Fintech News Today

By Dexter Cousins on 23/08/2022

Welcome to your latest Fintech News round-up. 

Tune in to hear Stuart Low, Founder & CEO of Biza.io chat to  Dexter about their latest investment round.

The home lending space continues to provide growth opportunities for Fintech

With the announcement of 2 partnerships this week between Sherlock & AFG and, Effi & AD Group.

As Crypto regulation draws nearer ...

The Albanese government announced their intent to begin the process of Token mapping.

Regulation of crypto is a message echoed by the UN for developing nations. 

Mastercard has partnered with Ebonex to allow purchases in crypto.

Crypto.com partners with Datamesh to enable the purchase of fuel with crypto.

Other Fintech News This Week

Shopify is the latest to venture into the lending space with the launch of Shopify Capital in Australia.

Bank of Queensland has now gone live on the Temenos Banking Cloud.

Swyftx has had a 21% staff reduction as tough economic conditions take their toll. 

Fintech Hiring

Ben Lyons (Ex Prospa)has joined our friends at Cape as their new Chief Revenue Officer. 

Brian Collins announced his departure from Startup Bootcamp and his Director seat at Fintech Australia.

Tickets for Intersekt festival, 7&8 Sept are now available. 

Latest Fintech Chatter podcast with Cath Whitaker, CEO of SelfWealth

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Article written by Dexter Cousins
Founder of Tier One People and host of the Fintech Chatter Podcast.

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