How can banks and FinTechs work together to accelerate innovation?
We attended the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 this week, which was once again a worthwhile industry event. Participants in banking and fintech, as well as regulators, gathered to share insights and work towards “thriving together”, which was the theme of this year’s hui.
Unleash creativity and ignite innovation
Innovation isn’t possible unless you empower your employees to creatively problem solve, says Stake’s founder and director, Matt Leibowitz.
Established in 2017, the digital investment brokerage was founded on the simple idea that everyone should have equal access to opportunities to grow their wealth, and now serves over half a million customers across Australia and New Zealand, with over $3 billion in assets under administration.
Essential legal tips for NZ fintech startups
Fintechs starting on a limited budget need to be business-focused and agile – but it is also important to pay early attention to legal and regulatory matters that can set you up for future success. If you’re embarking on a startup journey, here’s nine practical legal tips for New Zealand fintechs.
Last chance!
We’re on the final countdown and can’t wait to see you at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 - thriving together, 27 February in Auckland. If you haven’t registered, do it now!
Discover the rise of social commerce
From the emergence of social commerce to the importance of frictionless experiences, discover how fintech is shaping the future of payments. To find out how the payments industry is evolving, we asked Visa’s Anthony Watson to explain more.
Transparency in sustainability using AI
Effective climate models can illustrate potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and exposures for decision-makers. This modelling could be improved to fully consider the longer-term, non-linear, and cascading impacts of Earth system changes through more powerful tools for analysing the Earth…
Insights into UK Open Banking
When it comes to global progress in open banking, it's no secret that New Zealand is falling behind. But this does come with benefits, including an opportunity to learn from our offshore neighbours and partners who are futher along on the journey…
Early Bird closes Friday!
We can’t wait to see you at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 - thriving together, 27 February in Auckland. Our Early Bird offer closes on Friday 2 February. Tickets are selling fast for what we anticipate will be another super-action-packed conference. So if you haven’t registered, now’s the time!
Enhancing Fintech Onboarding Experiences
In the ever-evolving landscape of fintech, the emphasis on security, compliance, and user-experience is paramount. How can we enhance electronic identity verification processes and onboarding experiences to address these priorities, while aligning with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements?
Open banking meets talent: a golden opportunity
The convergence of two crucial trends is creating a unique opportunity for startups and established enterprises. Open banking, with its potential to revolutionise customer experiences, and the availability of talent have joined to provide blue water for innovation and growth in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Join us at the Fast Pitch Breakfast
Experience the future of fintech! Join us at the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 Fast Pitch Breakfast and connect with the next generation of innovators.
Early birds extended
We can’t wait to see you at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 - thriving together, 27 February in Auckland. We’ve extended our Early Bird offer, now closing on Friday 2 February. So if you haven’t registered, now’s the time!
Will collaboration fuel growth in 2024?
Nobody knows for sure what macroeconomics and geopolitics will bring in 2024, however it’s clear that fintech innovation will undoubtedly continue to thrive. Why? Because of the continued collaboration that drives growth in our industry.
How will AI transform the payments industry?
Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has been the hot topic for 2023, capturing our interest and imagination across all industries. The financial services industry is no exception, but how is this technology tangibly impacting the fintech ecosystem?
Book now! FinTechNZ Hui Taumata registrations open
Our inaugural Hui was a huge success, and we can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 - thriving together. Join us on 27 February at Aotea Centre, Auckland.
Rise, shine and thrive!
Fasten your seatbelts, because the future of fintech is set to take centre stage! The Fast Pitch Breakfast 2024 is back and promises to be better than ever. If you’re eager to witness the dawn of groundbreaking fintech innovations, join us at the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 on 27 February.
The FintechNZ Hui Taumata returns in 2024
Our inaugural Hui was a huge success, and we can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 - thriving together.
It’s time to save the date for 27 February, 2024. Schedule it now and join us at Aotea Centre, Auckland.
Global open banking and New Zealand
At FinTechNZ’s Hui Taumata 2023 in Auckland in February, open banking was one of the hottest topics in the house!
It was my pleasure to lead a round table on the topic of: “Global open banking and New Zealand – lessons and use cases from around the world.”
In case you missed it, here are the highlights.
A message for NZ fintechs from the Lord Mayor of London
A message for New Zealand fintechs from the 694th Lord Mayor of London.
The ABC of CDR: Open banking success starts here
By Taner Uzelakcil, Regional Sales Manager A/NZ, Envestnet® | Yodlee®
New Zealand has started its exciting journey towards a whole-of-economy statutory consumer data right (or “CDR”) commencing with the banking sector.
That’s why open banking is going to be a hot topic of conversation at FinTechNZ’s upcoming Hui Taumata 2023!
The Envestnet® | Yodlee® team are international professionals in financial data aggregation, including how to access the data and build innovative fintech use cases with it.
So, to help get the conversation started, here is the ABC of CDR, a simple guide to understanding and taking advantage of this upcoming new regulation.