Tag: Australia

Hnry raises $30m Series C and launches new sole trader tools

Hnry, one of Australasia’s largest and fastest-growing digital accounting service for contractors, freelancers and sole traders, has secured more than $30m in an oversubscribed...

AI and governance lead Australia’s AML overhaul

Australia is entering a decisive phase of regulatory change as financial crime reforms reshape how banks and financial institutions approach compliance. In a recent webinar,...

Climate inaction threatens Australia’s pensions

Australia’s superannuation industry faces mounting financial risks as political hesitation over climate policy threatens to derail the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy. According...

RegTech firm Deckard Technologies secures $3.9m facility

Deckard Technologies, a GovTech platform helping local governments optimise tax revenue and improve compliance across property rentals, has raised $3.9m in growth credit from...

Medibank expands loyalty scheme with Engage People

Engage People has renewed its partnership with Medibank to strengthen the insurer’s Live Better rewards programme, which motivates members to embrace healthier lifestyles.

New compliance era for scams and AML across Asia-Pacific

Financial crime regulation in Southeast Asia and Australia is becoming stricter, with regulators introducing clearer frameworks and stronger enforcement. Authorities are responding to threats...

ANZ launches Digital Padlock for scam protection

ANZ has rolled out its Digital Padlock feature, allowing customers to instantly lock accounts if they suspect fraud. The Australian-first tool acts as a “last...

Ardea taps SimCorp to streamline investment operations

Ardea Investment Management has chosen SimCorp’s end-to-end investment platform, SimCorp One, in a move to enhance its portfolio management and modernise operational infrastructure.

OFX partners with Know Your Customer to boost KYC

OFX has partnered with Know Your Customer Limited to strengthen its business verification processes and enhance security across its global payments platform.

Westpac launches AI-powered call assistant to combat real-time scams

Westpac has launched a new AI-powered call assistant designed to help frontline staff detect scams in real-time during customer calls. The development of this AI tool...

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