Australia has been home to some huge fintech success stories - think companies like Afterpay and Airwallex. But more local successes are focusing overseas, pushed out by limited access to capital here, and too many regulatory hurdles.

It's not all bad news though for the local fintech sector - according to the EY FinTech Australia Census 2023, more fintechs than ever before are now making money. Malia Forner, Oceania FinTech Leader at EY, explains why. 

Australia has been home to some huge fintech success stories - think companies like Afterpay and Airwallex. But more local successes are focusing overseas, pushed out by limited access to capital here, and too many regulatory hurdles. It's not all bad news though for the local fintech sector - according to the EY FinTech Australia Census 2023, more fintechs than ever before are now making money. Malia Forner, Oceania FinTech Leader at EY, explains why.

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Interview: Why Aussie fintechs are now making money

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