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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
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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.
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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"