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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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May 18, 202653 min

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.

September 5, 202555 min

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.

August 11, 202538 min

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.

March 20, 202548 min

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.

February 19, 202528 min

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.

December 12, 2024Episode 1823 min

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.

July 8, 202417 min

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.

June 19, 202420 min

Business Spotlight : Dan Jovevski Founder & CEO at WeMoney

Dan Jovevski is the CEO and Founder of WeMoney.WeMoney aims to help Australians manage their finances better, addressing the $2.3 trillion debt crisis.The platform uses open banking to consolidate various financial accounts into one view.It helps users track their credit health and identify savings opportunities on loans, mortgages, and other expenses.Consumer BenefitsWeMoney provides a comprehensive view of all financial accounts.It helps users understand and improve their credit scores.The platform identifies overpayments and suggests better financial products.Users can save significant amounts monthly by switching to better deals.User EngagementMany users are unaware of their current interest rates.WeMoney educates users about their financial products and potential savings.The platform personalises recommendations to help users save money.Process and Future PlansCurrently, users are redirected to third-party providers for financial products.WeMoney aims to streamline this process, making it easier and faster for users to switch accounts.The vision is to create a "one-button finance" system for seamless financial management.Credit Scores and Financial ProductsWeMoney focuses on improving users' financial positions by offering better loan rates.Awareness of credit scores in Australia is low, but knowing one's credit score can lead to significant savings.WeMoney helps users improve their credit scores through education and personalised advice.Awards and RecognitionWeMoney won three awards at the Finnies: Excellence in Wealth Management, Fintech Organisation of the Year (People's Choice), and Excellence in Open Data.The awards recognize the team's hard work and the platform's impact on users' financial health.Open Data and CDRWeMoney is a leading aggregator of Consumer Data Right (CDR) data in Australia.The platform leverages CDR to help users save money by identifying better financial products.WeMoney actively participates in CDR events and discussions to drive the future of open banking.Importance of FinTech EventsFinTech Australia events like the Finnies and Intersekt are crucial for networking and collaboration.These events inspire new ideas and partnerships within the FinTech community.Dan Jovevski emphasizes the value of attending these events for industry growth and innovation.

April 15, 202419 min

Business Spotlight #10 — Privy with Marshall Pribadi and Rob Hotchin

The FinTech Australia Business Spotlight Podcast focuses on the challenges, opportunities, and stories within the Australian FinTech industry.This podcast was with Marshall Pribadi , founder and CEO, and Rob Hotchin, Australia Country Manager, who represent Privy, a digital identity provider with over 45 million users and 3,000 corporate clients.Privy was inspired by Marshall's personal experience with inefficient identity verification processes and aims to eliminate repetitive identity verification for users and institutions.Privy started in 2016, consulting with the Indonesian Ministry of ICT and becoming a certified authority to issue digital identities and legally binding digital signatures.The company has significantly grown, shaping the digital economy, especially during the pandemic, by enabling online credit card applications and bank account openings without physical interactions.Privy has attracted major investors like KKR and Okta, benefiting from their global networks, expertise in scaling businesses, and co-marketing opportunities.Rob Hotchin's background in cloud infrastructure and software, and his vision for Privy in Australia, focuses on consumer control over digital identity and challenging the e-signature market's status quo.Privy aims to understand and adapt to Australia's digital identity landscape, emphasizing consumer control, convenience, and confidence.The Australian Government's digital ID bill is seen as a positive step towards defining the digital identity landscape, with Privy aiming to contribute to and benefit from this evolving framework.The discussion highlights the potential for digital identity solutions to improve security, efficiency, and user control, with Privy positioned as a key player in this space in Australia.

March 4, 202429 min

Fintech Scotland and FinTech Australia Collaboration

In this very special episode we chat to Michael Paris from Fintech Scotland.Fintech has emerged as a transformative force in the financial sector, offering innovative solutions that not only enhance financial services but also address broader societal issues, including environmental sustainability, customer vulnerability, and overall financial well-being.Those objectives are heavily featured in the Research & Innovation Roadmap published by FinTech Scotland 2 years ago.In Scotland the majority of fintechs are aligned to those objectives and are seen as "fintech for good".Today we'll explore what we meen by fintech for good looking at 3 Scottish fintech examples that are changing paradigms across a wide range of topics.We'll also take some time to consider how those organisations are driving positive changes.This episode is recorded in collaboration with FinTech Scotland the Fintech Cluster Management organisation and their Marketing Director, Mickael Paris.Mickael is joined by Ren Hooi, Founder and CEO at Lightning Reach, Robin Peters, Co-founder and CEO at Snugg and Sheila Hogan, Founder and CEO at Biscuit Tin.This podcast is proudly supported by Scottish Development International, Scotland’s trade and investment agency, helping businesses from around the world do business in and with Scotland. For more information on Scotland’s thriving fintechecosystem, please contact Cindy Callander, Senior Trade Specialist, Melbourne, Australia.Cindy.callander@scotent.co.uk