Scott Simpson
Worldline NZ chief executive says growing dominance of contactless payments ‘risks undermining local payments infrastructure and the resilience' of NZ’s financial system as increasing number of transactions are processed overseas
23rd Oct 25, 8:12am
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Worldline NZ chief executive says growing dominance of contactless payments ‘risks undermining local payments infrastructure and the resilience' of NZ’s financial system as increasing number of transactions are processed overseas
ACT Party proposes surcharge ban amendment but Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says it would 'worsen and over-complicate' things and the shelf price should be the checkout price
17th Oct 25, 5:55pm
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ACT Party proposes surcharge ban amendment but Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says it would 'worsen and over-complicate' things and the shelf price should be the checkout price
No API fees for open banking as government unveils regulations that will see MBIE levy fintechs & banks
17th Oct 25, 3:19pm
No API fees for open banking as government unveils regulations that will see MBIE levy fintechs & banks
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As Retail NZ calls on the Government to pause surcharge ban, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says the organisation has 'overinflated the cost to retailers and consumers in this change'
14th Oct 25, 5:00am
As Retail NZ calls on the Government to pause surcharge ban, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister says the organisation has 'overinflated the cost to retailers and consumers in this change'
MBIE plans to set up separate reserve comprising court-awarded costs after Financial Markets Authority says it could run out of litigation money
12th Aug 25, 2:20pm
MBIE plans to set up separate reserve comprising court-awarded costs after Financial Markets Authority says it could run out of litigation money
The Coalition Government is lifting default KiwiSaver rates to 4% over the next three years and Commerce Minister Scott Simpson wants to go further if possible
30th Jul 25, 3:43pm
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The Coalition Government is lifting default KiwiSaver rates to 4% over the next three years and Commerce Minister Scott Simpson wants to go further if possible
‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing
29th Jul 25, 5:00am
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‘Businesses may have no option but to reflect those costs in their pricing’: Retailers and hospitality sector say Government’s surcharge ban raises wider issue of pricing
The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says
28th Jul 25, 2:00pm
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The Government will ban card payment surcharges, 'shoppers will no longer be penalised’ for how they pay, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says
Google, Meta, banks, telcos, Consumer, Netsafe, TCF, all aboard the govt's Anti-Scam Alliance
10th Jul 25, 8:12pm
Google, Meta, banks, telcos, Consumer, Netsafe, TCF, all aboard the govt's Anti-Scam Alliance
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Payments NZ launches interbank payments switching website
2nd Jul 25, 1:57pm
Payments NZ launches interbank payments switching website
Job losses at DIA with experienced staff leaving spark concerns for government's anti-scam drive
1st Jul 25, 11:59am
Job losses at DIA with experienced staff leaving spark concerns for government's anti-scam drive
Financial Markets Authority picks six fintechs to test out new ideas in a regulatory sandbox pilot programme to take place this year
29th Apr 25, 3:06pm
Financial Markets Authority picks six fintechs to test out new ideas in a regulatory sandbox pilot programme to take place this year
NZ banks stepping up moves to protect customers from scams with reimbursement for victims of up to $500k, but warn they can't take on full liability for scam losses beyond their control
23rd Apr 25, 7:52pm
NZ banks stepping up moves to protect customers from scams with reimbursement for victims of up to $500k, but warn they can't take on full liability for scam losses beyond their control
Banking the first sector to apply the newly enacted Consumer Data Right
1st Apr 25, 9:52am
Banking the first sector to apply the newly enacted Consumer Data Right
Consumer NZ calls for market study into domestic aviation sector, stronger scam protection, tackling greenwashing & more
15th Mar 25, 9:36am
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Consumer NZ calls for market study into domestic aviation sector, stronger scam protection, tackling greenwashing & more