Australian startups CurrencyVue and Assembly Payments selected to develop global fintech solutions at Singapore competition

Two Australian fintech startups will be showcasing their skills on a global stage in Singapore next week, having been selected among five finalists to take part in a global fintech industry challenge.

CurrencyVue and Assembly Payments beat out nearly 70 entrants from around the world to take part in the SWIFT gpi Industry Challenge, which will take place at the LATTICE80 event in Singapore on September 13 and 14. The competition, run by financial messaging platform SWIFT, will see startups from around the world working with 30 global banks to develop new services for SWIFT’s more than 11,000 members in 200 countries.

Founded in 2015, Sydney-based CurrencyVue helps businesses automate international payments and hedge foreign exchange risks, as well as automating financial processes and giving businesses real-time payment visibility, according to its founder and chief executive Matthew Tyrrell.

Assembly Payments is a Melbourne-based fintech platform that allows users to create tailored online payment solutions, and is used by more 100 companies across the Asia Pacific, US and South African regions, including Carsales.com.au and Airtasker. Read more

Angela Castles - Startup Smart - 11 Sep 2017