Joust taps new Australian crowdfunding rules in bid to raise $2 million
Joust, an Adelaide based fintech that brings competitive tension to the home loan market by linking borrowers directly with over 20 lenders who compete against each other in real-time, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to raise $2 million. The Joust platform brings disruption to the $1.7 trillion home loan mortgage market where $2 billion in fees are paid to mortgage brokers annually. Described as a “consumer hero” fintech company – as Joust places the power back in consumers’ hands – Joust uses technology to provide transparency, competitive tension and superior customer outcomes to the home loan market. Key points: • Aiming to disrupt the mortgage broker channel under siege […]
$2bn of broker commissions in fintech’s crosshairs
An Australian fintech has set its sights on disrupting the dominance of the mortgage broking industry by appealing to the banks who it claims are keen to reduce the $2 billion they spend on broker commissions. Adelaide-based online home loan platform Joust has distanced itself from its competitors in the fintech space, which has seen a flurry of mortgage disruptors in recent years. “Joust is not a comparison site with a myriad of static rates. It is also not an online broker or aggregator. We are a revolutionary marketplace model for home loan customers and lenders,” Joust co-founder and CEO Mark Bevan said. Joust is leveraging the negative press that […]
Stake unlocks $31 trillion US share market for Aussies, launching new trading app
Rapidly-growing Australian fintech startup Stake is set to revolutionise trading and open up direct access to the $31 trillion US stock market as its new trading app launches today. The app is the first to give Aussies access to more than 3,000 shares to invest in some of the world’s biggest companies with $0 brokerage, right from the palm of their hands. The app launch comes as Stake announces significant company growth. More than $50 million (US$38 million) has been transacted on the site, with more than 39,000 trades and 12,000 users who are taking advantage of low-cost, simple direct access to the US market. This next big milestone — […]
Sharesight wins 3rd at Benzinga Global Fintech Awards
Sharesight announce they have been awarded third place at the 2018 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards for Best Financial Advisor or Wealth Management Platform! Sharesight are honoured to receive this award as it recognises that they’re revolutionising portfolio tracking for investors and the finance professionals who serve them. Looking at the range of 2018 finalists, Sharesight said they are humbled to receive this award. There are so many fintechs making a real difference in the lives of everyday consumers and investors.
Open banking framework to drive customer choice and innovation across Australia
Australia’s fintech industry has welcomed an Australian Government decision to put the customer first by pushing back against big bank delaying tactics and introducing open banking reforms from mid-next year. “A government-backed open banking framework will be a game-changer for consumers and businesses, along with drive a new wave of fintech innovation and growth in Australia,” said FinTech Australia chair Stuart Stoyan. “Finally, customers will be able to use a regulated system to unlock the power of their own data to get access to financial services better tailored to their needs.” “This reform is expected to force downward pressure on lending costs, allow people to more easily manage their budget and […]
Bentleys selects BGL’s CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360
BGL Corporate Solutions, Australia’s leading supplier of SMSF administration and ASIC corporate compliance solutions is pleased to announce that Bentleys Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors has chosen CAS 360 and Simple Fund 360 as their ASIC corporate compliance and SMSF administration. “We conducted an extensive review of all the products in the marketplace” said Robin Allardice, Director Bentley’s Tasmania, “And BGL were the clear technology leaders. BGL has been a long term software solution supplier to Bentleys. It is a brand we trust for its honesty and integrity but also its long term market leadership in technology and innovation”. “It’s great to have Bentley’s on board” says BGL Managing Director […]
The Rise of the Machines – Macrovue launches its Artificial Intelligence Investment Portfolio
Leading global investment business Macrovue announced the launch of its new Artificial Intelligence investment portfolio built around the AI revolution. Artificial Intelligence or “AI” refers to the ability of machines to exhibit human-like intelligence using computer systems. These systems can learn, reason, discover meaning, perceive their environment, learn from experience, and interact: ultimately solving problems without the use of hand-coded software containing detailed instructions. Macrovue’s investment team, made up of senior international equities experts, have constructed a concentrated portfolio of high conviction positions in ten stocks comprising companies that are focusing on the five main AI technology systems in practice now. Macrovue’s AI thematic portfolio (known as a Vue) will […]
Initial coin offerings challenge traditional venture capital
Satoshi Nakamoto, whoever he or she is, probably didn’t consider the effect blockchain would have on the innovation ecosystem when they launched the first usable blockchain in 2009. Regardless, amid all the cryptocurrency hype, it’s clear a new pathway for start-ups is emerging. With a growing number of technology projects turning to initial coin offerings (ICOs) for fundraising, it seems the whole “idea-to-market” process has been turned on its head – revolutionising the lean start-up methodology: Decades ago it used to be the case of “build something, get funded, market it”. The lean method tried to lower the founder’s risk by decreasing the costs to market and introducing the idea […]
