The spectre of cryptocurrency is spurring banks into action
Goldman Sachs is weighing the idea of launching a cryptocurrency of its own, CEO David Solomon said late last week.
Spare change investor start-up expands into Thailand and Vietnam
Raiz allows users to round-up everyday purchases and pool their spare change to invest in equities, bonds and other securities.
Australian FinTech company profile #31 – WLTH
WLTH simplifies the way everyday Australians manage their finances, allowing them to track all their assets and liabilities in one simple to use platform.
Jayride integrates with Hyperwallet to drive streamlined payouts and global growth vision
Hyperwallet has announced the successful integration of mass payment distribution for Jayride, the world’s leading online airport transfer marketplace.
Industries leaders express their views on Australia’s open banking regime
Australia’s open banking regime commenced yesterday, 1 July, 2019. Here’s what some of the industry leaders had to say about the launch.
Central banks should issue digital currencies of their own
Because digital money is naturally cross-border, it opens the way to new forms of currency competition, from Libra among others.
FNZ storms into GBST auction with big bid
Private equity-backed global fintech FNZ is the new front marker in the race for Australia’s GBST Holdings with a $3.50 a share indicative offer.
Why Australia can be an open banking leader
The concept of open banking is hardly new because some fintechs have been using account aggregation in their business models for more than a decade.
