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 … Continue reading "The changing face of FinTech"
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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 … Continue reading "The changing face of FinTech"
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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 … Continue reading "The changing face of FinTech"
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Changing of the guardJames Brown, our Executive Director (ED), has decided to move on from the role after four and a half years. We are incredibly appreciative of all the hard work he has done as an instrumental figure in the development and growth of our FinTechNZ association and community. On beh
September 24, 2021
James Brown, our Executive Director (ED), has decided to move on from the role after four and a half years. We are incredibly appreciative of all the hard work he has done as an instrumental figure in the development and growth of our FinTechNZ association and community. On behalf of existing and p
September 24, 2021
The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon and that means election season is now upon us! FinTechNZ was established to contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand through technology innovation. FinTechNZ brings together a nati
September 8, 2021
Well who would have thought we would be in this situation AGAIN. Now we look on with envy at other countries around the world that are “just living with COVID”.Uncertainty is not good for anyone especially one's mental health and wellbeing so look after yourself and look after your family and w
August 31, 2021
FinTech innovators looking for guidance on regulatory matters in relation to their projects, have a new place to go to: fintech.govt.nz. The site is a way to engage with member agencies of the Council of Financial Regulators (CoFR) - Kaunihera Kaiwhakarite Ahumoni - in a single forum. The pace o
August 27, 2021
This October, AWS is collaborating with four leading banks from across the globe - NAB (Australia), ITAU (Brazil), NatWest (UK) and CIBC (Canada) – to run a hackathon that explores the future of finance in the Global Open Finance Challenge. We see this as an outstanding opportunity for FinT
August 27, 2021
By Brenton Charnley, Head of Australia, TrueLayer Australia and James A Brown, FinTechNZ Australia and New Zealand share a lot of similarities such as a love for rugby, cricket and pavlova. Now, following The Hon. Dr David Clark’s announcement on 6 July 2021, we also share a common name
August 19, 2021
Aotearoa is poised to harness corporate New Zealand to meet the demands of climate change mitigation, the fintech sector says. FintechNZ general manager James Brown says the report of the parliamentary select committee considering the Financial Sector (climate-related disclosures and other matte
August 16, 2021
The face of financial technology is totally changing and New Zealand fintechs are on board to support major and positive climate change investments. Aotearoa is the first country in the world to introduce a law that requires the financial sector to disclose the impacts of climate change on their
August 2, 2021