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 Newsletter – August 2018"
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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 Newsletter – August 2018"
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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 Newsletter – August 2018"
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This month we shine the spotlight on SMEs, as many FinTechNZ members are startups, or work with small businesses. Our Auckland Connect event, sponsored by MYOB, was a great success, and demonstrates there is a lot of support for SMEs in the financial sector. It was great to hear from Sharesies and H
August 22, 2018
Chris Barton, Banking and FinTech Partner Manager at Xero NZ, discusses Xero’s developments in the FinTech space: Q: How does your job relate to the FinTech sector? A: I work across the breadth of New Zealand’s financial industry to find solutions for Xero’s small business customers. Xero col
August 16, 2018
Sam Daish, General Manager, Data Innovation at Xero, shares his thoughts on the development of AI in the accounting sector: Just a few short years ago, in 2015, Xero’s thinking around our platform was a lot simpler than it is now. We were primarily thinking about products, services and features t
August 16, 2018
Neil Roberts, Founder and Joint CEO of Harmoney, shares his top tips for securing seed capital in the FinTech sector: After innumerable capital-raising rounds for several businesses over more than three decades, my approach to the process has evolved: wisdom and maturity will do that. What hasn’t
August 15, 2018
Kent Fergusson, Business Systems Manager at Aon, shares some insights into the company's connection with FinTechNZ: Q: What is Aon doing in the FinTech space? A: We are continuing to find ways to serve our clients. Our amazing, talented technology team are always looking for new ways to collaborate
August 15, 2018
At the end of June, FinTechNZ held a strategy session, discussing our strategic direction. We had over 25 participants involved in the discussion in both Auckland and Wellington; members were highly engaged and we had a robust discussion on the future of FinTechNZ. There was general agreement at th
July 24, 2018
James Brown, General Manager of FinTechNZ discusses how Blockchain could become a key enabler of Open Banking. There’s recently been a lot of talk in the news about Blockchain and how this new technology is going to transform the world. I often get asked the question “do you have any live examp
July 19, 2018
The potential for New Zealand tech exports will be huge when direct free trade post-Brexit opens with the United Kingdom, a leading fintech expert says. James Brown, general manager of FintechNZ says it’s so encouraging to see the government working proactively to set up free trade with the UK po
July 19, 2018
Rick Brown, FinTech and Growth Advisor, shares his experiences from the recent New Zealand payments industry conference: I recently attended The Point 2018, the bi-annual New Zealand payments industry conference hosted by PaymentsNZ. The event was a who’s who gathering of the NZ payments in
July 17, 2018