Financial Literacy stories

Finkeda enhances fintech security with blockchain tech
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Finkeda is combating fintech cybersecurity threats by integrating advanced blockchain and robust protocols to safeguard financial data against rising breaches.

Morningstar & SuperAPI unite to enhance Aussie super use
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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management
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collaboration
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digitisation
Morningstar Australasia and SuperAPI have teamed up to improve how Australians manage their superannuation as they enter the workforce.

Why your money buys less every year — and how to fight back
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
As inflation erodes purchasing power, experts advise investing in assets that outpace price rises to safeguard your finances against currency debasement.

Finkeda empowers rural India with more than 36,000 merchant hubs
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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financial literacy
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merchants
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financial services
Finkeda has launched over 36,000 merchant hubs across India, providing vital financial services to rural areas and enhancing local economic empowerment.

Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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edutech
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gaming
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phishing
AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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westpac
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visa
Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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government
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law
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financial literacy
FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.

Michael McCarthy appointed CCO of moomoo Australia
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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martech
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ai
Michael McCarthy, a veteran of the Australian financial markets, has been appointed as the chief commercial officer of online trading platform moomoo Australia.

MADCash triumphs with two awards at 2024 MAIAs for fintech
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial literacy
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madcash
MADCash has won two awards at the 2024 Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards, recognising its innovative contributions to financial inclusion for underserved communities.

FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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fintech
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crowdfunding
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federal government
FinTech Australia calls for government policy revisions, citing capital raising challenges for startups and the need for stronger support from Austrade to boost the country's fintech reputation internationally.

New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.

IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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transparency
Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.

IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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investment
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mental health
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financial literacy
A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.

Risky AI & bots manipulate markets, warn UK finance professionals
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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bots
94% of senior UK finance professionals consider AI-driven market manipulation an impending threat, as bots harbour potential to covertly disrupt trading, cites a study by eflow Global.

CDSL launches multilingual services in silver jubilee celebration
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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kpmg
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financial literacy
SEBI Chair Madhabi Puri Buch initiates two multi-lingual tools from Central Depository Services (India) on its 25th anniversary, aiming to enhance accessibility in India's capital market.

Life101 Launchpad: Online course teaching practical skills to youth
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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edutech
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students
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rangatahi
Life101 Launchpad, a new online programme, aims to bolster youth financial literacy and life skills.
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Tradies' guide: Prepare now for a fresh start in 2024
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
It’s critical that tradies take the opportunity ahead of the January cashflow slowdown to get their business in shape so they can make a fresh start.

Tonik Bank and MoEngage bring digital banking to unbanked Filipinos
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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financial literacy
Tonik Bank collaborates with MoEngage, driving digital banking access for unbanked Filipinos and aiming to revolutionise financial services.

Lista unveils new branding and focus on personal finance
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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financial literacy
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rebrand
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accessibility
Lista, a finance application from the Philippines, is rebranding to emphasise personal finance and encourage users to gain financial literacy.

ANZ digital finance transformations falling behind
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Only 5% of Australian organisations and 2% of their New Zealand counterparts have a strategy to accomplish a robust digital finance transformation.