RegTech

Oct
25

Australian Senators pushing for country to become the next crypto hub

Will Australia achieve its aim of transforming into an international crypto hub and providing a model for other countries to follow?

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Jun
29

Covid-19 forcing the fast growth of the Australian regtech sector

Costs of compliance and cyber security, new market entrants and a more stringent regulatory regime are forcing the Australian regtech sector to mature.

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May
20

Fintech inquiry ramps up its ambitions for Australia

A senate select committee on financial and regulatory technology will switch its focus to removing potential barriers to Australia becoming a fintech hub.

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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
22

Iress’ blockchain integrates with Objective Keystone for DDO

Iress today announced the integration of leading regtech provider Objective Corporation with its blockchain technology. 

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Feb
15

Aussie blockchain community calls for more government support around the nascent tech

Blockchain Australia has again called on the government and regulators to provide more support for the local blockchain ecosystem.

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Nov
24

DigitalX launches Drawbridge, its first RegTech product for publicly traded entities

Technology and investment Company, DigitalX announce the launch of its first RegTech product with the release of the Drawbridge application to market.

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Nov
05

Australian Senator calls for blockchain adoption to lift financial regulatory compliance

Senator Andrew Bragg has hinted that blockchain technology could be the answer for reducing complications associated with financial regulatory compliance.

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