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 "Strengthening exports"

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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 "Strengthening exports"

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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 "Strengthening exports"

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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 "Strengthening exports"

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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 "Strengthening exports"

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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 "Strengthening exports"

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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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Strengthening exports

This month, we’re focusing on the significance of growing export capabilities, addressing underlying challenges for local fintechs, investment and growth.This month, we’re focusing on the significance of growing export capabilities, addressing underlying challenges for local fintechs, investment and growth.
20 June 2024
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Solving real-world problems | AI Forum News June 2024

Preparations for this year’s AI Hackathon are well underway and our team is getting excited! The four day festival features 48 hour hackathons across multiple locations, with more being added each week.  Why join our AI Hackathon? You’ll learn new skills, create connections and make an impact. From protecting water resources, fighting climate change, reducing pollution, managing land … Continue reading "Solving real-world problems | AI Forum News June 2024"
18 June 2024
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Farewell from our Executive Director

It is with a mixture of excitement and nostalgia that I announce my departure as the Executive Director of BlockchainNZ after a fulfilling three-year tenure. During this time, I've had the pleasure of leading our community through COVID and a bear market, with countless initiatives aimed at assisting Aotearoa in becoming a Web3 hub.
30 May 2024
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ShadowTech 2024 | May Newsletter

We hope you had the chance to participate in the broad range of events during last week’s TechWeek, designed to showcase the value and impact of technology on the lives of New Zealanders. It was a roaring success and you can check out some of the highlights here.
29 May 2024
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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