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 fintech sector out pacing rest of the world"
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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 fintech sector out pacing rest of the world"
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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 fintech sector out pacing rest of the world"
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New Zealand is the least corrupt country in the world, but it needs to learn from larger fintech markets like Australia, Singapore and London and more rapidly adapt to technologies such as blockchain and crypto-currencies, a Kiwi fintech expert says. While New Zealand is just a very small part of
May 2, 2018
Another busy week concluded with a meeting with Minister Kris Faafoi, New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister. We spoke about investment, regulatory sandboxes, support for emerging tech companies and a whole host of other topics; the Minister was keen to understand what the industry has b
April 25, 2018
Article by: Kai Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer, Vallum Insure Goethe Business School in Frankfurt, Germany, held a two-day Global InsurTech Roadshow on March 13-14, combining pitch-sessions and discussion rounds with international early-stage InsurTechs, where innovative start-ups compete for
April 20, 2018
Article by: Kristen Lunman, programme director for the Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator Platforms are ecosystems that deliver seamless and meaningful experiences for the digital generation. The economic and social activities facilitated by platforms offer the ultimate in convenience, and connect p
April 19, 2018
Tech is the fastest growing and third biggest industry sector in New Zealand contributing more than $6.3 billion in annual exports and now other countries are chasing the cream of our tech crop. NZTech board member and winner of last year’s New Zealand CEO of the Year Award, Leigh Flounders has b
April 11, 2018
A New Zealand start-up company, RIP Global, is among eight companies to be selected for the next women-only Springboard Enterprises Australia (SBE) accelerator programme. SBE Australia, a not-for-profit with the first female-only startup accelerator in Australia, says the founders, lead successful
April 10, 2018
It has been another good couple of weeks, and we are pleased with the announcement that Hon Clare Curran has picked the first eight members of the Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group. It’s great to see Frances Valintine as the Chair; I am sure the group will look to other count
March 25, 2018
New Zealand is becoming a global blockchain centre, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. New Zealand is a living laboratory for global tech developments and inventions and Kiwis are producing blockchain businesses that have a global market place, he says. “There are a growing number of bl
March 25, 2018
Last month, hundreds of delegates met at Digital Nations 2030, to shape the future of digital economies, governments and society. FinTechNZ’s Leigh Flounders facilitated the Future Finance Forum; he shares his event highlights below: One of the most rewarding aspects of travel and interacting wit
March 21, 2018