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.

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! 

Explore how Asian fintech is setting the pace for global financial innovation. This session will highlight the region's role in pioneering efforts like green finance technologies, cross-border blockchain transactions, and fintech's integration with other disruptive sectors like e-commerce and healthcare. We will forecast how these trends could redefine competitive dynamics and consumer expectations in Asia and beyond.

Mastercard and King & Wood Mallesons present to you the launch event of Women in Open Banking ANZ, a dedicated community for women who work in and around the Open Banking sector to connect and amplify women’s voices and ideas.

Join us at this inaugural event to hear from our women-only panel and network with peers in the industry.

In the panel, we’ll be covering how the Consumer Data Right was envisioned as a world-first economy wide data portability law to provide consumers with choice, control and convenience. As we reach the fourth anniversary of the CDR being live in Australia, the question is “are we there yet, and has our destination changed?”

Guest Speakers:

• Alysia Abeyratne, Senior Manager, Digital Policy at NAB

• Danielle Smith, Head of Product and Distribution Partnerships at Xero

• Hannah Glass, Senior Associate at King & Wood Mallesons

• Dr Natalia Jevglevskaja, Research Fellow at UNSW

• Jennifer Harrison, Co-founder at Open Finance (Moderator)

FinTech Australia, in partnership with Microsoft, is thrilled to invite you to the AI Fintech Roadshow in Melbourne on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, where you will have a unique opportunity to gain insights into how Generative AI can help Fintech organisations reshape the Financial Services landscape. 

Join us for a half-day journey into the heart of AI transformation within the Financial Services Industry. Hear from Microsoft and industry leaders about the latest trends and best practices in AI and explore how Microsoft’s approach to AI can empower Fintech organisations to confidently drive innovation and generate business value. 

Event Details: 

• Date: Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 

• Location: Microsoft Offices, 4 Freshwater place, Southbank 

• Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Agenda: 

During this event, you’ll be able to: 

• Get an overview of the Fintech Industry trends and opportunities from EY & Fintech Australia. 

• Understand the Microsoft portfolio of Azure OpenAI solutions and its potential to deliver business value to your customers. 

• Learn how to implement AI in a responsible way and build your own Copilot to unlock innovation. 

• Hear from Fintech organizations, Yondr & 6clicks, how they are driving AI transformation in Financial Services to modernize the banking industry. 

• Discover how to Go-To-Market & grow your business with Microsoft Marketplace and hear from Suncorp on their Marketplace experience. 

• Connect with industry experts, AI thought leaders and Microsoft teams over drinks and networking. 

Who should attend: 

• Business and IT decision makers. 

Don't miss out on the chance to explore cutting-edge perspectives and engage with subject matter experts across industry, policy and technology who are shaping the future of Financial Services. 

Register now to secure your spot and be at the forefront of AI innovation in the Fintech space. 

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an enlightening and inspiring event. 

Discover the market opportunities, nuances, and challenges present in Hong Kong's dynamic fintech landscape at our exclusive, intimate roundtable lunch, in partnership with StartmeupHK. Very limited seats available.

We'll Dive Deep Into:

 ✅ Exploring the ecosystem of fintech startups in Hong Kong and gain valuable insights from experiences of startups setting up in HK.
 ✅ Navigating the Hong Kong market and discover strategies for success in this thriving fintech hub.

Speakers:

• Jayne Chan, Head of StartmeupHK at Invest Hong Kong

• Ben Au, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of AP Family Office

• Taylor Fox-Smith, Head of Community Partnerships, Airwallex

This is your opportunity to gain insider knowledge and expand your global footprint and network! Register now to reserve your seat.

Join Endava’s panel of Payment experts as they unpack Payment activity notably around Real-Time Payments, Open Banking and the evolution of traditional gateways.

Speakers

• Scott Harkey, EVP Financial Services and Payments (USA)

• Adrian Bungaian, Head of Client Delivery Asia (Singapore)

• Andy Davies, PE Tech Advisor, Payments, and FX Expert (UK)

• David Marsh, Principal Payments Consultant (Australia) — Moderator

• Mailys Perfrement, Marketing Manager (Australia) — Moderator

Stone & Chalk's Ecosystem Drinks is Sydney's most sociable Startup & Scaleup community event. Its purpose is to provide you with an opportunity to form and deepen meaningful connections into the Sydney Sydney's tech Ecosystem.We invite you to join our networking session where we will bring together Founders, Investors, Mentors, Government, Corporate and Industry Eco-system Partners!

Come be a part of this special evening dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, as we collectively shape the future of the tech landscape!In true eco-system networking fashion, there will be plenty of room to socialise with some of the most exciting entrepreneurs & innovators and influential people in the NSW Startup & Scaleup community!

Covered in this webinar: 

This webinar will delve into secondary sales for startups and investors, with a focus on:

• the purpose and structure of, and key considerations when facilitating, company or shareholder-led secondary sale transactions; and

• GP-led secondaries, with an explanation of the role of continuation funds in providing liquidity to investors in existing funds, and allowing sponsors, existing investors and new investors to gain from continued upside.

Joined by guest speaker:

• Nick Brown, General Counsel, AirTree

Date and time

This session will be held on Tuesday, 14 May 2024 at 12pm (AEST).

CPD points

Please read the online learning FAQs to confirm eligibility for CPD points.

Special note for WA lawyers – to satisfy the requirement for CPD in WA the viewing/activity must be completed within 12 months of the session date.

Core area: NSW/VIC/QLD Professional Skills | WA Professional Skills.
1 hour – 1 CPD point.

FinTech Australia in partnership with Microsoft, is thrilled to invite you to the AI Fintech Roadshow in Sydney on Thursday, 9th May 2024, where you will have a unique opportunity to gain insights into how Generative AI can help Fintech organisations reshape the Financial Services landscape. 

Join us for a half-day journey into the heart of AI transformation within the Financial Services Industry. Hear from Microsoft and industry leaders about the latest trends and best practices in AI and explore how Microsoft’s approach to AI can empower Fintech organisations to confidently drive innovation and generate business value. 

Event Details: 

• Date: Thursday, 9th May 2024 

• Location: Microsoft Offices, 1 Denison Street, North Sydney 

• Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
   

Agenda:

During this event, you’ll be able to: 

• Get an overview of the Fintech Industry trends and opportunities from EY & Fintech Australia. 

• Understand the Microsoft portfolio of Azure OpenAI solutions and its potential to deliver business value to your customers. 

• Learn how to implement AI in a responsible way and build your own Copilot to unlock innovation. 

• Hear from Fintech organizations, Yondr & 6clicks, how they are driving AI transformation in Financial Services to modernize the banking industry. 

• Discover how to Go-To-Market & grow your business with Microsoft Marketplace and hear from Suncorp on their Marketplace experience. 

• Connect with industry experts, AI thought leaders and Microsoft teams over drinks and networking. 
   

Who should attend: 

• Business and IT decision makers. 
   

Don't miss out on the chance to explore cutting-edge perspectives and engage with subject matter experts across industry, policy and technology who are shaping the future of Financial Services.

Register now to secure your spot and be at the forefront of AI innovation in the Fintech space.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an enlightening and inspiring event. 

We’re excited to announce that we have launched our 2024 #ACCELERATERegTechGlobal program.  Kicking off with the APAC region held online and in Sydney – this refreshed global program elevates the RegTech and SupTech conversation. Our 2023 Industry Perspectives report provided the foundation for this series as we centre the conversation around “Protecting People.” We aim to bring policy, supervisory, innovation, risk leaders, and technologists together to discuss opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends in a safe space.  Take a look at our sponsorship prospectus for this series, and feel free to reach out to us for more information HERE.

This will include topics such as:

• Cyber/Scams/Fraud

• Financial Crime

• Applications using Generative AI

• Data and Privacy

• ESG

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.

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

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)

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.

The first annual Australian Startup to Scaleup Summit (S2S Summit) brought to you by Tank Stream Labs celebrates the key milestones in a founder's journey from idea through to successful exit.

The S2S Summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries for a full day of inspiration, networking, and game-changing insights.

The event program also includes:

• Pitch Competition: Witness the future of innovation as businesses compete for a $10,000 prize at the Pitch Competition in partnership with @Startup&Angels. With any purchased ticket, attendees can apply to compete for a chance to win the $10,000 prize.

• Demo Exhibition: Explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations from a diverse range of industries at the summit’s Demo Exhibition.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the dialogue shaping the future of startups andscaleups in Australia.

As a benefit of being a Community Partner for Startup to Scaleup Summit 2023, FinTech Australia members could enjoy a 25% discount of Standard Ticket Entry

How to register

1. Go to registration website: https://events.humanitix.com/startup-to-scaleup-summit-2023 

2. Click on "Get Tickets:

3. Select "Standard Ticket." Select number of tickets.

4. Select "Enter Details" to go to the next page

5. Enter code FINTECHAUS2023 into the Discount Code box. Click "Apply"

6. Enter each individual details per ticket

Don’t miss out on this great deal and share this with fellow members!

Join us for a webinar in line with International Fraud Awareness Week, a global initiative dedicated to combatting fraud, raising awareness, and fostering a culture of integrity and transparency.

Hear from our Fraud & Forensic Services team to explore a range of critical topics during this webinar, including:

➜ A review of recent updates to fraud and corruption control

➜ The fraud bystander effect – why an effective whistleblower / public interest disclosures program is so essential!

➜ Artificial intelligence and fraud – what to look out for and how to take advantage of AI

➜ Best practice investigations including cross-border (multi-jurisdiction or multi-country) investigations

This event is your gateway to staying informed, enhance your fraud and corruption control system, and broaden your knowledge across these essential subjects.

In the digital lending landscape, customer experience has become a key differentiator for lenders in Australia. And with more than half of borrowers expecting personalised offers, how can digital lenders prioritise customer experience and balance risk management at the same time? Adopt a customer-centric approach with advanced risk decisioning that combines the power of data-driven credit risk decisioning technology.

In this webinar from Provenir and Fintech Australia, our panel of experts, including Clayton Howes (CEO, MoneyMe), Joanne Edwards (Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Wisr) and Bharath Kumar Vellore (General Manager APAC, Provenir) will share case studies and explore strategies for enhancing borrower experience through effective risk decisioning in digital lending operations in Australia. Join us on 8 June, 2023 at 11 am AEST for insights on:

- Leveraging customer data such as financial data, credit history, and behavioural data for risk assessment and credit decisioning

- Tailoring lending solutions to enhance the borrower experience with personalised offers including loan amount, interest rates, and repayment terms

- Balancing risk management and customer experience to optimize the risk decisioning process to cover regulatory compliance and fraud prevention while enhancing customer satisfaction

- Implementing technology such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning for streamlined, customer-centric risk decisioning