Global fintechs set sights on Australia as open banking nears
A new cohort of global fintechs are eyeing the Australian market, with UK open banking software player TrueLayer planning to launch here in 2020
InfiniGold launches gold-backed cryptocurrency on the Ethereum network
Australian Fintech company InfiniGold announced that it’s to launch a gold-backed digital currency on the Ethereum network.
“Here for the long term”: Why Brighte is using its latest $15.5 million raise to make an unexpected pivot
Fintech Brighte has secured $15.5 million in Series C funding, as it prepares to make a move into Australia’s home improvement sector.
Open Banking could be the boost Australia’s challenger banks need
A new report from Pegasystems suggests Open Banking in particular could be a breakout moment for Australia’s growing cohort of neobanks and fintechs.
In 2019, Boomers boast the biggest uptake of crypto trading
New data from cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve has revealed rising levels of Baby Boomer and Generation X interest in crypto trading.
Lender sets sights on cash-strapped homeowners
MoneyMe sees a major business opportunity with ListReady – lending to cash-poor homeowners preparing to sell their properties.
Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong
While Asia Pacific fintech investment slowed down, there were still plenty of deals taking place. The value of deals across Australia reached US$401 million.
‘100 payments in seconds’: Startup piques Visa’s fintech interest
Yak Pay enable customers to do things quickly – it’s 100 payments in a matter of seconds, compared to the old way of having to ring up or go to each website
