FintechNZ stories

TIN releases Fintech Insights Report as NZ sector grows
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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Technology Investment Network (TIN) has released New Zealand's first Fintech Insights Report, revealing the sector's global worth of $2bn.
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Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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insurance
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finance, leasing & rental
Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.

An expert’s perspective on COVID-19 and fintech in NZ
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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FintechNZ general manager James Brown says that the virus could change the fintech landscape across industries.

New Zealand tech firms feeling the threat of coronavirus
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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New Zealand tech firms face uncertainty as COVID-19 spreads, with financial markets plummeting and global economic fears rising, says FintechNZ.

NZ tech companies forecast for rapid expansion in 2020
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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New Zealand tech companies are set for rapid expansion in 2020, driven by innovation in ecology, industry, and economy, says NZTech chair Mitchell Pham.

NZ needs fintech to tackle big 2020 problems
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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government
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Fintech can help tackle climate change and digital literacy, says FintechNZ. Utilising fintech will make 2020 a 'decade to remember.'.

Four-day week conversation to accelerate in 2020
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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Experts predict the four-day week conversation will gain momentum in 2020, with several Kiwi companies set to pilot the concept initiated by Perpetual Guardian.

NZ emerging as top fintech hub across Asia Pacific
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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New Zealand has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fintech hubs in the Asia Pacific region, according to the Global Fintech Index 2020.

Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon eye financial services, potentially shaking up New Zealand's market, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.

FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
True number of cyber attacks in New Zealand likely higher than reported, says FintechNZ manager. Only 6% of firms have adequate protection.

What NZ can learn from the Baltimore cyberattack
Tue, 21st May 2019
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
New Zealand must heed lessons from Baltimore's crippling ransomware attack, warns FintechNZ's James Brown, to avoid potential multi-billion dollar impacts.

NZ businesses are leaving themselves vulnerable to cyber threats
Wed, 15th May 2019
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New Zealand businesses are alarmingly underprepared for cyber-attacks, with only six per cent having adequate protection, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.

Sweeping changes about to flow through fintech in NZ
Wed, 8th May 2019
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New Zealand risks missing out on major changes unless it harnesses fintech to drive its economy, says FintechNZ's James Brown.

How Fintech will impact Kiwi businesses in 2019
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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predictions
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fintechnz
FintechNZ forecasts major fintech changes in 2019, impacting Kiwi businesses with financial unbundling, new investment platforms, and advancing wearable tech.

APAC FinTech network launches to encourage cross-border innovation
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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fintech australia
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fintechnz
Nine associations formally launched the network by signing a Statement of Intent at the Asian Financial Forum event in Hong Kong.

NZ has a bright future in fintech
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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New Zealand's fintech sector has experienced significant growth, bringing in $220m worth of exports and expanding by 33% in the past year.

Fintech NZ drums up support for UK-NZ tech opportunities
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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Support for New Zealand's fintech potential in the UK is growing as the government aims to establish post-Brexit free trade.

Top tech entrepreneur to be awarded Kea World Class NZ Award
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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There's often resistance from Asian businesses because they don’t know about New Zealand’s tech ingenuity – something Mitchell Pham finds frustrating.

NZ fintech sector growth outpacing rest of the world
Fri, 4th May 2018
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currencies
New Zealand’s fintech sector is expanding at 48.5%, outpacing the global average of 31-33%, with strong regulatory ties and a vibrant ecosystem driving growth.