17 December 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, weโre reflecting on a year of progress and potential across the fintech ecosystem. From policy milestones to exciting developments in innovation and regulation, itโs clear that Aotearoaโs fintech sector is continuing to make its mark and we have a big year coming in 2025.
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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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18 November 2024
Itโs 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) weโve not been … Continue reading "FinTechNZ May Update: Momentum Building: A Month of Progress for New Zealand’s FinTech Ecosystem"
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07 November 2024
Weโre delighted to share the first edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report 2024.
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24 October 2024
Kia ora, Last month, I discussed our continued engagement with Hon Andrew Bayley, marking a new high point for sector collaboration. Weโre preparing for a third meeting to address key … Continue reading "FinTechNZ May Update: Momentum Building: A Month of Progress for New Zealand’s FinTech Ecosystem"
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23 October 2024
Welcome to this monthโs Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. UPDATES: Upcoming events We have been liaising with InsurTech regarding speakers for their โHow data and … Continue reading "FinTechNZ May Update: Momentum Building: A Month of Progress for New Zealand’s FinTech Ecosystem"
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May 2025 has been a pivotal month for New Zealand's fintech sector. The market is heating up dramatically โ a simple metric is the four major fintech players launching mainstream advertising campaigns this month alone, a level of retail marketing activity unprecedented in Aotearoa/NZ, except perh
May 30, 2025
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, New Zealand's fintech sector stands at a critical juncture. The decisions made in the coming months will determine whether we emerge as a globally competitive ecosystem or remain constrained by regulatory uncertainty and market fragmentation. For those who know
May 29, 2025
Kia ora, Building on the momentum from March's FinTech Hui Taumata, April has been a month of significant policy engagement for FinTechNZ. With the government at mid-electoral cycle and the Consumer Data Right (CDR) Bill now passed, we're leveraging these learnings to seize critical opportu
April 17, 2025
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 Comme
March 21, 2025
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
March 21, 2025
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 r
February 20, 2025
Kia ora, As 2024 draws to a close, weโre reflecting on a year of progress and potential across the fintech ecosystem. From policy milestones to exciting developments in innovation and regulation, itโs clear that Aotearoaโs fintech sector is continuing to make its mark and we have a big yea
December 17, 2024
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 serv
December 17, 2024
Kia ora, Itโs been an exciting month for fintech both here in Aotearoa and globally, with key developments in open banking, crypto, and more. Read on for insights from the release of Aotearoaโs open banking report, an invitation to the 2025 APAC Fintech Payments Forum, highlights f
November 21, 2024