Embedded finance is becoming an everyday essential for modern businesses
We all use ‘embedded finance’ products everyday. From purchasing items on Amazon, to catching an Uber or using points to book a flight.
Consumer Data Right review calls for ‘screen scraper’ ban, potentially making some fintechs unviable
A highly anticipated report seeks to draw a line under the gaping account security fudge banks have been railing against for years.
July 1 changes you need to know about: Open banking, wage increases and penalty rate cuts
July 1 brings a raft of changes for small business owners, including a minimum wage increase and further penalty rate cuts in retail.
Financial support, not special treatment, will help startups comply with CDR, says former Australian Cyber Centre boss
Alastair MacGibbon, former special advisor to the prime minister on cyber security, has called for financial support for startups in CDR compliance.
Switched off over Christmas? Here’s the startup news you might have missed
If you’re just ramping up to hit the New Year running and you haven’t looked at any business news in a while, here’s the startup news you may have missed.
Shark Tank finale: Student banking app QPay scores $380,000 investment from two unlikely sharks
The founders of soon-to-be-challenger bank QPay have secured one of the largest deals in this season of Shark Tank.
New FinTech Australia chief Brad Kitschke wants to replicate Uber’s success in the fintech world
The new FinTech Australia chief executive, Brad Kitschke, is an ex-Uber exec with big plans to replicate the car-sharing giant’s success for the Australian fintech industry.
Budget 2018: Open Banking a step closer
Australia’s fintech sector will be pleased by the federal government’s budget commitment to spend $44.6 million over four years to establish a Consumer Data Right.
The CDR is a necessary building block for the progress of Open Banking, and is designed to make it easier for consumers to access their financial records.
Danielle Szetho steps down as Fintech Australia boss, as she looks to bridge “disappointing” gap between Aussie and Asian startups
Fintech Australia chief executive Danielle Szetho has announced she will be stepping down and moving to Asia to champion further collaboration between Australia and the rest of the Asia Pacific region.
