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
Fat Zebra promotes Hakkinen, Kwakernaak in reshuffle
The promotions come as Australia's payments sector braces for new licensing rules and closer scrutiny of governance at fast-growing processors.
Businesses urged to add stronger controls beyond vigilance
Rising scam losses are pushing Australian firms towards stronger payment and login controls as regulators prepare tougher enforcement.
Nexo launches crypto-backed credit lines in Australia
Eligible Australians can now borrow against cryptocurrency without selling it, as the product sits under the country's consumer credit rules.
Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use
Institutional clients in more than 100 countries can now trade an Australian dollar stablecoin as Macropod broadens AUDM beyond retail venues.
Myob links small business data to Claude & ChatGPT
Australian small businesses will be able to query MYOB financial data in Claude and ChatGPT, including overdue invoices and profit figures.
AI is the new battleground in mortgage fraud detection
AI-made fake payslips and deepfakes are exposing lenders that still rely on fragmented mortgage checks, experts warn.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Application modernisation services market set to soar
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
One in three remittance users struggle with delays
Featured News
Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence
Deal teams will save time on due diligence as Ansarada's OS Bondi spots duplicate questions while keeping sensitive data inside its secure platform.
SAS Innovate: New era of scams requires novel solutions
Australians are losing billions as AI-driven fraud pushes banks, telcos and platforms to share scam data faster and stop payments earlier.
Archaic payment processes costing SMEs time and money
Australian SMEs are missing working capital gains as manual invoicing and EFTs leave payments slower and less secure.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
'Lack of support' as Australia lags behind on blockchain
Years of regulatory delay risk leaving Australia behind as tokenised assets and digital investment platforms gather pace.
Banks face AI balancing act as regulation tempers uptake
Australia's banks are steadily increasing their use of artificial intelligence, but regulation and data security fears are tempering adoption.
Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.
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.
Expert Columns
How poor watchlist data undermines sanctions screening accuracy
AI is the new battleground in mortgage fraud detection
Finance teams in educational institutions don't need more process, they need less chasing
The customer experience gap in cross-border payments
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
Identity protection is the next fintech battleground
Dom Pym built one of Australia's most beloved banks by refusing to think like a banker
Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Fintech News
Verifone brings biometric payment devices to Australia
Australian shoppers will soon be able to verify payments with a face or palm as merchants trial optional biometrics alongside cards, phones and PINs.
Kick Cashback brings instant confirmations to retail offers
Shoppers will know at once if a purchase tracks, as delayed cashback has often undermined trust in reward offers across the sector.
Zerocap expands crypto trading with Integral technology
The move gives institutional clients real-time cross-currency pricing and tighter risk controls as Australia's digital asset rules harden.
Australian lenders adopt AI faster than data readiness
Most Australian lenders are using agentic AI in underwriting, but just 3% say their data is fully ready for AI-driven decisions.
Finance teams in educational institutions don't need more process, they need less chasing
Schools and universities can cut audit-season scrambles if they shift controls to the point of spend and stop chasing receipts later.
Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence
Deal teams will save time on due diligence as Ansarada's OS Bondi spots duplicate questions while keeping sensitive data inside its secure platform.
FinTech Australia unveils Intersekt 2026 programme
Fintech leaders, regulators and investors will gather in Melbourne as the sector seeks clearer policy settings to unlock growth and funding.
Coinbase Australia launches perpetuals for wholesale traders
Wholesale investors can now access leveraged crypto trading on a locally licensed platform as Australia tightens oversight of digital asset businesses.
B2Bpay links points to Luxury Escapes travel rewards
Australian businesses can now turn routine payments into holiday bookings, as B2Bpay adds Luxury Escapes redemptions to its points scheme.
The customer experience gap in cross-border payments
Delayed cross-border payments are costing banks millions and leaving businesses chasing funds they cannot trace.
MIST wins AUD $3.5m to back student funds in Australia
Fresh capital will let the fintech expand checks on international students' living funds as universities tighten oversight of visa compliance.
Australia agribusiness lenders urged to rethink rural risk
Rising farm debt and climate exposure are forcing lenders to use parcel-level evidence, as agribusiness credit swells to AUD $140.3 billion.
Gen Z Australians juggle bills amid payday pressure
More than half of young adults are shifting cash between accounts to dodge failed transactions, a survey found.
Elula's Sweeper wins work as regulators tighten scrutiny
As scrutiny intensifies, the AI tool is helping firms spot billing and compliance errors sooner, reducing fines, remediation costs and customer harm.
Australia urged to bolster digital finance & fraud defences
Rising online fraud and a 2027 digital assets regime are pushing banks and fintechs to upgrade infrastructure as adoption accelerates.
Identity protection is the next fintech battleground
Australians lost GBP £1.1 billion to scams last year, underscoring how banks now must protect customers' identities as well as their systems.
Dom Pym built one of Australia's most beloved banks by refusing to think like a banker
Up bank grew by focusing on design and trust, with more than 80 per cent of customers arriving through word of mouth.
Carta broadens Claude plugins for private capital firms
Private capital firms could cut days of manual reconciliation as Carta opens Claude plugins to more than 1,500 customers.
Australian fintechs warn of tougher AI & payments scrutiny
Rising regulatory pressure could force banks, merchants and payment firms to tighten controls on AI and card costs as Australia reforms payments.
Sharesight warns investors against AI tax calculations
Investors risk misreporting gains, offsets and foreign income if they rely on chatbots instead of current Australian tax rules and records.
Job Moves
Fat Zebra promotes Hakkinen, Kwakernaak in reshuffle
Banking Circle appoints Cracknell as Chief Executive Officer
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
