About FinTech Australia
We’re here to grow fintech in Australia.
We engage and collaborate with Australian governments, businesses and the broader community. We support the ongoing creation, development and adoption of financial technology across diverse industries
What We Do
Engage & Connect
We engage with and connect the fintech ecosystem to support its growth for the benefit of the Australian economy and society.
Advocate & Promote
We advocate in public forums and with policymakers to promote the ecosystem, and the benefits of fintech adoption and amplify the voice of all its participants.
Strengthen & Grow
Empower and uplift the Australian fintech ecosystem, while promoting its capacity for positive change locally and globally.
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.
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.
Our Board
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Rehan D'Almeida
Chief Executive Officer, FinTech Australia
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Sarah Gorman
Chair, FinTech Australia & Strategy & Head of Growth & Marketing, DAS (Digital Agriculture Services)
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Brian Collins
Deputy Chair, FinTech Australia & Principal, Audacity Ventures
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Cathryn Lyall
Non-executive Board Member, FinTech Australia & Co-founder, Seed Money Australia & Seismic Foundry
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Christian Westerlind Wigstrom
Treasurer, FinTech Australia & Co-Founder and CEO at Monoova
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Dominic Pym
Board Member, FinTech Australia &
Co-founder, Up
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Harry Godber
Independent Director, FinTech Australia & Head of Strategy at Flare
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Kellie Morton
Board Member, FinTech Australia & Director & Chief Legal Office, Birchal
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Michael Saadat
Board Member, FinTech Australia & International Head of Public Policy, Block
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Vinnie D'Alessandro
Board Member, FinTech Australia & Chief Product Officer, Change Financial
Our Team
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Brandon Saputra
Fintech Success Manager
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Carlo Santoni
Accountant & Admin
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Harris De Angelis
Policy Analyst
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Katrina Angelika
Marketing Coordinator
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Lisa Gostinski
Member Services Manager
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Nick Kavass
Policy Lead
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Stuart Keen
Head of Community & Global Engagement
Global Engagement Manager, Austrade
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Tori Rudolph
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Want to get involved?
With membership options for startups through to large organisations, joining FinTech Australia helps grow the community and gives you a seat at the table.