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Australian mortgage brokers pivot towards Open Banking
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Australian mortgage brokers pivot towards Open Banking

Australian mortgage broking industry pivots towards Open Banking, with the number of brokers using NextGen's solution tripling, amid potential legislative changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
PPRO bolsters leadership with new legal & compliance appointments
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PPRO bolsters leadership with new legal & compliance appointments

PPRO has bolstered its leadership, appointing Selene Brett as Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer, and Marc Kuzak and Massimiliano Conte as Legal and Compliance Director respectively to bolster governance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Banking without boundaries crucial moving abroad – report
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Banking without boundaries crucial moving abroad – report

Banking without borders is pivotal for 40% of UK adults considering relocation abroad amid concerns about financial difficulties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Liz Oakes joins Mangopay's board as Non-Executive Director
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Liz Oakes joins Mangopay's board as Non-Executive Director

Liz Oakes, former Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran, joins the board of Mangopay, the payment infrastructure provider, as Non-Executive Director, as the firm embarks on a growth phase across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Moneyhub named in 2023 top 100 global fintech startups
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Moneyhub named in 2023 top 100 global fintech startups

Bristol's Moneyhub is ranked among the top 100 'most promising' fintech start-ups globally for 2023 by CBInsights.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network Announces New CEO & Senior Team
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The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network Announces New CEO & Senior Team

The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) has hired a new CEO, COO and Executive Chair to lead its growth journey.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Fime Asia accredited by Visa for contactless payment terminal validation
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Fime Asia accredited by Visa for contactless payment terminal validation

Fime Asia receives Visa accreditation to validate contactless payment terminals, boosts global testing capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Waave launches biometrically secured Waave Wallet in Australia
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Waave launches biometrically secured Waave Wallet in Australia

Waave launches Waave Wallet, a novel payment method using biometric security and real-time account transfer; a move to tackle cyber breaches and reduce Australia's AU$3 billion in annual merchant fees.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Ozone API partners with Thistle Initiatives for PSD3 compliance readiness
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Ozone API partners with Thistle Initiatives for PSD3 compliance readiness

Global open banking leader, Ozone API, has formed a strategic partnership with Thistle Initiatives to help financial institutions achieve compliance with the forthcoming Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3).

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Westpac & NextGen revolutionise home loan process with Open Banking
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Westpac & NextGen revolutionise home loan process with Open Banking

Westpac partners with NextGen to streamline home loan applications across its brands via Open Banking, marking a significant innovation in Australia's banking sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Frollo urges collaboration to improve Australia's Open Banking data quality
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Frollo urges collaboration to improve Australia's Open Banking data quality

Frollo, Australia's Open Banking service provider, urges a collaborative strategy to enhance the data quality in the nation's Consumer Data Right framework, supporting superior financial outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO
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Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO

Luke Trayfoot, former PayPal and MangoPay executive, takes on role as Chief Commercial Officer at Brite Payments, heading the effort to expand their real-time bank-to-bank payment solutions across Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Craggle introduces AI tool for easier loan refinancing
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Craggle introduces AI tool for easier loan refinancing

Craggle launches AI tool revolutionising home loan refinancing, aims to simplify the process and save Aussies millions annually.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
2024 lending trends: efficiency & open banking come into focus
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2024 lending trends: efficiency & open banking come into focus

Efficiency and open banking lead 2024 lending trends as lenders target cost reductions, superior customer experiences, and faster approval times, utilising technological prowess and expansive data use.

By Tony Carn • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Volopa and Yapily unite for seamless Open Banking finance experience
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Volopa and Yapily unite for seamless Open Banking finance experience

Volopa partners with Open Banking API provider, Yapily, aiming to simplify the payment process for finance teams through seamless connectivity using innovative open banking technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Waave & Gr4vy unite to launch 'Pay by Bank' in Australian retail outlets
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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
Why open banking is leading the way in payment authorisation rates
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Why open banking is leading the way in payment authorisation rates

By incorporating open banking with a customer-centric approach, the payment landscape is rapidly transforming, forcing businesses to adapt or get left behind.

By Elena Bazhenova • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Tonik extends core banking partnership with Finastra
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Tonik extends core banking partnership with Finastra

Finastra and Tonik strengthen partnership to fast-track deployment of new products and services as digital bank surpasses one million customers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023