FinTechNZ Wrap-Up: 2024 Highlights and What’s Ahead 🚀

17 December 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of progress and potential across the fintech ecosystem. From policy milestones to exciting developments in innovation and regulation, it’s clear that Aotearoa’s fintech sector is continuing to make its mark and we have a big year coming in 2025.

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November FintechNZ Update – Open Banking, The Point insights, and Member News 🚀

21 November 2024

Catch up on open banking progress, key takeaways from The Point, and the latest fintech news from Aotearoa and beyond.

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RegTech Round-up October 24: New Rules, Open Banking Milestones, and Tools to Transform Compliance

18 November 2024

It’s nearing the end of a busy year, and whilst RegTech NZ has been in a bit of a hibernation for most of it (very few events) we’ve not been resting on our laurels but rather we have all been busy working hard on our own ventures including our side venture – RegTech Connect. Industry … Continue reading "FinTechNZ active in shaping NZ ecosystem"

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📢 Announcing the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map & Report 2024

07 November 2024

We’re delighted to share the first edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report 2024.

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Power in partnership

24 October 2024

Kia ora, Last month, I discussed our continued engagement with Hon Andrew Bayley, marking a new high point for sector collaboration. We’re preparing for a third meeting to address key topics including reducing licensing barriers for digital banks, surcharge fees feedback and the possibility of developing a fintech sandbox with some incorporated thinking on identity … Continue reading "FinTechNZ active in shaping NZ ecosystem"

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Sustainability October 2024 – Insights, strategies and future events

23 October 2024

Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. UPDATES: Upcoming events  We have been liaising with InsurTech regarding speakers for their ‘How data and digital tools are enabling businesses and individual customers to better understand and reduce the risk of natural hazards’ Auckland event on 28 November. If you … Continue reading "FinTechNZ active in shaping NZ ecosystem"

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FinTechNZ active in shaping NZ ecosystem

This week, FinTechNZ were party to the release of the Tech Manifesto 2017, the outcome of which, if acted upon by government and industry, will significantly advance the ecosystem for and accelerate adoption of all tech innovation.
26 May 2017
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Celebrating FinTech success

Congratulations to Pushpay who won both the Innovative Company and Company of the Year titles and FinTechNZ member LatiPay who won the Best Hi-Tech Start Up Company of the Year title at the recent NZ Hi-Tech Awards at the conclusion of Techweek’17. “LatiPay’s incredible win clearly illustrates how kiwi innovators can truly make a difference … Continue reading "Celebrating FinTech success"
18 May 2017
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UK visit opens doors to global fintech trade

The new national umbrella organisation FinTechNZ has opened the doors for hundreds of Kiwi businesses seeking to trade with United Kingdom companies.
28 March 2017
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Fintech about to accelerate New Zealand’s economic growth and international connections

The setup of the national fintech organisation will accelerate New Zealand’s economic growth, tech leader and software services company director Mitchell Pham says. New Zealanders should care about fintech as an exciting new sector because electronic interactions underpin all commerce across the national economy, Pham says.
14 February 2017
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FinTechNZ Launch – Update 3

DAY 3:  AUCKLAND Auckland Audience: Triple-Wow! A fantastic  turn-out in Auckland on Thursday night. The audience was indeed very diverse, and did include representatives from insurance and InsurTech, as well as wealth management and other types of financial services, and even the education sector who are interested in the skills required for growing FinTech.
12 February 2017
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FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2

DAY 2:  WELLINGTON Wow! Another great turn-out in Wellington last night. FinTech is certainly happening in Wellington, and our guest of honour was definitely the highlight of the programme. The Honourable Jacqui Dean – Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and Minister of Small Business – spoke about how fast FinTech is growing in New … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"
08 February 2017
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FinTechNZ Launch – Update 1

DAY 1:  CHRISTCHURCH Wow! What a fantastic turn-out in Canterbury last night. FinTech is obviously important to the ‘mainland’.  🙂 We were very fortunate to deliver our first launch presentation to a highly engaged audience, as Cantabrians usually are once they get to know you in person, and have seen you around a few times.  … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 1"
07 February 2017
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FinTechNZ will totally transform the economy

New Zealand’s biggest and smartest financial businesses are coming together with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) around the launch of FinTechNZ, to take place in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland next week. With the support of NZTech, FinTechNZ will bring together innovative companies across the diverse financial services industry, to become key contributors … Continue reading "FinTechNZ will totally transform the economy"
01 February 2017
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NZ’s first fintech umbrella organisation to be launched

A New Zealand tech leader today announced an initiative to bring together the national financial technology (fintech) community. Augen Software Group director and NZTech chair Mitchell Pham made the announcement to set up FinTechNZ at the inaugural Finnotec 2016 conference in Auckland today. The event was organised by fintech company SavvyKiwi, whose founder is passionate … Continue reading "NZ’s first fintech umbrella organisation to be launched"
11 November 2016