The Ultimate Guide to Fintech
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fintech.
What to know about Fintech
Fintech, short for financial technology, represents a dynamic sector where innovation meets finance to revolutionize how individuals and businesses manage money. This tag aggregates stories that cover the broad spectrum of fintech developments ranging from payment solutions and banking technology to AI-driven financial services and cybersecurity.
Readers exploring this tag will find insights on groundbreaking startups expanding across regions, significant funding rounds propelling growth, the rise of embedded finance, and the ongoing challenges of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in financial services. The stories also spotlight the evolving influence of women leaders and inclusivity efforts within the fintech landscape.
Whether it's about the latest in digital payments, collaboration between traditional banks and fintech firms, advances in AI for financial operations, or regional fintech ecosystems gaining momentum, this collection offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the current and future impact of technology on finance.
Australian Fintech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses
More than a quarter of owners fear the economy will worsen their strain as tax time and compliance pressures erode productivity and sleep.
MPC Markets selects HeirWealth Atlas for reporting
Advisers at MPC Markets will get a single view across multi-broker, multi-currency holdings as the firm automates client review packs.
MYOB's Solo app sets culture-first template for products
Solo by MYOB has already saved early users 17 hours a month, as the software group uses the app to test a new build model.
Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians
Only 5 per cent of 15-to-24-year-olds feel confident investing, as new research shows most young Australians want help starting.
Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app
The trial could make everyday banking decisions clearer for millions of app users, while keeping human oversight and fraud controls in place.
AI delivers measurable gains at Coles, bank & law firm
Australian firms are starting to reap AI gains in productivity and customer service, but trust and pricing models are now under pressure.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Agentic era and the UI transition
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Rimini Street: SaaS-pocalypse spells opportunity to escape AI lock-in
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
Featured News
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Companies using AI for customer experience are cutting churn and lifting revenue, with Qualtrics saying richer feedback can triple insights.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
Expert Columns
Ireland's finance & funds boom powers new fintech era
Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
AI virtual data rooms are reshaping M&A due diligence
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
How accurate address data powers identity verification
When identity becomes the payment rail
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
Beyond the billion-dollar banking oversight: How process intelligence can surface vital warning signs
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Fintech News
ASIC says Australia primed for fintech & regtech growth
Australia's financial regulator sees artificial intelligence and easier rules helping startups turn a strong funding base into faster growth.
NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers
Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.
Block Earner wins first digital asset credit licence
The approval lets eligible Australians borrow against crypto holdings under direct oversight, as the sector seeks clearer rules and mainstream acceptance.
Square AI launched in Australia for small businesses
Small firms could save hours on admin as the free assistant turns sales data into plain-language answers inside Square's platform.
Afterpay Arena deal to reshape Sydney venue payments
The five-year deal could ease upfront costs for fans and boost spending on tickets, food and merchandise at one of Australia's busiest arenas.
Australia tests tokenised finance in Project Acacia
Settlement could become faster and cheaper for wholesale markets, but regulators say tokenised finance still needs new rules and infrastructure.
CommBank appoints first Chief AI Scientist in Australia
The appointment underscores the lender's push to scale responsible AI as banks race to recruit academic talent and manage security and governance risks.
Remote expands payroll platform in Australia for AI
Australian employers could ease cross-border payroll and compliance burdens as Remote broadens access to its platform for partners and AI agents.
FinTech Australia warns tax changes may hurt startups
Uncertainty over planned capital gains tax changes could deter startup funding and prompt founders, investors and talent to leave Australia.
Carta buys Avantia to launch legal platform for funds
The deal aims to speed routine legal and compliance work for private capital firms by linking it to fund administration and portfolio data.
Wise adds family & group travel tools for Australians
Shared spending and children’s cards aim to ease overseas money stress for Australian travellers, as 67% reported anxiety on recent trips.
AI virtual data rooms are reshaping M&A due diligence
Due diligence is speeding up as purpose-built AI data rooms cut manual review and help buyers and sellers handle complex transactions faster.
Digital assets drive record growth in Australian SMSFs
Younger investors and cryptocurrency demand helped push Australia’s SMSF sector to a record 33,224 net new funds last financial year.
Australian sole traders embrace AI for daily business
Australian sole traders are using AI to cut admin time and boost output, with daily or weekly use now at 41 per cent, Hnry found.
ANZ boosts Plus transfers with tracking & fraud checks
Customers can now track overseas payments in ANZ Plus, with near real-time transfers on some routes and extra scam protections added.
Visa adds Australian banks to AI payments programme
Australian banks are now trialling AI-led purchases under Visa's controls, as the payments group seeks to protect consent and spending limits.
TCS & ASX go live with CHESS cash clearing upgrade
The upgrade puts Australia’s post-trade market on a new footing, with release 1 of CHESS now handling cash clearing and settlement in production.
ASX, TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production for clearing
Australia’s market infrastructure overhaul takes a step forward as the new clearing platform goes live, with Release 2 now on the horizon.
CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says
Easier consent and wider bank access could lift Consumer Data Right use to more than 18 million Australians by 2035, the modelling says.
Ant International launches PayTo service for Australian SMEs
Australian exporters gain a real-time cash-flow boost as PayTo lets them top up World Accounts instantly, even on holidays.
Job Moves
CommBank appoints first Chief AI Scientist in Australia
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FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push
Elula names Andrew Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Zepto names Mariana Paun chief business resilience lead
Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing
Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO
Convera names Meaghan Riley Chief Commercial Officer
Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking
