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 "Digital Nations 2030"
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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 "Digital Nations 2030"
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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 "Digital Nations 2030"
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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
FinTech is a powerful ecosystem and it is a force for generating positive, innovative change across financial services. FinTech evolution is centred on innovative, disruptive technologies; innovations which have the potential to significantly enhance the cyber security profile of financial services
March 21, 2018
Open Banking is the 'topic du jour' in New Zealand FinTech circles, particularly with the United Kingdom (UK) initiative launching in January, and a wide-ranging Australian report recently released. The UK and Australia initiatives are looking to empower consumers and drive competition and innovati
March 18, 2018
The Global InsurTech Alliance (GITA) further expands its world-wide reach - connecting with new markets and bringing new opportunities for New Zealand InsurTech innovators seeking to collaborate and expand internationally. Following positive reaction last month when member associations announced th
March 12, 2018
As the nation considers how New Zealand will look as a digital society in 2030, Kiwis need to take a moment to look back the equivalent period of the last 13 years, a prominent tech expert says. In 2005 there was no Uber, Tesla, Airbnb, WeChat, WhatsApp, Viber, Tinder or even a first iteration of
February 18, 2018
FinTechNZ has established a partnership with FinTech Scotland. The partnership enables both associations to strengthen their global network. Scotland is home to a growing, dynamic FinTech ecosystem. FinTech Scotland champions Scotland's differentiators and provides an opportunity for business creat
February 16, 2018
The FinTechNZ summer event series began last week in Wellington, (Christchurch and Auckland to follow) focused on innovation in finance and lending, including InsurTech and a cryptocurrency update . Financial Services Federation's (FSF) Lyn McMorran explained how the FSF represents New Zealand
February 15, 2018
Happy Birthday FinTechNZ, one year old! What an amazing year it has been; member growth ahead of expectations, fantastic feedback from our events, great examples of startups and corporates working together. We could not have done it without our members and partners who have a keen interest in elevat
February 15, 2018
Happy New Year and I trust you relaxed during the festive period because it's full steam ahead for FinTechNZ in 2018! Last week, when I was speaking with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) it was very clear to me, how aligned we are in our thinking and what we want to achieve. I had the pleas
January 25, 2018