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 "New tech drives FinTech growth"
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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 "New tech drives FinTech growth"
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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 "New tech drives FinTech growth"
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Last week, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) announced its proposal to leapfrog the 2019 Financial Advisors Act law reform, in order to allow the provision of online advice. This is great news for the country! There was plenty to celebrate last week with milestone figures being announced at
October 26, 2017
At FinTechNZ's recent Spring Connect Events, we discussed the major disruption traditional insurance firms are now facing and the need for insurers to evolve. The series, held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch explored insurance technology innovation, including Frankie, New Zealand's first AI
October 25, 2017
New Zealand financial sector will be able to provide their clients with unprecedented online advice from next year and a leading fintech expert today urged companies to start looking to the process sooner rather than later as the FMA is expecting substantial submissions early next year. FinTechNZ&n
October 18, 2017
Source: https://exportertoday.co.nz/news/china-investor-superstars-seek-tech-opportunities A high profile group of investors from China are coming to New Zealand seeking to learn more about opportunities with New Zealand technology companies. New Zealand technology companies are invit
October 11, 2017
Source: https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2017/09/28/sp092917-central-banking-and-fintech-a-brave-new-world Governor, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen—Good morning! Thank you, Mark [Carney], for that kind introduction, and thank you to the Bank of England for inviting me to thi
October 10, 2017
Source: www.cygnuslaw.nz The first successful court proceedings have been brought for breach of NZ’s anti-money laundering (“AML”) law. The High Court imposed a pecuniary penalty of $5.29m on the company, Ping An Finance (Group) New Zealand Company Ltd (“Ping An”).&nb
October 4, 2017
Visa, the global payments company, has today launched its second annual Everywhere Initiative aimed at Australia and New Zealand start-ups that have women in leadership. Visa’s Everywhere Initiative challenges start-ups to use Visa APIs (Application Program Interface) to create consumer or busine
October 4, 2017
Source: www.idc.com SYDNEY, September 21st, 2017 – IDC Financial Insights today unveiled a list of 10 fast growing fintechs in Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) as part of the broader FinTech 101 list for Asia/Pacific. “IDC’s FinTech Fast 101” refers to the fast-growing fintech players
September 27, 2017
The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 22 has been released with New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, entering the rankings for the first time at 38th position. The report is a comparison of the competitiveness of the world’s leading financial centres. It analyses areas of com
September 26, 2017