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 "Westpac NZ’s venture capital arm leads $1.4m investment round into Akahu"
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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 "Westpac NZ’s venture capital arm leads $1.4m investment round into Akahu"
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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 "Westpac NZ’s venture capital arm leads $1.4m investment round into Akahu"
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Red Bird Ventures, the corporate venture capital fund of Westpac NZ, has led a $1.4m investment round into Kiwi fintech Akahu, alongside co-investors K1W1 and NZ7 Investments. As well as the investment, the partnership will provide the bank with valuable insight to support Westpac’s design and
October 18, 2023
This month, FinTechNZ’s Sustainability working group contributed to NZTech’s Climate Technology roadmap proposal to several Government agencies. Our two co-chairs, Mitchell Pham and Leeanna Kohn-Hardy, hosted a Roundtable Hui with the Centre of Sustainable Finance (CSF) in August. This roadm
October 18, 2023
Welcome to the 2024 New Zealand Fintech Pulsecheck Survey! Our aim is to gain insights from our members, based on their experiences to better understand the issues that define our industry. Your responses will help inform our next bi-annual Fintech Pulsecheck report, Building Trust and Transpare
October 10, 2023
The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon and that means election season is now upon us! FinTechNZ was established to contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand through technology innovation. FinTechNZ brings together an act
September 29, 2023
FinTechNZ supports the NZTech Manifesto, which outlines specific areas the Government should focus on to enable and grow Aotearoa as a Digital Nation. These actions are aligned with the Digital Tech ITP. FinTechNZ believes there are specific areas the Government should focus on so that financ
September 29, 2023
Kia ora In my recent travels, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing the dynamic landscape of the FinTech industry. During the past month, I joined forces with Kiwi FinTech companies at Intersekt (Australia) and had the opportunity to attend the Manchester FinTech festival (UK). These experien
September 28, 2023
During our August event we explored professional development planning in financial services and complying with the new regime. The Code of Conduct has changed how continuing professional development (CPD) needs to be managed. Facilitator, Tim Larkin from Dacreed uncovered what the requirements a
September 27, 2023
During Māori Language week, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Easy Crypto has launched the world’s first cryptocurrency platform to be translated into te reo Māori.In partnership with Māori software translation business Whakamāori, Easy Crypto has translated over 15,000 words of content - giving new me
September 27, 2023
Wellington, 27 September 2023 Wealth app Sharesies has joined forces with BlinkPay, New Zealand’s first homegrown Māori fintech startup, to redefine the way investors manage their finances. With open banking, New Zealanders are able to securely connect their banking data between banks and
September 27, 2023