2025 New Zealand Capital Markets Symposium

Navigating the Future of Finance in the Era of AI and FinTech

The 9^th New Zealand Capital Markets Symposium, hosted by the Auckland Centre for Financial Research (ACFR), brings together leading finance industry experts and academics to discuss the critical role of AI and FinTech in the financial sector. This year’s symposium explores the transformative impact, opportunities, challenges, and regulatory landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (FinTech) within the context of New Zealand capital markets. Join us for insightful presentations from distinguished speakers and engaging discussions, offering practical solutions for today’s market challenges.

• Date & Time: Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 12.30pm-7pm
• Location: WG404 Sir Paul Reeves building, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) City Campus, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD

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Speakers and presentation titles

• Helen Lu, Associate Professor of Accounting and AI, Vlerick Business School, Belgium
  AI-Driven Valuation and Financial Forecasting
• Daniel Trinder, Executive Director of Strategy and Design, Financial Markets Authority (FMA) New Zealand
  What’s next for capital markets?
• Kathryn Kerner, Head of Data Analytics, NZ Super Fund
  Leveraging Data & Analytics for Investment Decision-Making
• Andrew Dentice, Co-Chair of Fintech NZ, Technology Lawyer, Partner at Hudson Gavin Martin
  Can New Zealand be a Globally Renowned FinTech Nation? And What Does Regulation Have to Do with It?
• David Kandziora, Board Chair, CFA Society New Zealand
  Python, Data Science & AI - The evolution of the CFA Program
• Aaron Gilbert, Professor of Finance, Auckland University of Technology
  Robo-Advice in NZ: A Silver Bullet for the Advice Gap—or Just Smoke and Mirrors?

Organisers:

• Olga Dodd
• Alireza Tourani-Rad

The 2025 New Zealand Capital Markets Symposium is sponsored by the CFA Society New Zealand.

Contact Information: acfr@aut.ac.nz