The Ultimate Guide to Fintech
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Fintech.
What to know about Fintech
Fintech, short for financial technology, represents a dynamic sector where innovation meets finance to revolutionize how individuals and businesses manage money. This tag aggregates stories that cover the broad spectrum of fintech developments ranging from payment solutions and banking technology to AI-driven financial services and cybersecurity.
Readers exploring this tag will find insights on groundbreaking startups expanding across regions, significant funding rounds propelling growth, the rise of embedded finance, and the ongoing challenges of regulatory compliance and cybersecurity in financial services. The stories also spotlight the evolving influence of women leaders and inclusivity efforts within the fintech landscape.
Whether it's about the latest in digital payments, collaboration between traditional banks and fintech firms, advances in AI for financial operations, or regional fintech ecosystems gaining momentum, this collection offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the current and future impact of technology on finance.
Australian Fintech News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk
Mortgage brokers face mounting breach and fraud risks as attackers exploit SMS codes to reach high-value client data, experts warn.
Zip adds THE ICONIC to Australian merchant network
Australian fashion shoppers can now split payments at checkout, as Zip secures a slot on THE ICONIC's online store.
Webull Australia links trading & funding to Qantas points
Clients can now earn airline rewards for topping up accounts and trading, as Webull Australia links its platform to Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Australian superannuation, at the crossroads, must embrace AI
With $310 billion sitting in dormant accounts, funds face rising churn and must use AI to keep members and assets in place.
Banking Circle appoints Cracknell as Chief Executive Officer
The planned handover aims to keep Australian clients steady as Banking Circle's local unit shifts to an internal Chief Executive Officer.
Tyro partners with Bakers Delight across 500 stores
The deal aims to cut admin for Bakers Delight franchisees and link payments with Microsoft Dynamics 365 across more than 500 Australian stores.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Fintech
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
One in three remittance users struggle with delays
RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis
Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Featured News
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
'Lack of support' as Australia lags behind on blockchain
Years of regulatory delay risk leaving Australia behind as tokenised assets and digital investment platforms gather pace.
Banks face AI balancing act as regulation tempers uptake
Australia's banks are steadily increasing their use of artificial intelligence, but regulation and data security fears are tempering adoption.
Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Companies using AI for customer experience are cutting churn and lifting revenue, with Qualtrics saying richer feedback can triple insights.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.
Expert Columns
Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk
Australian superannuation, at the crossroads, must embrace AI
The big costs of running a growing business on small-business accounting software
Three ways Australian banks can reinvent SME banking
AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool
Ireland's finance & funds boom powers new fintech era
Looking to Ireland for the CFO tech stack of the future
Why security is a growth decision in digital assets
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Fintech News
Bizcap named Australia's top finance workplace for 2026
Employee feedback and gender-equality data helped propel the lender to the top of Australia's finance and insurance workplace rankings for 2026.
Carrington Labs launches Cashflow Score on Snowflake
Lenders in Australia can now score borrowers without moving data out of Snowflake, as the app targets faster, simpler underwriting.
Zeller launches POS app to challenge Square in Australia
The cloud-based app could cut setup time for small merchants and intensify pressure on Square, Shopify and Lightspeed in Australia.
Australian investors keen on tech, but funding lags
Investor demand for Australian startups is outpacing funding channels, with only 27% willing to commit more than AUD $100,000 to one deal.
Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending
Recognition could help Block Earner gain credibility with mainstream borrowers as crypto-backed loans move closer to regulated consumer finance.
FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney
The honours highlight a sector under tighter scrutiny yet still adding more than AUD $13.6 billion to Australia's economy and employing 50,200 staff.
Three ways Australian banks can reinvent SME banking
As SMEs demand faster lending and integrated tools, banks risk losing ground unless they cut red tape and modernise their platforms.
QuickBooks adds HeroClear for Payday Super compliance
Australian small businesses face tighter super deadlines from 1 July, as a clearing house used by 250,000 firms is set to close.
Guidewire to host InsurPitch Sydney for insurtechs
Australian insurtechs will gain a free route to pitch insurers and investors, with the winner earning an expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas.
Google launches fake call detection for Android users
Android users will get a warning when a supposedly familiar caller may be spoofed, as deepfake-enabled scams rise.
Akamai launches agentic security framework with Visa
The framework aims to let merchants verify authorised AI agents, block rogue automation and monetise machine traffic as commerce shifts online.
MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia
Small firms could ease cash flow pressure as the pilot lets owners set rules for paying bills, timing and payment methods.
Revolut launches Ultra plan in Australia for users
The fee-based tier is aimed at Australian customers seeking steadier rewards, travel perks and investing access as card points lose appeal.
B2Bpay adds Velocity & Qatar Avios for business users
Australian SMEs can now earn Velocity and Qatar Avios on routine bills, as B2Bpay broadens its rewards platform beyond Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Scaleup launches AUD $25m fourth media-for-equity fund
Australian consumer startups can now tap fresh advertising stock instead of cash, as Scaleup Mediafund deploys its fourth AUD $25 million vehicle.
OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards
Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.
Telstra launches bank-verified identity checks in store
Telstra store customers can now verify their identity through a bank in seconds, cutting document handovers and helping curb fraud.
IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors
Australian investors gain a mobile crypto platform as IG bets rising demand and new rules will draw mainstream savers into digital assets.
Xynon launches AI onboarding tool for advice firms
The tool aims to cut paperwork before advisers charge fees, as Australia's financial advice sector shrinks and compliance burdens mount.
Australian investors back innovation but face access gaps
Access gaps, not investor appetite, are holding back Australian innovation funding despite 66% already backing startups and new businesses.
Job Moves
Banking Circle appoints Cracknell as Chief Executive Officer
CommBank appoints first Chief AI Scientist in Australia
FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push
Elula names Andrew Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Zepto names Mariana Paun chief business resilience lead
Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing
Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO
Convera names Meaghan Riley Chief Commercial Officer
