Australian-born fintech unicorn Airwallex raises US$300 million at US$6.2 billion valuation
Australian-born fintech unicorn, Airwallex, has completed a US$300 million Series F funding round at a US$6.2 billion valuation.
Ripple announce Mamo and Zand Bank as first Blockchain-enabled payments clients in the UAE
Ripple have established partnerships with the UAE’s Zand Bank and Mamo who will utilize Ripple’s blockchain-enabled cross-border payments solution.
Payment terminals giant PAX Technology appoints Michael Johnson as new CEO as it scales up Australian operations
PAX Technology has appointed former First Data and Transaction Network Services executive Michael Johnson to head its Australia/New Zealand operations.
Ant International’s WorldFirst launches World Card to simplify payment for global commerce
Ant International’s WorldFirst has launched World Card, a Mastercard-enabled virtual card solution designed to help SMEs grow by simplifying global transactions and lowering operational costs.
Monoova’s PayTo system powers faster, more affordable international money transfers for Remitly customers in Australia
Monoova has partnered with digital financial services provider Remitly to enable faster and more affordable international money transfers from Australia through PayTo.
Fiserv acquires Pinch Payments, enhancing payment services for business partners in APAC
Global payments and fintech leader Fiserv have today announced it acquired payment facilitator Pinch Payments.
Australia risks losing AUD 1.7 billion to Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams by 2028
According to the ACI Worldwide 2024 Scamscope Report, losses from Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud surpassed AUD1,244 million in 2023.
Airwallex named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
Airwallex has been named number 3 in the Finance and Personal Finance category of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 by Fast Company.
