Consumer Data Right stories
FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board
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risk & compliance
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entrepreneurship
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fintech australia
FinTech Australia has expanded its board with the appointments of Jodi Ross and Jodie Imam, enhancing its leadership amid a strong fintech landscape.
Automised Energy launches app to cut Australian bills
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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power / energy
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data sharing
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consumer data right
Automised Energy has unveiled an app designed to help Australian households cut energy bills by offering personalised energy plan matches using the CDR.
Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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data analytics
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iot
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apm
Modern enterprises must master observability to meet soaring digital demands in the APAC region, blending legacy systems with agile, predictive solutions.
FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024 conference details
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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fintech
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victorian government
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research
FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024, featuring RBA's digital currency research and fintech innovations from Bendigo Bank, AMP Bank, and NAB in Melbourne.
Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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uc
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telco
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insurance
Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.
Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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government
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law
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financial literacy
FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.
Open Banking in Australia sees rapid growth in consumer adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
The fourth edition of FinTech Australia's Open Banking Ecosystem Map shows a 165% rise in Consumer Data Right adoption, supported by Mastercard.
The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia
Thu, 30th May 2024
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smartphones
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data analytics
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fintech
Australia’s fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.
Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
Wed, 1st May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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payment technologies
Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.
Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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leadership
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data sharing
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consumer data right
Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.
FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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fintech
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crowdfunding
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federal government
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.
Waave & Gr4vy unite to launch 'Pay by Bank' in Australian retail outlets
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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fintech
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collaboration
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cfo
Waave and Gr4vy partner to introduce the 'Pay by Bank' solution for retail outlets in Australia, providing a safe and secure payment alternative.
Red Bird Ventures leads $1.4m investment in NZ fintech Akahu
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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fintech
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collaboration
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k1w1
Red Bird Ventures fuels New Zealand fintech Akahu by leading a $1.4 million investment round for the open banking revolution.
Australian CDR set to heat up in 2023, Adatree says
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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solar power
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consumer data right
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consumers
Business should prepare themselves for even more growth and innovation in CDR in 2023, according to new analysis from Adatree.
Envestnet Yodlee appoints Dr John Harrison as Head of Open Banking for Australia & New Zealand
Fri, 7th Oct 2022
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westpac
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university of newcastle
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consumer data right
Dr John Harrison appointed as Head of Open Banking for Australia and New Zealand at Envestnet Yodlee to lead open banking strategy in the region.
Adatree launches open data marketplace for CDR software
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Adatree Exchange has launched, streamlining how organisations discover and procure regulated CDR-ready, third-party software capabilities.
Adatree appoints Sarah Day as senior sales & strategic fintech business leader
Fri, 27th May 2022
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data analytics
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fintech
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cx
Adatree appoints Sarah Day as head of alliances and partner success, responsible for facilitating future partnerships and supporting business expansion.
Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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fintech
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insurance
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finance, leasing & rental
Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.
The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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fintech
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data sharing
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payments nz
New Zealand's Consumer Data Right (CDR) aims to empower consumers by enabling secure data sharing with third parties, promoting financial wellbeing and privacy.
Consumer data right overdue, but privacy crucial, advocates warn
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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data privacy
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cloud services
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digital technology
Consumer advocates call for careful consideration of privacy issues and impacts on Māori as New Zealand plans to establish a consumer data right.