Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) stories

NZ small businesses saw 1.9% sales growth year-on-year, but jobs fell 1.2%, with sectors like construction and hospitality facing ongoing challenges.

Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.

Neglected software updates are exposing New Zealand SMEs to cyber risks, with delays in patching third-party apps raising chances of attacks and data breaches.

Auckland’s Dosh teams up with Visa and Pismo to accelerate its digital banking platform, aiming to become New Zealand’s first fully digital local bank.

Small business sales in New Zealand stalled in the June quarter, down 0.1% year-on-year, while agriculture sales surged 10.9%, showing sector disparities.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened its Exchange Settlement Account System to fintechs, paving the way for AI innovation and enhanced banking competition.

Revolut has lodged an application to become a registered bank in New Zealand, aiming to enhance financial services for Kiwis with innovative solutions.

New Zealand's fintech Debut is set to become the first locally-owned bank tailored for AI and open banking, aiming to dismantle financial barriers.

Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.

Chris Dahl, Co-CEO of Pin Payments, joins us today to tell us more about the company's solutions and the infrastructure it has throughout the ANZ region.

Cyber attacks have surged in New Zealand, hitting organisations of all sizes across various sectors, raising concerns about data security.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is seeking public input on the future of money, including the possibility of a central bank digital currency.

Privacy Commissioner issues compliance notice to Reserve Bank of New Zealand for breaching Privacy Act after cyber attack on third-party file sharing service.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand hit by data breach, compromising 'commercially and personally sensitive' information. Urgent investigation underway.

Knosys has secured a NZD $840,000 contract with ANZ Bank New Zealand to migrate its data, complying with local regulatory standards, boosting its market value.

Australian businesses could slash payment acceptance costs by over 40% using merchant choice routing, a process endorsed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

New Zealand has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fintech hubs in the Asia Pacific region, according to the Global Fintech Index 2020.

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.

Reserve Bank says it won't issue a digital currency for now, but may do so in the future, as digital payments and cryptocurrencies grow in popularity.