Technology

Self-service VOI tool launches for brokers
22 October 2021
Self-service VOI tool launches for brokers

An Australian fintech has introduced a new self-service VOI product for the mortgages market.

Westpac pilots no-interest credit card
21 October 2021
Westpac pilots no-interest credit card

The major bank is piloting a zero-interest rate digital credit card, with plans to release it later this year, following similar moves by its peers.

Fewer than 1 in 5 using bank branches
20 October 2021
Fewer than 1 in 5 using bank branches

The number of people wanting to bank in person at a branch continues to drop, with less than 20 per cent electing to do so, according to new data.

Aussie fintechs chasing international growth
20 October 2021
Aussie fintechs chasing international growth

Lenders are the second-most common type of fintech in Australia, taking up a quarter of the sector that is mostly now geared towards expanding offshore.

Fintech, major bank competition fuelling mergers: Newcastle Permanent
14 October 2021
Fintech, major bank competition fuelling mergers: Newcastle Permanent

Battling over technology and relevance has fired up mutual banks’ need to join forces, Newcastle Permanent’s chair has said.

Homely integrates Well Home Loans into its platform
12 October 2021
Homely integrates Well Home Loans into its platform

The online home loan provider will now be included within the real estate marketplace’s services, the addition also introducing a new borrowing calculator.

Reserve Bank NZ consults on digital currency move
5 October 2021
Reserve Bank NZ consults on digital currency move

The central bank of New Zealand is considering setting up a central bank-issued digital currency, or stablecoin, given the declining use of cash.

Morrison government names new DTA CEO
4 October 2021
Morrison government names new DTA CEO

The former Queensland government’s chief customer and digital officer has been revealed as the next chief executive of the Digital Transformation Agency.

PEXA approved to operate in ACT
24 September 2021
PEXA approved to operate in ACT

The property exchange settlement platform has been granted approval to establish an Electronic Lodgement Network in the ACT. 

NZ central bank served compliance notice after data breach
20 September 2021
NZ central bank served compliance notice after data breach

The RBNZ has been issued with a compliance notice from the Privacy Commissioner after safety concerns were identified following a cyber attack.