FinTechNZ Wrap-Up: 2024 Highlights and What’s Ahead 🚀

17 December 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of progress and potential across the fintech ecosystem. From policy milestones to exciting developments in innovation and regulation, it’s clear that Aotearoa’s fintech sector is continuing to make its mark and we have a big year coming in 2025.

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Reflecting on 2024: Tech Connections, Global Impact, and a Look Ahead

16 December 2024

2024 has undoubtedly been a year of highs and lows, showcasing both exciting progress and inspiring resilience within our tech community.

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Celebrating our year in biotech

16 December 2024

It has been a landmark year for BioTechNZ and our members. Let's take a moment to reflect on the progress and achievements of 2024!

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Meri Kirihimete

12 December 2024

As another busy year for the Forum draws to a close, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to our efforts. This year’s many successes are a true reflection of your dedication and hard work - thank you!

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Empowering Wāhine: 2024 in Review

11 December 2024

As we close out 2024, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible strides we have made together. This year has been a testament to our collective dedication to empowering wāhine in the New Zealand technology sector.

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For Western Union refugees and immigrants are the ultimate market

This article from Bloomberg depicts how globally- deployed financial technology (FinTech) impacts this social phenomenon and how it became a lucrative market for Western Union. Early in the summer of 2014, executives at Western Union offices around the globe began to notice something strange. The world’s largest money transfer company, Western Union Co. processes 31 transactions … Continue reading "For Western Union refugees and immigrants are the ultimate market"
21 June 2017
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Bitcoin startups stalled by banks

A FinTech industry without cryptocurrency is simply absurd in this day and age.  Read all about this emerging market and the challenges facing bitcoin exchanges as they try to establish themselves in New Zealand.  There is a massive opportunity presented by cryptocurrencies and we need to be encouraging our banks and regulators to step up … Continue reading "Bitcoin startups stalled by banks"
21 June 2017
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Tech is the real winner!

Last week, I was fortunate to be named a finalist in the AUT Business School Excellence in Business Support Awards. In my category, I feel honoured to stand alongside two well known leaders who have made amazing contributions to New Zealand businesses, and am excited to be joining other finalists across the eleven categories at … Continue reading "Tech is the real winner!"
11 June 2017
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Advisers told: Make sure tech is worth it

Many new digital offerings are becoming available, designed to help financial advisers with everything from risk profiling to customer relationship management and asset allocation. Binu Paul, managing director of Savvy Kiwi, said advisers should take care before they spent large amounts of money on new systems for their businesses. “Ultimately any technology adoption decision should … Continue reading "Advisers told: Make sure tech is worth it"
07 June 2017
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Tech high flyer finalist in business award

A high-flying Kiwi tech businessman, who has possibly done more to improve trade ties with Vietnam than any other New Zealander, has been named a finalist in the Auckland University of Technology Business School Excellence awards.
07 June 2017
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Seeking NZTech Board Nominations

During the last 12 months, NZTech has gone from strength to strength and a key success factor has been our exceptional Board. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up and that means election season is now upon us!
28 May 2017
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FinTechNZ active in shaping NZ ecosystem

This week, FinTechNZ were party to the release of the Tech Manifesto 2017, the outcome of which, if acted upon by government and industry, will significantly advance the ecosystem for and accelerate adoption of all tech innovation.
26 May 2017