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The FinTech Australia Podcast focuses on the challenges, opportunities and big stories our community faces across the fintech industry in Australia.

  1. The Future of Account-to-Account Payments in Australia with Nium, Azupay, and Gadens

    Jun 25

    The Future of Account-to-Account Payments in Australia with Nium, Azupay, and Gadens

    Australia's payments ecosystem is at a crossroads. As industry and policymakers consider the future of account-to-account (A2A) payments, important questions remain about access, infrastructure and innovation. In this episode of the FinTech Australia podcast, Tom Rundle (Chief Product Officer at Azupay), Michael Minassian (VP Business Development APAC at Nium), moderated by Sinead Lynch (Partner at Gadens) discuss the future of A2A payments in Australia. The conversation explores access to the New Payments Platform (NPP), the evolving role of BECS, whether the NPP is delivering value for money, and the opportunities and challenges of cross-border interoperability. The discussion also examines what is needed to support competition, innovation and the next generation of payment services. Learn more about Nium, Azupay, and Gadens. This season of FinTech Australia podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Compliance regulations, third-party risk, and customer security demands are all growing—and changing—fast. Is your manual audit and compliance program actually slowing you down? If you’re thinking there must be something more efficient than spreadsheets, screenshots, and all-manual processes, you’re right: Audits and Compliance can be so. much. easier—while strengthening your security posture and actually driving revenue for your business. Vanta’s Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your certification program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. So you get more time and energy to focus on strengthening your security posture—and protecting your business. Vanta. Continuous Compliance…how much easier trust can be. Go to vanta.com/fintechaustraliapodcast to get started.

    50 min
  2. CDR Momentum & Myths — A conversation on open banking with SISS Data Services, Intuit, and Wych

    May 18

    CDR Momentum & Myths — A conversation on open banking with SISS Data Services, Intuit, and Wych

    In this episode, our panel of experts, John Dunkerley (Chief Commercial Officer at SISS Data Services), Simeon Duncan (International Corporate Affairs and Public Policy at Intuit), and Ben Ford (Chief Revenue Officer at MogoPlus & Country Manager at Wych), take stock of where Australia's Consumer Data Right (CDR) regime really stands as we approach the midway mark of 2026.  From the early days of accreditation to today's wave of migration away from screen scraping, the conversation traces the evolution of Open Banking from compliance burden to competitive advantage. This episode tackles some of the most persistent industry myths including whether CDR data is really inferior to screen scraping and if compliance is too hard for smaller players. There are also candid takes on where the ecosystem still has room to improve, including data latency, business account access, and the friction of onboarding.  If you're a fintech, lender, or platform still sitting on the fence about Open Banking, this is the episode that will change your mind. Learn more about Wych, Intuit, and SISS Data Services. This season of FinTech Australia podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Compliance regulations, third-party risk, and customer security demands are all growing—and changing—fast. Is your manual audit and compliance program actually slowing you down? If you’re thinking there must be something more efficient than spreadsheets, screenshots, and all-manual processes, you’re right: Audits and Compliance can be so. much. easier—while strengthening your security posture and actually driving revenue for your business. Vanta’s Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your certification program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. So you get more time and energy to focus on strengthening your security posture—and protecting your business. Vanta. Continuous Compliance…how much easier trust can be. Go to vanta.com/fintechaustraliapodcast to get started.

    54 min
  3. Rethinking Payments: Square and Waave on Competition, Cost, and Choice

    09/05/2025

    Rethinking Payments: Square and Waave on Competition, Cost, and Choice

    In this episode of the Fintech Australia Podcast, we explore the evolution of Australia’s payments landscape with leaders from Square and Waave. Hosted by David Adams, senior business journalist at SmartCompany, this conversation unpacks how fintechs have transformed a once bank-dominated payments market through innovation, accessibility, and simplicity. Marco Lamantia, Executive Director at Square Australia, reflects on the company’s founding vision, its ambitious push to help Australian businesses, and its stance on the RBA’s proposed payments reforms. Ben Zyl, co-founder and CEO of Waave, brings a perspective from the open banking frontier, highlighting how pay-by-bank innovation is challenging the traditional card model, cutting costs and expanding choice for merchants and consumers alike.  From proposed surcharging bans and interchange fees to shifting consumer behaviour and what’s next, this wide-ranging conversation captures how fintech is reshaping the future of payments in Australia. Learn more about Square and Waave and Smart Company. This season of FinTech Australia podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Compliance regulations, third-party risk, and customer security demands are all growing—and changing—fast. Is your manual audit and compliance program actually slowing you down? If you’re thinking there must be something more efficient than spreadsheets, screenshots, and all-manual processes, you’re right: Audits and Compliance can be so. much. easier—while strengthening your security posture and actually driving revenue for your business. Vanta’s Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your certification program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. So you get more time and energy to focus on strengthening your security posture—and protecting your business. Vanta. Continuous Compliance…how much easier trust can be. Go to vanta.com/fintechaustraliapodcast to get started.

    55 min
  4. Unlocking Digital Assets: Fireside Chat with OKX Australia’s CEO, Kate Cooper, and Build GM & Director of Sales, Dean Martin

    08/11/2025

    Unlocking Digital Assets: Fireside Chat with OKX Australia’s CEO, Kate Cooper, and Build GM & Director of Sales, Dean Martin

    In this fireside chat, OKX Australia CEO, Kate Cooper, and Build GM & Director of Sales, Dean Martin, talk life journeys, career lessons, and the evolving world of fintech and digital assets. Kate shares her transformation from a traditional banking career to the dynamic realm of digital finance, offering unique insights into Australia’s fintech landscape. The conversation explores the rise of digital assets and how they’re reshaping the future of banking and finance in Australia. To hear more from Kate and Dean, join us live at Intersekt Festival 2025. Secure your tickets now at intersektfestival.com. Learn more about OKX and Bolt Group. This season of FinTech Australia podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Compliance regulations, third-party risk, and customer security demands are all growing—and changing—fast. Is your manual audit and compliance program actually slowing you down? If you’re thinking there must be something more efficient than spreadsheets, screenshots, and all-manual processes, you’re right: Audits and Compliance can be so. much. easier—while strengthening your security posture and actually driving revenue for your business. Vanta’s Trust Management Platform automates key areas of your certification program—including compliance, internal and third-party risk, and customer trust—and streamlines the way you gather and manage information. And the impact is real: A recent IDC analysis found that compliance teams using Vanta are 129% more productive. So you get more time and energy to focus on strengthening your security posture—and protecting your business. Vanta. Continuous Compliance…how much easier trust can be. Go to vanta.com/fintechaustraliapodcast to get started.

    38 min
  5. Surcharging and Reforms to the Payments Systems — Special Episode with Mastercard, Zeller and Capital Brief

    03/20/2025

    Surcharging and Reforms to the Payments Systems — Special Episode with Mastercard, Zeller and Capital Brief

    In this special episode, Capital Brief's Andrew Cornell unpacks the complex issue of surcharging in Australia's fintech sector. Featuring insights from Ben Pfisterer, CEO & Co-founder of Zeller, and Dan Martin, Senior Vice President at Mastercard, the discussion covers merchant perspectives, consumer impacts, regulatory considerations, and what’s next as the RBA reviews surcharging regulations.  A must-listen for anyone interested in payments, policy, and fintech innovation. Speakers: Ben Pfisterer - CEO & Cofounder at ZellerDan Martin - Mastercard, Senior Vice President, Head of Account Management at MastercardModerated by Andrew Cornell, Associate Editor of Financial Services at Capital BriefThank you to our podcast partners, Stone & Chalk and Bake Agency.

    48 min

  6. 02/19/2025

    Andrew Black - Managing Director at ConnectID

    In this episode of the FinTech Australia Podcast, host Chris Titley interviewed Andrew Black, Managing Director at ConnectID.  Andrew provided an overview of ConnectID as a digital identity network that allows individuals to reuse trusted digital identity sources, primarily through their banks.  He explained that ConnectID is part of Australian Payments Plus, which operates eftpos, BPAY, and NPP services. Andrew discussed significant developments in Australia's digital identity landscape, particularly the federal government's passage of digital identity legislation in December 2023.  He highlighted ConnectID's achievements in 2024, including onboarding all four major banks (CBA, Westpac, NAB, and ANZ) as identity providers, covering over 75% of the Australian population.  Andrew emphasised the importance of interoperability and the network's global standards approach. He also discussed ConnectID's expansion into various sectors, including rental services, liquor sales (with Dan Murphys and BWS), employee onboarding, and lending.  The conversation concluded with Andrew sharing insights about international collaboration, particularly with countries like Canada, Japan, and the Nordics, and the future vision for Australia's digital identity landscape.

    28 min

  7. 12/12/2024

    Rama Raju - Co-Founder Pennant Technologies

    Ramu Raju Co-founded Pennant Technologies in 2005. Pennant delivera right-fit, next generation business driven enterprise level software products and services focused on the BFSI sector across the world. In the Episode, we talk about the history of the business - some. fintech trends, particularly around banking and how Pennant is different.  The podcast delves in to the digital transformation of banks, as well as how companies like Pennant can partner with emerging fintechs.

    24 min

  8. 07/08/2024

    CDR Summit - Steve Kemp from Intuit

    This Fintech Australia episode is a podcast interview with Steve Kemp, Head of Financial Institutions, Partnerships, APAC and Emerging Markets at Intuit.  The discussion focuses on Intuit's involvement with the Consumer Data Right (CDR) initiative in Australia, particularly their sponsorship of the recent CDR Summit hosted by FinTech Australia.  Steve highlights Intuit's commitment to CDR since its inception, aiming to make it a viable alternative to existing data access methods like screen scraping. He emphasises the importance of collaboration among industry players, including competitors, to drive CDR's evolution and ensure it meets the needs of consumers and small businesses.  Key topics include the role of AI in powering insights from CDR data, the challenges of making CDR fully accessible and seamless for all Australians, and the value of events like the CDR Summit in fostering industry cooperation and advocacy.

    17 min
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The FinTech Australia Podcast focuses on the challenges, opportunities and big stories our community faces across the fintech industry in Australia.

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    Fintech Australia
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
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