Australia considers new laws for Apple, Google, WeChat digital wallets
The Australian government is considering new laws that would tighten the regulation of digital wallets built by tech giants such as Apple and Google.
Bamboo makes three key hires from tech giants Xero, Acorns and Spaceship
Bamboo has recently appointed key leadership team members from tech giant Xero, as well as micro-investment platforms Spaceship and the US-based Acorns.
Lendi sharpens its home loan process with Google Cloud
Australian fintech Lendi is using Google Cloud capabilities to automate its mortgage origination process as it works towards a same day approval for a loan.
UnionPay partners with Stripe, widening access to the global Chinese consumer market for Australian businesses
Stripe, a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet, has deepened its partnership with China’s UnionPay International.
Flight Centre Travel Group’s Independent Division appoints Mint as official EFT provider
Mint has signed an agreement to deliver their new MintEFT B2B payments solution to agents under the Flight Centre Travel Group’s Independent division.
A third of Australian shoppers prefer buy now, pay later options
Mozo’s 2021 Buy Now Pay Later Report revealed that a third (33%) of Australian shoppers rank the BNPL service as their go-to payment method.
Investing in local tech jobs, Novatti revenues jump 55% on digital payments growth
Novatti is staking its claim as a rising star on the global stage which has seen its revenue jump 55% on digital payments growth amid a recent hiring spree.
Australian crypto start-up expands into New Zealand
Swyftx today launches in New Zealand following a period of rapid growth that has seen it become one of the country’s fastest growing tech companies.