Douugh secures strategic pre IPO investment from Japanese heavyweight, Monex Group
AI-powered, challenger neobank Douugh announces a strategic investment from one of Japan’s leading financial services companies, Monex Group, Inc.
Woolworths first Aussie supermarket to offer Apple Pay
Today marks the first time an Aussie supermarket is joining the banks with Woolworths offering Apple Pay to its credit card holders.
New neobank to list on the ASX and challenge the Big 4 ASX banks
Neobank Douugh is looking to list on the ASX, which would mean it would be the first neobank to hit the Australian Stock Exchange boards.
HUB24 confirms ScoMo bounce for investment activity
HUB24 is surfing an uptick in the flow of funds on the back of the election result, as the firm looks for new ways to service financial advisers
Aus ETFs near $50bn
ETFs were also reported to reach a record in terms of trading value, with more than $4 billion of value traded over the month for the first time.
Uber is pivoting to fintech, something Asian startups have been doing for years
Uber is reportedly making a big push into financial technology. It’s a move that Asian mobility companies have been adopting since at least 2015.
Alternative lender partners with training institute to accelerate business growth
Beyond Merchant Capital have teamed up with The Entourage, Australia’s most effective business training institute to provide backing and direction to SMEs.
UK fintech Revolut launches in Australia
Revolut opened a beta version of its local app on Thursday, with nearly 20,000 Australians on its waiting list simply, the firm says, from word of mouth.