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 "Strengthening exports"
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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 "Strengthening exports"
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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 "Strengthening exports"
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Kia ora, This month, we’re focusing on the significance of growing export capabilities, addressing underlying challenges for local fintechs, investment and growth. The route to scaled, export-led growth is often considered essential for many fintechs to survive and thrive. It’s a pivotal
June 20, 2024
We now have the opportunity to take the lead in driving our country’s bid to meet our 2030 climate emissions targets under the Paris Agreement, says FinTechNZ’s Leeanna Kohn-Hardy. It is clear from recent budgetary announcements that reliance on government action alone is inadequate. The privat
June 20, 2024
FinTechNZ recently conducted an export-focused survey to gain a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges faced by our sector. The insights gathered from this survey will help strategically guide our focus. Primarily, this is aimed at building sector capacity to support scaled export growth.
June 20, 2024
Kia ora, Techweek24 is almost here and we’re looking forward to TIN’s 2024 New Zealand Fintech Report Launch on 23 May in Auckland, which is now sold out. Insights from the previous report have been instrumental in highlighting why fintech is New Zealand’s fastest growi
May 16, 2024
The economy of the European Union (EU) is worth NZD27 trillion in 2023[1], and a newly signed free-trade deal adding an extra NZD1.8 billion of exports per year by 2035[2] supports the continued growth of our economy. But there were a couple of caveats. The free trade deal came into force on 1 M
May 16, 2024
In this FinTechNZ Viewpoint, James Brown shares his insights from the Commerce Commission’s Personal Banking Services Market Study Update. In continuation of last month’s discussion on open banking developments, here is an update on the Commerce Commission’s market study into personal bank
May 15, 2024
If you’ve been making waves in fintech ESG, sustainability or impact space, email Jason with ‘Sustainable FinTech news’ in the subject line and a link to your media release or blog, and we’ll include it in our newsletter. Having been established for a while now, we’re keen to articulat
May 15, 2024
May the fourth be with you this month, and if you're still teetering on automating your compliance activities our team has collated a barrage of convincing reasons to activate your RegTech strategy. RegTech Innovation A new service from First AML, the NZ founded anti-money laundering scaleup,
May 15, 2024
Aotearoa New Zealand’s fintech sector continues to grow at an exponential rate with 84% of the revenue generated coming from outside of New Zealand. Kiwi fintech firms now generate $2.8 billion in export revenues and show no sign of slowing down with projected annual revenues of $7.7 billion by
May 10, 2024