Aussie banks take on Afterpay, Zip Co in BNPL battle
As Australia grapples with the financial impacts of COVID-19, the big four banks are at a crossroads, being been challenged to evolve and keep pace.
Findex and Padua form partnership
Australian fintech Padua will provide transition management services and paraplanning to Findex financial advisers as part of a new strategic partnership.
Mastercard launches testing environment for Central Banks and digital currencies
Mastercard has announced a proprietary virtual testing environment for central banks to evaluate Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) use cases.
How BNPL is reinventing credit cards
The launch of zero interest credit cards has signalled a rethink by banks on their cards businesses driven by the rise and rise of buy now, pay later.
ASX-listed fintech to buy Wirecard
Change Financial has entered into a binding agreement to acquire all of the business assets of Wirecard Australia and NZ for $7.8 million.
NAB takes the fight to Afterpay with no interest credit card
National Australia Bank is hoping to reel in younger customers with its new no interest credit card, called the ‘StraightUp’ card.
Consumer Data Right legislation should make it easier to compare Fintech products, according to Australian government official
The Consumer Data Right legislation in Australia has been introduced to enhance the nation’s modern banking sector.
Explaining digital gold – is it part of fintech?
With the world’s fiat monetary forms under tension and cryptocurrencies yet to accomplish balance, digital gold has wound up being an appealing option.
