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Block Earner wins first digital asset credit licence
Crypto

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.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
FinTech Australia warns tax changes may hurt startups
Fintech

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.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says
Data Protection

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.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
Data Protection

FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year

The shortlist comes as the sector weighs new rules on payments, scams and data rights, with 160 finalists vying across 22 categories.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Digital Transformation

FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown

The appointment comes as Australia’s fintech sector pushes for rules that could lift its economic contribution from $13.6 billion to $38 billion by 2035.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul
Fintech

RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul

Checkout prices should become clearer for Australian shoppers as the Reserve Bank bans surcharges and trims card fees from October.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Fintech forecast to add AUD $37 billion to Australia's GDP
Digital Transformation

Fintech forecast to add AUD $37 billion to Australia's GDP

Australia's fintech sector could add AUD $37 billion to GDP and hit AUD $71 billion in revenue by 2035, if capital and policy align.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
FinTech Australia launches summit on open banking data
Disaster Recovery

FinTech Australia launches summit on open banking data

FinTech Australia unveils Fintech Data Horizons Summit to spotlight real-world open banking and data sharing across key sectors in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding
Data Analytics

FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding

FinTech Australia urges Canberra to open tenders to smaller players and revamp startup funding settings in its pre-budget pitch.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO
Fintech

Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO

Fintech investor Brian Collins has been appointed CEO of Enterprize Tasmania as it ramps up support for the state's growing startup scene.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
FinTech Australia opens entries for 2026 Finnie Awards
Crypto

FinTech Australia opens entries for 2026 Finnie Awards

FinTech Australia opens entries for the 2026 Finnie Awards, marking the programme's tenth year with revamped categories and a new Sydney venue.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
FinTech Australia joins new Trade Diversification push
Fintech

FinTech Australia joins new Trade Diversification push

FinTech Australia joins a new AUD $50 million Austrade-backed Trade Diversification Network to ramp up fintech export growth and reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking
Fintech

Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking

Dan Jovevski, founder of WeMoney, joins FinTech Australia's board to advance open banking and boost financial wellbeing across Australia's fintech sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually
Digital Transformation

Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually

Open Banking in Australia could boost the economy by AUD $10 billion annually as consumer data sharing and digital services usage rapidly grow.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
WeMoney & female leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards
Fintech

WeMoney & female leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards

WeMoney wins FinTech Organisation of the Year at 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders and diverse fintech firms also honoured across new categories.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney
Fintech

WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney

WeMoney wins three awards including FinTech Organisation of the Year at Sydney's 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders also honoured for their innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

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Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia
Human Capital Management

Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia

Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025