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 "The Future of FinTech: Building the Bank of the Future"
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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 "The Future of FinTech: Building the Bank of the Future"
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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 "The Future of FinTech: Building the Bank of the Future"
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Highlights and insights from the Future of FinTech event in New York by Kristen Lunman, Innovation Director, Kiwi Wealth In June, I attended the Future of FinTech conference in New York City, where global FinTechs and traditional financial services firms alike took the stage to discuss the
July 17, 2018
Simon Papa, Director of Cygnus Law discusses the need to develop and maintain effective and flexible regulations that will further support the growth of FinTech in New Zealand. Regulations are a feature of the financial services landscape and a key consideration (and burden) for FinTech businesses
July 17, 2018
Jason Roberts, FinTech and InsurTech Specialist, discusses the July InsurTechNZ Meetup: It was great to see a healthy turnout for the InsurTechNZ event The Evolution of Cyber Risk and Insurance hosted by Marsh. Kristen Ellis (from Marsh) gave us an overview of international cyber insurance trends
July 17, 2018
An overview of the recent FinTechNZ delegation's trip to London FinTech Week, by Andrew Dentice, Senior Associate at Hudson Gavin Martin. Following on from the Lord Mayor of London Charles Bowman’s visit to New Zealand, FinTechNZ sent a delegation to London FinTech Week, to strengthen the bond be
July 17, 2018
MYOB Public Affairs Manager Conor Roberts explains how cloud-based solutions benefit SMEs. MYOB has been working alongside New Zealand businesses for more than 25 years – a lifetime for a tech business. During that time, we’ve transformed what we do and how we do it – from leading the market
July 17, 2018
Source: ANZ With an innovative culture, good skills and businesses that know each other and collaborate already, New Zealand is an ideal petri dish to develop blockchain technology, according to a panel of experts. “It’s got all the ingredients a country needs to develop blockchain technol
July 11, 2018
Now is the time for Kiwi financial services to be more transparent following banking issues in the United Kingdom and Australia, a leading New Zealand financial tech expert says. Normally bank employees must meet sales incentive targets on lending, deposit attraction, payment protection insurance,
July 11, 2018
Reprinted from a media release issued 26 June 2018 by the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Hon Kris Faafoi has told the payments sector that progress must be made on innovation and Open Banking. “Speed is of the essence and the status quo isn’
June 27, 2018
Minister Faafoi has urged players in NZ's finance sector to forge ahead with Open Banking. FinTechNZ's CEO James Brown explains to TVNZ Breakfast what the future financial environment will look like in New Zealand, and how it will enable consumer choice and increased comp
June 27, 2018