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The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance

A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.

What to know about Risk & Compliance

Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.

Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.

Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.

For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.

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Recent Risk & Compliance News

BlueSnap launches NZ local acquiring for merchants
Small Business

BlueSnap launches NZ local acquiring for merchants

BlueSnap launches local acquiring in New Zealand to lift approval rates and cut cross-border costs for eligible merchants with a local legal entity.

Last week

New Zealand faces widening innovation gap, TUANZ warns
IT Industry

New Zealand faces widening innovation gap, TUANZ warns

New Zealand's digital progress is stalling as AI reshapes work, cybersecurity risks rise and TUANZ urges bold action to close the innovation gap.

Last week

Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
NZD

Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand

Thunes widens Asia-Pacific reach with real-time New Zealand bank transfers, giving businesses and consumers faster local-currency settlement.

Last month

From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
Data Protection

From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses

New Zealand small firms are being urged to join up systems and security year-round, as 42% say tax season is their most stressful period.

Last month

Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
Disaster Recovery

Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations

Fortinet expands Auckland secure access footprint as New Zealand firms put resilience, performance and data sovereignty at the heart of digital operations.

Last month

Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand
Mobile data

Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand

Revolut targets affluent New Zealand customers with its Ultra plan, bundling travel perks, subscriptions and investing discounts for a monthly fee.

Last month

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
Data Protection

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

NZD $173,000 average ransomware cost masks deeper losses as QBE data shows preparation can trim cyber claims by 20% and protect trust.

Last month

Fewer New Zealanders harmed by cyber attacks, survey finds
Social Media

Fewer New Zealanders harmed by cyber attacks, survey finds

Fewer New Zealanders are being harmed by cyber attacks as use of two-factor authentication rises, but reporting of threats remains patchy.

Last month

New Zealand businesses warned over illegal review gating
Marketing

New Zealand businesses warned over illegal review gating

New Zealand firms face escalating legal and platform scrutiny over review gating, as Storm IMC warns the tactic may breach the Fair Trading Act.

Last month

The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
Business Continuity

The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation

New Zealand organisations are urged to tighten controls on third-party access and identity management as digitisation and AI reshape risk.

Last month

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Data Protection

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans

Datacom survey finds New Zealand firms are confident in cyber defences but lag badly on recovery plans, raising outage risks.

Last month

Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app
Data Protection

Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app

Feijoa's round-up savings app earns INFINZ Awards innovation finalist spot as the fintech targets bigger KiwiSaver balances.

Last month

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Social Media

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.

Last month

Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
IT Industry

Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand

Trust Panda opens Auckland hub with local YubiKey stock for New Zealand buyers as phishing fears drive demand for stronger authentication.

Last month

Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand
IT services

Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand

Fujifilm Business Innovation New Zealand teams up with DoxAI to bring AI fraud checks to lenders and insurers, cutting manual document reviews.

Last month

AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities
Education, Learning & Training

AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

academyEX ties business AI licences to donated training for New Zealand charities and non-profits in bid to widen access to digital skills.

Last month

Stacked launches self-custody Bitcoin app in New Zealand
BitCoin

Stacked launches self-custody Bitcoin app in New Zealand

Stacked unveils New Zealand's first locally built self-custody Bitcoin wallet as it broadens beyond payments and targets Kiwi users.

Last month

Open banking is coming: New Zealand's vibe-coded AI problems just got a lot more serious
Data Protection

Open banking is coming: New Zealand's vibe-coded AI problems just got a lot more serious

New Zealand's open banking rollout is set to expose weakly secured AI tools in financial services, with certification fast becoming a must-have.

Last month

New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels
Productivity

New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels

New Zealand will extend regulated open banking to SME banking channels from June 2027, giving smaller firms wider access to fintech tools and automation.

Last month

New Zealand SMEs hit by falling revenue & weak confidence
Small Business

New Zealand SMEs hit by falling revenue & weak confidence

Vero survey finds 63% of New Zealand SMEs saw revenue fall, with rising costs, tax changes and weak confidence weighing on smaller firms.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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