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Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
Crypto

Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech
Fintech

IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech

As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.

By Ceridwen Choo • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Literacy stories

AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance
Smart Cities

AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group
Unified Communications

Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group

Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city's legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?
Small Business

Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?

Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.

By Bhavik Vashi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June
Financial Systems

Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June

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.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Malaysian SMEs risk RM 20,000 fines as e-invoicing nears
Digital Transformation

Malaysian SMEs risk RM 20,000 fines as e-invoicing nears

Malaysian SMEs risk fines up to RM 20,000 as mandatory e-invoicing nears, with many unprepared due to accounting errors and outdated practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Mastercard & Equifax launch tool to boost credit access in Australia
Fintech

Mastercard & Equifax launch tool to boost credit access in Australia

Mastercard and Equifax have launched Open Score, a tool using open banking data to help 2.5 million Australians with limited credit history access finance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Deel unveils AI payroll upgrades, new pay features for NZ staff
Fintech

Deel unveils AI payroll upgrades, new pay features for NZ staff

Deel unveils AI payroll upgrades and new pay features in New Zealand to ease onboarding, payroll, and empower employees with early wage access and clearer payslips.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students
EduTech

CIBC & TELUS launch $2 million bursary for Black students

CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation
Data Analytics

Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation

Singapore's Moneythor launches AI Suite to help banks deliver personalised, proactive banking experiences and boost customer engagement globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Call for urgent business training to help NZ builders' welfare
Mental Health

Call for urgent business training to help NZ builders' welfare

Business strategist Marti Amos urges urgent training reforms in NZ construction to boost financial literacy and mental health amid industry struggles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Edwin named Digital Learning Platform of the Year for 2025
eLearning

Edwin named Digital Learning Platform of the Year for 2025

Nelson's Edwin has been named Digital Learning Platform of the Year 2025 by EdTech Breakthrough for its innovative curriculum tools and classroom support.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures
Financial Literacy

Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures

TISA urges the FCA to simplify consumer disclosures for investments, calling current rules confusing and advocating clearer, unified information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes

Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
Fintech

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives
Artificial Intelligence

FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives

FinTech Australia is urging the government to revamp R&D tax incentives as investment in early-stage fintechs declines, risking a two-speed sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025