Seeking FinTechNZ Executive Council Nominations 2023

29 September 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!

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Regtech

Simplifying CPD

27 September 2023

During our August event we explored professional development planning in financial services and complying with the new regime

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MAori crypto platform

World’s first reo Māori cryptocurrency platform

27 September 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.

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Blinkpay

Sharesies taps Māori fintech BlinkPay to pave the way for open banking

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.

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Legal tips for FinTech start-ups in New Zealand

07 September 2023

FinTechs starting up on a limited budget need to be business-focused and agile – but also aware of how attention to legal and regulatory matters at the outset can set you up for future success. In our Legal tips for FinTech start-ups in New Zealand guide, we gather some of the legal and regulatory issues affecting FinTechs that we … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"

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FinTechNZ – The power of sharing!

18 August 2023

As our FinTech landscape continues to evolve, the theme of collaboration and sharing takes centre stage, reminding us of the power that comes from joining forces and exchanging ideas.  We have a huge amount going on, and at times, I confess I have a hard time keeping up. Looking at our events alone, we have … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"

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Fresh perspectives on building consumer confidence

17 August 2023

During the FSC’s conference we focused on building consumer confidence which FinTechs are well suited to augment traditional services. Plus, excellent product demos by Josh Daniell from Akahu with the support of Ruth Riviere from Mastercard, Tom Hartmann, Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission, Rowan Clarke from Prosaic, Ben Lynch with the compelling Dolla product … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"

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Regtech: the fast-growing investment pocket of the fintech family.

17 August 2023

Regtech, fintech, insurtech, govtech… same, same but different? Over the years, we have seen the emergence of technology applied solutions, tailored for modern challenges. Financial Technology solutions (fintechs) is the precursor to a myriad of declinations.  Unsurprisingly, with the resurgence of regulatory pressures, the management of regulatory processes within the financial industry through technology (regtech) … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"

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FinTechNZ – Securing our sector interests

21 July 2023

Kia ora, Each month I find it hard to compress the scale of activity across our broad-brush FinTech community into a short and compact newsletter. So this month I’m going to point out a few highlights that are important generally and focus on upcoming events where you can find the best fit for you or … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"

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RegTechNZ update - July 2023

21 July 2023

Firstly apologies, our much awaited in person July event “Professional Development Planning in Financial Services – Complying with the new regime” has had to be deferred, but you will get the chance to come along later in August, keep an eye out for details in our Linkedin page for registration. Regulatable_RegTech  recently became affiliate partner … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"

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FinTechNZ – Is this the year of CDR?

28 June 2023

It may have felt a long time coming, but the recent flurry of legislative activity highlights how crucial it is for us to help shape our sector. Significant momentum has been gained this year already, including last week’s announcement that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened consultation on the Customer and … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"

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What’s the return on investment of spending 24 hours travelling to the other side of the world to attend a one day conference?

27 June 2023

As travel opened up I promised myself that in 2023 I would try to attend 2-3 overseas RegTech conferences in person. In such circumstances you need to pick and choose the right ones to attend, after all it’s not a case of popping along to a local conference centre for an hour or two, it … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"

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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)

As the Digital Council, you would probably expect us to be promoting the rapid uptake of new innovations and inventions that help make things easier, quicker and, for some, possible. So you might be surprised to hear us endorsing some old fashioned phone calling, emailing and direct website booking for your next holiday. That is, … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (32)"
03 December 2020
FinTechNZ News

Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (31)

Pockets of Aotearoa and the public sector have been busy embracing technologies, growing expertise, growing data, creating apps, downloading apps, making games, playing games, buying the latest devices. That was the easy part. The hard work is now to come — that is, tending to an ecosystem that fully harnesses innovation, grows trust and embeds … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (31)"
26 November 2020
FinTechNZ News

Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (30)

Importing, exporting and moving goods around Aotearoa and the world comes with a long paper trail. Literally. Up to twenty different entities require 10–20 paper documents. With much of the information each entity needs being the same. The reliance on paper documentation, emails, faxes and old legacy computer systems is hampering the move to digital efficiency. … Continue reading "Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (30)"
20 November 2020