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 "NZ can lead the world in fintech, Xero’s Buisson says"
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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 "NZ can lead the world in fintech, Xero’s Buisson says"
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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 "NZ can lead the world in fintech, Xero’s Buisson says"
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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
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
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
FinTech Scotland member James Varga gives an outsider’s perspective on what Open Banking might mean for New Zealand. I've watched with interest, albeit from a great distance, news relating to Open Banking coming out of New Zealand. I noted only recently, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affair
November 19, 2018
FinTechNZ's Chair Mitchell Pham shares his perspective on the association’s recent engagements with the International FinTech Sector, as well a summary of engagements since February 2017. As I have been in the US this week, I missed out on being with our amazing FinTechNZ members in Singapore a
November 19, 2018
Article Source: Nick Valentine, LinkedIn Open source software is a fundamental building block in almost all development projects. Being aware of some of the inherent risks with open source code, and implementing effective strategies to mitigate them, will go a long way to maximising the value of
November 19, 2018
James Brown, General Manager of FinTechNZ, and Mitchell Pham, FinTechNZ Chair, shared highlights of FinTechNZ’s successful development in the past 12 months at the Annual Meeting on November 1. FinTechNZ’s inaugural Annual Meeting was held on 1 November, hosted by EY. Many insights were shar
November 8, 2018
FinTechNZ and InsurTechNZ joined forces to bring members a combined Connect event, following FinTechNZ’s inaugural Annual Meeting on 1 November. The final Connect event for 2018 was the result of a successful collaboration between FinTechNZ and InsurTechNZ, with a wide range of speakers discussin
November 8, 2018