Explore the latest risks to New Zealand’s financial system.
Join FINSIA’s in-person breakfast event in Auckland, featuring Kerry Watt, Director of Financial Stability Assessment and Strategy from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua.
During the event, Kerry will share findings from the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) and discuss the regulatory initiatives that the RBNZ is undertaking to strengthen financial stability in New Zealand. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Gain valuable insights while enjoying breakfast – register now to learn more about the outlook for New Zealand’s financial system.
Registrations open until Friday 2nd May or allocation exhausted. Registration requests submitted after this date will be processed on a case-by-case basis.


Kerry Watt
Kerry Watt is Director of Financial Stability Assessment and Strategy in the Financial Stability directorate.
This department plays a central role in monitoring the financial systems to identify and assess stability risks and determine how the RBNZ should respond. Key activities include delivery of the six-monthly Financial Stability Report, delivery of an ongoing programme of stress testing of financial institutions and major issue-specific thematic reviews.
Kerry moved to RBNZ from the role of Acting Director of Strategy and Stakeholder Relations at the Financial Markets Authority, and has previously held a range of roles at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and its predecessor the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the United Kingdom
THU 8 May 2025 7:30 AM NZST
THU 8 May 2025 9:00 AM NZST