Cointree in pole position to capitalise on growing interest in cryptocurrency
The Melbourne-based cryptocurrency exchange Cointree is well-positioned to capitalise on the growing interest in cryptocurrency.
Australia’s Afterpay to expand into Asia with EmpatKali buy
Australian fintech firm Afterpay has announced its plans to expand into Asia with the acquisition of Indonesia-focused buy-now-pay-later service EmpatKali.
Markets in the eye of the storm
Investment markets are in the eye of the storm. The initial storm danger came as COVID-19 hit, decimating jobs and smashing demand.
FinTechs facing “funding valley of death” get help from FinTech Sydney
FinTech Sydney launches Deal Flow for FinTechs newsletter for Early Stage fintechs seeking to reach Angel and Seed investors
Xero is getting into business lending, buying Sydney financing startup Waddle for $80 million
Xero is moving into lending to small business through invoice financing, announcing plans to acquire Sydney startup Waddle for up to $80 million.
Asia-Pac fintech funding up 9% as investors set sights on S-E Asia, Australia: S&P
Funding for fintechs in the Asia-Pacific grew 9.1% in the second quarter as investors shifted their bets to firms in Australia and South-east Asia.
Zip Co propels higher on US takeover target update
A proposed US takeover that propelled Zip Co shares in June is once again lifting investor sentiment for the buy-now-pay-later group.
Afterpay supercharges European ambitions with $82m deal
Afterpay shares surged to a record high after the fintech juggernaut unveiled an acquisition that it says will expand into a European market.
