Kirk Hope
Kirk Hope is the Chief Executive of the Financial Services Council, where he advocates for financial literacy and resilience among consumers. He has voiced concerns regarding impulsive spending during sales events, particularly among younger generations, highlighting the impact of financial stress on mental health. Hope's work focuses on educating consumers about responsible purchasing, especially in the context of buy-now pay-later services.
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Kirk Hope was the head of BusinessNZ and contributed to the recommendations of the Tax Working Group.
Labour’s mini-CGT sets a small target but has big loopholes, including for the ‘family home’ – Thomas Coughlan
New Zealand· 2025-10-28
Kirk Hope is the chief executive of FSC and discusses the financial pressures faced by Kiwis.
More than half of Kiwis worry about money weekly as financial pressures remainNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Kirk Hope discusses the emotional and psychological consequences of financial worries among Kiwis.
Financial Resilience Index reveals how concerned Kiwis are about money – The Prosperity ProjectNew Zealand· 2025-04-27
Financial Services Council chief executive Kirk Hope warns sales events in general were designed to encourage impulsive spending.
Afterpay Day, the mega four-day sale set to rival Black FridayNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
