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 "FinTechNZ Viewpoint"
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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 "FinTechNZ Viewpoint"
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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 "FinTechNZ Viewpoint"
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In this FinTechNZ Viewpoint, James Brown shares his insights from the Commerce Commission’s Personal Banking Services Market Study Update. In continuation of last month’s discussion on open banking developments, here is an update on the Commerce Commission’s market study into personal bank
May 15, 2024
If you’ve been making waves in fintech ESG, sustainability or impact space, email Jason with ‘Sustainable FinTech news’ in the subject line and a link to your media release or blog, and we’ll include it in our newsletter. Having been established for a while now, we’re keen to articulat
May 15, 2024
May the fourth be with you this month, and if you're still teetering on automating your compliance activities our team has collated a barrage of convincing reasons to activate your RegTech strategy. RegTech Innovation A new service from First AML, the NZ founded anti-money laundering scaleup,
May 15, 2024
Aotearoa New Zealand’s fintech sector continues to grow at an exponential rate with 84% of the revenue generated coming from outside of New Zealand. Kiwi fintech firms now generate $2.8 billion in export revenues and show no sign of slowing down with projected annual revenues of $7.7 billion by
May 10, 2024
Kia ora, This year, our members face challenges and opportunities regarding the progression of open banking and by inference opening up competition. New Zealand has generally adopted the ‘diplomat’ approach to financial services and open banking. For example, a market-driven, bottom-up, h
April 26, 2024
The new financial year has started with the ‘pedal to the metal’. We talk about a few of the activities below, but by no means does it cover everything that’s happened! If you’ve been making waves in fintech ESG, sustainability or impact space, email Jason with ‘Sustainable FinTech new
April 24, 2024
April already, a fool, a new moon and an eclipse! This smorgasbord of a month is bringing in all the good vibes encouraging for all you RegTech innovators, movers and shakers. Manifest that change. Carpe diem. RegTech snapshots - Janet Chenery From Europe, our friends in the North, aka Koen V
April 24, 2024
Deloitte and FintechNZ are delighted to launch the 2024 New Zealand Fintech Pulsecheck. The financial services sector continues to see rapid change and as we move towards a new horizon of digital enablement, trust and transparency has never been more critical, says the report. "Th
March 28, 2024
Kia ora, It’s been an exciting start to the year! Thanks to everyone who joined us at last month’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata - thriving together. Our 2024 event was another successful and strategically important event. Here’s a few fun statistics: 365 delegates, 61 speakers, 27 sponsors, 628 c
March 21, 2024