Technology

AUSTRAC warns financial companies on disaster payment fraud
13 December 2021
AUSTRAC warns financial companies on disaster payment fraud

Two government bodies have told financial services providers to be aware of the misuse of emergency and disaster payments.

ANZ opens digital offering
9 December 2021
ANZ opens digital offering

With its incoming new digital service expected to launch from early next year, the major bank has launched registrations for interested customers.

PEXA goes live in ACT
9 December 2021
PEXA goes live in ACT

The ACT has become the latest state and territory to introduce online property settlements.

Westpac to nab AMP budgeting app
7 December 2021
Westpac to nab AMP budgeting app

The big four bank has revealed plans to purchase a personal finance management platform from AMP, with plans to integrate the tool into its digital banking app.

Australian financial market falls short in cyber security
7 December 2021
Australian financial market falls short in cyber security

ASIC has called for firms to persevere as data suggests cyber resilience improved roughly one-tenth of the intended target in two years.

Beyond Bank to use open banking platform
3 December 2021
Beyond Bank to use open banking platform

Beyond Bank has partnered with fintech Frollo, to use its open banking data-sharing platform.

CBA finds BNPL customers worse with debt
25 November 2021
CBA finds BNPL customers worse with debt

Customers who use buy now, pay later products are more likely to fall behind on debt repayments and to be in financial hardship, the big four bank has reported.

CoreLogic acquires Australian proptech
24 November 2021
CoreLogic acquires Australian proptech

The property research group is expanding its real estate technology solutions with its investment in a Brisbane-based, AI-centred company.

NSW keeps remote signature witnessing
23 November 2021
NSW keeps remote signature witnessing

The NSW Parliament has passed laws making temporary relief that has allowed legal documents to be witnessed over video calls permanent.

Afterpay Money could branch into mortgages next year
19 November 2021
Afterpay Money could branch into mortgages next year

The new app, powered by Westpac’s banking-as-a-service offering, could move into mortgages next year, it has been revealed.