Evan Wong is CEO and Co-founder of Checkbox. At only 25 he already has two successful startups under his belt. Checkbox is a Regtech solution that enables business people to build software without any sort of coding. Checkbox is to business applications what WordPress is to Web Design. Used by lawyers, accountants and bankers Checkbox […]
Tank Stream Labs recently held a national week-long series of events dedicated to female entrepreneurs. Over 50 thought leaders shared their expertise and sparked great debate. 20 plus events across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth brought together people from across the startup ecosystem. “It was great to see so many amazing women coming together to support […]
When Will Australia's Open Banking Revolution Begin? With Open Banking reforms set for July 2019 we have seen the launch two new Digital Banks in Australia, 86 400 and UP Bank. Cuscal backed 86 400 has serious funding and weight behind it with Anthony Thomson, founder of Atom Bank in the UK, as Chair for […]
3rd Annual Fintech Awards, Scott Morrison MP guest of honour. Tier One People sponsored the awards and presented CTO of the year. Congratulations to Jins Kaduthodil of Incent Loyalty on winning the CTO of the year award. Fintech Startup of the Year went to Trade Ledger. Congratulations to Martin McCann and Matt Born who are taking their open banking solution global. Fintech Leader […]
Eric Wilson is CEO and Co-Founder of Xinja one of a new breed of Neo Banks. Dexter Cousins talks with Eric about the Xinja journey. It turned out to be the most refreshing and enlightening 30 minutes we have ever spent with a banker! What is a Neobank and how is it different to […]
Hashching launched in August 2015 as an online marketplace connecting borrowers to a local mortgage brokers. It is a pure Fintech play operating an Uber style model where consumers are connected to a mortgage broker who comes direct to their home. Dexter Cousins of Tier One People caught up with HashChing CEO, Mandeep Sodhi. He […]
Cover Genius is an Aussie success story and is on course to becoming Fintechs next Unicorn. They are the Keith Urban of Australia’s FinTech scene, much bigger in the US than they will ever be at home. Over the past twelve months, Cover Genius has been gaining recognition. With accolades including ANZIIF Insurtech of the […]
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning have advanced to a point where almost everyone in the Insurance industry is asking – 'Is my job at risk?’The answer? Nobody knows for sure. However, based on our extensive research and the daily discussions with insurance industry experts, expect to see the beginning of changes in 2018. The impacts […]
Sydney Fintech Jobs At Tier One People, we get to work with some amazing startups in Fintech. January has got off to a flier, so here is the first Tier One People Sydney FinTech jobs update of 2018. There is an air of optimism that Fintechs will be a success. But the two challenges facing […]
The Fintech Recruiters Guide to Hiring: How to attract the best talent to FinTech. Without a doubt, the most rewarding aspect of being a recruiter is working with the best talent. Seeing the positive impact a great hire can have in a business is a privilege. And I have been fortunate to play a small part […]
Ben Webster is CEO and Founder of Insured By Us, an insurtech connecting travel insurers with customers. Insured By Us has 15 brands on the platform and close to $150m GWP in only the Fifth year of operation. Ben describes himself as a tech nerd (although he is anything but a nerd). Make no mistake, […]
Insurtech in China is set for a rapid rise with 3 of the world's largest Fintech in China. Craig Ford is Chief Executive Officer SCOR Global Life Asia Pacific. SCOR has been pursuing an innovation agenda to actively support its clients as the industry enters a period of unprecedented change. Stationed in Singapore, the Fintech […]
