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That's a wrap on the FinTechNZ Hui Taumata for another year! This year's Hui Taumata was packed with bold ideas, innovation, and thought-provoking discussions. A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making this event a success! Here are five of our standout moments from the day: 1️⃣ The Power of Tokenisation in Financial Services 🔹 Facilitated by Janine Grainger (Easy Crypto), Ryan Johnson-Hunt (MInstD) (DSG), Will M. (centrapay), and Paul M. (PAYMTS Limited) explored how tokenisation is revolutionising finance, creating more efficient, secure, and accessible digital assets. 2️⃣ Rethinking the Role of Payments 🔹 Coco Armstrong (Fiskil) shared key lessons from Australia’s open banking rollout, highlighting that payments dominate early use cases, but the future lies in open data-driven services. 3️⃣ Fintech investment trends: Global insights & NZ’s evolving landscape 🔹 Marty Kerr (NZ Fintech Fund) emphasised that New Zealand has a unique opportunity to lead in fintech innovation, but start-ups must focus on creating products that truly benefit consumers. 🔹 Daniel Teper (KPMG Australia) highlighted that venture capital is a milestone-based process—each funding round gets harder, and fintech founders must understand their key milestones to scale successfully. 4️⃣ Fintech’s Role in Financial Inclusion 🔹 Anthony Jones (Visa) highlighted how access to credit is becoming harder for younger generations, creating new challenges for homeownership and financial security. 5️⃣ The Next Wave of Fintech Innovation 🔹 Kate Eaglen (NZ Fintech Fund), Melissa Macfarlane (Constantinople), Georgia Grange (Revolut), and Robbie Taylor (Reserve Bank of New Zealand) discussed the growing role of digital assets, decentralised finance (DeFi), and open banking. 📸 Check out some of the awesome snaps of the day below and in our photo gallery here > https://lnkd.in/gRCjdi3F What was your biggest takeaway from the event? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop them in the comments below. 👇 #FinTechNZ #HuiTaumata2025 #Tokenisation #OpenBanking #DeFi #FinancialInclusion #FintechInnovation #EventHighlights Jason Roberts

About last night… A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the #FintechLabNZ launch party. 🚀✨ The room was packed with energy, and your support wrapped our latest cohort of founders in warmth and encouragement. On just day 2 of their accelerator journey, they inspired us all with their ambition and pitches. 🙌 As bootcamp wraps up this week, these fintech founders are buzzing with ideas and drive. Thank you Wellington - and to all who travelled here - for showing up and championing entrepreneurship. 👀 Stay tuned - we already have so many updates to share from Fintech Lab. Massive shout out to all the teams, and to our partners who've made this accelerator possible. Mastercard Callaghan Innovation Ps... don't miss the next one. Tickets out now: https://lnkd.in/gS9-cqyM Scores4All Otto NZ Money Sweetspot IPromise Sevaka IndigiShare Rebit Money Transfer Homely Indus | India’s Markets In 3 Minutes For Kiwis & Aussies project mosaic Goldie PolicyCheck eccuity Paysquad Banzpay Booster NZ NZ Fintech Fund FinTechNZ Financial Markets Authority - New Zealand WellingtonNZ GridAKL Joe Slater Chris O'Neill Colm Kearney Catherine Jones Brett Holland

Best way to kick things off here is do what we do best, for more people. Are you ready to explore one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries within Tech in NZ? Join us for an exclusive evening dedicated to unveiling the exciting world of Fintech. We'd love to invite you to Fintech meets Auckland 🗓 Thursday 5th September - 5.30pm 📍 GridAKL -  101 Pakenham Street West, Auckland CBD 🎟  https://lnkd.in/e48BvxrZ Why Attend? ✔ Discover Fintech: Learn why fintech is becoming one of the go-to industries for tech professionals looking to make a significant impact. ✔ Quick Fire Company Intros: Meet the founders of 5 innovative fintech companies as they share their vision and showcase their game-changing solutions in quick, engaging presentations. ✔ Connect with VCs: If you have a fintech idea or are considering a pivot, this is your chance to connect with specialised venture capitalists eager to invest in the next big thing. ✔ Network & Mingle: After the presentations, enjoy the opportunity to mingle with founders, VCs, and like-minded professionals. Build valuable connections and explore potential collaborations in a relaxed and friendly environment. Who Should Attend? ➡ Tech professionals in Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Product who are curious about fintech ➡ Entrepreneurs with fintech ideas seeking investment or partnership opportunities ➡ Anyone interested in learning more about the fintech industry and its potential

🎉 Congratulations to HealthNow! 🎉 We're thrilled to share that HealthNow has successfully closed a $3.4 million seed round led by Icehouse Ventures and NZ Fintech Fund. This marks their first major investment, bringing their total raised to $6 million! Congrats to Steven Zinsli and the HealthNow team. HealthNow is revolutionising employee health benefits with their innovative platform, making it easier for employees to access health services. With 8000 live users and expanding into Australia, the future looks bright! At the NZ Fintech Fund, we're proud to support groundbreaking companies like HealthNow that drive innovation and create meaningful impact. Read more about their journey and success here: https://lnkd.in/gf5fu_fg #Fintech #Innovation #Investment #Startups #NZFF #HealthNow

New Zealand Fintech Fund looks to invest $10m in Kiwi start-ups, names its first three investments Marty Kerr Mike Burke NZ Fintech Fund