NAB Ventures created to invest $50m in fintech
It seems the big banks are getting behind Australian FinTech which is great to see! National Australia Bank has created an “innovation fund” that plans to invest $50 million over the next three years in Australian and offshore start-ups to enhance the bank’s development of customer-centric products and applications. Source: NAB Ventures created to invest $50m in fintech
FinTech Investments Quadruple: Top Trends To Watch
Investments into FinTech startups recently quadrupled, growing from just over $3 billion in 2013 to over $12 billion in 2014. And consider alongside that another trend showing that crowdfunding will surpass VC in 2016 as a funding source–given that crowdfunding itself is a segment of the FinTech market. Source: FinTech Investments Quadruple: Top Trends To Watch
Investing opportunities in FinTech
Investment Investment in FinTech takes two directions. Firstly you can invest your funds into companies such as peer to peer lenders for them to distribute as loans. This takes the form of either direct investment for the wholesale investor or investment into managed investment schemes that administer the funds for a fixed return. Obviously as the level of management increases the returns will decrease but so too will the risk. The second approach that is starting to gain a foothold is to invest directly into the companies themselves through new ‘crowd funding’ platforms that provide you with equity for your investment. These equity raising platforms are great for anyone looking […]
Afterpay: Ron Brierley backing fintech start-up | The Australian
Legendary corporate raider Ron Brierley and a host of alumni from his former Guinness Peat Group have joined a group of wealthy investors in backing online commerce-tech start-up Afterpay to target the $100 billion market for online retail and e-services. Source: Afterpay: Ron Brierley backing fintech start-up | The Australian
AMP advises fintechs to seek bigger partners
Australian fintech start-ups looking to expand their businesses will need to partner with big companies that already boast large customer bases for a better chance of success, wealth giant AMP says.Craig Meller, chief executive of AMP, said it was unlikely a large “disruptor” would swoop into the Australian financial services sector and shake up the market, so smaller fintech companies should seek large corporates to tap their distribution footprint. Source: AMP advises fintechs to seek bigger partners
Westpac asks Gen Y to help it find the next fintech start-up
As all banks grapple with the impact of huge technological shifts, Westpac hopes to get an edge over rivals by tapping into the ideas of bright, young non-bankers. With the bank admitting it needs to be more nimble in the face of growing competition from technology-based firms, senior Westpac executives will next week be presented with business proposals on digital disruption in finance from a group of people aged 18 to 35 , from Australia and China.But none of those pitching the ideas on digital disruption are bankers. Source: Westpac asks Gen Y to help it find the next fintech start-up
H2 Ventures, born from AWI’s ashes, will fund 100 fintech firms
This is great news for start-up Australian FinTech companies looking for funding. Venture capitalist brothers Ben and Toby Heap have established a new fintech-focused venture capital fund and accelerator, H2 Ventures, which is raising $10 million to invest in 100 fintech start-ups over the next three years. The establishment of H2 follows the demise of AWI Ventures, where Toby has been managing director, after its ASX-listed parent Australasian Wealth Investors, where Ben was chief executive, withdrew support for VC. The change of heart was spurred by a restructure after the company was stung by its investment in financial services business van Eyk, which collapsed amid a governance scandal. Source: […]
ASIC set sights on growing fintech sector
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is setting up a Digital Finance Advisory Committee manned by members of the fintech community, as the corporate regulator ramps up its attention on the technology sector and cyber risk.ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft said the regulator wanted to make it easier for start-ups and fintech businesses to navigate the regulatory system, one of which was through its “innovation hub” that was revealed last month. Source: ASIC set sights on growing fintech sector
