Tagged: australia

November 13, 2016 @ 10:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

The debate regarding Fintech revolution almost always includes a discussion of regulation. And it should. The financial industry is one of the most regulated sectors of commerce there is. But as Fintech has evolved an emerging ecosystem of firms seeking to facilitate regulatory compliance has… Read More

November 9, 2016 @ 11:16 am By JD Alois  |  

Trade Me (ASX:TME) has purchased $670,000 woth of shares in New Zealand based P2P lender Harmoney. The investment was said to be designed to hold its stake at 14.4%. Harmoney also operates in Australia. According to a report in NBR, Trade Me purchased 1.3 million… Read More

November 8, 2016 @ 8:58 am By Erin Hobey  |  

The Australian credit reputation website Credit Savvy announced that its platform has reached 200,000 users. The website provides Australians with free access to their Experian credit scores, monthly score updates, a knowledge center to learn about credit and a comparison tool that lets users research and… Read More

November 5, 2016 @ 3:50 pm By Jessica Pham  |  

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), an independent arm of the Australian government that aims to regulate competition in the market and uphold national consumer law, has been closely eyeing four big banks to prevent attempts of monopolizing the blockchain industry in fintech. The banks… Read More

November 3, 2016 @ 10:29 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Under a new agreement, fintech companies in Australia and Ontario will be able to draw on support from the combined resources of their financial regulators as they seek to operate in the others’ market. Signed in Toronto this week, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission… Read More

October 24, 2016 @ 10:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Australian online lender DirectMoney (ASX: DM1) has secured institutional funding for loans originating on its platform, according to the company’s board of directors.   The specific details were not immediately available but reportedly contractual terms on the wholesale institutional loan funding agreement was made with… Read More

October 24, 2016 @ 10:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

CoAssets Limited (ASX: CA8), a Singapore-based crowdfunding platform and even organizer, is partnering with the Linca Group, with the support of the Fuzhou district government, to bring their EPIC series to Fuzhou, China. Entitled “One Belt, One Road – Infinite Possibilities”, the Expo in Property, Investing and… Read More

October 9, 2016 @ 8:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

KPMG Australia has released some “key takeaways” from their Fintech Accelerator mLab, a program that was launched in August this year. The approach was to match authorised deposit taking institutions with early stage Fintech firms. The accelerator program included seven Australian mutual banks and credit… Read More

October 5, 2016 @ 11:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Australian marketplace lending platform DirectMoney has appointed Anthony Nantes as CEO. Former CEO Peter Beaumont will move into the Chief Operating Officer role. DirectMoney released a statement that Nantes will bring a set of skills that will deliver the next phase of company growth.  DirectMoney… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following its official launch by Australia’s treasurer, Scott Morrison, H2Ocean Limited announced it received support from financial services figures, Link Group Chairman Michael Carapiet and Perpetual Guardian founder Andrew Barnes. Other supporters include technology industry figures Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes, AfterPay Executive Chairman Anthony Eisen, Ratesetter Australia… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 8:09 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Beyond Bank Australia has announced its equity stake in SocietyOne, reported Australian Broker, having acquired A$1.5 million worth of shares in marketplace lender, as well as agreeing to increase its funding arrangement to A$10M. Earlier this year, SocietyOne raised A$25M capital from traditional financial firms G&C Mutual Bank and the Maritime, Mining… Read More

September 18, 2016 @ 8:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

SocietyOne, Australia’s largest marketplace lending platform, has rearranged the executive bench according to multiple reports. Founders Co-founders Matt Symons and Greg Symons (not related) have recently updated roles. Matt Symons will now become a non-executive director of the online lending firm. He is currently listed as… Read More

September 13, 2016 @ 1:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Equitise’s First Big Syndicated Transaction. H2Ocean Limited is in the process of doing an initial public offering (IPO) in Australia.  The shares are expected to list on the ASX this coming October. As part of the process, H2Ocean is offering shares via an offer on Equitise –… Read More

September 9, 2016 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and Barclays announced they formed a partnership to allow users of both their apps, CommBank app and Pingit, to move money between Australia and the UK. The two companies have reportedly worked together to connect each of their payment… Read More

September 7, 2016 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Harmoney, a New Zealand based peer to peer lending platform, has surpassed $300 million in lending just shy of their 2 year anniversary of consumer lending. According to their website, Harmoney’s bulk of borrowing has been for debt consolidation.  Interest rates start at 9.99% today. Lenders… Read More

September 5, 2016 @ 8:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Singapore-based crowdfunding platform CoAssets announced on Monday it has officially listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd (ASX). This news comes after the funding portal raised  S$6.72 million (A$6.55 million)1 under its Public Offer at an issue price of S$0.41 (A$0.40) per share. The company revealed… Read More

August 31, 2016 @ 8:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Australia’s accelerator H2 Ventures announced this week it has filed a prospectus with the country’s securities regulator for its new fintech investment venture, H2Ocean. The company is seeking to raise a minimum of $27.5 million (max $55 million) and it will also be looking to obtain a… Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 8:34 am By JD Alois  |  

  Purplebricks Group (AIM: PURP), a UK-based hybrid estate agent providing a new way to buy, sell or let property, has launched its business in Australia, 28th August 2016, with an initial regional focus on Melbourne and Brisbane before rolling out nationally. CEO Michael Bruce… Read More

August 28, 2016 @ 9:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fintech Australia has received a sizeable grant from LaunchVic in the amount of $300,000. The funding comes at a great time as Fintech Australia is gearing up for its inaugural Fintech Summit that is scheduled to occur this coming November. Fintech Australia is partnering with… Read More

August 21, 2016 @ 10:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Turnbull government announced in February of this year their intent to establish Australia as an Asia-Pacific hub for Fintech. The Hon. Scott Morrison MP said at that time; “FinTech will have an important role to play in Australia’s innovation future, that’s why the Turnbull Government… Read More