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FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes

FinTech Australia calls for government policy revisions, citing capital raising challenges for startups and the need for stronger support from Austrade to boost the country's fintech reputation internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Investment

Leadership shake-up at FinTech Australia ahead of growth phase

FinTech Australia revamps leadership team to advance growth: newly-appointed Chair Sarah Gorman, former Deputy Chair and three-time founder, partners with Brian Collins, Deputy Chair, while General Manager Rehan D'Almeida elevates to CEO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event

FinTech Australia, backed by Investment NSW, partners with major banks ANZ, Westpac and tech firm 1835i for a reverse pitch event on 21 February 2024, inviting fintechs to solve local banking issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Fintech

Fintech Australia begins hunt for new CEO as Danielle Szetho steps down

Fintech Australia CEO, Danielle Szetho, is stepping down after two years. The organisation is searching for a new lead executive.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Crypto

FinTech industry welcomes Govt's anti-money laundering rules for digital currencies

Australia's FinTech sector endorses new Senate-approved anti-money laundering rules for digital currencies, aiming to bolster legitimacy and consumer trust.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017

Fintech

Sydney charges ahead as a global FinTech leader, Melbourne not far behind

FinTech Australia welcomes strong performance by Sydney and Melbourne in latest Global Financial Centres Index.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Fintech

Open banking - Australia, behind the eight ball, report says

Australia lags in the global open banking trend, risking customer disengagement, warns a Capgemini-Efma report.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017

Fintech

FinTech Australia maps the industry's ecosystem

Australia's fintech industry body has released an ecosystem map showcasing its 119 members and financial services.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017

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FinTech Australia stories

Hyperscale

MongoDB Atlas expands global reach amid multi-cloud demand surge

MongoDB broadens the global reach of Atlas amid soaring multi-cloud demands, aiding businesses like Australian fintech Monoova ensure regulatory compliance and scalability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024

Fintech

APAC FinTech network launches to encourage cross-border innovation

Nine associations formally launched the network by signing a Statement of Intent at the Asian Financial Forum event in Hong Kong.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

Fintech

Australia and Hong Kong strengthen 70 year FinTech relationship with MoU

Fintech Australia strengthens ties with Hong Kong's FinTech industry to support investment and partnerships in each other's markets.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Fintech

Trans-Tasman fintech bond tightened with refreshed focus on innovation

ASIC and New Zealand's FMA reinvigorate their fintech collaboration, focusing on innovation in financial services, regulation, and cross-jurisdictional support.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017