Financial Literacy stories - Page 2

Most APAC banks are failing to meet customers' financial wellness needs, an Adobe index finds, leaving a trust gap ripe for fintechs.

Singapore's Atlantis Lab has launched Atlantis, a web hub unifying crypto wallets and exchanges while keeping users in full self-custody control.

Crypto exchange KuCoin is opening a Sydney HQ, ramping up local hiring and regulation-first products as it chases Australian growth.

ANPA will invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens, partnering with Open Campus and Animoca Brands to boost blockchain education finance.

One in four Australians now hold cryptocurrency, with those under 50 leading as crypto becomes a key part of diversified investment portfolios.

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.

Mastercard and Equifax have launched Open Score, a tool using open banking data to help 2.5 million Australians with limited credit history access finance.

Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

FinTech Australia is urging the government to revamp R&D tax incentives as investment in early-stage fintechs declines, risking a two-speed sector.

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.

Morningstar Australasia and SuperAPI have teamed up to improve how Australians manage their superannuation as they enter the workforce.

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

Michael McCarthy, a veteran of the Australian financial markets, has been appointed as the chief commercial officer of online trading platform moomoo Australia.