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
Telstra launches bank-verified identity checks in store
Telstra store customers can now verify their identity through a bank in seconds, cutting document handovers and helping curb fraud.
IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors
Australian investors gain a mobile crypto platform as IG bets rising demand and new rules will draw mainstream savers into digital assets.
Xynon launches AI onboarding tool for advice firms
The tool aims to cut paperwork before advisers charge fees, as Australia's financial advice sector shrinks and compliance burdens mount.
Australian investors back innovation but face access gaps
Access gaps, not investor appetite, are holding back Australian innovation funding despite 66% already backing startups and new businesses.
CMC Markets Australia launches weekend gold CFD trading
Weekend access to gold comes as retail traders increasingly expect to react to geopolitical shocks and price moves outside standard market hours.
Archer quantum fraud test advances on real hardware
Testing on a commercial quantum computer showed Archer's model can spot fraud, though the higher false-positive rate underscores hurdles for banks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis
Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Sage adds AI automation to Intacct finance workflows
Liquibase urges banks to fix manual database changes
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
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.
Expert Columns
AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool
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
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Fintech News
Zeller launches grants as hospitality operators face strain
Only 12% of Australian operators say now is a good time to open a venue, as rising costs and weaker spend squeeze margins.
IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients
The app lets traders query live positions and exposure in plain English, cutting out screenshots and manual uploads to ChatGPT.
Australia has two-year window to build AI champions
Global rivals could capture most of the value from local AI start-ups unless investors and customers act fast, King River Capital warns.
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.
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.
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
