FinTech

Jul
30

Facebook warns investors that Libra may never see the light of day

Facebook reminded investors that while it expects to launch its Libra digital currency in 2020, a number of factors could keep that from happening.

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Jul
30

DomaCom Ltd completes first crowdfunding into large NSW wind farm

DomaCom’s crowdfunding of Sapphire Wind Farm in NSW is Australia’s first large-scale public community investment into a utility-scale wind farm.

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Jul
30

Zip Co master trust up and running with $400m deal

Buy now, pay later payments provider Zip Co has won over equity investors in recent months, and has now set its sights on credit funds.

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Jul
29

Jacaranda Finance one of the first fintech lenders to offer approved funds in 60 seconds

Gone are the days of waiting overnight for your approved funds – with Jacaranda Finance’s immediate transfer service, you get your #cashin60seconds.

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Jul
29

ASIC expands Australia’s regulatory sandbox regime for FinTech start-ups

ASIC’s regulatory sandbox regime for FinTech products allows eligible businesses to test particular financial services or credit activities.

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Jul
29

FNZ’s exploding offers land agreed deal at GBST – for now, at least

It is understood GBST’s board flipped its recommendation over the weekend and signed a new takeover agreement for the Australian fintech company with FNZ.

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Jul
29

Major banks could face challenges from big tech with updated Reserve Bank rules

The Reserve Bank of Australia has thrown open the gate for technology companies to enter the payments space and challenge the big four banks’ oligopoly.

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Jul
29

New funding guide for business unveiled

The Business Funding Guide is a collaboration between the ombudsman and alternative lender Scottish Pacific Business Finance.

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