FinTech Startups

May
07

Women’s World Banking announces 2021 Fintech Innovation Challenge and new Female Founder Award

Women’s World Banking announce that the application period is now open for the 2021 Fintech Innovation Challenge.

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May
05

Here are the finalists for the 2021 Finnies

The Finnies are on again, representing many of the best fintech companies in Australia. Here is a list of the 2021 Finnies finalists.

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Apr
30

Fintech Committee asks for separate software R&D scheme for Australia

The Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology has published its second report on the state of fintech and regtech in Australia, focusing again on how the government can do more to support research and development (R&D) activities, and, of course, promote blockchain. Round two from the committee makes a total of 23 recommendations and either builds on, or supersedes, the 32 it made in September. Australia's R&D laws have faced scrutiny from the country's startups and big business for many years. However, the 2020-21 federal Budget contained a AU$2 billion boost in additional research and development tax incentives (RDTI). The committee said while the changes were welcome, it wants further tweaks, recommending it […]
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Apr
20

Bragg sounds fintech alarm in push for clearer crypto rules

NSW Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has warned Australia’s fintech sector needs a clearer government policy framework on digital assets.

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Apr
14

Tech firm unveils Australian first initiative to help charities access blockchain funding

Little Phil is partnering with a cryptocurrency provider to provide local charities access to alternative and sustainable fundraising streams.

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Mar
22

Senate steps up fintech work

The Australian Senate last week voted to “expand the scope and length” of the Fintech Select Committee to further strengthen the country’s position.

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Mar
12

Australian FinTech goes global, launches new USA, UK and Ireland platforms

Australian FinTech has gone global – relaunching International FinTech and new country-specific platforms: US FinTech, UK FinTech and Ireland FinTech.

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Mar
12

Aussie crypto platform aiming to make Bitcoin investments work harder via crowdfunding campaign

Aussie crypto platform Coinstash has announced an estimated $2million equity crowdfunding campaign it launched on Birchal.

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