FinTech Australia calls for renewed government support ahead of federal budget
FinTech Australia presses for government action before the federal budget, seeking solutions for startup capital raising issues and more.
Chequeing out: Chalmers to phase out BSB and cheque payments, give RBA more regulatory power
Jim Chalmers is set to announce the phasing out of cheques and BSB payments, as well as push for more RBA regulation of digital wallets.
Austrade’s NYC accelerator for Aussie fintechs with an empire state of mind
We take a peek inside Austrade's Scale Up program in New York, designed for Aussie fintechs navigating their breakthrough into the US market.
New job-matching platform to connect fintechs with jobseekers in the sector
Launched this week by FinTech Australia and talent platform Upplft, The Big Match aims to connect jobseekers within the fintech industry with new roles in the ecosystem.
Cant, Pym and Bowler among fintech leaders recognised in 2022 Finnie Awards
Reinventure co-founder and partner Simon Cant has become the first individual to be inducted into Australia’s fintech hall of fame.
“He knows what Australia needs”: Startup community welcomes Ed Husic to Industry and Science portfolio
Having already served in numerous parliamentary positions related to the startup and tech industry, Ed Husic's appointment to Anthony Albanese's cabinet has been applauded by the startup and science communities.
‘Fix crappy rules, then get out of our way’: Startups disagree on government’s place in growth
As the tech and startup communities weighed in on the government’s budget commitments for the sector, an array of diverse voices served to spotlight differences in opinion.
My biggest mistake: Jill Berry, co-founder of Adatree
As Berry tells SmartCompany Plus, her biggest mistake not only affected the business, but left her “pretty broken” too.
The tide is changing in Aussie fintech, as women dominate Finnies Awards 2021
Women took home this year's Finnies Awards for outstanding fintech leaders of the year, emerging fintech leader of the year, and more.
Rebecca Schot-Guppy to step down as FinTech Australia CEO
FinTech Australia chief Rebecca Schot-Guppy is stepping down after three years in the top job, as the search begins for a replacement.
Afterpay mulls a US listing: Is this a loss to the Aussie ecosystem?
Afterpay is considering listing in the US. But that doesn’t mean forgetting its roots, and it could ultimately bolster the local ecosystem.
Mandatory comprehensive credit reporting “changes the playing field” for Aussie fintechs
Mandatory comprehensive credit reporting has finally passed in parliament, levelling the playing field for Aussie fintech startups.