Fintech Research

Oct

How will open banking change Australia’s financial sector?

The arrival of open banking in Australia comes at an opportune time. Virtual banks are fast setting up shop amidst widespread demand for more choices in consumer banking. Consumers, while not dissatisfied with existing banks, would like better digital-first options. For their part, regulators are keen to boost compliance across…

Oct

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Revolut partners with Visa in global expansion effort

UK-based Revolut is the one of the world’s most valuable challenger banks with a valuation of US$1.7 billion. With seemingly unlimited coffers of venture capital to draw upon, the company is targeting a $10 billion valuation in the next few years. Its executives say that the company would need to…

Sep

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How Estonia discovered its digital identity

Estonia is perhaps the most connected nation on earth. Wired magazine describes the small Eastern European country as “the most advanced digital society in the world.” Data compiled by the Estonian government show that 99% of Estonia’s services are online, 98% of Estonians have a digital ID card and about…

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