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 "FinTechNZ Executive Director on BNZ’s Fintech Speaker Series"
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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 "FinTechNZ Executive Director on BNZ’s Fintech Speaker Series"
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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 "FinTechNZ Executive Director on BNZ’s Fintech Speaker Series"
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FinTechNZ Executive Director Jason Roberts recently featured on BNZ’s Fintech Speaker Series where he chatted with Sorel Carr, Head of Fintech Business at BNZ, about the current Fintech scene in New Zealand, how we stack up on the global stage and where the innovation is. View the video
February 21, 2023
February 20, 2023 The face of financial technology is totally changing and New Zealand fintechs are on board to support major and positive climate change investments. Aotearoa is the first country in the world to introduce a law that requires the financial sector to disclose the impacts of cl
February 20, 2023
You’re invited to attend the UK Fintech Week 2023! In partnership with FinTechNZ, The United Kingdom Department for International Trade (DIT) invites you to join them in London this April for UK Fintech Week 2023. The UK Fintech Week is showcasing innovation in financial services on a global s
February 10, 2023
January 10, 2023 A revolution in finance is changing the way Kiwis live, work and pay and it’s happening fast. The litmus test of how rapidly fintech is changing will be judged at the FinTechNZ hui taumata event in Auckland on February 28. The summit brings together the brightest mi
January 11, 2023
It was an exciting evening not because the RegTech NZ and Sustainable Finance working groups were having their first collab. It wasn’t even because both groups were celebrating their first birthday. It was because this was the first in-person event held by either working group. Thanks to our s
December 16, 2022
Kia ora, Wow, what a year this has been for our FinTechNZ community! There has been so much activity with new people, new companies, major partnering success, the rise of the Sustainability and RegTech working groups, reports, the return of events and more. Yes, there have been impact
December 13, 2022
The Future of Money – Private Innovation, Te Moni Anamata — Te Auahatanga explores the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) current assessment, including opportunities and risks this may offer Aotearoa New Zealand. Private innovation in money involves complex issues ranging from financia
December 12, 2022
We asked Wise’s Chief Technology Officer, Harsh Sinha to share his advice on fintech careers and startup life. Here’s what he had to say: 1. What key skills are required for a career in fintech?Besides having a fundamental understanding of working with money (i.e. not losing money on each tr
December 12, 2022
We asked Wise’s Chief Technology Officer, Harsh Sinha to forecast fintech trends for 2023 and beyond. Here’s what he had to say: 1. What trends can we expect to continue or evolve?For years, the fintech scene has been focused on rapid growth; opening new markets, onboarding new employees and
December 12, 2022