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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Farewell from our Executive Director | May Newsletter

Over the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the finest in the tech industry, contributing alongside our members to the acceleration of IoT innovation here in Aotearoa.
28 May 2024
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Regulation, Regulation Regulation Everywhere | May Newsletter

Digital ID has been increasingly in the news lately, as Australia begins to ramp up its systems pilots development following the passing of legislation. In Aotearoa there’s been a lot happening too as Minister Collins opened this year’s Summit where DINZ was on stage later.
23 May 2024
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Growing sector capability

Techweek24 is almost here and we’re looking forward to TIN’s 2024 New Zealand Fintech Report Launch on 23 May in Auckland, which is now sold out.
16 May 2024
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Celebrating AI in Techweek24 | AI Forum NZ News May 2024

Techweek24 is almost here and we can’t wait! Techweek is Aotearoa New Zealand’s festival for tech that’s good for the world and hundreds of events are being hosted nationwide from 20-26 May. There’s so many events to choose from, but I’ll be focused on everything AI! 
15 May 2024
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We’re open for business! | BioTechNZ News May 2024

Early next month, I’ll be joining more than 30 New Zealanders travelling to San Diego, USA for BIO 2024, biotech’s largest global convention, with over 20,000 participants across the ecosystem. BioTechNZ has worked hard with BIO USA to ensure that New Zealand is showcased as  ‘open for business’.  
15 May 2024
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Expansion continues

InsurTechNZ continues to grow, welcoming Montoux and Dime as members and also Rob Ellis as a new co-chair. Rob steps into the role vacated by inaugural co-chair Dale Smith.
03 May 2024