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InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero
Highlights of the InsurTechNZ group’s activities for 2018, and a sneak peek of what’s to come for 2019
12 December 2018
RegTech Round-up October 24: New Rules, Open Banking Milestones, and Tools to Transform Compliance
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 "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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📢 Announcing the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map & Report 2024
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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Power in partnership
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 "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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Sustainability October 2024 – Insights, strategies and future events
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 "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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Navigating our fintech future
26 September 2024
Kia ora, Last week, we had a strong Kiwi presence at Fintech Australia’s Intersekt 24 and gained valuable insights. While many of the themes were familiar to us, Australia’s fintech sector is generally more progressive, largely driven by government initiatives, policies and investment. It’s worth noting a few key points and previewing what may be on the … Continue reading "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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RegTech Roundup - September 2024
26 September 2024
Spring has sprung, a time of the year for new beginnings, and for this episode we look to the promise of new innovations and new solutions to make our futures brighter. Finding the right solution when you have capacity, capability and budget constraints is a common challenge, take a look at our article below on … Continue reading "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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Sustainability – Insights, strategies and future events
26 September 2024
September 2024 Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. Insights Second Emissions Reduction Plan consultation submission The analysis highlighted in the Framework for a Climate Technology Roadmap (April 2024) stated that up to 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions budget targets could be met by actions … Continue reading "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report
16 September 2024
📢 Announcing the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Survey 2024 To learn more about Aotearoa New Zealand’s open banking ecosystem, including participants, roles and use cases, we’re excited to announce a new market survey. Your responses and insights will be featured as part of the first Aotearoa New Zealand Ecosystem Report Map by Open … Continue reading "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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FinTechNZ Executive Council Elections 2024
13 September 2024
The annual meeting of the New Zealand Financial Innovation and Technology Association (FinTechNZ) is coming soon meaning election season is now upon us! This is your opportunity to help shape the future of FintechNZ. FinTechNZ was established to contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand through technology and innovation. FinTechNZ brings together a national community of … Continue reading "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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Sustainability - Insights, strategies and future events
22 August 2024
Welcome to this month’s Sustainable Finance update. Discover our latest insights and upcoming events. AI Hackathon winners pitching at Aotearoa AI Summit We were stoked to see the AI Hackathon this year focus on solving real-world problems, from protecting water resources, fighting climate change, reducing pollution, managing land use, preserving biodiversity to improving how we … Continue reading "InsurTechNZ 2019 from Zero to Hero"
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Supporting early-stage fintech founders
22 August 2024
Ready to take your startup to the next level? The 2024 Mini Accelerator is now available for early-stage startups.
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The rise of digital banks
25 July 2024
Aotearoa New Zealand’s financial landscape is undergoing a change with the rise of digital banks, also known as challenger or neobanks. Over recent months, three local fintechs; Dosh, Emerge and Debut have announced plans to expand their offerings, moving towards offering digital only services (spend, save, and borrow). Essentially they are challenging many aspects of traditional banking.
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25 July 2024
The recent video meeting of the Sustainable FinTech Working Group (SFWG) brought together key players from across the sustainable fintech sector to share insights, developments, and strategies. You can hear the audio recording if you missed the session or wish to revisit the discussions.
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RegTech Roundup - July
25 July 2024
July fun fact, in July 1981 IBM’s first desktop computer, the System/23 Deskmaster was introduced, how many of you can remember the early days of tech? Nowadays we have computers that evolve their own learning and can mimic humans!
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FinTechNZ Newsletter – November 2018
Welcome to the new FinTechNZ Executive Council; Chris Barton from Xero, Nicola Dorward from NIB, Neil Roberts from Harmoney and Tim Larkin from Dacreed who are joining us in 2019. Thanks to all who attended the Annual Meeting, there was a great turnout and many insights were shared by the leadership team; a highlight – … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter – November 2018"
21 November 2018
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FinTechNZ Newsletter – October 2018
Cyber Security’s a hot topic this month, with the NZ Cyber Security Summit on today, and CERT NZ’s Cyber Smart Week raising awareness following a growing number of cyber incidents (over 700 incidents in the last quarter) as reported in CERT’s latest quarterly update. Delta Insurance has prepared a whitepaper on the Evolution of Cyber … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter – October 2018"
17 October 2018
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FinTechNZ Newsletter – September 2018
Well it’s been another busy month for the tech community, with a few surprises thrown in, and we’re looking forward to seeing the Government’s next move in the CTO process now that Minister Woods has retracted Derek Handley’s offer. Alternatively, we watch with interest for developments in the private sector, as NZTech CEO Graeme Muller astutely calls for … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter – September 2018"
20 September 2018
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FinTechNZ Newsletter – August 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 Harmoney on their … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter – August 2018"
22 August 2018
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FinTechNZ Newsletter – July 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 that session that FinTechNZ is ready to … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter – July 2018"
24 July 2018
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FinTechNZ Newsletter June 2018
As London is recognised as the number one FinTech hub in the world, it was great to have lunch with Laura Clarke, the UK High Commissioner, to discuss how we can develop a FinTech Bridge, similar to the agreement between the UK and Australia. With this in mind a small delegation is heading to the UK for London FinTech … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Newsletter June 2018"
22 June 2018
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May 2018 Update
It’s the start of Techweek’18 – a highlight in the annual technology events calendar! This year features an amazing lineup of events around the country; I’m particularly looking forward to Good For The World Open Days, where we will hear from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about how Government is going to deepen its relationship with the tech industry.
21 May 2018
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FinTechNZ April Update
Another busy week concluded with a meeting with Minister Kris Faafoi, New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister. We spoke about investment, regulatory sandboxes, support for emerging tech companies and a whole host of other topics; the Minister was keen to understand what the industry has been doing and what our plans are for the … Continue reading "FinTechNZ April Update"
25 April 2018