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volt bank partners with PayPal as Up launches with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
The battle of the digital banks is on, with new offering Up launching today as volt bank announces a partnership with PayPal.
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The perfect storm is here for fintech
As part of the fastest growing region in the sector, Australia has the potential to be a regional hub for the next phase of growth for the industry.
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ANZ enables smartphone-based ATM withdrawals as Westpac allows customers to transact via Siri
ANZ has released ‘Wallets@ATM’, a feature allowing customers to withdraw cash from the bank’s ATM using their mobile device rather than their plastic card.
Advice
Sydney fintech Pearler wants to be the ‘Spotify for investment’
Pearler believes that many an average Aussie would like to learn more about investing and how to do it, but the barrier to entry often feels insurmountable.
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Cash no longer king: 80 percent of consumers prefer to pay by card
The average Australian carries less than $60 in their wallet, with 80 percent of consumers preferring to pay by card, a new report from Square has found.
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Kogan.com to launch home loan offering with Pepper Money and Adelaide Bank
Kogan.com has continued its expansion beyond electronics, partnering with Adelaide Bank and Pepper Group to offer home loan products.
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Fintech startup Athena signs strategic partnership with Homeloans Ltd
Just a few months on from raising $15 million in a Series A, Athena Home Loans has announced a strategic partnership with non-bank lender Homeloans Ltd.
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Adelaide home loan platform Tic:Toc raises $11.5 million Series B round
Adelaide-founded fintech startup Tic:Toc, which has developed a digital home loan platform, has raised $11.5 million in a Series B round led by Genworth Australia and La Trobe Financial.
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Square and BOQ partner to deliver point of sale options for small business customers
Square and Bank of Queensland (BOQ) have joined forces to deliver small business more flexible payment options.
Advice
Personal finance app Frollo helps people reach money goals by connecting to a community
Beyond helping users see where their money is going, Frollo also looks to help users achieve their savings or other money goals and learn better money habits.
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Melbourne fintech Credit Clear raises $8.5 million to expand payment collection platform
Melbourne fintech company Credit Clear, which automates the process of requesting payments from customers, has raised $8.5 million in funding from investors including Regal Funds Management.
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Brighte CEO Katherine McConnell named fintech leader of the year at Finnie Awards
Brighte founder and CEO Katherine McConnell has been named Australia’s fintech leader of the year and Afterpay the fintech organisation of the year at the second annual Finnie Awards.
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Fintech startup Study Loans secures $50 million debt facility
Fintech startup Study Loans, which looks to help students finance their tertiary education, has secured a $50 million finance facility from an ‘ASX200 finance company’ and launched a $5 million capital raise.
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YBF Ventures launches ‘Lift Off’ program to boost diversity in fintech space
Melbourne coworking community YBF Ventures has launched Lift Off, a program aiming to boost diversity in the fintech space.
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Westpac-backed Reinventure raises third $50 million fund to widen focus to Asia-Pacific
VC firm Reinventure Group has closed its third $50 million fund, with Westpac once more backing the firm as it looks to expand its focus to Asia-Pacific.
