Global Co-Lead of Fintech Practice and Head of Banking Sector in Australia, KPMG
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Director (former) | Stone & Chalk | Stone & Chalk |
| Global Co-Lead of Fintech Practice and Head of Banking Sector in Australia (former) | KPMG | Startup Daily (Tue 10 Aug 2021), Australian FinTech (Thu 4 Mar 2021), Australian FinTech (Thu 1 Aug 2019), Startup Daily (Thu 1 Aug 2019), Stone & Chalk |
| Global Co-leader of Fintech (former) | KPMG International | Startup Daily |
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KPMG's half-yearly fintech report records record global investment in the sector for early 2021, with Australian fintech drawing over A$1.2 billion, spanning a neobank takeover and several large raises.
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KPMG's annual review reports Australian fintech investment of US$1.4 billion in 2020, featuring eNett's acquisition, raises by Judo Bank and Brighte, a cryptocurrency-backed IPO, and global fintech trends.
KPMG's report shows Australian fintech investment hit nearly A$3 billion in 2019, driven by CBA's PEXA acquisition and Judo's raise, with notable rounds for Athena, Grow Super and Cover Genius.
Stone & Chalk announces Leona Murphy as its incoming chairman and seven new board members drawn from fintechs and corporate partners, while two long-serving directors step down.