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Red Bird Ventures leads $1.4m investment in NZ fintech Akahu
Unified Communications

Red Bird Ventures leads $1.4m investment in NZ fintech Akahu

Red Bird Ventures fuels New Zealand fintech Akahu by leading a $1.4 million investment round for the open banking revolution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Envestnet Yodlee appoints Dr John Harrison as Head of Open Banking for Australia & New Zealand
Westpac

Envestnet Yodlee appoints Dr John Harrison as Head of Open Banking for Australia & New Zealand

Dr John Harrison appointed as Head of Open Banking for Australia and New Zealand at Envestnet Yodlee to lead open banking strategy in the region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022
Adatree launches open data marketplace for CDR software
Data Analytics

Adatree launches open data marketplace for CDR software

Adatree Exchange has launched, streamlining how organisations discover and procure regulated CDR-ready, third-party software capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Adatree appoints Sarah Day as senior sales & strategic fintech business leader
Data Analytics

Adatree appoints Sarah Day as senior sales & strategic fintech business leader

Adatree appoints Sarah Day as head of alliances and partner success, responsible for facilitating future partnerships and supporting business expansion.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions
Unified Communications

Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions

Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia
Government

Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia

FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption
Fintech

Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption

The fourth edition of FinTech Australia's Open Banking Ecosystem Map shows a 165% rise in Consumer Data Right adoption, supported by Mastercard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia
Data Analytics

The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia

Australia's fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
Fintech

Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals

Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer
Leadership

Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer

Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes
Fintech

FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes

FinTech Australia calls for government policy revisions, citing capital raising challenges for startups and the need for stronger support from Austrade to boost the country's fintech reputation internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Waave & Gr4vy unite to launch 'Pay by Bank' in Australian retail outlets
Unified Communications

Waave & Gr4vy unite to launch 'Pay by Bank' in Australian retail outlets

Waave and Gr4vy partner to introduce the 'Pay by Bank' solution for retail outlets in Australia, providing a safe and secure payment alternative.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Australian CDR set to heat up in 2023, Adatree says
Power / Energy

Australian CDR set to heat up in 2023, Adatree says

Business should prepare themselves for even more growth and innovation in CDR in 2023, according to new analysis from Adatree.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jan 2023
Border opening lets in more than just travellers
Data Protection

Border opening lets in more than just travellers

New Zealand's reopened borders are drawing in foreign fintech and banking tech groups, intensifying pressure on local firms to innovate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022
Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Fintech

Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report

Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy
Fintech

The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy

New Zealand's Consumer Data Right (CDR) aims to empower consumers by enabling secure data sharing with third parties, promoting financial wellbeing and privacy.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Consumer data right overdue, but privacy crucial, advocates warn
Data Privacy

Consumer data right overdue, but privacy crucial, advocates warn

Consumer advocates call for careful consideration of privacy issues and impacts on Māori as New Zealand plans to establish a consumer data right.

By Emma Hatton, RNZ • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data
Data sharing

Consumer data right could empower Kiwis to have more control over their data

Consumers are one step closer to having more control over how their data is shared, as the UK Government plans to establish a consumer data right framework.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2021