Australian Stories

Australia faces most API breaches as costs remain lower than peers

Australia faces the highest rate of API security breaches at 95%, yet incurs the lowest average cost of AU$493,367, reveals Akamai's 2025 Asia-Pacific study.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Biza.io expands team to boost non-bank lender CDR services

Biza.io appoints Kam Rafiei as Product Lead to boost Consumer Data Right services amid rising demand from non-bank lenders under new CDR rules.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Fintech

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives

FinTech Australia is urging the government to revamp R&D tax incentives as investment in early-stage fintechs declines, risking a two-speed sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Risk & Compliance

FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board

FinTech Australia has expanded its board with the appointments of Jodi Ross and Jodie Imam, enhancing its leadership amid a strong fintech landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Power / Energy

Automised Energy launches app to cut Australian bills

Automised Energy has unveiled an app designed to help Australian households cut energy bills by offering personalised energy plan matches using the CDR.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

EduTech

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024 conference details

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024, featuring RBA's digital currency research and fintech innovations from Bendigo Bank, AMP Bank, and NAB in Melbourne.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions

Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Government

Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia

FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Fintech

Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption

The fourth edition of FinTech Australia's Open Banking Ecosystem Map shows a 165% rise in Consumer Data Right adoption, supported by Mastercard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Data Analytics

The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia

Australia's fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Fintech

Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals

Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Leadership

Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer

Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024

Fintech

FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes

FinTech Australia calls for government policy revisions, citing capital raising challenges for startups and the need for stronger support from Austrade to boost the country's fintech reputation internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Waave & Gr4vy unite to launch 'Pay by Bank' in Australian retail outlets

Waave and Gr4vy partner to introduce the 'Pay by Bank' solution for retail outlets in Australia, providing a safe and secure payment alternative.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023

Solar power

Australian CDR set to heat up in 2023, Adatree says

Business should prepare themselves for even more growth and innovation in CDR in 2023, according to new analysis from Adatree.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jan 2023

Global Stories

Data Privacy

How the evolution of the CDR unlocks new opportunities for non-bank Lenders

The evolution of Australia's Consumer Data Right is set to transform lending, allowing non-bank lenders to innovate and enhance consumer choice by 2026.

By Brett Bolam • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Data Analytics

Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses

Modern enterprises must master observability to meet soaring digital demands in the APAC region, blending legacy systems with agile, predictive solutions.

By Jason Leonidas • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024