FinTechNZ News
This month we shine the spotlight on SMEs, as many FinTechNZ members are startups, or work with small businesses. Our Auckland Connect event, sponsored by MYOB, was a great success, and demonstrates there is a lot of support for SMEs in the financial sector. It was great to hear from Sharesies and Harmoney on their … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter – August 2018"
22 August 2018
FinTechNZ News
FinTechNZ Newsletter – July 2018
At the end of June, FinTechNZ held a strategy session, discussing our strategic direction. We had over 25 participants involved in the discussion in both Auckland and Wellington; members were highly engaged and we had a robust discussion on the future of FinTechNZ. There was general agreement at that session that FinTechNZ is ready to … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter – July 2018"
24 July 2018
FinTechNZ News
How Blockchain can become a key enabler of Open Banking
James Brown, General Manager of FinTechNZ discusses how Blockchain could become a key enabler of Open Banking. There’s recently been a lot of talk in the news about Blockchain and how this new technology is going to transform the world. I often get asked the question “do you have any live examples of it being … Continue reading "How Blockchain can become a key enabler of Open Banking"
19 July 2018
FinTechNZ News
Potential to NZ fintech exports huge
The potential for New Zealand tech exports will be huge when direct free trade post-Brexit opens with the United Kingdom, a leading fintech expert says. James Brown, general manager of FintechNZ says it’s so encouraging to see the government working proactively to set up free trade with the UK post-Brexit. “The UK is a very … Continue reading "Potential to NZ fintech exports huge"
19 July 2018
FinTechNZ News
FinTechNZ Delegation to London FinTech Week
An overview of the recent FinTechNZ delegation’s trip to London FinTech Week, by Andrew Dentice, Senior Associate at Hudson Gavin Martin. Following on from the Lord Mayor of London Charles Bowman’s visit to New Zealand, FinTechNZ sent a delegation to London FinTech Week, to strengthen the bond between NZ and the UK (and in particular … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Delegation to London FinTech Week"
17 July 2018
FinTechNZ News
James Brown explains the future of Open Banking in New Zealand on TVNZ’s Breakfast
Minister Faafoi has urged players in NZ’s finance sector to forge ahead with Open Banking.
27 June 2018
FinTechNZ News
FinTechNZ Newsletter June 2018
As London is recognised as the number one FinTech hub in the world, it was great to have lunch with Laura Clarke, the UK High Commissioner, to discuss how we can develop a FinTech Bridge, similar to the agreement between the UK and Australia. With this in mind a small delegation is heading to the UK for London FinTech … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter June 2018"
22 June 2018
FinTechNZ News
FinTechNZ May Connect Events: Regulatory Insights into Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
For the first time in New Zealand history, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and Inland Revenue (IR) collaborated on a joint presentation at the recent FinTechNZ Connect events in Auckland and Wellington. The evenings’ discussions focussed on a hot topic for the financial sector: the regulation and tax implications of Blockchain and cryptocurrencies in the … Continue reading "FinTechNZ May Connect Events: Regulatory Insights into Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies"
28 May 2018
FinTechNZ News
May 2018 Update
It’s the start of Techweek’18 – a highlight in the annual technology events calendar! This year features an amazing lineup of events around the country; I’m particularly looking forward to Good For The World Open Days, where we will hear from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about how Government is going to deepen its relationship with the tech industry.
21 May 2018