http://australianfintech.com.au/ Connecting Australian FinTech Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:44:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://australianfintech.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/06/logo-words-orange-background-small-50x50.png http://australianfintech.com.au/ 32 32 https://australianfintech.com.au/have-we-seen-the-home-loan-peak/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:23:50 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=182307 The Reserve Bank of Australia paused its rate rise campaign in April, although the Bank’s Governor has signalled he is just drawing breath. But there may be some hope on the horizon for homeowners.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/rba-keeps-interest-rates-on-hold-fintech-leaders-react/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:16:21 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=182245 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has this month kept interest rates on hold following 10 straight increases.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/banks-show-no-interest-in-unconditional-love-for-savers-mozo/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 01:06:36 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=181255 Savers are being short-changed. Mortgage repayments keep on rising, but people are unable to lean on their savings accounts for support when it comes to finding the extra cash.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/alex-bank-becomes-australias-newest-adi/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:03:57 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=180647 Alex Bank has today been granted a licence to operate as an Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) by APRA.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/credit-cards-have-become-a-lifeline-to-help-aussies-with-the-rising-cost-of-living/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:17:33 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=179919 Mozo.com.au has found that a staggering 75% of Aussie credit card users are leaning on their plastic to cope with the rising cost of living. ]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/3-in-5-mortgage-holders-are-under-financial-stress-due-to-rising-interest-rates/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:49:48 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=179353 New research by comparison website Mozo has found that more 3 in 5 mortgage holders are under financial stress due to rising interest rates.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/pearler-defies-australian-skills-crisis-appoints-three-key-senior-executives/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:39:13 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=178787 Australia’s leading long-term retail wealth management platform Pearler announce three new senior appointments across its executive team.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/should-aussies-reconsider-their-loyalty-to-bonus-savings-accounts/ Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:59:22 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=178095 Savers sick of the long list of growing conditions on bonus savings accounts should reconsider their loyalty: Mozo]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/mozo-found-mortgage-repayments-and-groceries-prices-are-causing-the-most-financial-stress/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:35:25 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=177293 Recent research from Mozo found almost two thirds (64%) of Australians are worried or extremely stressed and anxious about the cost of living.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/82-of-bnpl-users-favour-the-split-payment-platform-at-checkout/ Thu, 26 May 2022 05:38:33 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=177028 The 2022 Mozo Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Report has found that 82% BNPL users admit they are turning to the platform when shopping online.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/24-lenders-have-passed-on-the-full-rate-hike-of-25-basis-points/ Thu, 05 May 2022 23:19:29 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=176599 Mozo - The big four banks are first lenders to pass on the 25 basis point rate increase to their variable rate home loans.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/green-home-loans-market-is-blooming/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:10:07 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=175435 The number of green home loans tracked by financial comparison site Mozo.com.au has increased by 200% in the past 12 months.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/app-y-new-year-mozos-top-four-fintech-tips-to-help-keep-your-financial-resolutions-on-track/ Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:20:13 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=174427 Sticking to financial resolutions can be tricky but there's fintech apps that can help unlock possible savings and track your expenses.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/thank-you/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:57:45 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=174412 Thank you to everyone for your fantastic support of Australian FinTech, in what has been a challenging year for many.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/alex-bank-raises-over-20-million-in-series-c-funding/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 23:00:42 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=172469 The Series C funding round was supported by Alex's advisors, Clinton Capital Partners and Findex, and values Alex Bank at more than $120 million.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/100-days-until-christmas/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:29:56 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=172427 With only 100 days until Christmas Mozo has come up with a number of tips and tricks that could help you get on top of your debt and plan your purchases.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/a-third-of-australian-shoppers-prefer-buy-now-pay-later-option/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:44:35 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=172068 Mozo’s 2021 Buy Now Pay Later Report revealed that a third (33%) of Australian shoppers rank the BNPL service as their go-to payment method.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/cashback-boom-but-should-you-bank-one/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:11:34 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=171867 Analysis by Mozo.com.au has found a boom in cashback offers during the pandemic as lenders try to appeal to home loan customers who are spoilt for choice.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/new-digital-bank-alex-secures-banking-licence/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:00:27 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=171127 Australia’s newest digital bank, Alex, has been granted a restricted banking licence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/superhero-removes-account-fee-rolls-out-live-data-to-all-users/ Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:55:14 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=169386 Trading platform Superhero has announced the abolishment of its $9 premium account fee and the expansion of premium features to its entire customer base.]]>