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 "RegTech Roundup – September 2024"
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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 "RegTech Roundup – September 2024"
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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 "RegTech Roundup – September 2024"
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Spring has sprung, a time of the year for new beginnings, and for this episode we look to the promise of new innovations and new solutions to make our futures brighter. Finding the right solution when you have capacity, capability and budget constraints is a common challenge, take a look at our
September 26, 2024
September 2024 Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. Insights Second Emissions Reduction Plan consultation submission The analysis highlighted in the Framework for a Climate Technology Roadmap (April 2024) stated that up
September 26, 2024
📢 Announcing the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Survey 2024 To learn more about Aotearoa New Zealand’s open banking ecosystem, including participants, roles and use cases, we’re excited to announce a new market survey. Your responses and insights will be featured as part of t
September 16, 2024
The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon meaning election season is now upon us! This is your opportunity to help shape the future of FintechNZ. FinTechNZ was established to contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand t
September 13, 2024
Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. AI Hackathon winners pitching at Aotearoa AI Summit We were stoked to see the AI Hackathon this year focus on solving real-world problems, from protecting water resources, fighting climate
August 22, 2024
Ready to take your startup to the next level? The 2024 Mini Accelerator is now available for early-stage startups. This five week programme for 10 Wellington based founders includes a series of workshops covering startup success fundamentals. You will: Gain new skills and build your roadm
August 22, 2024
Kia ora, 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 towa
July 25, 2024
Sustainable FinTech working group (SFWG) update: insights, strategies, and future events The recent video meeting of the Sustainable FinTech Working Group (SFWG) brought together key players from across the sustainable fintech sector to share insights, developments, and strategies. You can hear
July 25, 2024
July fun fact, in July 1981 IBM’s first desktop computer, the System/23 Deskmaster was introduced, how many of you can remember the early days of tech? Nowadays we have computers that evolve their own learning and can mimic humans! For some of us that has been a lifetime, but what a lifetime and
July 25, 2024