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Netwealth partners for engagement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018
... Netwealth joint managing director Matt Heine saying both Netwealth and myprosperity are committed to fostering an open ecosystem. "We work with a large number of advisors who use their service and we are excited to make this integration a reality," Heine ...

Insurtech associations form global alliance

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2018
A group of associations representing insurance technology have co-founded a new Global InsurTech Alliance (GITA). Insurtech Australia, along with Insurtech London, Insurtech Asia and FinTechNZ are co-founders, along with future partners in Europe and ...

Venture capital sector booming but needs greater government support

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2018
... shift towards pre and post-series A funding. Price added seed and angel funding are still a vital part of the start-up ecosystem. While the number of deals fell from 185 (2016) to 135 (2017), she said "we are hopeful that the decline in the rate of closed ...

Fintechs gear up for open banking

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... for the approaching market disruption as open banking becomes more prevalent in Australia and New Zealand's fintech ecosystem," Bligh said. The business is now well-positioned for the introduction of open banking in Australia and New Zealand, after regulations ...

FinPal integrates broking capabilities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2017
... plans to integrate complementary technologies similar to its recent partnership with Moneysoft. "Supporting a vibrant ecosystem is a core philosophy. Connecting to other systems enhances the ability of our customers to automate the acquisition and analysis ...

Cyber-security fears strike industry: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
... Solutions, said collaboration between regtechs, industry and the regulator will enhance Australia's compliance management ecosystem. "At every level of the organisation, it's important to equip people with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage ...

New industry body to launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
A new industry association looking to build upon Australia's insurance innovation ecosystem will be formally established this week. National not-for-profit organisation Insurtech Australia will focus on representing insurtech startups, insurers, reinsurers ...

CVC to launch venture capital fund

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2017
... majority of VC funds and is significant investor visa-compliant. CVC invesmtent principal David Gasan explained: "The ecosystem for venture capital in Australia has come a long way these last two to three years: a growing number of top quality opportunities ...

Fintech future lies in a winning ecosystem: Reinventure

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
The Australian fintech sector must hone its focus to developing a specific ecosystem or risk losing out to a highly competitive global marketplace, according to Reinventure Group. Speaking at the Australia's Asian Future Summit on Friday, Reinventure ...

Uniformity required to combat cyber threats

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... and swift recovery." He added that strategies that enhance security and ensure a flow of insights through to the cyber ecosystem, attracting senior support and oversight, will best position financial institutions to outperform regulatory expectations. ...