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.
FinTech review submissions to be re-opened
Senator Andrew Bragg, chair of the Select Senate Committee on FinTech and RegTech, has revealed his intention to re-open submissions into the fintech review
Aussie startups still being held back by local oligopolies: Stone and Chalk
Sydney-based innovation hub Stone and Chalk has said startups in Australia are being held back from success by the players that dominate the market.
Government passes laws extending fintech regulatory sandbox – finally
The government has passed new laws to finally bring its much-discussed fintech regulatory sandbox into reality.
Australia to focus on blockchain potential with new roadmap
The roadmap says blockchain has the potential to create jobs, create new economic growth, save businesses money, and improve the nation’s productivity.
