Josh Daniell

Josh Daniell is the co-founder of Akahu, a Kiwi fintech infrastructure provider that plays a pivotal role in the implementation of open banking in New Zealand. With the recent launch of regulated open banking services by major banks, Daniell has highlighted how this technology empowers consumers by allowing them to manage their bank accounts through third-party applications securely. He emphasizes that open banking transforms financial advice by enabling real-time data sharing between clients and advisers, enhancing the efficiency of financial processes like loan applications and KiwiSaver hardship requests.