‘Fintech bridge’ to Singapore in the works to lift digital trade
Senator Jane Hume is exploring how an existing “fintech bridge” might be extended to include Singapore to take advantage of closer digital trade.
Fintech collaboration on the cards for Australia’s digital identity
The DTA has been working on Australia’s digital identity system, hoping to make the way people access government services simpler and more streamlined.
AU regtech industry rallies for govt support to kickstart economy
There’s no better time to use Australia’s ‘smart economy’ to get the country back on its feet and regtech can help the government with its economic plan.
LaunchVic chips in to help Victorian angel groups assist over 40 early-stage startups
The Victorian government’s LaunchVic has chipped in AU$1.16 million to help four new angel groups establish their operations.
Fintech minister places target on capital
The government will be looking at ways to boost private sector investment in the fintech and regtech industry – Fintech Minister Jane Hume.
JobKeeper package could now offer relief to pre-revenue startups
The government’s wage subsidy package may offer support to pre-revenue startups, with the government indicating there will be alternative eligibility tests.
Fintechs eye $15b fighting fund as Judo bags cheque
Prospa, Zip and Flexigroup are among a group of fintechs considering applying for government support under a $15 billion structured finance fund.
Senate fintech committee re-opens inquiry to focus on COVID-19 aftermath
On Friday, the Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology committee announced it would re-open submissions in direct response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
