We're here to grow the Australian fintech community.
FinTech Australia is a member-driven organisation that is building an ecosystem of Australian fintechs to advance the global economy and culture. We are here to build a strong community, foster connections while supporting innovation and regulation that our members require. Above all else, we are here to be the voice of the Australian fintech community.
What We Do
Our Journey So Far
FinTech Australia has managed to achieve a lot in a very short period of time
March 2016
FinTech Australia held its inaugural AGM and elected its first Committee, three of whom are on the Fintech Advisory Group. In June 2016, FinTech Australia announced the appointed of its inaugural CEO.
August 2016
FinTech Australia in partnership with EY Sweeney launches the inaugural FinTech Australia Census – a National, in-depth survey of FinTech Startups, examining FinTech-specific challenges such as licensing, bank partnerships and effectiveness of FinTech-specific Government initiatives.
November 2017
As announced in the 2017-18 Budget, the Australian Government introduced a legislative framework for an enhanced regulatory sandbox to enable new and innovative financial technology (fintech) products and services to be tested in Australia. This will extend the scope of activities and the timeframe beyond that of the regulatory sandbox launched by ASIC in December 2016.
March 2018
As announced in the 2017-18 Budget, the Australian Government introduced a legislative framework for an enhanced regulatory sandbox to enable new and innovative financial technology (fintech) products and services to be tested in Australia. This will extend the scope of activities and the timeframe beyond that of the regulatory sandbox launched by ASIC in December 2016.
May 2018
Government agreed to the recommendations of the Review, both for the framework of the overarching Consumer Data Right and for the application of the right to Open Banking, with a phased implementation from July 2019. The Government will phase in Open Banking with all major banks making data available on credit and debit card, deposit and transaction accounts by 1 July 2019 and mortgages by 1 February 2020.
October 2019
The Government released its FinTech and RegTech Issues Paper for consultation, containing numerous points which we raised in our initial paper that we submitted on 4 October. FinTech Australia aims to share the submission to the government on 20 December 2019.
EY FinTech Australia Census
FinTech Australia has continued its successful collaboration with EY Australia to deliver this important piece of research now in its sixth year. The Census remains the only detailed, industry backed analysis of the Australian fintech industry. This year’s census is based on an online survey of 145 fintechs across Australia, as well as a series of qualitative interviews with fintech leaders and the leaders of innovation functions within major Australian financial services organisations
It shows a dramatic increase in the proportion of fintechs whose capital raising expectations were either met or exceeded (82% in 2021 compared to 57% in 2020), with lower reliance on founder funding and higher amounts raised – finds the sector a standout hero preparing for even greater international expansion
This research initiative forms a critical part of FinTech Australia’s efforts to foster a thriving fintech ecosystem. Australia’s fintech industry has emerged as being among the important fintech ecosystems globally.
The Census gives us hard data and credible insights to back our advocacy work to drive the industry’s ongoing expansion.
Our Board & People
Meet the team behind FinTech Australia
Andrew Porter
CEO, FinTech AustraliaAndrew Porter
CEO, FinTech Australia
Simone Joyce
Managing Director Paypa PlaneSimone Joyce
Chair, FinTech Australia & Managing Director, Paypa Plane
Dominic Pym
Co-founder, UpDominic Pym
Board Member, FinTech Australia &
Co-founder, Up
Oliver
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at ArchaOliver Kidd
Secretary, FinTech Australia & Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Archa
Carla Harris
CEO and Co-founder Longevity AppHarry Godber
Independent Director at FinTech Australia & Head of Strategy at Flare
Paul Kang
Co-founder Entersoft SecurityPaul Kang
Board Member, FinTech Australia & Co-Founder / Director, Entersoft Security
Robin Sands
Managing Director at loans.com.auMarie Mortimer
Board Member, FinTech Australia & Managing Director, loans.com.au
Robin Sands
CEO and Co-founder Link4Nathan Walsh
Board Member, FinTech Australia & Co-Founder & CEO, Athena
Robin Sands
CEO and Co-founder Link4Robin Sands
Board Member, FinTech Australia & CEO, Link4 Cloud
Brian Collins
Fintech & Foodtech Managing Director at StartupbootcampBrian Collins
Board Member, FinTech Australia & Fintech & Foodtech Managing Director at Startupbootcamp
Cathryn Lyall
Co-Founder, Seed Money Australia & Seismic FoundryCathryn Lyall
Non-executive Board Member, FinTech Australia & Co-founder, Seed Money Australia & Seismic Foundry
Cathryn Lyall
Co-Founder, Seed Money Australia & Seismic FoundryMichael Saadat
Board Member, FinTech Australia & Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Afterpay
Meet The Team
Rehan
Head of Strategic Partnerships and MarketingRehan D'Almeida
Head of Strategic Partnerships and Marketing, FinTech Australia
Lisa Gostinski
Operations, Membership & Events ManagerLisa Gostinski
Operations, Membership & Events Manager, FinTech Australia
Stuart Keen
Community Manager, FinTech AustraliaStuart Keen
Community Manager, FinTech Australia & Global Engagement Manager, Austrade
Akshaya
Social & Digital Media ConsultantAkshaya Sridharan
Online, Social and Digital Media Consultant, FinTech Australia