FinTech Industry & Regulation – Page 33 – FinTech and Blockchain Law Watch

Asia Pacific Governments increase support for fintech

Mar 16 2016

Following on from the launch of the Fintech Advisory Committee last month, the Australian Treasurer, Scott Morrison, has announced that the Australian Government will provide AU$150,000 to fund fintech hub Stone & Chalk’s Asia Program based in Shanghai. In making the announcement Mr Morrison said “We will support the industry in its objective of making Australia the leading market for fintech innovation and investment in Asia by 2017”.

The Hong Kong Government is also currently laying the foundations for a strong regulatory and financial support system for the fintech sector in Hong Kong.

London Calling: London FinTech Podcast

Mar 04 2016

By Jonathan Lawrence

If you’re interested in the industry view from London, how about listening and subscribing to London FinTech Podcast? It provides access to many of the leaders in the London FinTech space and provides podcasts discussing topics including start up and emerging growth, marketplace lending, crowdfunding, alternative currencies, payment systems, equity funding, invoice finance, investment and the existing financial services response to FinTech innovations.

Australian Government launches FinTech Advisory Committee

Feb 25 2016

By Jim Bulling and Michelle Chasser

The Australian Federal Government is getting behind the Australian FinTech market with the establishment of a FinTech Advisory Committee to help make Australia a FinTech leader in the Asia Pacific region.

I’m in FinTech. Do I Need an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL)?

Dec 13 2015

By Jim Bulling and Daniel Knight

For fintech startups looking to operate in Australia, the hurdle of obtaining an AFSL is often daunting. An AFSL application can be expensive and time consuming but it’s rarely necessary to obtain an AFSL from day one. Whether it’s through an exemption, relief or authorisation, there’s usually another way.

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