2025 marks a significant milestone for FinTech Australia as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. 

Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed the rapid transformation of Australia's fintech sector into one of the world’s most vibrant and competitive ecosystems. Fintech is now a $45 billion industry in Australia, underpinned by a highly skilled, multilingual technology workforce and an advanced $10 trillion financial services sector [1] that actively invests in innovation. In just a decade, Australia’s fintech ecosystem has earned global recognition as one of the most dynamic and competitive fintech hubs in the world [2]. 

FinTech Australia was founded to support the growth and success of Australian fintechs and to create a fair, competitive, and innovation-friendly financial services landscape. Through policy advocacy, strategic engagement with government and regulators, and community-building initiatives, we’ve helped shape the conditions for fintech to thrive. 

As we celebrate our 10 years of impact, we also reaffirm our commitment to shaping the policy landscape for the next decade of fintech growth. FinTech Australia has been a strong advocate for the fintech industry from driving the development of the Consumer Data Rights, payments regulation reform, digital asset policy and many more [3]. 

Looking ahead, we remain committed to working closely with the Albanese Government and regulators to support a policy agenda that unlocks innovation, boosts competition and delivers better outcomes for consumers and businesses alike. Our advocacy work will continue to ensure that fintech plays an important role in Australia's digital and economic future. 

From humble beginnings to a thriving community of startups, scaleups, investors, and institutions, this journey has been driven by a shared mission to shape the future of finance. 

Celebrating at the Finnies Gala Night 

There’s no better place to honour this milestone than at the Finnie Awards Gala Night happening June 26, 2025. Now in its ninth year, the Finnies have become the premier awards night for the fintech industry. This year, we’re going bigger to celebrate a decade of fintech innovation in Australia. 

FinTech Australia CEO Rehan D'Almeida said: 

"Given this is FinTech Australia’s 10-year anniversary we have a special night planned for all attendees. Even if you aren't up for an award, it will be a night to remember. We expect the event to fully sell out, so please consider registering and purchasing tickets early to avoid disappointment." 

FinTech Australia has played a key role in advocating for open banking, industry standards, and a fair, innovative financial services environment. And the work continues. 

What’s Ahead in 2025 

Banking Reverse Pitch 

In partnership with Investment NSW and Vanta, FinTech Australia presents the 3rd Edition of the Banking Reverse Pitch happening May 13, 2025 in Sydney. The initiative calls on local and global companies to support the Australian banking and finance sector to best leverage the opportunities available through creative thinking and innovative solutions.

In this edition, we are collaborating with Beyond Bank, Citi, and x15ventures bringing problems that focuses on financial abuse, payments, and wealth management. Learn more about the opportunity on our webpage (https://www.fintechaustralia.org.au/reverse-pitch). 

CDR Summit 2025 

The CDR Summit returns on July 17, 2025, bringing together local and international experts, policymakers, founders and builders to discuss the future of the CDR and showcase the most exciting emerging use cases. As open data expands into new sectors and deeper use cases, this summit will explore the opportunities, roadblocks, and next steps for the Consumer Data Right in Australia. Topics include The Global Opportunities for Australian Fintechs Building CDR Use Cases, Force-Multiplying the CDR: A New Game Plan for New Industries, Putting Consumers at the Heart of CDR, and many more. 

Speaking EOIs are open and ticket sales are live (cdrsummit.com.au) 

Intersekt Festival 2025 

Intersekt returns in September 2025 as Australia’s premier fintech festival, bringing together founders, financial institutions, regulators, investors, and global delegations for 2 days of industry-defining conversations and connections. Intersekt will showcase the very best in fintech innovation and offer networking and business development opportunities. 

Speaking EOIs are opening soon (intersektfestival.com) 

Join the Celebration 

This anniversary is more than a reflection on the past, it’s a celebration of what’s to come. We’re proud of what we’ve built together and excited about the future we're continuing to shape. 

Let’s celebrate the innovators, the bold ideas, and the partnerships that have made the last 10 years so remarkable. And let’s build on that momentum for the next decade. 

We hope to see you at our upcoming initiatives. 

References 
1. https://international.austrade.gov.au/en/do-business-with-australia/sectors/technology/fintech
2. https://www.investment.nsw.gov.au/why-nsw/focus-sectors/technology/fintech/
3. https://www.fintechaustralia.org.au/policysubmissions