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Below are some recent articles I've been quoted or featured in.

Consumer advocates urge caution as open banking kicks off

The 46th Parliament sits for the first time today, and other than income tax cuts, new “open banking” laws are high on the Morrison Government’s agenda.

ABC Radio National

8 New Fintech Newsletters You Should Be Reading

New fintech newsletters covering topics ranging from neobanks to BigTech to cryptocurrencies to super apps have emerged in the past year. There are newsletters out there doing a good job of reporting what’s going on in fintech. This list includes seven doing a great job of explaining what it means.

ForbesRon Shevlin

FinTech set to weather coronavirus pandemic despite slowdown

BPAY Group - Australia

BPay Group

Aust neobank growth ‘a little terrifying’

Neobank executives say they’re stunned at the “massive” demand from the public, with one challenger bank amassing $100 million in deposits in three weeks.

7NEWS7NEWS

Government blockchain plan ‘lacks vision’

Leaders of the local blockchain scene say last week’s government roadmap lacks necessary details on funding and guidance for regulators on how to make it work.

Australian Financial ReviewJames Eyers

Crypto startups look to Facebook’s ‘Zuck Bucks’ for boost

Facebook’s move to introduce digital currency Libra is expected to boost Australian cryptocurrency startups.

The Sydney Morning HeraldCara Waters

‘Open banking’ era dawns in Australia - 9Finance

That start of a “game changing” process for Australian banking is about to begin, with customers able to gi...

Business News, Finance, Shares & Investing - 9FinanceAAPJun 28th, 2019

Consumer advocates urge caution as open banking kicks off

The 46th Parliament sits for the first time today, and other than income tax cuts, new “open banking” laws are high on the Morrison Government’s agenda.

ABC Radio National

“We have a lot to lose”: New fintech minister is a welcome nod to profitable startup sector, but there’s more to be done - SmartCompany

The appointment of Senator Jane Hume as fintech minister is being hailed as a nod to the startup sector, or at least a large section of it.

SmartCompanyStephanie Palmer-Derrien

Top seven fintech business lenders compliant with new code of conduct

Prospa, Moula, OnDeck, Spotcap, Capify, GetCapital and Lumi have agreed to self-regulation, including new price transparency rules.

Australian Financial ReviewJames Eyers

Start-ups worried ACCC’s proposed merger law changes could halt investment

Founders are nervous proposed changes to merger laws in the ACCC’s preliminary report into Google and Facebook could limit their exit options.

Australian Financial ReviewYolanda Redrup

A perfect storm: New FinTech Australia chair Alan Tsen says the time for financial disruption is now - SmartCompany

As he steps up to the role of chair of the board at FinTech Australia, Alan Tsen says we’re in a “perfect storm” for fintechs.

SmartCompanyStephanie Palmer-Derrien

Fintech revenue growth surges: EY census

Local fintech start-ups are confident revenue growth will continue on the back of the banking royal commission, the EY Fintech Australia Census shows.

Australian Financial ReviewJames Eyers

Changing of the guard at FinTech Australia as industry faces tough challenges

Alan Tsen, head of Stone & Chalk in Melbourne, is the new chairman of FinTech Australia, which is lobbying for open banking in an industry sector facing greater scrutiny.

Australian Financial ReviewJames Eyers

Stone & Chalk is launching a ‘mega-hub’ in Melbourne

Fintech innovation hub Stone & Chalk is launching a “mega-hub” in Melbourne. The launch coincides with the opening of a new home for the Victorian Government’s startup agency, LaunchVic, also in the Goods Shed North, where Stone & Chalk Melbourne will now be housed alongside CSIRO’s Data61, Startmat…

Business Insider AustraliaSarah Kimmorley

Stone & Chalk partners with SproutX for Melbourne “agri-fintech” startup hub - SmartCompany

Victorian fintech and agritech startups are getting a dedicated coworking hub next month, with Sydney-based co-working space Stone & Chalk partnering with...

SmartCompanyAngela Castles

RMIT joins forces with Stone and Chalk to launch blockchain course for entrepreneurs and business leaders - SmartCompany

Melbourne-based university RMIT has today launched a new eight-week course aimed at teaching entrepreneurs and company executives the ins and outs of blockchain technology.

SmartCompanyDominic Powell

Stone & Chalk to open in Melbourne, backed by AustralianSuper, NAB, ANZ

Fintech hub Stone & Chalk will open in Melbourne next month with the support of new corporate backers.

Australian Financial ReviewJames Eyers

Australia ranks fifth in world for fintech adoption, but the sector says there’s a long way to go - SmartCompany

Australia is one of the world’s top five leading global fintech markets, with one in three digital consumers using fintech...

SmartCompanyAngela Castles

FINTECH AUSTRALIA: New blockchain standard will drive innovation in Australian fintech startups

The industry body for fintech startups in Australia has welcomed a new standards roadmap for blockchain in the country. Standards Australia released its “Roadmap for blockchain standards” report last week that outlines how the organisation will ensure security and interoperability of future blockcha…

Business Insider AustraliaTony Yoo

Is Ethereum the new Bitcoin?

In terms of digital currency, you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin. But, the world of crypto-currency is a big one and it’s expanding rapidly.

ABC Radio National

"The perfect storm - Alan Tsen on fintech opportunities for the profession" (Interview with me)

"FinTech Australia Reappoints Alan Tsen As Chair & Introduces New Director Roles" (My comments)

"In Conversation with Alan Tsen, General Manager, Stone & Chalk – Part One" (Interview with me)

"In Conversation with Alan Tsen, General Manager, Stone & Chalk – Part Two" (Interview with me)

"Open Banking delayed to 2020" (My Comments)

"Bipartisan group for blockchain" (My Comments)

"Can DigitalX ride the blockchain hype train?" (My Comments)

"New Fintech Plan For Melbourne" (My Comments)

"Finspirational People: Alan Tsen" (Interview)

"Fintech in focus" (Fintech Victoria - Fintech Victoria profile)

"Don’t write off bitcoin yet, despite blow to Winklevoss plan" (Bitcoin - my comments)

"New blockchain standard will drive innovation in Australian fintech startups" (Blockchain Technology - my comments)

"How digital innovation is transforming banking" (Blockchain Technology - my comments)

"Blockchain technology extends to agricultural contracts" (Blockchain Technology - my comments)

Big Banks Ramp Up Blockchain Trials (Blockchain Technology - my comments)

"GST On Crowd Funding Activities Could Be A "Compliance Nightmare" for Start-ups" (Taxation of Crowdfunding - my comments)

"Bitlicence Provides Reality Check For Startups" (Bitcoin regulation)

"ATO delays position on bitcoin - but gives some guidance via private binding ruling"  (Taxation of bitcoin)

"The winners and losers from the ATO’s bitcoin guidance" (Taxation of bitcoin)

"ATO bitcoin ruling may hamper digital currency sector growth" (Taxation of bitcoin - my comments)

"Alice in ATAR-Land" (Education)

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