FintechNZ stories

TIN releases Fintech Insights Report as NZ sector grows
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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technology investment network
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financial results
Technology Investment Network (TIN) has released New Zealand's first Fintech Insights Report, revealing the sector's global worth of $2bn.
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Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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insurance
Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.

An expert’s perspective on COVID-19 and fintech in NZ
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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nz tech alliance
FintechNZ general manager James Brown says that the virus could change the fintech landscape across industries.

New Zealand tech firms feeling the threat of coronavirus
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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fintechnz
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covid-19
NZ tech and fintech firms brace for COVID-19 impact as global markets falter.

NZ tech companies forecast for rapid expansion in 2020
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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innovation
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smb
NZ tech sector poised for a decade of explosive growth, says NZTech.

NZ needs fintech to tackle big 2020 problems
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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government
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jacinda ardern
Fintech can help tackle climate change and digital literacy, says FintechNZ. Utilising fintech will make 2020 a 'decade to remember.'.

Four-day week conversation to accelerate in 2020
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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perpetual guardian
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fintechnz
Four-day work week buzz set to dominate Kiwi firms in 2020 as productivity and well-being align.

NZ emerging as top fintech hub across Asia Pacific
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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rbnz
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fintechnz
New Zealand has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fintech hubs in the Asia Pacific region, according to the Global Fintech Index 2020.

Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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apple
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fintech
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technology gifts
The tech giants are encroaching on financial services and threatening incumbents, says FintechNZ.

FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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fintech
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wireless networks
True number of cyber attacks in New Zealand likely higher than reported, says FintechNZ manager. Only 6% of firms have adequate protection.

What NZ can learn from the Baltimore cyberattack
Tue, 21st May 2019
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cybersecurity
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wireless networks
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fintechnz
New Zealand should learn from Baltimore's recent ransomware attack as it highlights the potential economic impact of a cyber attack, says FintechNZ general manager James Brown.

NZ businesses are leaving themselves vulnerable to cyber threats
Wed, 15th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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new zealand business
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fintechnz
Barely six per cent of business and companies in New Zealand have adequate cyber protection.

Sweeping changes about to flow through fintech in NZ
Wed, 8th May 2019
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innovation
New Zealand risks missing out on major changes unless it harnesses fintech to drive its economy, says FintechNZ's James Brown.

How Fintech will impact Kiwi businesses in 2019
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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predictions
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fintechnz
New Zealanders will supposedly experience more changes in financial technology in 2019 than ever before.

APAC FinTech network launches to encourage cross-border innovation
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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fintech
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fintech australia
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fintechnz
Nine associations formally launched the network by signing a Statement of Intent at the Asian Financial Forum event in Hong Kong.

NZ has a bright future in fintech
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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fintech
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banking industry
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financial systems
New Zealand's fintech sector has experienced significant growth, bringing in $220m worth of exports and expanding by 33% in the past year.

Fintech NZ drums up support for UK-NZ tech opportunities
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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agritech
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exporting
Support for New Zealand's fintech potential in the UK is growing as the government aims to establish post-Brexit free trade.

Top tech entrepreneur to be awarded Kea World Class NZ Award
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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nztech
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entrepreneur
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augen
There's often resistance from Asian businesses because they don’t know about New Zealand’s tech ingenuity – something Mitchell Pham finds frustrating.

NZ fintech sector growth outpacing rest of the world
Fri, 4th May 2018
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fintech
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new zealand fintech summit
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fintechnz
The global average is 31 to 33% and New Zealand is growing at 48.5%.