05 February 2019
Kiwis will see some amazing new developing trends this year, such as financial unbundling gaining momentum which will drive more competition and more transparency...
Read More
13 December 2018
A recap on 2018 from FinTechNZ General Manager, James Brown
Read More
12 December 2018
Highlights of the InsurTechNZ group’s activities for 2018, and a sneak peek of what’s to come for 2019
Read More
Brokerages and broker groups need to think fast about investing in digital platforms if they want to keep their customers happy, according to an insurtech specialist. FinTechNZ member Jason Roberts says collaboration between insurance incumbents and startups will be the key to driving industry in
August 31, 2018
This blog proposes that cross sector collaboration is the key to accelerating sector Innovation for the good of all. It identifies the core market participants (with a particular focus on energising engagement between InsurTech’s and Incumbents) and notes the core issues the writer observes the In
August 30, 2018
Market Measures benchmarks the sales and marketing activity of New Zealand’s technology companies, providing you with useful information for planning your sales and marketing strategies. To find out more about Market Measures and to view past years' reports and resources click here. By participa
August 26, 2018
This month we shine the spotlight on SMEs, as many FinTechNZ members are startups, or work with small businesses. Our Auckland Connect event, sponsored by MYOB, was a great success, and demonstrates there is a lot of support for SMEs in the financial sector. It was great to hear from Sharesies and H
August 22, 2018
Sam Daish, General Manager, Data Innovation at Xero, shares his thoughts on the development of AI in the accounting sector: Just a few short years ago, in 2015, Xero’s thinking around our platform was a lot simpler than it is now. We were primarily thinking about products, services and features t
August 16, 2018
Chris Barton, Banking and FinTech Partner Manager at Xero NZ, discusses Xero’s developments in the FinTech space: Q: How does your job relate to the FinTech sector? A: I work across the breadth of New Zealand’s financial industry to find solutions for Xero’s small business customers. Xero col
August 16, 2018
Kent Fergusson, Business Systems Manager at Aon, shares some insights into the company's connection with FinTechNZ: Q: What is Aon doing in the FinTech space? A: We are continuing to find ways to serve our clients. Our amazing, talented technology team are always looking for new ways to collaborate
August 15, 2018
Neil Roberts, Founder and Joint CEO of Harmoney, shares his top tips for securing seed capital in the FinTech sector: After innumerable capital-raising rounds for several businesses over more than three decades, my approach to the process has evolved: wisdom and maturity will do that. What hasn’t
August 15, 2018
At the end of June, FinTechNZ held a strategy session, discussing our strategic direction. We had over 25 participants involved in the discussion in both Auckland and Wellington; members were highly engaged and we had a robust discussion on the future of FinTechNZ. There was general agreement at th
July 24, 2018