ASIC has published an information sheet about discussing financial products and services online. It outlines how the law applies to social media influencers, and the licensees who use them. ASIC Commissioner Cathie Armour said, ‘The […] ASIC issues information for social media influencers and licensees […]
The proportion of Australians who suffered from personal fraud was 11 percent last year (2020/1) – with card fraud, identity theft and scams leading the way – according to data released by the ABS. The last Rising number of Australians hit by frauds and scams […]
The financial wellbeing of Australians remains higher than it was before the pandemic hit, according to the latest Melbourne Institute and CBA report.
Aussies’ savings keep financial wellbeing elevated through the pandemic […]
Heading into 2022, fintech investment is expected to remain very robust, with activity growing in less developed fintech markets, including Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. M&A activity is also expected to rise, with deal values growing as both corporates and fintechs look to grow and build scale. There is also expected to be growing interest in fintech-focused ESG solutions and banking replacements able to address the need for modernization of core banking platforms. There will also be an increasing number of fintechs looking brand themselves as data companies rather than simply fintechs Australian fintech investment rebounds […]
Over the last few years, virtual assets (VA) have moved from the preserve of early adopter enthusiasts to the mainstream. As this shift to the mainstream occurs, the decentralised nature of virtual assets, the anonymity FATF revised guidance – next steps for financial institutions according to BDO […]
Survey respondents call out key social hope for future: ‘Embracing the economic opportunities that climate change and the energy transition present.’ We are in the era of talent. That is the clear message from Keeping us Talent and digital transformation: top two issues for business says KPMG […]
The Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO’s) publication of the seventh annual report on corporate tax transparency showcases the trend towards improved voluntary tax compliance among large corporates. Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Saint explained that the report reflects Corporate Tax Transparency report highlights trend towards willing compliance […]