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Why your money buys less every year — and how to fight back
Crypto

Why your money buys less every year — and how to fight back

As inflation erodes purchasing power, experts advise investing in assets that outpace price rises to safeguard your finances against currency debasement.

By Paul Quickenden • 9 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Global Stories

IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech
Fintech

IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech

As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.

By Ceridwen Choo • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth
Payment Technologies

Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth

Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
MADCash triumphs with two awards at 2024 MAIAs for fintech
Fintech

MADCash triumphs with two awards at 2024 MAIAs for fintech

MADCash has won two awards at the 2024 Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards, recognising its innovative contributions to financial inclusion for underserved communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Edwin named Digital Learning Platform of the Year for 2025
eLearning

Edwin named Digital Learning Platform of the Year for 2025

Nelson's Edwin has been named Digital Learning Platform of the Year 2025 by EdTech Breakthrough for its innovative curriculum tools and classroom support.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures
Financial Literacy

Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures

TISA urges the FCA to simplify consumer disclosures for investments, calling current rules confusing and advocating clearer, unified information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians urged to prepare as BNPL credit reporting changes

Australia's new BNPL rules from June 2025 bring protections but leave credit reporting and borrowing impact unclear for millions of users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
Fintech

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Buy Now Pay Later

Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives
Artificial Intelligence

FinTech Australia urges reform of R&D tax incentives

FinTech Australia is urging the government to revamp R&D tax incentives as investment in early-stage fintechs declines, risking a two-speed sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Finkeda enhances fintech security with blockchain tech
Encryption

Finkeda enhances fintech security with blockchain tech

Finkeda is combating fintech cybersecurity threats by integrating advanced blockchain and robust protocols to safeguard financial data against rising breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Morningstar & SuperAPI unite to enhance Aussie super use
Unified Communications

Morningstar & SuperAPI unite to enhance Aussie super use

Morningstar Australasia and SuperAPI have teamed up to improve how Australians manage their superannuation as they enter the workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Finkeda empowers rural India with more than 36,000 merchant hubs
Insurance

Finkeda empowers rural India with more than 36,000 merchant hubs

Finkeda has launched over 36,000 merchant hubs across India, providing vital financial services to rural areas and enhancing local economic empowerment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
EduTech

Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia
Government

Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia

FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Michael McCarthy appointed CCO of moomoo Australia
Customer Experience

Michael McCarthy appointed CCO of moomoo Australia

Michael McCarthy, a veteran of the Australian financial markets, has been appointed as the chief commercial officer of online trading platform moomoo Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes
Fintech

FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes

FinTech Australia calls for government policy revisions, citing capital raising challenges for startups and the need for stronger support from Austrade to boost the country's fintech reputation internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024