Industry News
Outside my legal day job, I’m currently the Co-Chair of Fintech NZ. As the industry body for fintech in New Zealand, we’re constantly thinking about how to shift the dial … Continue reading "Becoming a Globally Renowned Fintech Nation (and how regulation can light the path)"
30 June 2025
FinTechNZ News
Celebrating bold action: Hui Taumata insights & what’s coming up for FintechNZ – March 2025 Newsletter
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 … Continue reading "Celebrating bold action: Hui Taumata insights & what’s coming up for FintechNZ – March 2025 Newsletter"
21 March 2025
Newsletter
FinTechNZ Wrap-Up: 2024 Highlights and What’s Ahead 🚀
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.
17 December 2024
Newsletter
November FintechNZ Update – Open Banking, The Point insights, and Member News 🚀
Catch up on open banking progress, key takeaways from The Point, and the latest fintech news from Aotearoa and beyond.
21 November 2024
Newsletter
Power in partnership
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 … Continue reading "Power in partnership"
24 October 2024
Newsletter
Navigating our fintech future
Kia ora, Last week, we had a strong Kiwi presence at Fintech Australia’s Intersekt 24 and gained valuable insights. While many of the themes were familiar to us, Australia’s fintech sector is … Continue reading "Navigating our fintech future"
26 September 2024
Newsletter
The rise of digital banks
Aotearoa New Zealand’s financial landscape is undergoing a change with the rise of digital banks, also known as challenger or neobanks. Over recent months, three local fintechs; Dosh, Emerge and Debut have announced plans to expand their offerings, moving towards offering digital only services (spend, save, and borrow). Essentially they are challenging many aspects of traditional banking.
25 July 2024
Newsletter
Growing sector capability
Techweek24 is almost here and we’re looking forward to TIN’s 2024 New Zealand Fintech Report Launch on 23 May in Auckland, which is now sold out.
16 May 2024
Newsletter
Reflections – Thriving together
It’s been an exciting start to the year! Thanks to everyone who joined us at last month’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata - thriving together.
21 March 2024