Tagged: fintech australia

February 25, 2021 @ 9:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rebecca Schot-Guppy, CEO at FinTech Australia, says that her organization thinks that Australia is on the right path in terms of financial technology adoption and its overall approach to developing its economy. Rebecca, whose comments came during the Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory… Read More

October 18, 2020 @ 10:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  FinTech Australia announced on Monday it has made several new board appointments and has elected Paypa Plane founder and CEO Simone Joyce as Chair.  The three new appointments include:  Marie Mortimer, managing director of Loans.com.au and  director of FinTech QLD.  Nathan Walsh, Co-founder and… Read More

September 12, 2020 @ 2:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Australia, a member-driven organization that’s focused on supporting the financial technology ecosystem in the country, has reportedly teamed up with Big Four auditing firm Ernst & Young Australia (EY). Through the partnership, both organizations will aim to support EY’s further involvement in local Fintech… Read More

July 28, 2020 @ 9:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rebecca Schot-Guppy, the CEO at Fintech Australia, a member-driven organization that’s focused on supporting the financial technology ecosystem in the country, has argued that the success of Fintech outliers such as Afterpay and Airwallex during the COVID-19 outbreak should serve as a reminder that the… Read More

May 8, 2020 @ 12:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia recently announced it has formed a partnership with specialist fibre and network solutions provider, Vocus. The organization reported that Vocus has signed up as an ecosystem corporate partner of FinTech Australia, in addition to supporting its major events. The partnership will notably see… Read More

April 29, 2020 @ 10:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

At the end of last month, the Australian Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology submitted a request for input as to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Fintech sector. The committee said that it is “keenly aware” to the impact… Read More

April 15, 2020 @ 2:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia announced on Tuesday it has teamed up with Tier One People to launch a new talent marketplace specifically for Australian fintechs. According to the organization, this new marketplace will run through LinkedIn Groups and aims to connect candidates with prospective employers and help… Read More

March 23, 2020 @ 7:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia announced on Monday it has postponed its 2020 Finnies Awards amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the organization, the Finnies is Australia’s only industry-backed fintech awards and the event gives more than 100 fintech startups the opportunity to be recognized for their achievements…. Read More

July 1, 2019 @ 2:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia, the leading advocacy group for financial innovation in Australia, announced last week it has reappointed Alan Tsen as Chair and several new board members, as part of a broader restructure of the organization. According to FinTech Australia, Tsen’s appointment serves as his second… Read More

June 20, 2019 @ 9:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia, the leading advocacy group for financial innovation in Australia, announced on Wednesday the new membership structure of its platform. The organization revealed it has been structured to offer maximum value to our members and at the same time, empower us to do more… Read More

June 14, 2019 @ 4:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia has announced the winners of the 2019 Finnies Awards. As previously reported, there were 237 submissions this year, across all 19 award categories and the number of submissions was up 30%. This year’s event, which will be held in Melbourne for the first… Read More

May 6, 2019 @ 8:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia announced on Monday the finalists for the 2019 Finnies. According to the organization, there was a total of 237 submissions this year across all 19 award categories and the number of submissions was up 30%. This year’s event, which will be held in… Read More

March 10, 2019 @ 9:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia announced on Thursday it has appointed three new board members, with the addition of one new board position in Queensland. According to the organization, the board will now consist of nine members split across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. It was then reported… Read More

February 15, 2019 @ 9:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

FinTech Australia announced on Thursday it opened entries for the 2019 Finnie Awards. The organization claims that the Finnie Awards is Australia’s only industry-backed fintech awards and the event gives more than 100 fintech startups the opportunity to be recognized for their achievements. Fintech Australia revealed this… Read More

February 15, 2019 @ 1:34 am By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia, the leading advocacy group for financial innovation in Australia, has changed tack. According to a widely distributed email, FinTech Australia is: “… moving past pure disruption and is starting to build a collaborative ecosystem where corporates, startups and incumbent institutions work together to foster… Read More

October 17, 2018 @ 8:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK Department for International Trade, along with the Prime Minister’s Fintech Ambassador Al Lukies, are heading to Australia as part of the “GREAT Britain showcase.” The group will be participating in Sibos 2018 taking place in Sydney. According to the UK government, the delegation’s aim… Read More

August 16, 2018 @ 10:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia, the leading voice for innovative finance in Australia, has published a note asking if one can trust big banks when it comes to consumer friendly regulation. The missive was in response to chatter that big banks are attempting to roll back or delay… Read More

August 14, 2018 @ 11:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia has shared that the Victorian Government will increase its support for Fintech by signing on to be the major sponsor of Intersekt for the next two year.  Intersekt is billed as the leading Fintech event in Australia. “The Victorian Government and Minister Dalidakis… Read More

July 30, 2018 @ 7:56 am By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australian has launched their 3rd annual Fintech report that seeks to track the growth and evolution of Fintech in Australia. As in years past, FinTech Australia has partnered with EY on the research document The 2018 EY FinTech Australia Census expects to highlight how… Read More

July 29, 2018 @ 10:58 am By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia CEO Brad Kitsche expects this year’s annual event to be huge in comparison to last few years. The touchstone conference Intersekt will be adding an extra day and will seek to bring in the participation of all Australian Fintech firms. As part of… Read More