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ANZ and IBM release proof of concept for blockchain product aimed at reducing the to-ing and fro-ing between insurers and brokers; Suncorp involved in testing technology
30th Apr 18, 9:33am
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ANZ and IBM release proof of concept for blockchain product aimed at reducing the to-ing and fro-ing between insurers and brokers; Suncorp involved in testing technology
Cryptocurrencies are treated like property for tax purposes, the Inland Revenue Department says in new guidance
3rd Apr 18, 11:22am
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Cryptocurrencies are treated like property for tax purposes, the Inland Revenue Department says in new guidance
There is a simple reason for blockchain’s spectacular rate of development, says Alex Sims. No patents
23rd Mar 18, 12:36pm
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There is a simple reason for blockchain’s spectacular rate of development, says Alex Sims. No patents
Terry Baucher on Google, tractors, tax evasion, cashless society, taxing CO2 emissions, the Swiss cryptocurrency town, really big tax cuts, sugar tax, Nigeria's census & more
2nd Mar 18, 12:55pm
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Terry Baucher on Google, tractors, tax evasion, cashless society, taxing CO2 emissions, the Swiss cryptocurrency town, really big tax cuts, sugar tax, Nigeria's census & more
Blockchain’s ability to prove ownership of an asset through its immutable distributed ledgers has many uses in financial services. Ronal Prasad explains how it works
22nd Feb 18, 4:31pm
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Blockchain’s ability to prove ownership of an asset through its immutable distributed ledgers has many uses in financial services. Ronal Prasad explains how it works
RBNZ not giving much thought to how cryptocurrencies could impact financial stability, despite comments from the Bank for International Settlements urging caution
9th Feb 18, 9:31am
by Jason Walls
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RBNZ not giving much thought to how cryptocurrencies could impact financial stability, despite comments from the Bank for International Settlements urging caution
ANZ's Head of Transaction Banking on how blockchain is being used to streamline cross-border payments, 'know your client' checks and the processing of bank guarantees
1st Feb 18, 5:02am
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ANZ's Head of Transaction Banking on how blockchain is being used to streamline cross-border payments, 'know your client' checks and the processing of bank guarantees
Gareth Vaughan on the essence of a bubble, AI that's smarter than humans, a vile & racist man, trying to follow real estate money from China, the world's first narco-state & more
19th Jan 18, 10:02am
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Gareth Vaughan on the essence of a bubble, AI that's smarter than humans, a vile & racist man, trying to follow real estate money from China, the world's first narco-state & more
Bernstein's Michael Parker probes cryptocurrencies and asks if you're paying for everything via your smartphone, why does the currency in which you are paying matter?
15th Jan 18, 4:08pm
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Bernstein's Michael Parker probes cryptocurrencies and asks if you're paying for everything via your smartphone, why does the currency in which you are paying matter?
Rabobank's Wes Lefroy explains how blockchain technology can enhance trade, provenance and transparency, and eliminate payment risk, in agricultural markets
14th Dec 17, 10:45am
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Rabobank's Wes Lefroy explains how blockchain technology can enhance trade, provenance and transparency, and eliminate payment risk, in agricultural markets
Oliver Hartwich suggests a solution to opposition MPs swamping new government ministers with thousands of questions of questionable worth
9th Dec 17, 10:12am
Oliver Hartwich suggests a solution to opposition MPs swamping new government ministers with thousands of questions of questionable worth
RBNZ considers feasibility of issuing a digital currency, but isn't keen to regulate crypto-currencies; Says it doesn't see crypto as a threat to financial stability or traditional financial institutions - for now
23rd Nov 17, 5:02am
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RBNZ considers feasibility of issuing a digital currency, but isn't keen to regulate crypto-currencies; Says it doesn't see crypto as a threat to financial stability or traditional financial institutions - for now
David Hargreaves says the hype around Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is obscuring the likely huge future impact of Blockchain technology
15th Nov 17, 4:10pm
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David Hargreaves says the hype around Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is obscuring the likely huge future impact of Blockchain technology
Bitcoin has experienced an unprecedented explosion in value over the past eight years. Here Richard Meadows outlines just what it is, and why he doesn't believe the good times will last
4th Nov 17, 7:43am
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Bitcoin has experienced an unprecedented explosion in value over the past eight years. Here Richard Meadows outlines just what it is, and why he doesn't believe the good times will last
First it was using 'high speed vessels' to transport cash, now it's starting a bank & eyeing initial coin offerings to raise capital - KlickEx's CEO reveals his bold plans to combat banks' AML de-risking 
1st Nov 17, 5:02am
First it was using 'high speed vessels' to transport cash, now it's starting a bank & eyeing initial coin offerings to raise capital - KlickEx's CEO reveals his bold plans to combat banks' AML de-risking 
Adman turned blockchain enthusiast on how and why he has become a cryptocurrency investor
26th Oct 17, 9:05am
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Adman turned blockchain enthusiast on how and why he has become a cryptocurrency investor
Terry Baucher says the growth of cryptocurrencies underlines the need for comprehensive tax reform in NZ especially in relation to capital
4th Sep 17, 9:40am
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Terry Baucher says the growth of cryptocurrencies underlines the need for comprehensive tax reform in NZ especially in relation to capital
Auckland University Professor Alex Sims on why the Government needs to get up with the play and start regulating cryptocurrencies 
28th Aug 17, 9:07am
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Auckland University Professor Alex Sims on why the Government needs to get up with the play and start regulating cryptocurrencies 
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister dubs FMA's plan to fast-track the legalisation of robo-advice 'quite edgy' despite only learning what Blockchain is 6 weeks ago
31st Jul 17, 3:30pm
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister dubs FMA's plan to fast-track the legalisation of robo-advice 'quite edgy' despite only learning what Blockchain is 6 weeks ago
Ever since Bitcoin was invented, comparisons have been drawn with gold, often to gold’s detriment. Charles Morris argues that Bitcoin and gold can happily co-exist, while technological advances will ultimately work to gold’s benefit
9th Jul 17, 10:06am
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Ever since Bitcoin was invented, comparisons have been drawn with gold, often to gold’s detriment. Charles Morris argues that Bitcoin and gold can happily co-exist, while technological advances will ultimately work to gold’s benefit
Founder of the world's second largest digital currency urges regulators to get banks to stop blanket de-risking; RBNZ ‘generally comfortable’ with banks’ approaches to cryptocurrency
12th May 17, 11:14am
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Founder of the world's second largest digital currency urges regulators to get banks to stop blanket de-risking; RBNZ ‘generally comfortable’ with banks’ approaches to cryptocurrency
Simon Papa bemoans the apparent absence of a true strategic approach at government level to FinTech and the financial services sector more broadly
2nd Feb 17, 7:38am
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Simon Papa bemoans the apparent absence of a true strategic approach at government level to FinTech and the financial services sector more broadly
Auckland University academic leading research project on regulating digital currencies keen to see consumers, not just banks, benefit
29th Nov 16, 12:02pm
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Auckland University academic leading research project on regulating digital currencies keen to see consumers, not just banks, benefit
Chapman Tripp's Penny Sheerin & Brendon Orr argue NZ needs a clear policy direction from government to keep pace with international developments
5th Oct 16, 12:35pm
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Chapman Tripp's Penny Sheerin & Brendon Orr argue NZ needs a clear policy direction from government to keep pace with international developments
The NZX's Mandy Simpson on the case for the RBNZ to issue digital currency, KiwiSaver fees, robots taking our jobs, blockchain being used for AML, cyber security and more
9th Sep 16, 10:00am
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The NZX's Mandy Simpson on the case for the RBNZ to issue digital currency, KiwiSaver fees, robots taking our jobs, blockchain being used for AML, cyber security and more