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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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
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 "Explore the Future of Money – Private Innovation"
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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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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 "Explore the Future of Money – Private Innovation"
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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 "Explore the Future of Money – Private Innovation"
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The Future of Money – Private Innovation, Te Moni Anamata — Te Auahatanga explores the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) current assessment, including opportunities and risks this may offer Aotearoa New Zealand. Private innovation in money involves complex issues ranging from financia
December 12, 2022
We asked Wise’s Chief Technology Officer, Harsh Sinha to share his advice on fintech careers and startup life. Here’s what he had to say: 1. What key skills are required for a career in fintech?Besides having a fundamental understanding of working with money (i.e. not losing money on each tr
December 12, 2022
We asked Wise’s Chief Technology Officer, Harsh Sinha to forecast fintech trends for 2023 and beyond. Here’s what he had to say: 1. What trends can we expect to continue or evolve?For years, the fintech scene has been focused on rapid growth; opening new markets, onboarding new employees and
December 12, 2022
AMLHUB Limited has acquired the anti-money laundering outsourcing company, CDD Outsourcing Ltd. The transaction settled in November 2022. AMLHUB Limited, the award-winning anti-money laundering SaaS company, launched in 2018 and has expanded to 10,000 users who all use the AMLHUB platform and ap
December 8, 2022
December 7, 2022 The tech sector has become New Zealand’s second biggest export earner and fintech is the second largest tech sub-sector by revenue. Kiwi fintech firms generate $2.14 billion in export revenues. To support the export growth and momentum, FinTechNZ in collaboration from New Z
December 7, 2022
The latest 2022 TIN Report announced New Zealand’s technology sector is our second biggest export earner and Fintech is the second largest tech sub-sector by revenue. Local Fintech firms now generate $2.14 billion in export revenues! To support this export momentum, FinTechNZ in collaboration
December 2, 2022
Challenging traditional modelsFinTech is challenging traditional financial models, but building and maintaining trust is essential across the sector from all providers. Trust is critical, no matter the experience across applications, platforms, mainstream providers or how we navigate partnersh
November 28, 2022
November 9, 2022A fast growing number of Kiwis are climbing into open banking, without knowing it.Their appetite for open banking, where consumers allow third-party providers to use the financial information held by their bank to inform new products, is taking off, FinTechNZ executive director Jaso
November 9, 2022
We’re taking fintech from Aotearoa to the world We have just launched the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2023 schedule and you can now register to attend. This month we also explore investment trends, thoughts on partnering, working group updates and the Singapore Fintech Festival. Plus
October 28, 2022