Coinbase Australia plans to launch share trading, The Australian Financial Review reported. The plan, which needs approval from ASIC, Australia’s…
Zip US is working with Google Cloud to build an AI-Native Product Factory using Gemini Enterprise. The company plans to…
Stablecoin infrastructure start-up Metal has raised approximately US$32.5 million (nearly A$50 million) in seed funding, the Australian Financial Review reported.…
WeMoney has launched WeMoney Connect, a tool that uses AI to help banks, non-bank lenders and brokers assess loan applications.…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) plans to review how banks use artificial intelligence (AI). The review will focus…
BNPL is a lifeline for Malaysians shut out of formal credit, or a fast route into debt, depending on who…
Embedded finance has settled into the region’s everyday digital life. Payments, credit and wallets now sit inside platforms customers use…
Volt has received an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The licence allows…
Personal finance apps in Australia offer consumers tools for budgeting, tracking spending, monitoring credit and managing wealth. Australia’s Consumer Data…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has halted offers of three private credit products under the Remara Cash Management…
Southeast Asia’s first ceramic credit card uses the same zirconia as luxury watches, and there is no application form. The…
Sokin has appointed Mark Brown as General Manager, APAC, and Jason Rohloff as Head of Compliance, Australia. The moves strengthen…
NatWest Group has appointed Harsh Agarwal as Managing Director, Customer Experience & Engagement. He joins the Retail Banking leadership team…
Fintech funding in Australia is experiencing a significant rebound this year, soaring 137% in fiscal year (FY) 2026, according to…
Financial institutions have invested heavily in securing digital onboarding and account opening journeys. Identity verification, document checks, and fraud screening…
Australia will ban card surcharges on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments from 1 October 2026. The Australian Payments Network and…
ASIC has imposed a 10-year ban on former Sequoia chief Garry Crole over failures linked to two collapsed investment funds.…
AUSTRAC has cancelled, suspended or refused to renew 45 remittance and virtual asset service provider (VASP) registrations over the past…
Equifax Australia has partnered with consumer readiness platform Occubuy to help renters use their rent payment history to demonstrate mortgage…
In the first half of 2026, fintech deal activity in Australia rebounded substantially, driven by large investments into mature and…