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Podcast #94: The future of banking

LISTEN: Would you trust an AI agent with your money?

LISTEN: Senior journalist Simon Shepherd discusses the future of banking.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 10 Mar 2026
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In this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: Is banking about to have its Netflix moment? AI agents could one day run your financial life and help make the decisions inside the banks as well.  But, to make this future work, it needs a modern instant payments system ... which New Zealand doesn't have. Can we catch up?

All the podcasts will be available to NBR subscribers first via the audio link above (just hit that play button in the audio section of this article). NBR subscribers enjoy exclusive early access to each new episode, ensuring they’re always a step ahead. Episodes will be available to the public every following Tuesday.

 

 

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Links to audio clips used here.

Simon Shepherd Tue, 10 Mar 2026
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