FinTech Australia's Podcast

In this week's episode we chatted to Anthony Jones - "AJ" - Head of Innovation and Partnerships, Australia New Zealand and South Pacific at Visa about Visa's involvement in the fintech ecosystem and how they are visible and connecting to fintechs. AJ also talks about their fast-track program and some of the other initiatives.


This episode was recorded in Late June. 

Today we chat to Daniel Cannizzaro  Founder & CEO of Parpera about their recent fact finding mission to the UK and Europe!

- About Parpera and the recent iteration 

- What he did in London/Amsterdam!

-  Learnings 

- Money2020! 

- International Expansion plans

In this week's episode we chatted to Anthony Jones - "AJ" - Head of Innovation and Partnerships, Australia New Zealand and South Pacific at Visa about Visa's involvement in the fintech ecosystem and how they are visible and connecting to fintechs. AJ also talks about their fast-track program and some of the other initiatives.


This episode was recorded in Late June. 

Today we chat to Daniel Cannizzaro  Founder & CEO of Parpera about their recent fact finding mission to the UK and Europe!

- About Parpera and the recent iteration

- What he did in London/Amsterdam!

-  Learnings

- Money2020!

- International Expansion plans

June 2023 CDR MONTH - A wrap - In this episode we interview the following regarding their involvement with CDR Month. 

• Intro with Mathew Mytka, Regional Director Australia and New Zealand Financial Data and Technology Association 

• Simeon Duncan Senior Manager, International Corporate Affairs at Intuit on why the sponsored, their uses cases and future predictions for CDR 

• Rachel Bailes Head of Policy from the AIIA (Australian Information Industry Association) to recap the roundtable held in Canberra and use cases. 

• Nick Kavass -  Head of Policy at FinTech Australia to recap the showcase, the pitches and the discussions

• Darren Booth - Partner at RSM about their involvement and sponsorship  
  
  
  
• Conclusion  with Mathew Mytka about what's next for CDR !
  
  

June 2023 CDR MONTH - A wrap - In this episode we interview the following regarding their involvement with CDR Month. 

• Intro with Mathew Mytka, Regional Director Australia and New Zealand Financial Data and Technology Association 

• Simeon Duncan Senior Manager, International Corporate Affairs at Intuit on why the sponsored, their uses cases and future predictions for CDR 

• Rachel Bailes Head of Policy from the AIIA (Australian Information Industry Association) to recap the roundtable held in Canberra and use cases. 

• Nick Kavass -  Head of Policy at FinTech Australia to recap the showcase, the pitches and the discussions

• Darren Booth - Partner at RSM about their involvement and sponsorship  
  
  
  
• Conclusion  with Mathew Mytka about what's next for CDR !

Today we chat with Stuart Low , Founder and CEO of Biza.io

Biza.io is the market leader in the Consumer Data Right, Open Banking, Open Energy, and the emerging Open Data ecosystem.

We cover all topics of CDR (being CDR month) the different application use cases as well as talking about the Finnies where Biza.io took out the Excellence in RegTech award. 

Stuart was also nominated for Outstanding Fintech Leader of the Year. 

In today's episode we profile 3 Finnies winners from the recent Fintech Australia Finnies evening.

Here's a short story about each , the process to apply and how winning the awards have helped them!

1. Excellence in FinTech Support Services Winner - Astero (This award recognises the support services that have provided the highest level of assistance to fintechs in their operation and growth or a business that helps drive the growth of the fintech community through physical infrastructure (space), connections and capital. This award is open to consulting firms, legal support, accounting, technology companies and incubators/hubs/co-working spaces, accelerators or investment firms that demonstrate how they have contributed to the success and growth of various individual fintech companies through the provision of exceptional business support services and connections.)

Interview with Sandeep Kumar : Founder & CEO

2.Excellence in Establishing Global Market Presence Winner - Data Zoo (This award recognises the fintech headquartered or founded in Australia, that has most successfully proliferated its presence and identity globally through the creation of a strong brand or IP strategy. For example, this could include the use of a trade mark, digital or physical presence to expand their customer base in relation to count and location.)

Interview with Emma Murphy - Marketing & Communications Manager at Data Zoo

3. Emerging FinTech Organisation of the Year People's Choice Winner - Hello Clever (This award recognises a fintech organisation that is delivering transformative new financial services offerings through the innovative use of technology to its customers. This is open to new organisations in the fintech ecosystem of less than 2 years.) - We had almost 2,000 votes this year.

Interview with Yelana Bryant - Product Marketing & Partnerships at Hello Clever 

Today we chat with Stuart Low , Founder and CEO of Biza.io

Biza.io is the market leader in the Consumer Data Right, Open Banking, Open Energy, and the emerging Open Data ecosystem.

We cover all topics of CDR (being CDR month) the different application use cases as well as talking about the Finnies where Biza.io took out the Excellence in RegTech award. 

Stuart was also nominated for Outstanding Fintech Leader of the Year. 

In today's episode we profile 3 Finnies winners from the recent Fintech Australia Finnies evening.

Here's a short story about each , the process to apply and how winning the awards have helped them!

1. Excellence in FinTech Support Services Winner - Astero (This award recognises the support services that have provided the highest level of assistance to fintechs in their operation and growth or a business that helps drive the growth of the fintech community through physical infrastructure (space), connections and capital. This award is open to consulting firms, legal support, accounting, technology companies and incubators/hubs/co-working spaces, accelerators or investment firms that demonstrate how they have contributed to the success and growth of various individual fintech companies through the provision of exceptional business support services and connections.)

Interview with Sandeep Kumar : Founder & CEO

2.Excellence in Establishing Global Market Presence Winner - Data Zoo (This award recognises the fintech headquartered or founded in Australia, that has most successfully proliferated its presence and identity globally through the creation of a strong brand or IP strategy. For example, this could include the use of a trade mark, digital or physical presence to expand their customer base in relation to count and location.)

Interview with Emma Murphy - Marketing & Communications Manager at Data Zoo

3. Emerging FinTech Organisation of the Year People's Choice Winner - Hello Clever (This award recognises a fintech organisation that is delivering transformative new financial services offerings through the innovative use of technology to its customers. This is open to new organisations in the fintech ecosystem of less than 2 years.) - We had almost 2,000 votes this year.

Interview with Yelana Bryant - Product Marketing & Partnerships at Hello Clever