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Kia ora, There’s 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 I’m optimistic that we’re heading in the r

February 20, 2025

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

Kia ora, 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 yea

December 17, 2024

FinTechNZ News

New Fintech Regulatory Sandbox Pilot: A Boost for Innovation in New Zealand

In an exciting development for New Zealand’s 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

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

Kia ora, It’s 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 Aotearoa’s open banking report, an invitation to the 2025 APAC Fintech Payments Forum, highlights f

November 21, 2024

FinTechNZ News

2024 FintechNZ AGM Recap: A Year of Growth and Strategic Focus

The FintechNZ AGM, held at GridAKL, provided an inspiring look back at a transformative year, marked by growth, strategic initiatives, and expanded advocacy. The meeting highlighted FintechNZ’s mission to build a connected, innovative fintech community that drives positive impact across New Zeala

November 18, 2024

Industry News

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

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 groups

November 18, 2024

Industry News

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

We’re delighted to share the first edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report 2024. This report details the evolution of open banking and features the first visual map of the participants and the present and emerging use cases within Aotearoa. “Aotearoa New Zea

November 7, 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 topics including reducing licensing barriers for digital banks, surcharge fees feedback and the possibility of

October 24, 2024

Sustainability Update

Sustainability October 2024 – Insights, strategies and future events

Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. UPDATES: In contributing to NZTech’s submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan consultation, we were invited to attend the Ministry for the Environment’s (MFE) Climate Business Adviso

October 23, 2024

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