FirstCape partners with FNZ Select for wealth operations

By Aarav Garg

FNZ and FirstCape have expanded their strategic partnership in New Zealand, with FirstCape becoming one of the first firms to join FNZ Select, the WealthTech provider’s new premium partnership programme focused on large strategic clients.

The expanded agreement will see FNZ build, migrate and operate a core platform supporting FirstCape’s wealth and advice businesses, including JBWere New Zealand, Harbour Asset Management and Consilium. The platform is intended to support greater integration across the group while improving operational efficiency and adviser workflows.

“The expansion of our partnership with FirstCape reflects a continued focus on delivery and long‑term collaboration,” said Roman Regelman, Group President at FNZ. “Through FNZ’s global wealth platform and a shared focus on technology-led innovation, we are supporting FirstCape in advancing a more integrated, client-first experience across its businesses. FNZ Select provides the platform capability, service model and innovation required to support growth, simplify operating models and operate at scale.”

As part of the arrangement, FirstCape will gain access to FNZ Select, which provides enhanced support, closer collaboration on platform development and earlier access to new capabilities, including artificial intelligence-driven functionality. The initiative is aimed at deepening relationships with key institutional clients and accelerating platform innovation across FNZ’s global wealth management network.

“Our partnership with FNZ supports our approach to continuing to invest in capability and technology that helps advisers deliver high‑quality outcomes for clients across our businesses,” said Malcolm Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of FirstCape. “It underpins our commitment to ensuring clients are at the centre of everything we do, as we continue to deliver high‑quality wealth and asset management solutions.”

The partnership also builds on an existing relationship between the two firms announced last year and further strengthens their long-term strategic alignment. FirstCape also participated in FNZ’s capital raise in late 2025, reflecting continued institutional backing for FNZ’s technology and operating model.