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 "FintechNZ backs move for better customer service"
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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 "FintechNZ backs move for better customer service"
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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 "FintechNZ backs move for better customer service"
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FintechNZ today backed the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) to make public its annual corporate workplan which should result in better insurtech customer service. FintechNZ general manager James Brown says it is a good step forward in being proactive in a very old sector. “Insurtechs are f
July 29, 2019
Dear Readers, Well it’s been an interesting couple of weeks with Facebook announcing their plan to launch their own crypto currency Libra. It has created much discussion and debate on what this means to the financial services sector around the world. Recently I was asked by 95bFM to speak on
July 18, 2019
FintechNZ says three of the largest US tech companies Apple, Google and Amazon are encroaching on financial services and threatening incumbents with their size and ability to attract massive, loyal user bases. It’s no surprise the big tech giants are looking at financial services for growth op
July 16, 2019
Most Kiwi companies do not record being hacked FintechNZ says, despite Cert NZ’s latest report showing almost 1000 New Zealanders reported hacking issues in the last quarter. The Cert NZ report shows New Zealanders from Invercargill to the Bay of Islands suffered cyber security incidents, with
July 12, 2019
Hear FinTechNZ’s James Brown speaking to bfm’s Tuwhenuaroa about Facebook’s Libra currency and FinTech in New Zealand. We are on the verge of a cataclysmic change in the way Kiwis think about financial services. Tuwhenuaroa spoke to Fintech NZ’s James Brown about how the Libra currency
July 9, 2019
FinTechNZ will be taking contributions from members of the Tech Alliance, to The Future of Cash Use submission for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. If you would like to contribute to this please contact us for further information and access to the consultation document. We will be taking contri
July 8, 2019
Wellington – The national blockchain group has appealed to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her government to adopt a more dynamic attitude or it could prove costly to the New Zealand economy, given blockchain tech’s likely global impact. BlockchainNZ executive director Mark Pasca
July 3, 2019
Facebook’s Libra currency will put New Zealand on the verge of a cataclysmic change in the way Kiwis think about financial services, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. But will the big banks in New Zealand be ready when the Libra currency launches next year, he says. “We want cha
June 26, 2019
Dear readers, This has been a month focused on Government. After reviewing our strategy, one of our priorities is to “help Government understand the FinTech Landscape”. Helping them to recognise FinTech as a sector and create the correct regulatory and policy framework will help to stimulate
June 21, 2019