Protecting Customer Money & Virtual Assets: FMA and MBIE Regulatory Update

As digital finance continues to evolve, New Zealand’s regulatory framework must keep pace.

Join FinTechNZ and Blockchain Forum NZ alongside senior representatives from the FMA and MBIE for an update on key regulatory developments affecting fintech, payments, and digital assets.

This webinar will provide insights into current regulatory consultations, emerging policy thinking, and opportunities for members to share feedback that may help shape future regulation. As New Zealand considers how best to support innovation while protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity, this session offers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with regulators.

 

Event overview

·        Latest insights from the Custody of Virtual Assets consultation and submission process.

·        Opportunities for members to provide further feedback.

·        An update on the Payment Services Regulation discussion document.

·        Key issues, proposed approaches, and next steps.

 

Featured speakers

·       Liam Mason, Executive Director, Governance, Policy & Strategy and General Counsel, FMA

·       Olivia Rees, Senior Legal Counsel, FMA

·       Dr Pawel Borowski, Senior Policy Advisor, MBIE

 

Date: 02 Sep 2026

Time:  12PM – 1PM

Location:  Zoom webinar

Event Type:  Virtual Event

Cost: Free for members

 

We respectfully ask that all participants planning to attend an in person event are healthy and well. Should you be unable to attend due to illness or isolation we request that you stay home. Please advise if you are unable to attend by emailing events@techalliance.nz with your name and the event date.

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