Following the sell-out success of our 2022 and 2023 events, AusPayNet is excited to announce that this year’s Summit will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney on Thursday, 12 December.

The theme of this year’s Summit is ‘Making it Happen’.

A key event in the industry’s calendar, the Summit will bring together decision-makers, innovators, experts, and regulators for insightful and stimulating discussions on the future of payments in Australia and how the industry can ensure the payments system remains secure and customer-focused, facilitates competition and encourages innovation.

Event highlights:

• Address by Assistant Governor and Deputy Chair of the Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Dr Brad Jones

• Gain international insights from Maha El Dimachki, Centre Head, BIS Innovation Hub – Singapore

• Hear both sides of the future impact of AI on payments in The Big Debate

• Hosted by one of Australia’s most experienced television news presenters, Juanita Phillips

• Multiple opportunities for networking and making new connections.

As new IR reforms and policies like the Right to Disconnect redefine workplace expectations, Australian companies are increasingly turning to international talent to meet skill gaps and stay competitive. Balancing compliance, productivity, and flexibility has become key to success, while AI-driven tools offer additional support for efficient hiring and strategic workforce planning. Join us to explore how these shifts can help Australian businesses adapt and thrive in 2025.

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

• How evolving IR reforms are prompting more businesses to explore global hiring to bridge skill gaps, and why ensuring cross-border compliance is essential.

• The shift towards in-office work and how changing flexibility standards impact productivity and team cohesion, as companies strive to balance employee expectations and new workplace regulations.

• The role of AI in streamlining recruitment, optimising onboarding and enabling strategic workforce planning for 2025 and beyond.

Teamified, AWS, DoiT, and Thoughtworks are getting the FinTech community together for some hoops and networking on Wed, Nov 27th from 9-11am.

Vietnam Fintech Summit 2024 is a premier event bringing together key players in the fintech industry, including fintech companies, startups, top investors, and seasoned professionals, to explore and shape the future of digital finance in Vietnam and beyond.

Here’s what to expect:

• Engaging Discussions on digital transformation, regulatory shifts, and the latest AI innovations driving fintech forward

• Top-Tier Speakers from leading organizations and innovative startups sharing insights and strategies

• Hands-On Networking exclusively for fintech companies, startups, investors, and top professionals in the industry – a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate

Calling all Aussie Fintechs!

Have you ever wanted to join the Women in Payments community but couldn’t attend before? This is your chance!

In recognition of Australia’s booming Fintech scene, the Women in Payments team is hosting a special half-day session just for Fintechs. You don't have to be a female to attend—this is an inclusive event for both males and females in the fintech community. 

Tickets are at a more affordable price point and will give you access to:

• Expert Panel: Gain insights from industry leaders as they tackle the key challenges of scaling your business.

• Workshop: Join fellow fintech leaders in a facilitated discussion, sharing your experiences and learning what’s working (and what’s not!) in today's environment.

• Bonus: Enjoy the closing keynote and network with all Symposium attendees over lunch!

Date: Friday November 22, 2024

Start: 10:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Price: $195 AUD (Fintechs only)

Secure your spot today and don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to learn and connect with the best in fintech.

The FinTech AU community receives a special discount for the full two-day Women in Payments Australia Symposium, which gives you entry into this exclusive event, or attend the fintech-only session for just $195 AUD.

Startupbootcamp is hosting an exclusive event for the Fintech community in Melbourne.

• ​Listen to Fintech Startups Pitch LIVE

• ​Meet our Fintech Alumni - Where they are now?

• ​Hear Updates on the Fintech Global Market

• ​Connect with Fintech Industry Leaders

Agenda
Doors open: 5:00 PM
Startups Begin Pitching: 5:30 PM
Networking and Drinks: 6.30 PM
Doors close: 8.00 PM

Think & Grow and Worldpay are hosting an end of year cocktail party at the Boatbuilders Yard in Melbourne on the 20th November. Open invite for industry leaders to round out the year and look forward to 2025.

 Date: Wednesday November 20th
 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 Location: The Boatbuilders Yard, 23 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf

The NSW Going Global Export Program is designed to help businesses expand into international markets with confidence and ease. Eligible businesses can apply for free support to export Fintech products and services to the USA. Applications open on Monday 28 October 2024 and close on Sunday 17 November 2024.

Securing the future: Fraud prevention, privacy, and innovation in payments

This free workshop offers an in-depth look into securing the future of payments, with industry leaders and experts covering the latest in fraud prevention, privacy protection, and payment technology.

Hosted by RMIT University's Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation in collaboration with Novatti and Deakin University, this event brings together academia and industry to provide the latest insights. The workshop features expert talks, a panel discussion, and ends with networking drinks and nibbles.

Data to the Power of AI

Data, when combined with AI, becomes a powerful force for innovation. AI amplifies the potential of data by unlocking patterns, making predictions, and generating insights that would otherwise remain hidden.

This is the essence of AI Con 2024 – the Institute's exciting new industry event for data and AI professionals to learn techniques to turn vast amounts of data into actionable intelligence that can drive decision-making, streamline operations, and fuel creativity.

Whether you're practising in the area or curious about the allied field, understanding how to harness "Data to the Power of AI" is crucial for staying ahead. Explore how world-leading experts are applying AI to their data challenges, driving results that were once thought impossible. Deep dive into this theme through hands-on sessions, case studies, and discussions, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to apply AI to your data in ways that drive real, measurable impact.

Use Code: FINTECH50 for 50% off

Find out how to create a brilliant customer experience by integrating your CRM & KYC data - register for our webinar today.

Managing burn rates, future proofing accounting processes, mitigating risks, optimising asset allocation and consolidating technology are all key ways that finance teams can help growing companies to succeed and flourish.

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, aligning business strategy with prudent financial management is crucial for driving sustainable growth and maintaining a competitive edge. While strategy sets the vision, financial management charts the course - ensuring progress within budgetary and risk parameters.

Finance leaders are often the "voice of reason" - balancing growth plans with responsible budgeting, spending and compliance.

Join us as we explore how fast-growing companies can:

• Gain deeper insights into spending and resource allocation

• Streamline global compliance through automation

• Right-size their finance team during periods of rapid growth and

• Accelerate growth without compromising profitability

Please note that this event is exclusive to finance decision makers/CFO of scaling companies. This event has extremely limited capacity and registrations will work on a first come first serve basis. Please register through the link below.

Please note that Rippling has the right to cancel your registration if criteria is not met.

Are you an early-stage startup focused on innovating the sustainable fintech industry? Will your startup impact future global ESG considerations? Stepping into the Sustainable Fintech Program might just be the next step for you! We work with entrepreneurs to foster global economic growth and accelerate sustainable transformation.

Find out more information here

Applications close September 9th 2024

#RegTechEdgeNoBorders

Why you should attend:

Our #RegTechEdgeNoBorders program is designed to showcase RegTech solutions that address the global challenges across a complex regulatory landscape. Focused on key risk areas across our RegTech taxonomy, this event will provide insights to attendees on our presenting RegTechs:

• MemberCheck – MemberCheck, with 13+ years in risk management, provides a comprehensive global AML/CTF platform, that accommodates for PEP, Sanctions, Adverse Media, KYC & KYB screening as well as a Transaction monitoring solution.

• Ingenuous – Intuition is a single real-time platform that facilitates the complete end-to-end customer journey from digital onboarding, cyber security, credit management, application fraud, KYC, AML/CTF and ALL financial and non-financial txns monitoring.

• Feedzai – Feedzai is the market leader in fighting financial crime with AI. We’re coding the future of commerce with today’s most advanced risk management platform powered by big data and machine learning

• FrankieOne – Frankie helps banks and fintechs make better and automated decisions using a single API and dashboard to manage KYC/AML and fraud.

• IDVerse –  IDverse's proprietary technology and products enable businesses to remotely perform digital identity verification of its customers.

Join us for Stripe Tour, our global roadshow that brings together business leaders in major world cities to discuss the most important trends in payments and financial technology.

Stripe Tour Sydney 2024 brings the best parts of our annual conference, Stripe Sessions, directly to you. Hear from both industry experts and fast-growing Stripe users on how to drive customer value, adapt quickly to economic and technological changes, and ensure longevity in the marketplace.

#RegTechMatters - find out why it should matter to you.

Did you think that RegTech is just for financial services or think that RegTech is FinTech? We are about to bust some myths for you!

We are partnering with the Institute of Regulation (IoR) on our next event to present not only the fundamentals of RegTech but also non-financial use cases. This event will be highly relevant to regulators and government officials and will feature an overview by Marcial Boo, Chair of the IoR. Marcial, a career regulator, is passionate about creating a forum for sharing RegTech best practices. Additionally, three of our RTA members will present their government and regulatory case studies to bring the theory to life.

Our #RegTechMatters events have helped thousands recognise RegTech's potential. As a global community, maintaining trust, transparency, and good governance is crucial. RegTech enables organisations to improve compliance and turn data into actionable insights for better business decisions. Most importantly, it helps protect people and restores trust in regulated industries worldwide.

The Institution of Regulation (IoR) is a peer network for regulatory experts and professionals promoting good practice and providing training in regulation. The IoR believe good regulation is essential for a thriving economy and society and aspire to become the home of good regulation. Established as a membership organisation in 2021, they are a thriving expert community of over 550 regulatory experts, over 34 corporate members, and over 150 individual members. Visit their website to learn more.

Business NSW is hosting a senior Indian Financial Services Centre delegation led by Shri K Rajaraman, Chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), and Dr Dipesh Shah, Executive Director of the IFSCA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.

The purpose of the visit is to meet with Australian financial services, regulatory agencies and technology companies interested in understanding first-hand the opportunities being created through participation in the world's next significant International Financial Services Centre being established in the Gujarat International Financial Technology City (GIFT City).

IFSC Financial Services and Regulatory Technology Innovation Opportunity Conference

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Venue: Business NSW Event Centre, Level 6, 8 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000

Session 1: GIFT City Presentation and Networking

Time: 08:30am - 11:00am

Explore GIFT City's potential at our morning session. Engage with IFSCA Delegation Representatives through presentations and networking opportunities.

Please register with the following link:

GIFT City International Financial Services Centre Presentation and Networking Conference | Humanitix

Session 2: Technology and Innovation Round Table Discussion

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fintech and Regtech industry leaders are invited to join a Roundtable session to explore the financial services and regulatory technology opportunities at GIFT City.

Please register with the following link:

GIFT City International Financial Services Centre Presentation and Networking Roundtable | Humanitix

Background on GIFT City:

GIFT City, located in Gujarat, India, stands as India's pioneering International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Established to foster global financial integration, GIFT City boasts a robust regulatory framework, competitive tax incentives, and streamlined business operations. Since its inception, it has attracted over 600 entities spanning banking, capital markets, insurance, fintech, aircraft leasing, and more, establishing itself as a hub for international financial services.

Why Attend?

This event offers a unique opportunity to:

• Explore Opportunities: Gain insights into the regulatory framework and tax benefits that make GIFT City an attractive destination for global financial services firms, including those from Australia.

• Network: Engage with key stakeholders and decision-makers from global financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry experts.

• Collaborate: Discuss potential collaborations and partnerships between GIFT City and Australian financial markets, leveraging the synergies between both regions.

Key Highlights:

• Regulatory Framework: Learn about IFSCA's role as a unified regulator, overseeing financial markets within GIFT City, and its alignment with international best practices.

• Sectoral Growth: Discover the exponential growth in sectors such as banking, capital markets, insurance, fintech, and more, within GIFT City.

• Strategic Advantages: Understand the strategic advantages of GIFT City's geostrategic location, globally competitive tax regime, and access to a skilled workforce.

We look forward to your participation and meaningful contributions to the discussions.

Warm regards,

Business NSW

Shri K Rajaraman, Chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

Dr Dipesh Shah, Executive Director of the IFSCA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Rippling’s recent Censuswide survey revealed that 69% of Australian business leaders plan to hire globally in the next 12 months. This surge is driven by the need to enhance productivity and navigate the complex local industrial relations landscape. As businesses look beyond borders, the promise of accessing diverse talent pools and new markets becomes ever more appealing.

However, global expansion brings its own set of challenges. Many Australian businesses have expressed concerns about the costs associated with expanding operations abroad, the complexities of managing teams across different time zones, and the intricacies of local laws and regulations necessary to hire the right talent. These factors can complicate the process and introduce significant risks.

To help you navigate these challenges, Rippling has assembled a panel of experts from Talent Tech Solutions, Renewtrak, and our own Global Payroll team. They will share their extensive knowledge and best practices to help you master global talent sourcing strategies.

Register now to secure your spot! Hope to see you there!