In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial industry, predicting the deployment of capital into the future is a monumental challenge, particularly in an environment characterised by pervasive uncertainty.

Welcome to this pioneering event curated for the financial industry sector, where innovation meets expertise to shape the future of finance. Spearheaded by industry luminaries including Lee Ainslie of Maverick Capital, Henry Cornell of Cornell Capital, Robert Kapito of BlackRock, Kathleen McCarthy of Blackstone, Steve Schwarzman of Blackstone, and James Zelter of Apollo, this groundbreaking event promises unparalleled insights and strategic vision.

The symposium delivery is meticulously designed to inspire and provoke thought. Participants can expect dynamic discussions, engaging debates, and innovative ideas that challenge conventional thinking and spark new perspectives.

#ACCELERATERegTechGlobal is the RegTech Association's global program series that elevates the RegTech and SupTech conversation. We bring policy, supervisory, innovation, risk leaders and technologists together to discuss opportunities, challenges and emerging trends in a safe space.

The programs are held around the world in online and face to face formats, APAC – Sydney, Europe/UK – London, US – New York and Washington DC. They are bite-sized opportunities for our community to engage, aiming to accelerate the adoption of RegTech. 

Our 2024 themes will centre around "Protecting People" and topics for this year include:

• Cyber/Scams/Fraud

• Financial Crime

• Applications using Generative AI

• Data and Privacy

• ESG.

Register now for your chance to join the conversation, learn from industry leaders, and celebrate RegTech excellence through our RegTech Awards program.

Join LIFTwomen at the heritage State Library of Melbourne for an inspiring evening as they host the Lift Women APAC Grant Pitch Night. This event, marking the climax of our LiftHER Grant Challenges, showcases the top 10 finalists selected from hundreds of applicants across APAC. These innovative, women-led impact startups will pitch to a panel of esteemed judges and a live audience for a chance to win a cash grant prize pool of $40,000.

The LiftHER Grant Challenge aims to empower 20 early-stage impact-led female entrepreneurs with a comprehensive package of grants, scholarships, coaching, mentorship, and marketing support, valued at over A$300,000 over two years.

What to Expect:

• Groundbreaking Ventures: Experience live pitches from exceptional finalists and their game-changing startups.

• Vote for the Best: Cast your vote for the People's Choice Award, contributing to their chance of winning a total Cash Grant Prize Pool of $40,000.

• Networking Opportunities: Mingle with inspiring entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and partners in the startup and small business ecosystem.

• Award Ceremony: Witness the announcement of winners for The Best Project, The Best Innovation, and The People's Choice Awards.

• Keynote Speakers: Hear from influential voices in the startup and investment community.

• Delightful Refreshment: Savor a selection of wines, drinks, and canapés as you network and enjoy the evening.

Who Should Attend: 

This event is ideal for investors, enterprise partners, entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about supporting women in business and innovation.

Seats are limited. Secure your spot now to enjoy the early bird discount and witness the future of outstanding women-led entrepreneurship as it unfolds.

On 13 March 2024 Australian Payments Plus will hold its inaugural summit – Beyond Tomorrow, Inspiring trust in the digital economy, at ICC Sydney.
 
The Prelim agenda and early bird tickets are available via Australian Payments Plus - Beyond Tomorrow event (auspayplus.com.au)

There will be key updates on AP+, ConnectID and NPP. Plus, some great panel discussions including:

• Fighting the good fight – the relentless battle against scams and fraud

• Payments & identity – securing the digital economy

• eInvoicing in action

• The drivers of choice in payments

• Making digital identity work, use cases, interoperability

• Safety in numbers - making digital identity work for vulnerable communities

Fintech for Net Zero is a new industry collaboration to showcase and map Australian climate and sustainability focussed fintech initiatives. Together, FinTech Australia and partners have put together a through provoking panel discussion and multiple company pitches to accelerate the conversation and ideas around the impact of the Australian tech sector on the environment 🌏

Motivated by the global climate emergency, Fintech Australia has committed all proceeds from every ticket purchased to understand the emissions associated at the event. Collaborating with our strategic carbon partner Clima, who will offset the emissions associated with the event and provide attendees the opportunity to choose which project to support 🌳

About our partners:

Austrade: The Australian Trade and Investment Commission - Austrade - promotes Australia on the global stage, grows and diversifies trade and helps build Australia’s economic security and prosperity. With over 100 offices at home and worldwide, Austrade helps Australian businesses achieve diverse export outcomes and win investment needed to grow. Go further, faster with austrade.gov.au.

Austrade is helping to deliver the Australian Government’s net zero agenda, and recently released the Australian Green Economy Prospectus. The prospectuses showcases Australian industry capabilities and companies that can help organisations globally to achieve net zero and green economy ambitions.

Startupbootcamp: Startupbootcamp is a global network of industry-focused startup accelerators that provides direct access to an international pool of vetted mentors, partners, and investors. Through its accelerator programs, Startupbootcamp helps innovators and entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful companies on a global scale. With over 30 locations worldwide and 1,600+ startups accelerated, the award-winning programs provide structured mentorship, training, and access to a global network of corporate partners, mentors, and investors.

BDO: BDO is a trusted adviser to clients of all types and sizes seeking Audit, Tax and Advisory services. At BDO, we believe we all have a role to play in addressing sustainability. Our national sustainability team supports clients with an agile and informative approach to carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, sustainability & decarbonisation strategy, and sustainability assurance.  

Stone and Chalk: We bring together founders, investors, industry stakeholders & mentors into one network to drive growth and commercial success for tech startups & scaleups.

About our presenters:

Clima: Clima is a platform dedicated to accelerating the path to net-zero, offering comprehensive carbon solution advisory services and high-integrity environmental assets. With a distinguished track record, we excel in guiding clients through the intricacies of the Australian and International carbon markets. Whether you're a local Australian businesses or global institution, whether you aim to develop a meaningful portfolio of projects or implement comprehensive net-zero strategy, Clima partners to facilitate your goals

Footprint Lab: FootprintLab is an ESG Data-as-a-Service company with academic grade data about the carbon footprint per dollar of any transaction, of any sector, in any country, at any time. We help FinTechs seamlessly add green features through our API of over 3.5 trillion data points. Our data is used by the Australian government, the UN and the World Bank. Co-Founders Janet and Tim are from the UN and CSIRO respectively and have decades of experience in this field.

Slyp: Slyp is on a mission to reduce the amount of non-recyclable paper receipt wastage headed for landfill by becoming the most trusted digital receipts standard in Australia. Founded in 2017 and backed by Australia’s four major banks, Slyp developed Australia’s first and only digital receipt accessible inside a banking app, plus offering them via SMS, in merchant apps and more, to make digital receipts accessible for all Australians. Slyp’s innovative technology is ISO certified, and in September 2023, Slyp became one of 7,000 businesses worldwide to receive B Corp certification.

Good for B: Good For B provides funding for green projects, initiatives to achieve net zero and growth capital to businesses aligned to one of the Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission is to use finance as a force for good. We are using technology to change the way credit risk decisions are made, reallocating financial flows away from businesses that are damaging nature and society towards those that contribute to sustainability.

We are excited to bring you Sydney Summer Meetup!

Everyone from the Sydney fintech community, members or non-members, is welcome to join our first gathering event of the year.

This gathering will also feature an exclusive book launch by Professor Ross P. Buckley from the University of New South Wales and Professor Douglas W. Arner from the University of Hong Kong. The book titled "FinTech: Finance, Technology, and Regulation" provides an ideal reference for anyone seeking to understand the technological transformation of finance and the role of regulation: the world of FinTech.

Join us to celebrate the beginning of 2024 and realise the importance of community and connection.

Reserve your spot now before tickets run out. (Non-members ticket are limited, so make sure to register now).

You're invited to our exclusive webinar, "Innovation Oasis: Seizing Opportunities in Bahrain's Fintech Frontier", held in partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay and Fintech Australia. This event serves as your gateway to Bahrain's thriving ecosystem, providing a strategic overview of the untapped potential for Australian fintechs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The webinar will feature Rehan Mark D’Almeida, General Manager, Fintech Australia, Nawal Nazier, Senior Associate Education & Research, at Bahrain FinTech Bay, Yasmeen Janahi, Superintendent - Fintech and Innovation Unit at the Central Bank of Bahrain, Abdulmohsen Bushehri, Managing Director of Bring Middle East, Shane Chanel, Founder & CEO of Yondr Money, and Jeroen van Son CEO & Managing Director of Verrency.

Date: 28th of February
Time: 9:00 am ( GMT + 3)
Location: Zoom (Online)

The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the biggest and most diverse startup pitch competitions and support programs of its kind, featuring more than 370,000 entrepreneurs from over 200 countries and offering winners life-changing prizes. Since launching in 2019, the EWC has awarded $3 million in cash prizes, $150 million in in-kind prizes and provided opportunities for entrepreneurs at all levels – from idea stage to scale-up – to reach the next stage in their journey by providing them with free access to world class training and resources, enhancing their visibility, and working to connect them to mentors and investors.

Calling all entrepreneurs to apply and join the competition!

Grab a ticket and join us to watch the competition 🎟

Discover the world of fintech, regtech and sustainability at Aotearoa New Zealand’s FinTechNZ Hui Taumata 2024 - thriving together, 27 February in Auckland. We’re thriving together because collaboration fosters growth and innovation.

We’re thriving together because collaboration fosters growth and innovation. Harnessing our collective capability is the future of fintech. It’s certain to be an unmissable day of keynotes, panel discussions and networking opportunities featuring local and international thought leaders.

Stay tuned for keynote speaker and programme announcements.

Access your special discount code: FTAU24
Register via the website here - https://www.fintechhui.nz/registration

Once clicking “Register here” at the bottom of the page, they will be redirected to another website that allows them to select their ticket type. Please select “Non Members – Full Price”:

This event will firmly position Australia on the global insurtech stage. InsurtechLIVE 24 will bring together vision and insights from global and local leaders, spotlighting the Insurtech investment environment and the role of technology in enabling insurance innovation.

Registrations Now Open

Standard Registration open from Friday 1st December 2023 — Friday 9th February 2024 or until tickets sell out!

Ticket Prices
General Entry : $500 plus GST
Members & Partners : $200 plus GST

ATO’s debt book has increased 85% in 2023 meaning there are 100s and 1000s of businesses facing challenges in paying off their tax debt.

Join Swoop for an insightful webinar that delves into the dynamic intersection of market trends and tax debt challenges faced by businesses in 2024. This webinar aims to empower business owners and finance professionals with strategic insights to navigate the ever-evolving financial landscape and the mounting tax debt on businesses. 

Hosted by Michael Moon, Director – Tax Assure and Cynthia De Vera, Head of Australia - Swoop Funding,

When: Wednesday, 7th February 2024 – 12:00pm (AEST) 

Webinar Highlights

• Market Trends Impacting Businesses:

• Tax Debt Challenges and Debt Compliance:

• Risk Mitigation Strategies:

• Tax Debt Recovery Practices - ATO Focus and Navigation Strategies

• Case Studies and Best Practices:

📣 Calling all UK Founders!
Are you thinking of scaling your business to the Australian market? 🚀

We couldn't be more excited to partner with Think & Grow to bring you this FREE "Scaling Success Webinar: From the UK to Australia"

Don't miss out on the fun, learnings and expertise—register now!

🗓️ Wed 7th February, 8:30am GMT

REGISTER HERE

Get ready to:

- Unlock the essential pillars for your expansion strategy.
- Navigate visa options with expert guidance.
- Gain tactics to get HQ on board seamlessly.
- Learn how to make a lasting impact in the Aussie market.

We are excited to invite you to ''Back to Fintech'' our first event of the year. Join us to celebrate the commencement of 2024 and to set the tone for the year ahead by highlighting the importance of community and connection.

Join us for RunTech, a refreshing 5km run or walk event designed exclusively for the vibrant Victorian Tech sector!

Kickstart your day, lace up your sneakers and join fellow techies for some scenic morning exercise. This event not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also provides a unique opportunity to network and connect with like-minded professionals in the tech community. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, RunTech promises a dynamic start to your day, before diving into the exciting world of technology innovation.

No registration required, meet at the details below:
Location: Stone & Chalk Melbourne, 121 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Date & Time: 25 January 2024, 8 AM

Industry expert speakers will share strategies for success in 2024.

It's a one-day conference for forward thinking leaders eager to shape the future and elevate their game in the new year.

Experienced founders and C-suite executives will share market insights, live demos, and their experiences on:

• Adopting generative AI to redefine the future of your businesses 

• Alternative strategies to boost ROI

• Best practices for building teams globally and scaling internationally

• Key trends and opportunities shaping 2024 and beyond

Applications for our RiseUp Asia 2024 programme are now open!

RiseUp is Money20/20’s stellar programme for female empowerment around the world. The programme is helping raise visibility, creating connections and pathways for women in fintech who want to be part of the conversation.  

Imagine getting actionable ideas to transform your career and be inspired and empowered to soar to new heights. That's exactly what RiseUp does: it gives you the opportunities and ideas that will elevate you towards your career goals.

This is what our alumni took away from RiseUp:

/ Catherine Melo, Client Success Manager at Agreement Express

“RiseUp has opened doors I didn't even know existed. I feel both empowered and teary eyed when I think of it. I'm thankful for the online communities they have created and I'm working on my own path to pay it forward the best I can.”

/ Jyothi S., Group Product Manager at PayPal

"RiseUp was an absolutely incredible experience! After four days of inspiring sessions and high energy events, I came back with many new ideas, new friends and great memories!"

 

What will RiseUp participants receive?

/ A complimentary ticket to Money20/20 Asia (23-25 April, Bangkok)
/ Curated agenda content and bespoke sessions
/ Exclusive networking events
/ Private meet and greet with industry leaders
/ Exposure and marketing on Money20/20 channels
/ One-to-one mentoring
/ Pre-conference virtual sessions

Don't miss out on your opportunity to be part of something that is extraordinary.

🎉 We're hosting a fintech community catchup in Brisbane!

FA General Manager, Rehan Mark D'Almeida and newly elected Board member, Vinnie D'Alessandro will be there to connect with members and the community to share learnings, updates, highlights, lowlights and all things fintech.

The first drink is on us! 🍻 Make sure to save your spot and register for free now.

Event Overview:

Join us for an empowering morning where we shine a light on what it takes to succeed as a female in startup world. The session aims to bring a diverse perspective of leaders domestically and internationally as they share their personal stories on innovation, venture capital, and navigating the world of being a founder.

Hosted at the 1835i Offices in Sydney, this community breakfast promises a blend of inspiration, networking, and industry insights.

Highlights:

• Panel Discussion: Engage with a curated panel of successful female founders as they dive deep into the intricacies of venture capital, start-ups and the ecosystem. They'll shed light on their personal experiences navigating the founder and VC landscape, providing attendees with unique perspectives.

• Networking: Seize the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, potential collaborators, and industry leaders in an intimate setting.

• Nourishment: Delight in a delicious breakfast spread from our partner caterer as you enjoy the event formalities.

Purpose: 

• This event aims to showcase some of the amazing female leaders in the ecosystem driving positive change either as founders, investors and or ecosystem builders. Come and here from these amazing leaders, draw inspiration, learn and network as you embark on your personal journey.

Program Rundown:

• 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM: Guests arrival - self-service breakfast - networking 

• 8:50 AM – 9:15 AM: Opening Remarks and 1835i Introduction 

• 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM: Panel Discussion and Live Q&A 

• 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Closing Remarks & Networking

an event by Zepto Connect

Overview

Join Zepto on your commute or morning walk for an early start by the virtual fireplace and another Zepto Connect curated conversation.

Fresh off planes that have criss-crossed the globe in recent months, our UNPACKED presenters will take us to international markets and share their window seat views of global payment trends and developments.

It'll be a rare opportunity to tease out gems about the global state of play, and where Australia sits in the scheme of things. Are we leading or lagging?

Tune in to find out.

Zepto's CEO Chris Jewell will unpack what inspired him at Sibos 2023 in Toronto, and Money2020 USA in Las Vegas. He will be joined by Aussie-in-the-Big-Apple — New York-based Paypa Plane CEO and Founder, Simone Joyce. Simone moved to the US in mid-2023 to lead the expansion of their business over there. Our trio of presenters will be made complete by Reed Luhtanen, Executive Director and CEO of the US Faster Payments Council — an industry-led membership organisation driving the real-time payments charge in the US, and producer of the popular 'Off the Rails' Podcast.

Three big-hitters, 45-minutes, and a bright-and-early start.

Rise and shine, people.

🌟 CONNECT. INSPIRE. EMPOWER. 🌟

This is more than just an event – it's a clarion call for action to support and recognize women trailblazers who are redefining the business landscape. Hosted by LIFTwomen Group and AIA Australia, this event provides a platform for influential women leaders and allies to share insights, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes. Engage with a diverse panel of leaders and visionaries and expand your network within the entrepreneurial community. 

Together, let's uplift the narrative around women in business and pave the way for a more inclusive, healthier, and dynamic future.

Date: Monday, 4 December
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM AEDT
Location: 7/F, AIA Australia Headquarters, 509 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Your Path to Empowerment Starts Here!

What to Expect:

• Valuable Insights: Gain unprecedented wisdom and knowledge from a diverse panel consisting of experienced industry leaders and remarkable women founders

• Engaging Conversations: Engage in candid, practical, and enriching dialogues that offer time-tested wisdom essential for your growth and success

• Networking: Build your network with an exclusive community of like-minded individuals who are committed to shaping a socially impactful and financially empowered entrepreneurial future

Our esteemed lineup of Guest Speakers include:

LIFT Talk Fireside Chat:
- Damien Mu, CEO & MD of AIA Australia
- Irene Tsang, CEO and Founder of LIFTwomen Group

Panel Discussion:
- Marianne Hutchinson, Chief of Strategy, Innovation and Data Office, AIA Australia
- Olivia Sarah-LeLacheur, Acting Chief Customer Operations and Claims, AIA Australia
- Lina Xu, Co-Founder and COO, Telecare, Cartier Women Initiatve 2023 Fellow
- Dr. Anushi Rajapaksa, CEO and Founder, MISTI, Startmate Winter Cohort'23

No one thinks failure will happen to them but the reality is that your success (or lack thereof) as a founder is often in the hands of others: vendors, suppliers, technology partners and digital platforms. If they fail – and you’ve built your future on their stack – then so do you.

That’s exactly what happened to Daniel Cannizarro and his small-business banking app Parpera, literally days before launch. If the cheapest way to learn is from other people’s misfortunes then you won’t get better ROI than spending an hour with Daniel along with Arvind Swami, Head of Financial Services of Red Hat, and Ben Ford, Head of Enterprise Sales of Tiimely.

Get the real story – as well as life-saving lessons for your business.

In a frank and open discussion, Dan and Arvind will share stories that illustrate the importance of adopting the right technology to deliver reliability and security. You’ll learn how a supportive technology partner can be your secret weapon for innovation, as well as the strategies to follow when choosing your foundational technologies for your FinTech ambitions.

Want to join the Money20/20 Asia circuit and not sure how to do so? 

Join the Money Circuit webinar to get a comprehensive introduction of the upcoming Money20/20 Asia event. From the conference stages, innovative show floor to fun networking parties, get an exclusive sneak peek on what to expect from the event.

More importantly, learn top tips on how to get selected as a speaker/moderator of Money20/20 Asia. Find out which are the programmes and activations that you can apply for free.

Webinar Details

Money Circuit Webinar - Zoom webinar

🗓 28 November 2023

⏰ 3pm - 4pm (AEDT)

Time for you to register for the webinar today! Be part of Asia’s most influential fintech event of the year

In an era marked by an ever-increasing erosion of trust and integrity across the digital landscape, safeguarding your digital agreements has never been more challenging.

Security risks like data breaches, private key theft, attacks to cloud storage, hacks by quantum computers can compromise the integrity of your digital assets.

Want to learn more? OneSpan and Fintech Australia are excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar where we dive deeper into the challenges & solutions that may invalidate digital signatures and documents.

Get insights from our experts on:

• Current business challenges around digital agreements and e-signatures

• Risks of future technologies like quantum computers

• How to build trust and confidence with blockchain

Speakers

• Will LaSala, Field CTO Americas

• Guy Harrison, Enterprise Architect /Founder ProvenDB 

Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of fintech innovation. Reserve your spot now!