New $100 million system to protect small businesses from dodgy bank transfers
Small businesses and everyday bank customers will soon be shielded from costly scams by a $100 million "confirmation of payee" system, designed to bind a bank account number with the name of its owner.
Zeller launches iPhone payment scheme as CEO downplays further merchant fee regulation
Australian payments platform Zeller has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone system, with CEO and co-founder Ben Pfisterer promising a best-in-class experience for merchants — and a fee structure which fairly represents the hidden costs of providing point of sale services.
The unbundling and rebundling of the bank: Prospa co-founder reflects on 10 years of business financing
Beau Bertoli reflects on the ways online finance has both changed and remained the same during Prospa's 10 years.
Local startups raised more than $100 million last month. Want to follow their footsteps?
We've extended entries for the Pitch startups competition until the end of the week. Don't miss your chance to enter.
InDebted raises $22.5 million and cuts 40 staff, CEO says no more ‘growth at all costs’
InDebted has doubled its valuation to $200 million through its latest capital raise, but this wasn't enough to stop it from shedding 17% of its staff.
How businesses can crisis-proof their payment structures
There has never been a more opportune time for businesses to pivot their approach to payment tech, writes Monoova head of growth Tyson Hackwood.
Afterpay shares surged 23% this week as capital flows in to Aussie tech stocks
Afterpay shares have recovered from their March lows to top $68.19 this week, amid a broader recovery in Australian technology stocks.
Australia’s startup boom risks becoming a “flash in the pan” if early-stage support is not addressed: Alex McCauley
Early-stage startups are inking fewer deals at smaller values as technology success stories eat up investor appetite, Startup Australia says.
Why traditional finance metrics don’t cut it for startups (and what you should track instead)
Traditional finance measures, like balance sheets and profit and loss statements, are too slow for startups. Here's what your startup should track instead.
Happy EOFY: Last-minute tax-time tips to help keep your startup lean
For startups wildly scrambling to get EOFY-ready, there are still a few things to be done to make sure you have a happy tax time.
Startups with ESIC status offer investors attractive tax offsets. Here’s what you need to know
As end of financial year draws closer, I am getting a lot of queries from startups about ESIC status. And for good reason.
Five factors to consider when pricing products or services
Nothing can cause confusion and doubt in a business like pricing your products and services. How do you know if your price is right?