Tag: New Zealand
New Zealand’s FMA reveals new focuses for AML/CTF
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) will increase reviews on independent audits as well as client onboarding and account monitoring processes.
Payments NZ releases first API standard for payments
Payments NZ has released its first API standards for banks and third-parties, leading the way for open banking frameworks and improved innovation.
ASB launches facial biometric onboarding service
ASB Bank has implemented biometric facial recognition technology into its mobile app.
OneTrust expands into Australia and New Zealand
OneTrust, a provider of privacy management and marketing compliance, has expanded into Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand joins Open Banking initiative through API pilot
New Zealand is launching an industry pilot to test two APIs as it becomes the latest country to adopt open banking.
PrimeQ expands risk management with SafePaaS partnership
PrimeQ has partnered with SafePaaS to expand risk management capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.
Xero takes on a fresh $26.4m from Silicon Valley investor TCV
New Zealand Stock Exchange-listed accounting software-maker Xero has landed $26.4m from US late-stage investor Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV).
Spotcap strikes deal and nabs €14m from Heatland Bank
Online small business lender Spotcap has inked a partnership with New Zealand’s Heartland Bank and secured €14m in funding to expand around the region.
LatiPay nabs $3m to connect China to New Zealand merchants
Auckland, New Zealand-based payments firm LatiPay has raised $3m in its Series A round as it looks to enter new markets.
Vend grabs $13m for retail-focused POS
Point of sale (POS) and retail management software provider Vend has picked up $13m in a Series D round.
