If you are a Fintech leader, you will probably agree that hiring great people can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Since launching in 2016, Tier One People has interviewed hundreds of Fintech leaders. These frank discussions on the challenges of growing and scaling a startup sometimes can contradict the popular advice from Silicon Valley. […]
If you aren't following 11:FS and their podcast Fintech Insider then you simply ain't into FinTech. A game changing digital consultancy for Banks and FS, a ground breaking banking platform in Foundry and publishers of the #1 Podcast FinTech Insider. In the latest episode, a cheeky question by our very own Dexter Cousins sparked a […]
Our friends at Douugh, made a major announcement signing a long-term strategic partnership agreement with Regional Australia Bank. The bank will become Douugh's sponsor bank partner in Australia and challenge the dominance of the ‘Big Four’ banks. On a mission to democratise banking globally, Douugh is building a ‘smart’ bank account designed to help customers […]
FinTech comes of age in Australia at Sibos 2018. As Sibos 2018 comes to a close and the worlds biggest players in banking head home the event can be considered a huge success, especially for FinTech. Sibos is the worlds premiere financial services event and what an event it is. 7000 banking and financial […]
Tuesday 16th October 2018. The 5th FinTech Summit took place in Sydney. An all-star line-up of FinTech leaders and a sell-out crowd made this the best FinTech Summit yet. The topics of open banking, the rise of challenger banks, the recurring themes of raising capital and hiring talent were all debated. But the prominent themes […]
October 9th 2018 will go down in history as the day Australian Banking stepped into the future, with the official launch of Australia's first Next Gen NeoBank. Up is a partnership between Australia's 5th largest bank, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, and Ferocia, the software team behind Bendigo's award winning banking platform. Tier One People Founder, […]
Fintech investment on the rise in 2018. Another excellent report by KPMG has just been released, providing some interesting insights on global Fintech investment. US - In H1’18, US fintech companies received $14.2 billion in investment, including over $5 billion in venture capital investment EUROPE - In H1’18 investment in fintech companies in Europe hit […]
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 […]
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 […]
I welcome Mitch Doust, Global Head of Business Development with Trov, an innovative insurance on demand product and one of the most talked about Insurtechs on the planet. Mitch has a unique background. When we first in 2008, he was an auditor with EY. It was very clear, even back then, that Mitch had a […]
