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Doing Business in New Zealand: FinTech

New Zealand’s fintech sector is thriving, generating $2.9 billion globally and growing fast. This guide maps the landscape - key players, market trends, investment activity, and the legal framework shaping fintech, from open banking to crypto and the new Customer and Product Data Act.  

HGM capability statement: FinTech

We have a strong track record of delivering high-quality solutions for clients in the fintech sector. We often operate at the intersection of technology and financial services regulation - working with global and local fintechs, banks and advisors to help cut through the complexity inherent in this sector.  

Generative AI: A (practical) legal guide

This playbook provides practical advice on how to navigate the legal implications and considerations of using Generative AI in a commercial context.

Deep Dive: The Customer and Product Data Act

New Zealand's much-anticipated "consumer data right" legislation - the Customer and Product Data Act - is now in force.  In this report we take a deep dive into the key themes and what they could mean for you.  

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INsights

 Knowledge at your fingertips  

  Change happens rapidly and with a deluge of information out there, you need to keep up with what is relevant for you and your business. Here, we share insights on the latest local and global developments that impact FinTech businesses.  

AI as a confidante? Legal privilege and the ever-increasing use of AI

As AI tools become increasingly part of human decision-making, an important legal question is emerging: are conversations with these tools private or privileged?  

Consumer law update 2025

2025 has been another busy year for consumer law in New Zealand. Here we set out some of the key updates from the past 12 months and look at what might be coming in 2026. 

Open banking launches in New Zealand

1 December 2025 marked the start of the Consumer Data Right regime in this country, with MBIE now assuming its role as the regulator. It’s a big milestone for the financial services sector and the beginning of what MBIE calls a “phased rollout” of open banking. 

Becoming a Globally Renowned Fintech Nation (and how regulation can light the path)

Fintech is fundamental. Our fintech sector is ready to lead, but it needs conviction and clear direction from government and regulators to close the innovation gap with our global peers.

  

Customer and Product Data Act update - Open banking officially on the way  

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Scott Simpson, has announced that Cabinet has approved banking as the first sector to be designated under the new Customer and Product Data Act 2025 (the Act).  

  

Security guidance released for emerging tech companies

Te Pā Whakamarumaru, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has published a set of guidelines designed to enhance security education and awareness for technology start-ups about industry specific threats.   

Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025 introduced to New Zealand

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner, New Zealand has now introduced the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025, a dedicated set of rules regulating the automated processing of biometric information. Here are some features you need to be considering.

Why New Zealand businesses should care about the EU Data Act

From 12 September 2025, the EU will roll out new rules on who controls and can access data from connected products, cloud services and IoT platforms. But the EU Data Act isn’t confined to data held inside Europe – if your business is selling into the EU, you could be caught.   

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About us

Hudson Gavin Martin is a leading corporate, commercial and dispute resolution law firm specialising in technology, media and IP. We advise on everything from corporate structuring and commercial agreements to consumer law, data and privacy, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.

 

We start by understanding your business and your goals - because context is everything. From there, we identify the legal challenges that could hold you back (and work with you to solve them) and the commercial opportunities you could lean into (and help you maximise them).

 

Founded on the principle of being a human law firm, we bring deep expertise without ego. We value quality, clarity, balance and believe you can do serious work without taking yourself too seriously.

  

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