Financial Services News

New funding brings the focus back to Australia’s fintech future.

The fintech sector is set to receive the boost it needs, following the release of the Federal Budget under which $200,000 will be allocated towards promoting Australian financial technology.

The Tech Pioneers 50 report launched in Sydney last week by H2 Ventures has compiled a list of the leading innovators, disruptors and revolutionaries across Australia and New Zealand.

Australia’s largest member-owned banking and financial services provider are partnering with fintech hub Stone & Chalk.

There is a lack of ‘creative space’ and natural, affordable centres for start-ups to build their ventures, says Barouch.

Bankers remain upbeat about the future of Hong Kong’s low-carbon economy plans, despite warnings from rating agencies.

Relaxed identity verification laws for fintech are helping Korea continue its financial technology dominance.

Citi have announced the appointment of Amol Gupte as Citi Country Officer (CCO) for Singapore and Head of ASEAN.

New rules governing finance technology will be implemented in Indonesia by the end of the year.

Canadian think-tank Digital Finance Institute is selling out on tickets to their fintech conference, which is featuring comprehensive insight into the Iranian finance industry.

More than 150 investors, entrepreneurs and tech innovators will come together at a two-day conference in Singapore.

Australian banks can relax compared to global markets when it comes to finance technology competitors, says 2016 World Banking Report.

Wealthy Chinese are now backing the fintech services that are helping Australians to buy homes.

The country’s top banks are feeling the pressure after a Roy Morgan report which shows that start-ups are stealing their most valuable customers.

Around a quarter of the new names in on Asia’s 50 Power Businesswomen list for 2016 are working in the technology sector.