April 16, 2018 @ 10:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

“Stop knee-jerk anti-competitive measures by banks” FinTech Australia is out with a note on the push to achieve Open Banking rules – somewhat similar to what the UK kicked off this past January. The advocacy group responded to a submission by the Australian Banking Association… Read More

March 25, 2018 @ 8:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia has extended the deadline for nominations regarding the 2018 Finne Awards. The new deadline is now midnight April 8th.  Judging is scheduled to take place immediately after the deadline with finalists notified on Monday, May 7th. It all comes together for the gala… Read More

March 23, 2018 @ 1:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Today, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced an updated agreement signed with Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison to firmly establish a Fintech bridge between the two countries. This virtual bridge will see both public officials and private partiers working together to foster Fintech… Read More

March 16, 2018 @ 3:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

  FinTech Australia, is highlighting a report this week that points to the decline in traditional fince options (IE Banks) and the ongoing rise in SMEs using Fintech platforms to address their capital needs. The report is courtesy of the Scottish Pacific SME Growth Index, released… Read More

March 8, 2018 @ 6:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Danielle Szetho, the longtime CEO of FinTech Australia, announced her resignation today following two successful years of guiding the young organization to become the leading voice for innovative finance in Australia. FinTech Australia said that Sara Worboys will take over as interim CEO beginning March… Read More

March 6, 2018 @ 9:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia and the NSW Government’s Jobs for NSW are joining to launch the 2018 Finnie awards. According to FinTech Australia, a total of 23 awards will be presented including Fintech Organisation of the Year, Outstanding Fintech Leader of the Year, Female Fintech Leader of the… Read More

February 27, 2018 @ 5:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

Three Australian groups have joined together to produce a report that outlines the steps taken by Fintech lenders to boost both transparency and disclosure. FinTech Australia, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, and theBankDoctor published a report today that reviews Fintech lending to… Read More

February 9, 2018 @ 12:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

“Open banking regime will empower customers, enhance competition and drive Australian innovation” FinTech Australia today welcomed news that the Australian Government will legislate to empower customers by requiring banks to allow these customers to access their own data. The Government has published a report on… Read More

February 1, 2018 @ 12:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Australia enacted new crowdfunding regulation (Crowd-sourced funding) in 2017 but left a gaping shortcoming  in the new rules. For some obtuse reason, only unlisted public companies may crowdfund up to $5 million under current law. The vast majority of SME businesses in Australia are private companies thus… Read More

January 25, 2018 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

In December, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) posted an explanation of tax treatment regarding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In response to recent media reports that ATO has set up a new taskforce to examine tax issues around cryptocurrencies, FinTech Australia has posted a response. Danielle Szetho, FinTech… Read More

January 24, 2018 @ 11:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stuart Stoyan, the founder and CEO of Melbourne-based company MoneyPlace – the second fully licensed marketplace lending platform, has become FinTech Australia’s new chair following the departure of founding chair Simon Cant. Stoyan has agreed to be FinTech Australia’s acting chair until June 2018 when… Read More

December 18, 2017 @ 5:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia has provided a comment on the consultation paper published in August regarding authorising new entrants into the banking industry. The creation of digital challenger banks in Australia is a welcomed move but, according to FinTech Australia, needs some improvement. The discussion paper proposes… Read More

December 17, 2017 @ 6:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Indonesia and FinTech Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in a move designed to propel the mutual development of Fintech in both jurisdictions. FinTech Australia is the leading voice of the emerging Fintech industry in Australia. The group is actively engaged with… Read More

December 8, 2017 @ 8:01 am By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia, the advocacy group for Australia’s burgeoning Fintech industry, has given its seal of approval following the Australian Parliament’s passage of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation.  According to Fintech leaders, the governmental approach regarding cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, will position Australia as a world leader… Read More

December 4, 2017 @ 7:50 am By JD Alois  |  

  FinTech Australia reports on a major Indonesian delegation, including 16 companies and the nation’s financial services regulators, that discussed topics such as financial innovation and how to foster a robust Fintech industry. FinTech Australia described the delegation as arguably the most significant group of Indonesian… Read More

November 21, 2017 @ 10:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

The recently published Startup Muster report showed a Fintech sector that was growing solidly in Australia.  According to the report, 19.7% of startup founders indicated Fintech as their industry, up from 15.9% in 2016. Overall, Fintech remains the number one startup sector for founders in Australia… Read More

November 10, 2017 @ 9:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Aussie equity crowdfunding platform Sharequity has reportedly been backed by Jack Quigley, a founding director FinTech Australia, and CrowdfundUP founder.  Founded by former GMP Asia Pacific Securities Chief Operating Officer, Geoff Reilly, Sharequity is an Australian equity crowdfunding platform that provides easy access to a… Read More

November 8, 2017 @ 6:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prospa has claimed first in the race to originate over half a billion in small business loans. The online lender states that over the past 12 months, Prospa has experienced dramatic growth, doubling the size of its loan book. Prospa has now provided credit to… Read More

November 2, 2017 @ 9:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Australia’s Fintech industry growing rapidly. This is according to a report by EY and FinTech Australia. The 2017 EY FinTech Australia Census indicates that Aussie FIntech companies experienced a 200% annual median revenue jump in contrast to year prior. The Census, released today at the… Read More

November 1, 2017 @ 10:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia has welcomed the announcement about “comprehensive credit reporting” by Treasurer Scott Morrison at the opening day of the Collab/Collide Summit in Melbourne. The Australian Government will mandate a comprehensive credit reporting regime that should help Australian borrowers get a better deal from lenders,… Read More