Last week’s announcement by the RBA that it will remove surcharges on debit and credit cards and undertake a review of interchange fees is not only welcome news for Australian consumers; it is also a great opportunity for Australian fintechs to mark their territory. Understandably, the impending change has local merchants sweating about further soaring… Read more »
In an article published elsewhere last week, the country’s largest VCs were scornful of the local sector’s prospects in 2024. No one is arguing the landscape has become tougher; costs are higher, consumers have tightened their belts, market valuations are subdued. The sector is well aware we have much to prove and big hurdles to… Read more »
Last week we were among the many startups and small businesses who suffered a kick to the guts by the sudden (and quiet) halting of Investment NSW’ MVP Ventures grant program. In one brief email, our plans for the year were turned upside down. Only last month we publicly praised the NSW Government for its… Read more »
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