Tag: Australia
Eftpos Australia to unveil mobile tap and pay in 2017
According to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Eftpos is cheaper than its rivals, such as Apple Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Bitcoin is a ‘Material Enough Phenomenon’
The Australian Government paper is fundamentally highlighting the lack of an accounting standard by the IASB when dealing with digital currencies. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
ME Bank launches new online banking platform
The new service, which allows customers to view and administer their ME bank accounts, is simpler to use and easier on the eye. Read more: www.finextra.com
FinTech Australia receives $200k from Federal Government
FinTech Australia was formally incorporated, with a vision to help Australia become one of the world’s top markets for FinTech innovation and investment. Read more: www.techportal.com
Australian travel firm trials blockchain with Microsoft
Australian online travel firm Webjet has built a blockchain proof-of-concept (PoC) with tech giant Microsoft as its partner, the company revealed. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Ontario and Australian regulators announce FinTech agreement
Ontario and Australian securities regulators have signed an agreement to help innovative fintech companies to enter the others’ market.
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Australia and the road to FinTech in Asia
Clearly Australian and New Zealand fintech companies are punching above their weight. Read more: www.finnovate.com
Australia looks for big banks buying FinTech startups
Australia's competition regulator will closely monitor any plans that involve the nation's big banks buying up smaller financial technology rivals. Read more: www.reuters.com
First-ever international trade using Blockchain tech
The first cross-border transaction between banks using multiple blockchain applications has taken place. Read more: www.reuters.com
Sydney AI-focused FinTech startup readies for ASX listing
Flamingo is taking the road less travelled by startups, waving goodbye to the venture capital model and instead becoming a publicly listed company. Read more: www.zdnet.com