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May
23

ASX rebuffs its blockchain critics

ASX chief executive Dominic Stevens has responded to market speculation its CHESS replacement project may result in higher clearing and settlement fees.

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May
23

Samsung is developing its own Ethereum-based blockchain

South Korean tech giant Samsung is creating its own Ethereum-based blockchain network and may be planning to issue its own token

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May
22

British start-up aims to put some heat on Aussie super funds

Most of the British fintech companies scanning the Australian market have their sights fixed on the imminent open-banking regime and the Hayne inquiry fallout.

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May
22

India ETF to launch to Aussie market

One fund manager will release a new exchange-traded fund that will provide investors access to one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The BetaShares India Quality ETF will invest directly in a diversified portfolio of ‘high quality’ Indian companies, according to a statement. It said India is one of the fastest growing major economies in the world, with GDP growth projections of around seven per cent annually to 2023. Further, BetaShares notes India has a significant footprint in the IT sector, and is also known for its agriculture and manufacturing industries as other key economic sectors. BetaShares chief executive Alex Vynokur said the ETF provides the opportunity for […]
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May
22

How Melbourne fintech Assembly hired 67 people in one year: A guide for rapidly scaling startups

After raising a chunk of capital and locking down some significant partnerships in the banking sector, Aussie fintech Assembly was geared up and primed for growth.

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Fintech iPartners in private funding round

iPartners has investment platform software that enables direct investment in institutional grade alternative assets on the same terms as professional investors.

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May
21

Australia’s favourite everyday department store Kmart switches on Zip

From the end of May, Kmart shoppers will be able to select Zip for flexible, interest-free repayments when they shop online with the iconic Aussie brand.

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May
21

Westpac out in the cold as Apple Pay arrives for NAB customers

Westpac is the last remaining big Australian banking institution not to offer Apple Pay after NAB announced that the service had gone live for its customers

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