18 April 2019
FinTechNZ has established another Working Group to add to the mix, WealthTechNZ was launched at the beginning of April with Augen Software Group hosting the inaugural meeting.
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11 April 2019
New technology is helping to create improved products, according to a new Kiwi report. Wearables and telematics investment in technology is paving the way for new product offers while the rapid emergence of AI driven solutions including chat bots, digital human assistants, object recognition and voice biometrics are leading to more accessible and personable channels.
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12 March 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.
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22 February 2019
Put the 20 March in your calendars for the first InsurTechNZ meet-up of the year, being held in Auckland.
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Jason Roberts, Co-chair of FinTechNZ’s largest Working Group, InsurTechNZ shares highlights of the group’s activities for 2018, and a sneak peek of what’s to come for 2019: If someone said InsurTech wasn’t on the radar this time last year I would probably have agreed. What a differe
December 12, 2018
CEOs and managers often struggle to move beyond day-to-day business demands because the focus is "keeping the car on the road" rather than strategic or long term direction. Paul Adams, Chief Executive Officer, EverEdge Global CEOs and managers often struggle to move beyond day-to-day business de
December 11, 2018
Welcome to the new FinTechNZ Executive Council; Chris Barton from Xero, Nicola Dorward from NIB, Neil Roberts from Harmoney and Tim Larkin from Dacreed who are joining us in 2019. Thanks to all who attended the Annual Meeting, there was a great turnout and many insights were shared by the leadershi
November 21, 2018
New Zealand can lead the world in financial technology, or fintech, which will totally transform the financial services industry economy, Xero small business director Nicole Buisson says. Buisson is a key speaker at a major fintech summit in Auckland on November 29 which will bring Kiwi fintech i
November 20, 2018
The NZ fintech summit next week is crucial for the future of financial technology in New Zealand, virtual assistant company FaceMe chief executive Danny Tomsett says. The summit in Auckland on November 29 includes most of the country’s leading financial tech specialists. Tomsett, a key speaker
November 20, 2018
Tiffany Ryan, Westpac NZ Head of Financial Crime and Protective Services, shares her predictions for the future of fraud prevention in the FinTech sector. As technology continues to evolve, so too does the sophistication of fraudsters. Ninety per cent of New Zealanders are concerned about being sca
November 19, 2018
Discover who is investing in, working with and thinking about the effects of financial technology in New Zealand. Version 1.0 published 20 November 2018. The FinTech sector in New Zealand continues to grow faster than its global counterparts. Partnerships and collaboration are critical to b
November 19, 2018
Albertus Smith, CEO of VerifyUnion, shares some insights into the company’s connection with FinTechNZ: Who is representing VerifyUnion in the FinTechNZ community? Albertus (AJ) Smith is a Business Strategist, Mentor, Serial-Entrepreneur and FinTech-experienced CEO. He has founded or co-founde
November 19, 2018
Avani Vyas, Senior Underwriter at Delta Insurance, on why businesses need to protect their IP rights. High profile Intellectual Property lawsuits, two involving New Zealand-based companies, have grabbed the headlines recently. The cases have a serious financial impact on the balance sheets of the
November 19, 2018