Financial Literacy stories - Page 2

Mastercard and Equifax have launched Open Score, a tool using open banking data to help 2.5 million Australians with limited credit history access finance.

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

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.

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

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

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.

A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.

It's critical that tradies take the opportunity ahead of the January cashflow slowdown to get their business in shape so they can make a fresh start.

Lista, a finance application from the Philippines, is rebranding to emphasise personal finance and encourage users to gain financial literacy.

Only 5% of Australian organisations and 2% of their New Zealand counterparts have a strategy to accomplish a robust digital finance transformation.

Montessori Australia (MA) has announced it is partnering with Raiz Invest to improve financial literacy for Australian children.