Aussie fintech investment reaches $3 billion after 250% growth… but don’t celebrate just yet
Fintech investment in Australia is bucking the international trend. On a global scale, fintech investment actually dropped slightly.
Fintech fundraising grew strongly in major markets in 2019, Accenture
Investment in fintech has risen sharply in most major markets in 2019, led by the US and UK and emerging economies such as India and Brazil: Accenture
Aussie blockchain startup Power Ledger wants changes to ICO tax rules
Blockchain startup Power Ledger executive chairman Dr Jemma Green asked that more consideration be given to allowing ICOs to operate in Australia.
Minister asserts potential of fintech to boost SMSF sector
The larger the SMSF sector becomes, the more fintech firms see a ready market and an appetite for their services.
Sharesight to deliver powerful portfolio tracker to Morningstar premium subscribers
Morningstar Premium subscribers will receive Sharesight Investor Plan at no additional cost, allowing them to track all of their holdings in one place.
Another billion-dollar year for investment in Australian startups in 2019
Australian startups saw a continued rise in venture capital funding in 2019, rising to US$1.145 billion, up from US$1.033 billion in 2018 according to KPMG
SocietyOne finally ready to test the market
A SocietyOne initial public offering has been touted for many years, after various media moguls piled into the company in 2014.
No ‘passive’ stakes for CBA in new fintech push
CBA hopes to get the edge on rivals by launching 25 new fintech businesses over the next five years via the bank’s new fully-owned fintech entity named X15.
