FINTECH 2021: FROM CRISIS TO CONSOLIDATION

28 October, 2020
For most people, life and work have changed fundamentally since the Covid-19 crisis began – and there are concerns that the crisis could still worsen again. Most areas of the world’s economy have been profoundly affected too, and the Fintech sector is no exception. Fintech has been both an epicentre of the crisis – and … Read more

Return of the ‘innovation nation’? The Interim Report of the FinTech and RegTech Inquiry and the path forward

04 September, 2020
This article was originally posted on the HSF Tech Hub, available here.   The Australian Senate’s Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology (the Committee), established in September 2019 to inquire into financial technology and regulatory technology (the Inquiry), released its Interim Report on 2 September 2020. The Inquiry’s remit, already broad in its focus on … Read more

Contrasting Regulatory Approaches to FinTech

11 July, 2018
The RBA has recently set out its views that “Most of the regulation set for financial institutions is aimed at the stability of financial institutions….If some of these companies get big enough there will be systemic issues." This is moderately inconsistent with APRA’s latest move, expanding its policy to restricted ADI licences to foster innovation and competition in the banking industry.  Australia needs clear guidance and regulatory support to avoid pushing away financial services innovation. Read more