Lendtech OnDeck scores $93m in two credit facilities
Asset-backed funds come from Credit Suisse and Crédit Agricole.
Australia
Australian payments start-up Airwallex raises $80m
Melbourne-based firm combines payments and FX transfers.
Australian challenger bank 86 400 launches
Team includes former ANZ CEO and ex-Metro Bank founder.
ING and AXA to build digital insurance platform
Offering insurance solutions to ING customers in six markets.
iSignthis teams with paytech start-up Gobbill, unveils B2B transactional banking service
New service aimed at small to mid-scale CFD, FX, and gaming industries.
Top fintech stories this week – 8 June 2018
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Westpac moves all core banking to cloud as it plans total transfer
Westpac has moved its core banking applications to the cloud, and will move the rest in the years to come.
CBA customers caught in email address confusion
Australian bank says no customer data was compromised.
BondIT integrates bond portfolio solution with FIIG Securities
Fixed income portfolio platform BondIT inks a deal with FIIG Securities in Australia.
Top fintech stories this week – 1 June 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Big bank’s mobile app Beem IT goes live in Oz
Australian app created by CBA, NAB and Westpac.
APRA’s economic and financial statistics reform: extracting value from tech and new data demands
Where there’s a reform, there’s an opportunity.
Interview: Eric Wilson, Xinja – upbeat Down Under
European challengers, the flaws of the big four, and how his father-in-law inspired him.
CBA, Microsoft and KPMG Wiise up to Australian SMEs
Cloud solution designed for payroll and banking.
CBA charged the dead
Death is no excuse when it comes to banking fees.
Top fintech stories this week – 11 May 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
New South Wales–India fintech exchange calls for start-ups
One-week business development programme up for grabs.
Australia pushes ahead with open banking reforms
It’s a “game-changer” for consumers and businesses.
Australian start-up Athena readies to launch lending wisdom
Ex-NAB bankers looking to nab lendtech market.
Volt Bank powers up Down Under
For its core banking tech, Volt Bank has opted for Temenos’ T24.
Australian budget brings fintech joy
Funding for AI, blockchain and more.
Banking Technology May 2018 issue out now
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Acorns Australia rebrands as Raiz Invest; Westpac and Assembly Payments team up
Acorns Australia, an app that uses small change to invest, has rebranded as Raiz Invest.
Equinix acquires Australian data centre provider Metronode
Provides a presence in four new cities Down Under.
CBA’s CommInsure launches new digital quote service
Insurance service uses tech from UnderwriteMe Australia.
UBank is at one with PFM via Free2Spend app launch
Australian digital bank offers personal finance management tool.
CBA contrite over banking not going right
Systems now OK for Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Australia gets tough on digital currency exchange providers
Cryptocurrency firms required to meet AML/CTF obligations.
Australian challenger bank Judo Capital launches
Throws its hat into the SME ring with digital move.
Fintech funding round-up: 28 March 2018
Stars Canopy, Spring Labs, Equitise and Xinja.
Infographic: the power of $1
Instarem presents a series of infographics to find out what $1 can do for you.
Australian neobank Xinja launches card and app
“This isn’t a finished product, it’s a step in our journey with our customers.”
Australia’s challenger bank Tyro launches Tap & Save payments service
Tyro’s new service enables merchants to process debit tap-and-go payments through the Eftpos network.
New Pelikin app fits the bill for globetrotting millennials
The start-up is looking for investment on Australian equity crowdfunding platform Birchal.
FinTech Australia searches for new CEO
FinTech Australia aims to make Australia “the leading market for fintech innovation and investment”.
Australia’s New Payments Platform: Adventureland
The payments reforms in Australia are going full steam ahead.
Fintech funding round-up: 2 March 2018
Stars Blueprint Income, Wecash Technology and Everproof.
Banking Technology March 2018 issue out now
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ANZ seeks innovation throne with Data Republic
Bank takes an equity stake in local start-up to boost its data innovation ambitions.
Neobank Xinja readies for launch with Australian credit licence
Plans for its mobile-only bank in Australia are edging forward.
