It’s event season! I’m keeping this month’s newsletter short and focused—highlighting key events, major conferences, international opportunities, and a few recent member updates. With just three months to go before … Continue reading "FinTechNZ August Update: Conferences, Hui Taumata & Global Opportunities"| FintechNZ
Each month, I try to find a way to pack in all the news and updates into this newsletter in an easy-to-read format without making it too long. I’m not sure … Continue reading "July FinTechNZ Update: Expo Highlights, Regulatory Momentum & Community News"| FintechNZ
Global ambitions, fintech for good, working group outcomes, new partnerships, international engagement, and the upcoming Ramp Up FinTech Expo. Last month, our board set a bold new vision: for ‘Aotearoa … Continue reading "FinTechNZ June Update: Fintech’s North Star – It’s Time to Be Brave" The post FinTechNZ June Update: Fintech’s North Star – It’s Time to Be Brave appeared first on FintechNZ.| FintechNZ
Contributed by: Ruth Riviere, Country Manager, Mastercard New Zealand and Pacific Islands As you may know, next month, the Commerce Commission (ComCom) is due to make an announcement on its … Continue reading "Fighting for fintechs: Why you should pay attention to the ComCom’s next move"| FintechNZ
May 2025 has been a pivotal month for New Zealand’s fintech sector. The market is heating up dramatically – a simple metric is the four major fintech players launching mainstream … Continue reading "FinTechNZ May Update: Momentum Building: A Month of Progress for New Zealand’s FinTech Ecosystem" The post FinTechNZ May Update: Momentum Building: A Month of Progress for New Zealand’s FinTech Ecosystem appeared first on FintechNZ.| FintechNZ
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, New Zealand’s fintech sector stands at a critical juncture. The decisions made in the coming months will determine whether we emerge as a … Continue reading "The Time Is Now – A Call to Action for fintech in Aotearoa"| FintechNZ
Kia ora, Building on the momentum from March’s FinTech Hui Taumata, April has been a month of significant policy engagement for FinTechNZ. With the government at mid-electoral cycle and the Consumer … Continue reading "FinTechNZ April Update: Ministerial Meetings, FMA’s New Approach & Your Help Needed"| FintechNZ
As autumn settles in across Aotearoa, we’re celebrating an exciting month for our sector. The FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2025 brought together innovators, regulators, and industry leaders for a day of bold conversations and transformative insights. The presence of the new Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hon. Scott Simpson, underscored the government’s commitment to our sector, while discussions … Continue reading "Celebrating bold action: Hui Taumata insights & what’s coming...| FintechNZ
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 "FinTechNZ Executive Council Elections 2024"| FintechNZ
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 "Sustainability – Insights, strategies and future events"| FintechNZ
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.| FintechNZ
This month, we’re focusing on the significance of growing export capabilities, addressing underlying challenges for local fintechs, investment and growth.This month, we’re focusing on the significance of growing export capabilities, addressing underlying challenges for local fintechs, investment and growth.| FintechNZ
The economy of the European Union (EU) is worth NZD27 trillion in 2023[1], and a newly signed free-trade deal adding an extra NZD1.8 billion of exports per year by 2035[2] supports the continued growth of our economy. But there were a couple of caveats.| FintechNZ