Gender Pay Gap.
The summer break gave us time to reflect, and now it’s time to act. Gender pay gap reporting isn’t just a nice to have, it’s a powerful tool for change. By measuring and sharing your data, you help build a joint industry benchmark that drives accountability and equality.
Research shows that pay gaps persist across industries, including financial services. Closing these gaps requires visibility. Without data, we can’t identify patterns or implement solutions. Reporting is the first step toward fairness. Click the image below to hear from the Ministry for Women and our members for why you should begin the reporting journey.
Still Minding the Gap have recently published independent research which outlines that three quarters of New Zealanders support pay gap reporting alongside other research that highlights that businesses are lagging, especially in financial services.
The research has created a compelling reason why pay gap reporting matters and why the FSC is encouraging members to lead the way in this important area.
Make 2026 the year your organisation commits to gender pay gap transparency. Join us in creating a fairer, more inclusive financial services sector. Together, we can turn good intentions into measurable progress.