Bolt Group launches in New Zealand, joined by Sir John Key at Auckland event
Auckland, New Zealand — 10 March 2026 — Bolt Group today marked the launch of its New Zealand operations with an event at the Park Hyatt Auckland, bringing together leaders from finance, technology and business.
The event featured Rt Hon Sir John Key, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair of Bolt Group’s Advisory Board, who joined the discussion on the future of financial technology and the role of innovation in supporting economic growth.
Bolt Group is a global fintech company on a mission to transform payments and financial management for consumers and businesses, while empowering financial institutions with Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) technology. Its platform supports services such as card programs, virtual accounts, multi-currency wallets and payment processing, helping businesses manage payments and financial services across borders.
Bolt has operations in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and the United States, working with financial institutions, fintech companies and global payment networks.
Speaking at the event, Sir John Key said:
“Financial technology is changing the way economies and businesses operate. New Zealand has the chance to support innovation while maintaining strong regulatory standards, and companies like Bolt are helping to build the infrastructure behind that change.”
James Woodward, CEO of Bolt Group, said the company sees strong potential in the New Zealand market.
“New Zealand is well connected to global markets and has a growing fintech community. We look forward to working with local partners and businesses as we build our presence here.”
The Auckland launch event also included a discussion on global economic trends, fintech opportunities, and how AI is reshaping payments and financial services.
About Bolt Group
Born in Australia in 2020, Bolt Group is a financial technology company building modern financial infrastructure that makes finance seamless, secure and globally accessible, helping people and businesses move money, invest and connect across borders.
