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🎉 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝘂𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🎉 The Hudson Gavin Martin Start-up Pitch Breakfast will provide five start-ups (under 3 years, NZ based), selected from the 10 exhibitors ASX Innovation Zone the opportunity to showcase their tech to industry leaders and compete for the title of 2025 FinTechNZ Start-up of the Year. The winner will receive a legal support prize and join us for a fireside chat on the main stage at the Hui. Interested in showcasing your innovation? Get in contact with Jason Roberts or Nikki Wylder for more info. #FinTechNZ #HuiTaumata2025 #StartUpPitch #Innovation

🌟 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗡𝗭 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 🌟 This month’s newsletter dives into key developments shaping the fintech landscape in Aotearoa and beyond. Here’s the highlights: ✅ Open Banking Progress – Insights from Aotearoa’s ecosystem map and key trends. ✅ The Point Highlights – Recurring themes like digital identity, customer trust, and fintech partnerships. ✅ FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2025 – Early agenda announcements for next year’s big event. ✅ Member News – Updates from ANZ, BNZ, and more as fintech continues to thrive. 🚀 With fintech revenue hitting $2.88 billion, according to the 2024 Technology Investment Network (TIN) Report, it’s clear the sector is cementing its place as New Zealand’s most successful tech vertical. 👉 Catch the full update here: https://lnkd.in/gSf3Sxmy #FinTechNZ #OpenBanking #DigitalInnovation #FinTechCommunity #TechNews Jason Roberts

💭 𝗨𝗞 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁? 💭 As the first country to pioneer regulated Open Banking, the UK has navigated complex intersections of government, industry, and consumer engagement. As Aotearoa begins its own regulated Open Banking journey in 2025, what lessons can we learn from their experience? We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Bill Roberts, a leader of the UK Open Banking revolution, as the opening keynote speaker for FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2025! He’ll delve into: 📌 Early implementations: Shared policy objectives and key learnings 📌 The next wave: Policy diversity, economic and technical challenges, and innovative solutions 📌 What’s ahead: Broader ecosystems, international interoperability, and the role of Big Tech 🎟 Super Saver Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss out! 👉 Get yours here: https://lnkd.in/g5wECw6J #FinTechHuiTaumata2025 #OpenBanking #Innovation #FinancialInclusion Jason Roberts | NZTech

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗡𝗭 𝗛𝘂𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮? As we prepare for a watershed year for Aotearoa’s fintech sector, it's time to be bold and forward-thinking. Join us on 11 March 2025 at Shed 10, Auckland for a transformative day tackling open banking, consumer data rights, and powerful global trends shaping our industry. Connect with leading minds and innovators to drive the next wave of growth for fintech in Aotearoa. Be part of the change—Super Saver tickets are selling fast! 🔗 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 >> https://lnkd.in/g5wECw6J #FinTechNZ #HuiTaumata2025 #Innovation #BoldMoves Jason Roberts | NZTech

🔍 𝗔𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗮’𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 – 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗔𝗡𝗭 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🔍 We were delighted to support OpenFinanceANZ on this new report (alongside Mastercard, Payments NZ, and FinTech Australia). It provides a valuable snapshot of the current ecosystem and what lies ahead. 🚀 📊 80% of consumer bank accounts are now covered by open banking initiatives, and major banks are leading the way in adopting API standards. 💡 Top insights: Payments use cases are leading at 76% 73% of participants use multiple data access methods The CPD Bill is set to accelerate standardisation in 2025 With regulation on the horizon and collaborative opportunities with Australia, Aotearoa is well-positioned to build a competitive and consumer-friendly open banking environment. 🌏 Swipe through for more highlights or read the full report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gudyds5D #OpenBanking #FintechNZ #DigitalInnovation #ConsumerData #Aotearoa #APIs #FintechCommunity #DataRights #FinancialServices Jason Roberts Graeme Muller NZTech

🚀 Have you got your Super Saver tickets? 🚀 Join us at FinTech Hui Taumata 2025, March 11, 2025, in Auckland. Dive into the future of open banking, consumer data rights, and fintech innovations that drive economic growth. 🌟 Secure your spot, save big, and be a part of shaping the future of fintech in Aotearoa. 🤝 🔗 Get Your Super Saver ticket here - https://lnkd.in/g5wECw6J #FinTechNZ #HuiTaumata2025 #OpenBanking Jason Roberts NZTech

In 2025, we’re thrilled to bring you the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata once more. Now in its 3rd year, the Hui is the key industry event for fintech leaders, and in 2025 we’re excited to welcome everyone to a new venue: Shed 10 on Auckland’s waterfront. Attendees last year no doubt remember the brilliant Vanessa Ronan-Pearce 🎶 and we’re pleased that she’ll be bringing her distinctive energy and expertise to the stage once more as our MC for the day. 2025 promises to be a watershed year, driven by government and legislative developments, industry innovation, and impactful trends accelerating fintech growth. Don’t miss the chance to connect with industry leaders and help shape the future of fintech in Aotearoa. With capacity expected at Shed 10, get your Super Saver Tickets now and stay tuned for speaker announcements in the weeks to come! https://lnkd.in/g5wECw6J NZTech | Jason Roberts

"The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is reviewing its Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) policies with implications for open banking. Expanding access to ESAS will foster innovation, driving new opportunities for fintech development. Provide your feedback by 18 November." Power in partnership | Read the latest FinTechNZ news here: https://lnkd.in/dtDs8Cmk Jason Roberts #FinTechNZ #seetomorrowfirst #nztech

🔊 Don't miss your opportunity to attend our Annual Meeting on 6 November 2024 at 5pm NZST! Hear about our past year, future plans, and meet the newly elected FintechNZ council members. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gndMa3Tc Exclusive to FinTechNZ members. Don’t miss out! Jason Roberts | Andrew Dentice | Carmen Vicelich | Chris Barton | Janine Grainger | Mitchell Pham ONZM FCPA | Robbie Taylor | Tim Wixon, CFA | Vanessa Simons | Holly Rennie | Priti M. | Leeanna Kohn-Hardy | Tim Larkin | Vincent McCartney | #FinTechNZ | #seetomorrowfirst | #nztech

We're excited to have Australasia’s largest & leading venture studio Paloma on board as a Platinum sponsor for the 2025 edition of the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata! Want to hear insights from the Paloma team? Register your interest today to be amongst the first to find out when tickets go on sale! https://lnkd.in/gxcCjSuN