NEW ZEALAND FINTECH

Innovation From The Edge Offering Global Solution With A Difference

Innovation starts at the edge, not at the centre. That puts us in the right place to change the world for the better. New Zealand sits at the edge of the world. That distance gives us the space to think, create, and focus on what's important. We've always looked beyond our shores for new challenges. That means New Zealand businesses are born global from day one.

Wherever you look, you'll find us delivering, every day, at scale, to industries and customers around the world. We span the time zones of North America and Asia, and we can work while Europe sleeps. With nearly one fifth of New Zealanders based overseas, our tech network, infrastructure and ecosystem has worldwide reach. And as a country of travellers, weÕre always ready to pack our bags and put ourselves where the action is.

In 2019, export revenue of Tech industry grew 10.2% 1, represents the 3rd largest export sector in New Zealand. In addition, our country has been ranked:

¥ 1st for Ease of Doing Business 2

¥ 1st globally for Corruption Transparency 3

¥ 3rd out of 139 nations for Global Creativity 4

¥ 6th out of 139 nations for Business and Innovation Environment 5

¥ 7th out of 130 nations for Developing Human Capital 6

¥ Top 20 ranking for commitment to Cybersecurity 7

ThatÕs the spirit behind our unique technology and innovations - ideas that could only come from this place, delivered at the full speed of todayÕs connected world.

Kiwa Whatarau

Trade Commissioner

Hong Kong & Macau

Information sources

1. TIN Report 2019, New Zealand Technology Industry Analysis

2. World Bank 2019

3. Corruption Perceptions Index, 2017

4. Global Creativity Index, Martin Prosperity Institute, 2015

5. World Economic Forum Networked Readiness Index, 2016

6. Global Human Capital Report, World Economic Forum, 2017

7. ITU Global Cybersecurity Index, 2017