As Afterpay shares go gangbusters, why is COVID-19 driving a buy-now-pay-later boom? Of all the unexpected trends to come out of COVID-19, there’s one fintech story that has dominated headlines: Afterpay, and the buy-now-pay-later boom.
“The world is changing”: In a post-COVID-19 economy, fintech is everything, says Airwallex’s Lucy Liu In the economic recovery following COVID-19, the line between finance and technology will be increasingly blurred, says Airwallex co-founder Lucy Liu
From the abacus to ApplePay: SmartCompany’s brief history of fintech As long has there has been money, there have been tools for managing it. The future of fintech may be in AI advice and ApplePay, but how did we get here?
Ita Buttrose thinks millennial workers need a hug. These business leaders disagree Millenials don't need their hands holding in the workplace. In fact, these two business leaders say they're actually raising the bar.
The economic outlook may look bleak, but for startups “there’s certainty in the uncertainty” This week's economic outlook painted a bleak picture. But for startups, its not all doom and gloom, says Girl Geek Academy chief Sarah Moran.
E-commerce startup raises $800,000 off the back of 400% revenue growth and during COVID-19 Aussie e-commerce startup Particular Audience has raised $800,000 as it gears up for evolution in online shopping, and in its own product.
Aussie startup ordered to pay $600,000 for false representation of customer reviews Service Seeking admitted to presenting reviews as if they were provided by happy customers, when they had in fact been written by the businesses themselves.
Canva, SafetyCulture and Envato among best Aussie employers for 2020 Some of Australia’s most revered startups have made the 50 Best Places to Work list, as COVID-19 highlights the importance of culture and care.
“Culture of connectedness”: StartupAus report reveals how to get remote working right Getting the shift to remote work right is about culture, trust and the right tools — and there are lessons to be learnt that will outlast the pandemic.
Melbourne startup Billy acquired as COVID-19 highlights need for tech in aged care In-home sensor startup Billy has been acquired by not-for-profit aged care provider ECH, as COVID-19 fast-tracks a move towards tech in the sector.
Inquiry calls for clarity on gig economy employment status, as COVID-19 exacerbates an “existing irritant” in the system Gig economy workers will play an even bigger role in the Australian economy post-COVID-19. So work status regulations must adapt to cater to them.
Face masks mandated in Melbourne workplaces: What you need to know The Victorian government has mandated face masks in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, with a focus on preventing COVID-19 transmission in the workplace.
