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 "March Newsletter 2019 – Supporting stronger communities"
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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 "March Newsletter 2019 – Supporting stronger communities"
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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 "March Newsletter 2019 – Supporting stronger communities"
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Dear Readers, Words can't express how I feel about the tragic events that unfolded in Christchurch, a city that has endured and risen from previous tragedy, I am sure they will do this once again. My sincerest condolences go out to those who have lost family and friends. Now is the time to
March 22, 2019
New Zealand isn’t an early adopter of fintech. As late as 2017, the country didn’t belong to a region that received massive venture funding in this tech space. This fact is clearly pointed out in the infographic below by experts from carsurance.net. Since then, however, the southwestern-Paci
March 15, 2019
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing financial services and customer interactions with firms. This is being driven by competition for market share and the maturity of algorithms. Meanwhile, customer preferences are keeping pace with technological change too. Many customers now expect be
March 14, 2019
Whether you’ve heard about this particular concept or not, you have surely reaped the benefits of the numerous products and services that originated in the Fintech Revolution. From mundane activities, such as paying bills online, to the more avant-garde ones, like developing blockchain-based cryp
March 12, 2019
New Zealand company, JRNY, has been selected as one of the top 15 startups in the Asia Pacific region to be part of the Money 20/20 Startup Academy. Money 20/20 is a global fintech conference coming to Singapore this month with big named attendees like Google, Mastercard, Stripe, American Expres
March 12, 2019
The ANZIIF Insurtech Conference 2019 in Sydney was a tremendous success, which saw more than 500 people in attendance. Over the course of two days, attendees had the opportunity to hear from over 30 insurance professionals and insurtech experts. The insurtech conference is designed to con
February 28, 2019
Last night FinTechNZ partnered with the AI Forum in Auckland, exploring how AI will transform the customer experience across the financial services industry, generously sponsored by Xero, what a great turnout! It was the second event in the series with the first being held in Wellington l
February 22, 2019
In April, Callaghan Innovation launches Scale-Up New Zealand, a free online platform with verified information on Aotearoa New Zealand’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Created from a model that is hugely successful overseas, Scale-Up New Zealand will make it faster and easier for ambitious bus
February 19, 2019
Auckland – New Zealanders will experience more unprecedented changes in financial technology in 2019 like never before, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. Brown says Kiwis will see some amazing new developing trends this year, such as financial unbundling gaining momentum which w
February 5, 2019