Posts tagged "Fintech Australia"

Melbourne payments startup Verrency has raised $10 million in Series A funding, as it solidifies its presence in Australia and overseas.

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The appointment of Senator Jane Hume as fintech minister is being hailed as a nod to the startup sector, or at least a large section of it.

The underlying culture of the Australian banking ecosystem has been to systematically take advantage of customers — but the future looks brighter.

Home loan fintech startup Athena has secured $25 million in funding, little more than six months after it closed a $15 million Series A round.

It’s only been up and running since August, but small business lending startup Lumi has secured $31.5 million in debt and equity funding

Australian fintechs are on average a little more mature, and generating a lot more revenue than they were this time last year, despite hiring challenges.

In other countries, digital wallets allow people to accomplish nearly all of their daily transactions with a single card.

FinTech Australia chief executive Brad Kitschke has stepped down due to health reasons, having only started in the role in May.

Australian appetite for fintech services is on the up, with non-bank contactless or card-less mobile payment solutions being used more than bank solutions.

Credi founder Tim Dean is set to join the board of FinTech Australia, and he’s out to raise the profile of Western Australian startups.

As he steps up to the role of chair of the board at FinTech Australia, Alan Tsen says we’re in a “perfect storm” for fintechs.

This week, Australia’s superstars of fintech gathered for the second annual Finnie Awards 2018, with some of the darlings of the startup scene recognised for the talents of individuals, achievements in specific fields, and general overall excellence.