November FintechNZ Update – Open Banking, The Point insights, and Member News 🚀

21 November 2024

Catch up on open banking progress, key takeaways from The Point, and the latest fintech news from Aotearoa and beyond.

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Council Elections, DISTF Milestone, and End-of-Year Highlights | November Newsletter

21 November 2024

A warm welcome to our newest members: api connects, Deloitte, and SushLabs.

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InsurTechNZ News - November 2024

20 November 2024

New research by Deloitte in partnership with InsurTechNZ provides insight into the collaboration strategies of insurers and startups in New Zealand and Australia, including the drivers and barriers.

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InsurTech industry news

20 November 2024

The insurtech landscape continues to thrive with exciting developments and opportunities for collaboration and growth. Here’s a round up of the latest news and events shaping the future of insurtech.

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RegTech Round-up October 24: New Rules, Open Banking Milestones, and Tools to Transform Compliance

18 November 2024

It’s nearing the end of a busy year, and whilst RegTech NZ has been in a bit of a hibernation for most of it (very few events) we’ve not been resting on our laurels but rather we have all been busy working hard on our own ventures including our side venture – RegTech Connect. Industry … Continue reading "Accelerating digitisation"

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Accelerating digitisation

18 November 2024

Kia ora, Seven months ago, the Minister for Digitising Government shared a Cabinet Paper outlining plans for an all-of-government strategic roadmap to accelerate the digitisation of government services. This roadmap was set to include a detailed work programme and a digital investment plan. So, where are we at with this initiative? Did you know that government agencies … Continue reading "Accelerating digitisation"

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Advocacy, Awards, and Member Survey - November Newsletter

14 November 2024

Kia ora, In September, BlockchainNZ submitted to Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee Inquiry into Banking Competition, addressing the challenges Web3 businesses in New Zealand face in accessing and maintaining essential banking services. This week, BlockchainNZ Chair, Jeremy Muir, presented to the Committee, summarising our submission, and responding to their questions. We are also preparing a … Continue reading "Accelerating digitisation"

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Insurance Innovation

11 November 2024

InsurTechNZ partnered with Deloitte to research insurance innovation across New Zealand and Australia.

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Accelerating Aotearoa’s path to net zero

11 November 2024

Kia ora, Last week, I joined a meeting where government officials raised questions about the potential impact of data centres – an important topic, but one that often sees more opinions than facts. Reliable data is hard to come by. However, a recent report on the Australian data centre market offers some useful insights. Australian businesses would … Continue reading "Accelerating digitisation"

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What is the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand?

11 November 2024

The AI Forum, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation and Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, is advancing its research into the impact of AI on productivity in Aotearoa New Zealand. “Our second survey is now live and we’re inviting New Zealanders to share their experiences and tell us how they are using AI right … Continue reading "Accelerating digitisation"

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DINZ Welcomes the Publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules

08 November 2024

Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) is pleased to see the Government’s latest steps toward establishing safe and secure digital identity services, with the official publication of the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) Rules, effective today. This marks a significant milestone for digital identity in New Zealand, where DINZ has contributed its experienced advice from … Continue reading "Accelerating digitisation"

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📢 Announcing the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map & Report 2024

07 November 2024

We’re delighted to share the first edition of the Aotearoa New Zealand Open Banking Ecosystem Map and Report 2024.

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Accelerating digitisation

Kia ora, Seven months ago, the Minister for Digitising Government shared a Cabinet Paper outlining plans for an all-of-government strategic roadmap to accelerate the digitisation of government services. This roadmap was set to include a detailed work programme and a digital investment plan. So, where are we at with this initiative? Did you know that government agencies … Continue reading "Accelerating digitisation"
18 November 2024
NZTech News

Emerging tech regulations

Kia ora, Last week at our Wellington Dialogues – Digital Safety summit we gathered a diverse group of voices to explore this vital topic. Insights from Meta and TikTok experts were especially enlightening, from new approaches to teen accounts to the global debate over who should verify children’s ages – platforms or app stores? While child safety was a major focus, … Continue reading "Emerging tech regulations"
04 November 2024
NZTech News

Outsmart cyber criminals!

Kia ora, Cyber Smart Week is here and we’re supporting the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)’s campaign encouraging us to create effective passwords and use two-factor authentication for our online accounts. New Zealanders lose a staggering $198 million to scams each year! Many people don’t think they will fall for an online attack, but criminals rely on our … Continue reading "Outsmart cyber criminals!"
22 October 2024
NZTech News

SFIA 9 Launch and Digital Skills in the Spotlight – Plus, a Focus on Digital Safety

Kia ora, It’s great to back after a refreshing two-week break. I’m excited to dive back into an action-packed final few months of the year for Aotearoa’s tech sector. We’ve got some important updates to share with you. Keep reading for more about the SFIA 9 Launch, upcoming events including one that’s particularly close to my heart, and … Continue reading "SFIA 9 Launch and Digital Skills in the Spotlight – Plus, a Focus on Digital Safety"
15 October 2024
NZTech News

Shaping Aotearoa’s tech future—introducing key projects

Kia ora, I’m Yvonne Gill, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the Strategic Programmes Director at NZTech. While Graeme is enjoying a well-deserved holiday, I wanted to take the opportunity to share the scope of work happening across the NZTech Alliance that moves us toward our collective vision of a more prosperous, sustainable, equitable, … Continue reading "Shaping Aotearoa’s tech future—introducing key projects"
07 October 2024
NZTech News

Cyber risk insights

Kia ora, Tomorrow at our Cyber Security Risk Conference, we’re diving into critical threats and emerging opportunities. As cyber risks grow more complex, these discussions will equip us with valuable insights to safeguard ourselves and stay ahead. Last week’s Cyber Security Insights report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) showed the agency responded to 1,203 incidents … Continue reading "Cyber risk insights"
23 September 2024
NZTech News

Collaborating for change

Kia ora, Tē tōia, tē haumatiaNothing can be achieved without a plan, workforce and way of doing things This week, we’re acknowledging Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024. Māori culture is at the heart of what makes Aotearoa New Zealand unique. Engaging with the language is a meaningful way to honour our heritage. It also … Continue reading "Collaborating for change"
16 September 2024