As autumn settles in across Aotearoa, we’re celebrating an exciting month for our sector. The FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2025 brought together innovators, regulators, and industry leaders for a day of bold conversations and transformative insights. The presence of the new Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hon. Scott Simpson, underscored the government’s commitment to our sector, while discussions …
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What a fantastic Hui that goes from strength to strength. Last year we reflected on the fact that nobody can be sure what the macroeconomic and geopolitical picture will bring. That position is alive and well in 2025! What is clear is that fintech innovation in New Zealand will continue to thrive. In large part …
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Kia ora, Thereโs no doubt 2025 is a watershed year for fintech in Aotearoa, which is why this is a core theme for our upcoming Hui Taumata, March 11 in Auckland, (now less than three weeks away). We stand at a crucial inflection point, but Iโm optimistic that weโre heading in the right direction, supported by …
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In an exciting development for New Zealandโs fintech ecosystem, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has launched a regulatory sandbox pilot for 2025. This initiative is a significant step towards fostering innovation, encouraging competition, and creating a more dynamic financial services landscape in Aotearoa. What is the Regulatory Sandbox? The sandbox provides a controlled environment where fintech companies …
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The FintechNZ AGM, held at GridAKL, provided an inspiring look back at a transformative year, marked by growth, strategic initiatives, and expanded advocacy.
18 November 2024
The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon meaning election season is now upon us! This is your opportunity to help shape the future of FintechNZ. FinTechNZ was established to contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand through technology and innovation. FinTechNZ brings together a national community of …
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Welcome to this monthโs Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. AI Hackathon winners pitching at Aotearoa AI Summit We were stoked to see the AI Hackathon this year focus on solving real-world problems, from protecting water resources, fighting climate change, reducing pollution, managing land use, preserving biodiversity to improving how we …
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Ready to take your startup to the next level? The 2024 Mini Accelerator is now available for early-stage startups.
22 August 2024
The recent video meeting of the Sustainable FinTech Working Group (SFWG) brought together key players from across the sustainable fintech sector to share insights, developments, and strategies. You can hear the audio recording if you missed the session or wish to revisit the discussions.
25 July 2024
