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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NZTech Update – Developing work ready skills

Kia Ora This weekend, I reviewed the preliminary results from the recent Internship Survey as part of the Digital Skills Forum work to address the ongoing skills challenges we all face.  With 500 responses the survey provides a statistically significant sample size which will allow the Digital Skills Forum members (NZTech, IT Professionals, NZRise, MBIE, … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Developing work ready skills"
01 October 2018
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NZTech Update – R&D tax credits and Te Reo

Last week, I caught up with Minister Woods about the R&D tax credits.   It looks like they have taken on board everyone’s feedback and things are progressing positively.  The Minister acknowledged the challenges of establishing a rules based system that included some ‘development’ and not just ‘research’ and how software development can be better included.  … Continue reading "NZTech Update – R&D tax credits and Te Reo"
10 September 2018
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NZTech Update – Creating AgriTech Connections

At 5.30am this morning, my flight from San Francisco landed in Auckland, but the travel has been well worth the effort!  After spending time in California, I now have a better understanding of how alternative protein companies are tracking towards commercialisation.  Market entry won’t happen overnight, as many companies still need to scale manufacturing and … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Creating AgriTech Connections"
02 September 2018
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NZTech Update – Creating AgriTech Connections

Good morning from Silicon Valley!  This week, I am in San Jose, California with the Agritech New Zealand and Callaghan Innovation agritech immersion programme.  Our delegation includes 30 delegates from throughout New Zealand and we have a full schedule.  We are visiting several cutting edge farming facilities, meeting investors and forming connections with the US … Continue reading "NZTech Update – Creating AgriTech Connections"
26 August 2018