BioTechNZ Executive Council Elections 2024

26 July 2024

There is now an opportunity to put yourself forward or nominate someone else for a role on the BioTechNZ Executive Council. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for 18 September 2024 and is to be held via zoom.

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The rise of digital banks

25 July 2024

Aotearoa New Zealand’s financial landscape is undergoing a change with the rise of digital banks, also known as challenger or neobanks. Over recent months, three local fintechs; Dosh, Emerge and Debut have announced plans to expand their offerings, moving towards offering digital only services (spend, save, and borrow). Essentially they are challenging many aspects of traditional banking.

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Sustainability - Insights, strategies and future events

25 July 2024

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.

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RegTech Roundup - July

25 July 2024

July fun fact, in July 1981 IBM’s first desktop computer, the System/23 Deskmaster was introduced, how many of you can remember the early days of tech? Nowadays we have computers that evolve their own learning and can mimic humans!

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Unveiling the future

24 July 2024

Today, we’re delighted to announce the publication of our AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand. Special thanks to our dedicated working group, our Executive Council and Workshop contributors.

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Meet Anshuman on his journey on AI and problem solving

24 July 2024

This month in our new AI leadership Q&A series we meet executive council member Anshuman Banjeree and discover what inspires him.

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Digital Trust Framework: Launch & Future | July Newsletter

24 July 2024

The Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Act took effect on the first day of the month, and included the establishment and implementation of the Regulator, the Trust Framework Authority. The launch was rather low-key, with the only discernible signal from the Department of Internal Affairs being updates to their digital government web pages to reflect this milestone. 

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AI Blueprint for Aotearoa launched today

24 July 2024

The AI Forum of New Zealand proudly announces the publication of the AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand. It proposes leveraging existing industry initiatives to help drive results and achieve a shared vision.

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Will the Digital Trust Hui Taumata 2024 move the dial?

24 July 2024

Deep thought has gone into building the agenda for next month’s Digital Trust Hui Taumata, ahead of Net Hui and The Point 2024, so that conversations live on and build out later in the year and into subsequent years. 

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Online safety’s future?

22 July 2024

As technology continues to rapidly evolve, it brings a range of opportunities and challenges. But what does the future hold for online safety?

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Navigating the Compliance Landscape: Expert Insights for Insurers

15 July 2024

In today’s ever-changing regulatory landscape, insurers face mounting challenges in maintaining compliance. A recent survey by Gallagher Bassett, as part of The Carrier Perspective: 2024 Claims Insights report, provides insights into the primary compliance and regulatory hurdles insurers are facing.

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Digital Trust Hui Taumata - Perspectives on Digital Wallets, Devices and Bots, AI, and Regulatory issues.

15 July 2024

Discover Perspectives on Digital Wallets, Devices and Bots, AI, and Regulatory issues at the Digital Trust Hui Taumata in Wellington 13 August. 

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Government bringing in new digital trust framework

10 July 2024

The government has quietly ushered in the beginnings of what it hopes will be the answer to people's experiences of fraud and lack of trust online. Its new digital trust framework has gone live in recent days.

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BlockchainNZ Pod E16 with Kirsten Patterson on Governance and Tech

Kirsten ‘KP’ Patterson is the chief executive of the Institue of Directors New Zealand that now has over 10 and a half thousand members. In this conversation we talk about all things governance, corporate and not for profit, climate, some trends in the tech industry including AI and DAOs, and a favourite topic of mine … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E16 with Kirsten Patterson on Governance and Tech"
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AI and Space – AI Forum interviews NASA intern Daniel Wrench

As part of Techweek TV AI Forum Executive Council Member Glen Willoughby interviewed NASA intern Daniel Wrench about his experience working in the AI and Analytics Division at NASA. Daniel is studying a PhD in Physics and Data Science at Victoria University of Wellington, looking at data processing of solar wind measurements made by spacecraft. … Continue reading "AI and Space – AI Forum interviews NASA intern Daniel Wrench"
12 June 2023
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Appointment Viewing – TechWeekTV Looks at Data-led Careers

Insurtech offers exciting opportunities for people who enjoy using data and digital solutions to solve crunchy problems, build businesses and help customers when they need it most. In May, TechWeekTV shared stories of working inside start ups and larger insurers, career pathways and where to begin. With thanks to member companies Folio Insure, Grappler and … Continue reading "Appointment Viewing – TechWeekTV Looks at Data-led Careers"
22 May 2023
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Budget investment in tech creating jobs and export growth

May 18, 2023 Given the economic climate it was pleasing to see increased investment in tech throughout the Budget, says Graeme Muller, chief executive of NZTech, the umbrella body for the tech sector. The Wellbeing Budget 2023 included direct investment into supporting the growth of technology exports through a 20% tax rebate for expenditure by … Continue reading "Budget investment in tech creating jobs and export growth"
19 May 2023
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Digital Tech ITP launches!

We are pleased to announce the launch of The Digital Technologies Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) and our new look website. For several years, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and industry (led by NZTech) have worked together to develop a vision for the longer term growth of our sector: The world looks to … Continue reading "Digital Tech ITP launches!"
15 May 2023