Five FinTechs on Friday, March 21, 2025
Hi FinTech Australia Community,
Happy Friday!
There's only 4 days left to submit your applications for the ninth annual Finnie Awards - Australia's most prestigious fintech business awards. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be recognised amongst Australia's top fintechs and leaders. Entries will close on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 10 PM AEDT.
Tune into our special podcast episode — Surcharging and Reforms to the Payments System with Andrew Cornell, Associate Editor at Capital Brief, Dan Martin, Senior VP at Mastercard, adn Ben Pfisterer, CEO & Co-founder of Zeller.
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Moving on, below are the 5 fintechs you need to know this Friday 👇
Your intelligence. Your Story. Your platform
Jacobi Strategies (Jacobi) helps investment firms streamline their multi-asset investment processes with a unique, customizable platform for portfolio design, analysis and client engagement. The cloud-based software allows users to combine complex financial modelling, portfolio design and intuitive visualisation and reporting. Its unique “open architecture” platform allows firms to build their own code, analytics and applications on top of the platform.
Founded in Brisbane in 2014 Jacobi’s clients include some of the world’s leading pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, wealth managers and investment consultants.
Raiz your game
Raiz Invest is Australia's leading investment platform, making investing effortless by rounding up spare change from everyday purchases. With diversified portfolios, including socially responsibly themed and residential property investments, Raiz helps Australians build financial confidence with ease. Since launching in January this year, Raiz Jars—a feature for goal-based investing—has seen over 32,000 jars opened. Additionally, this week Raiz launched their podcast; "Raiz Your Game" hosted by CEO and managing director Brendan Malone, offering expert insights on personal finance and investing. With over 3 million app downloads and $1 billion invested, Raiz continues to innovate, empowering users to take control of their financial future.
Accurate Records, Better Coverage.
myVal, a pioneering fintech solution, announces its innovative platform that transforms how homeowners document and manage their valuable assets. Accurate documentation is essential in safeguarding homeowners against underinsurance, financial loss, and lengthy claims processes. Utilising advanced image recognition technology, myVal creates precise digital records of jewellery, electronics, furniture, and collectibles, alerting users when standard coverage is insufficient. This ensures homeowners specify high-value items accurately, streamlining claims and facilitating more tailored insurance policies. Through improved communication and transparency between insurers and homeowners, myVal significantly reduces claim resolution times and enhances customer satisfaction. With real-time updates and secure digital records, myVal ensures homeowners’ peace of mind and asset protection.
Choose CreditorWatch and harness the power of data for comprehensive credit risk management that drives business success.
CreditorWatch is a leading credit reporting agency, offering accessible, user-friendly, and affordable credit risk management solutions for businesses.
This week, CreditorWatch was named one of the 2025 Best Workplaces for Women in Australia by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture.
Organisations are assessed on their ability to provide positive experiences for women while ensuring gender balance and representation that exceeds industry standards.
One of CreditorWatch’s key initiatives is its Women’s Representative Group which aims to inspire inclusion through initiatives aimed at supporting women. From organising events, creating resources and supporting internal policy reviews, the group’s impact has been immensely positive.
Blazing fast modern FX for People
Send Payments, a multi-award-winning international payments and foreign exchange specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Sutton and Lloyd Harris to its Board of Directors. Their expertise will support the company’s continued growth and innovation in global payments infrastructure.
Jon, CEO of Scotpac and former CEO of BOQ and Bankwest, brings over 30 years of leadership in financial services. Lloyd, a financial adviser and early Send investor, specialises in wealth management and private equity.
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