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 … Continue reading "Beyond the Hype – A Practical Use Case of Blockchain Technology"
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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 … Continue reading "Beyond the Hype – A Practical Use Case of Blockchain Technology"
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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 … Continue reading "Beyond the Hype – A Practical Use Case of Blockchain Technology"
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Mitchell Pham shares his perspective on the applications of Blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies: Many Blockchain conversations seem to focus on crypto finance - the issuance of currency or tokens to raise capital for projects or businesses. Very quickly, these conversations move into listing the tok
May 15, 2018
FinTechNZ leadership recently met with Minister Faafoi to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the financial sector in New Zealand. We're please to have received the following letter of support from the Minister: “As Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs I acknowledge the opport
May 15, 2018
New Zealand fintech businesses are working toward an inclusive society despite some experts saying the gap between the have and have nots is getting wider, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. Smart new tech innovation companies such as Sharesies is seeking greater support and involvement fr
May 15, 2018
This year's week long festival promises to be the biggest and best ever, with nearly 480 events around the country. Techweek'18 runs from Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 May and showcases all things tech and industry specific applications. Major headline events include Good for the World Open D
May 13, 2018
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