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 …
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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 generally more progressive, largely driven by government initiatives, policies and investment. It’s worth noting a few key points and previewing what may be on the …
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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
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
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
Kia ora, Welcome to 2024! We’re gearing up for an even bigger and better year ahead. We’re focused on the Government’s direction on Open Banking with close attention to the ongoing Commerce Commission review. We’re also eagerly anticipating the Government’s stance on the Consumer Data Right (CoPD Bill) seeking clarity to propel fintech innovation forward. …
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Kia ora, Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of attending international conferences, representing our community in Australia, the United Kingdom and most recently as a guest of Hong Kong. This involvement is crucial because as exporters, it’s essential to showcase our fintech capabilities globally. Alongside New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), I …
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Kia ora In my recent travels, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing the dynamic landscape of the FinTech industry. During the past month, I joined forces with Kiwi FinTech companies at Intersekt (Australia) and had the opportunity to attend the Manchester FinTech festival (UK). These experiences have reinforced my belief that our FinTech scene is …
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As our FinTech landscape continues to evolve, the theme of collaboration and sharing takes centre stage, reminding us of the power that comes from joining forces and exchanging ideas. We have a huge amount going on, and at times, I confess I have a hard time keeping up. Looking at our events alone, we have …
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