New Zealand introduces world-first climate risk reporting bill for banks
The bill will cover all banks with total assets topping NZD 1 billion.
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Xero makes second acquisition in a month with Tickstar
Tickstar already serves Xero customers across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
ANZ New Zealand inks open banking deal with Bud
The bank is adopting Bud’s aggregation and categorisation tech.
New Zealand’s central bank victim of Accellion’s cyberattack
New Zealand Stock Exchange was also the victim of a cyberattack in August.
Ranqx signs digital lending deal with Mambu
The New Zealand firm will deploy Mambu tech alongside its own systems.
Change Financial to buy Wirecard’s Australian business for $5.7m
In July, the subsidiary went into voluntary administration.
NZX halts trading for third day after DDoS attack
NZX came under attack on Tuesday through its internet service provider.
Xero to acquire Aussie invoice lending platform Waddle for $57m
Xero’s shares hit more than AUD 100 on 25 August.
GoCardless Australia readies for open banking and instant direct debits
The start-up launched In Australia and New Zealand towards the end of 2018.
Oracle wins Flexcube deal in Germany
Paymentworld and Heartland Bank pick up Oracle’s flagship system.
FNZ and State Street collaborate on wealth management servicing venture
FNZ will acquire a majority stake in State Street’s Wealth Manager Services business.
ASB Bank replaces legacy trade finance system with CGI’s Trade360
The New Zealand bank is deploying the platform on the cloud.
Transfergo raises $10m, expands into 11 new markets
Remittance firm claims uptake in growth during COVID-19 pandemic.
Looking beyond the coronavirus trading boom
Some trading apps see their future in the saving market.
Silicon Valley, London… New Zealand: Why this emerging fintech hub shouldn’t be overlooked
The country’s emerging tech scene is much bigger than you might expect.
New Zealand’s central bank launches new market infrastructure with Italy’s Sia
“The extent of change is significant,” says RBNZ, which is deploying to 57 banks.
Klarna lands $200m from CBA for Australia launch
CBA will own half of Klarna’s Australian and New Zealand business.
ANZ overcharges 3.4 million customers, only 30% paid back
One million customers have been reimbursed so far with an average of $60 each.
Westpac partners with 10x Future Technologies to build new platform
Australian bank hints at moving to 10x technology for its core.
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Revolut reveals new agreement with Visa, set to hire 3,500
Revolut is eyeing up several new markets in 2019 and 2020
Experian A/NZ acquires Australian fintech Look Who’s Charging
The deal will bolster Experian’s open data offering in the region.
How Laybuy seeks to attract global Gen Z market
Laybuy asks for no interest and brands itself as “ethical”.
ASB invests in NZ blockchain start-up TradeWindow
It’s one of the first technology companies to receive direct funding from a NZ Bank.
New Zealand regulator suspends AxiCorp’s derivatives licence
The suspension is effective from 29 July 2019.
New Zealand bank TSB goes live with Temenos Infinity Digital Onboarding
Included in the short implementation period was an API-based connectivity
Fintech start-ups invited to join Suncorp’s Digital Incubator Programme
Participants get three months to develop their ideas with Suncorp.
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Everest to supply KYC platform in Samoa for cross-border transactions
EXCLUSIVE. Everest has landed a major contract with Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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New Zealand heads to open banking
Governance organisation Payments NZ reveals first API standards.
Bolero’s e-bill of lading in pioneering trade finance project in Australasia
Swire Shipping accelerates shipment of containerised grain from Australia to New Zealand with eBL.
Gresham extends ANZ deal for five years
The deal aims to improve digital banking experience for ANZ’s corporate customers.
Sylo and CentraPay partner for PoS payments on blockchain
The new product, Sylo-CentraPay, will launch in 2019.
Xero Learn sets stage for future number crunchers
Accountants of tomorrow have a new hero in Xero.
Daon’s IdentityX helps New Zealanders create digital identities
New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs shows an interest.
PayStand enters integration land with Xero
B2B payments platform buddies up with cloud accounting firm.
Xero buys paperless accounting hero Hubdoc
“Business has never been so beautiful.” Awww. Pass the sick bag.
UK – New Zealand: a fintech bridge too far?
How Kiwis and Brits are exploring various ways to participate in each other’s markets.
New Zealand Firefighters Credit Union moves to Oracle Flexcube
Flexcube fighting fit with another win in the country.
