Momentum on a mission to arm businesses with cyber resilience
[ad_1] While exploring the big picture, the new bi-weekly podcast will also serve to expand awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in business. “We bridge the knowledge and capability gap that exists between technology, strategy, users and industry, and deliver…
Australian digital platform launches in North America
[ad_1] On Thursday, Australian business succession and exit planning advisory firm, Succession Plus, confirmed the news and said the Capitaliz platform will help advisers in North America “unlock untapped value for small and mid-sized businesses”. Capitaliz enables automated business automation,…
Melbourne-based fintech raises US$200 million in latest capital raise
[ad_1] This latest round of funding was led by Lone Pine Capital, flanked by new investors G Squared and Vetamer Capital. Along with these came additional funding from existing investors including 1835i Ventures (formerly ANZi), DST Global, Salesforce Ventures and…
Twitter adds support for crypto tips
[ad_1] Twitter has launched a new feature that allows users on the social network to tip each other, either in traditional currencies or in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. “We want everyone on Twitter to have access to ways to pay,” the…
Neobanks increase customer base by over 130 million
[ad_1] Neo-banks in Asia-Pacific countries saw a surge in new customers in the first half of 2021, according to Finbold research. The number of new neobank customers in the region increased from 63.1 million in 2020. to 134.8 million in…
The fintech sector is booming as consumer confidence continues to grow
[ad_1] A new document published by credit reporting agency CreditorWatch says that 2021 has been “watershed” for the local fintech industry, noting that there are now 733 fintech businesses in Australia, up from 629 at the end of 2019. As…
Mastercard to enter BNPL in 2022
[ad_1] Mastercard is heading into the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) battlefield, but those expecting a direct challenge from market leaders like Afterpay and Zip may be disappointed. Instead, the payment processing company is choosing to launch a program that…
ABGF Announces Initial Investment of $15 Million
[ad_1] The Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF) has made its first investment, backing cleantech innovator 3ME Technology Holdings with $15 million. Based in the Hunter region, 3ME Technology designs and supplies safe, high-performance lithium-ion battery systems for industries with challenging…
CBA tags in AI to address transaction-based abuses
[ad_1] The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced that it will deploy new artificial intelligence technology and machine learning techniques to proactively detect financial abuse committed through its platforms. CBA’s general manager of community and customer vulnerability, Justin Tsuei,…
NSW to rejuvenate economy with $3 billion green hydrogen investment
[ad_1] The NSW Government is banking on new investment in green hydrogen to boost rural economies and help the state meet its current target of net zero emissions by 2050. The state’s newly unveiled hydrogen strategy provides up to $3…