Author: Australian FinTech

Oct
24

Apollo Capital becomes an advisor to Melbourne Mint’s digital currency project

Enhanced Society has announced that Apollo Capital’s Henrik Andersson has joined as an advisor to Australia’s pre-eminent precious metals retailer, Melbourne Mint, to support the development of MELD, a gold backed stable coin. Apollo Capital’s Henrik Andersson, who contributes 17 years experience in global financial markets, with almost a decade on Wall Street, joins the MELD project as an advisor. His expert knowledge in the field of tokenomics, cryptocurrency applications, and knack for identifying the long term viability of projects is an invaluable asset to MELD. With over 100 years of precious metals expertise, Melbourne Mint and their partners are leading the way with a product that digitises gold, making […]

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Oct
23

ASX-listed Peppermint Innovation registers more than 5,000 Bizmoto agents in the Philippines

Peppermint Innovation Limited announces that to date more than 5,000 agents have signed up to its Bizmoto network in the Philippines. Having launched the Bizmoto agent network in late May followed by a preliminary digital marketing drive which started on August 23, the Philippines operations team had registered 5,000 Bizmoto agents as of the end of last week. The agents are now being on-boarded and trained in how to deliver the various Bizmoto services, including mobile banking, mobile eLoad, bill/product payment and money transfers. They also receive training on how to charge and recharge their electronic wallets, which they use to facilitate Bizmoto services. At present, Filipinos can use their […]

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Oct
23

uno cracks the formula for 10-minute home loan recommendations

Online mortgage broker uno Home Loans has introduced technology that delivers refinancers a credit proposal for a cheaper home loan in the time it takes to drink a coffee. Watch the video here. The new refinancing pathway on uno’s platform digitises the process to combine a property valuation; ID verification; instant credit check; collection of current loan details; verification of income, expenses and liabilities; and assessment with credit policies from nine lenders. This expedited process – which would take days with a traditional broker – addresses a major barrier to more Australians refinancing and saving. uno Home Loans Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Vincent Turner said, “Many Australians know they […]

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Oct
23

DriveWealth partners with Verrency to offer consumers access to a new savings and investing strategy

Digital brokerage solution provider DriveWealth has joined forces with Australian global payments innovator Verrency. The partnership will enable DriveWealth to deliver its ground-breaking fractional share investment platform to a new segment of consumers. As a result of the agreement between the two companies signed today at Money20/20 in Las Vegas, shoppers who have a debit or credit card will have the opportunity to seamlessly invest in companies from which they purchase goods and services. For example, if you buy shoes from the Nike store, you can elect to round up or put a percentage of the purchase price towards buying shares, or a fraction of a share, in the company. […]

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Oct
22

Raiz partners with Swiss RE to develop tailored service offering

Raiz Invest Limited has reached an agreement with Swiss Re to work exclusively with Swiss Re to jointly research and develop tailored and personalised superannuation insurance products using machine learning algorithms. This will initially be for its Raiz Invest Super product. The research and development process will use predictive modelling technology, powered by machine learning developed by Swiss Re. This will include co-developing a predictive underwriting model which aims to deliver a simpler underwriting experience for customers. The aim is to develop a risk product inside superannuation that allows customers to have a personalised product, which is simple to apply for online. Predictive modelling will give Raiz Invest Super the […]

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Oct
18

Lendi announces co-major sponsorship of the West Coast Eagles

Online home loan platform Lendi, has announced a new partnership as co-major sponsor of 2018 AFL premiership winner, the West Coast Eagles Football Club.

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Oct
18

Verrency accelerates global expansion as the first FinTech to be selected into Plug and Play Fintech programs in three different countries

Verrency have announced expansion into Germany and another selection into Plug and Play’s prestigious Fintech Program. Verrency has been selected for Plug and Play’s accelerator programs in the Silicon Valley, Singapore and now in Frankfurt, Germany as the company extends its global reach in the FinTech market. Thousands of start-up companies apply to Plug and Play’s accelerator programs each year before being thoroughly reviewed by Plug and Play executives and their corporate Financial Institution partners. Only a handful get the opportunity to participate in the accelerator. Verrency has passed this test three times in three different countries. “It is wonderful to see Verrency thrive and it’s nice to have a […]

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Oct
17

Identitii lists on ASX

Identitii Limited (ASX: ID8), an Australian FinTech enabling the secure overlay of transaction level detail on top of financial messages using a  private blockchain, commenced trading on the ASX today at 11.00am AEDT. The listing follows a fully underwritten $11 million raising at $0.75 per share. 14,666,666 shares were issued for an undiluted market capitalisation at listing of $40 million. The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Rhodes as Chief Marketing Officer and Mark Garvie as Chief Commercial Officer. Funds raised from the IPO will go towards further development and commercialisation of Identitii’s platform, already in use at a global bank, as well as to appointing […]

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