Apple opens third-party payments for Australian iPhones
Apple has announced Australian iPhones will soon support third-party contactless payments, which will roll out with iOS 18.1.
What the FX? Small business lobby calls on ACCC to “act now” on money transfer reform
It should be far easier for small businesses to determine whether their international money transfer service offers a good deal, COSBOA says, after the ACCC found SMEs could lose hundreds of dollars each time they use costly providers.
“Not for everyone”: Lucy Liu on “high pressure” startup life as Airwallex revenue grows 93%
Airwallex has hit a 93% revenue increase in ANZ, but there are still questions about the human cost of getting ahead as it heads towards IPO.
Laybuy’s Australian, NZ arms fall into receivership in “devastating time” for BNPL fintech
The Australian and New Zealand arms of buy now, pay later provider Laybuy have fallen into receivership, in what its co-founder described as a "devastating time" for a fintech once valued at $358 million.
FinTech Australia calls for renewed government support ahead of federal budget
FinTech Australia presses for government action before the federal budget, seeking solutions for startup capital raising issues and more.
Constantinople’s “bank in a box” platform attracts $50 million in Series A funding
Australian fintech startup Constantinople has successfully raised $50 million in Series A, just two years after launching.
Small business fintech Prospa subject to $74 million takeover bid
Innovative small business lender Prospa is subject to a takeover bid worth nearly $74 million, which could sweep the fintech off the ASX five years after its much-hyped but tumultuous public listing.
Bypass the big banks: Airwallex says new Yield product brings better returns home
Australian fintech unicorn Airwallex launches 'Yield' product that offers returns on foreign currency without opening overseas bank accounts.
SXSW Sydney announces shortlist for inaugural Sydney Pitch
20 mostly Australian startups will compete in the inaugural SXSW Sydney Pitch competition, with one lucky winner heading to Austin to pitch.
With US$1 billion in annual debt repayments, Twitter can’t afford to become a stock trading platform
According to a report, Twitter wants to add a trading platform despite its lack of funds and Musk's history with alleged market manipulation.
‘Pay in advance’ fintech Paylab enters voluntary administration with trading future up in the air
Australian employee engagement fintech Paylab has entered voluntary administration, raising questions about its future and the status of workers using its pay-in-advance feature.
Sherlok lands $3.4 million for automatic AI mortgage refinancing platform
With low variable interest rates expiring, more Aussies want to refinance their mortgages. Sherlok's AI lets brokers do this in one click.