Klarna, the buy-now-pay-later fintech outfit, had just launched in Australia with its global campaign, ‘Get What You Love’, featuring Lady Gaga, when the COVID-19 pandemic broke.

Startup Plastiq has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Equitise to raise $400,000 for a new cash back rewards business.

Steve Brennen is switching the world of Uber for the world of fintech disruption, taking up a new role as chief customer officer at Zip Co.

Customer strategy consultancy, Ellipsis, has taken the wrappers off a new company aimed at bridging the gap between Aussie brands looking to solve known customer pain points, with emerging CX solutions globally.

Zip is enjoying significant local growth if its recruitment is anything to go by.

‘Boring is brilliant’: It’s a phrase unlikely to trigger excitement in the hearts of many marketing leaders.

The credit industry is fiercely competitive, and major banks have strong and deeply established roots offering credit scores and advice. But New Zealand fintech startup, Credit Simple, is fast making inroads across the Tasman as well as in Australia thanks to its ability to engage customers in a more agile way.