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Canstar speaks with Sharesight CEO Doug Morris

Most online share trading platforms in Australia have websites that are optimised for mobiles, but many of them lack the convenience of an app. Here are some apps which allow you to trade shares directly, and ones that offer useful information and tools to assist your decision-making.

A well-known saying in investment circles is ‘Sell in May and go away’, but what does that mean and is there any truth to it? We’ve slapped on our deerstalker hat and whipped out our magnifying glass to uncover the mystery behind this popular mantra.

Managed fund platform AtlasTrend has introduced a voice-activated personal investment assistant. Image: AtlasTrend Called 'Astro', the voice-activated fintech bot is officially the first of its kind in Australia, using verbal commands to let users invest money...

New research from Sydney start-up Stake has revealed women are reaping higher investment returns than men from some of the biggest companies in the United States. Stake - the platform that allows Australians to directly invest in...

How do fees differ between managed funds? CANSTAR reveals how to find a fund with lower fees, and how to know when paying higher fees might be worth the returns.

Entering the stock market for the first time can be daunting, and even for people who've invested before it can be a venture that takes careful navigating. In financial advisor Melissa Browne's latest book 'unf*ck your...

The price of a Bitcoin seems to be unconstrained right now. With each passing day there are more stories coming out of overnight millionaires, which in turn drives new punters into the market to try and...

The rise of bitcoin's value past the $US10,000 mark is likely to strike fear into Australia's banks and traditional financial institutions, according to one bitcoin trader. Bitcoin trader and founder of digital currency exchange Bitcoin Babe, Michaela...

Westpac-owned Reinventure Group has announced it will invest an undisclosed amount in property investment platform BRICKX.

Ahead of changes to equity crowdfunding laws being introduced tomorrow, an industry expert says Australia is "way behind" many other countries in this space. The Turnbull Government introduced legislation to parliament earlier this month to extend crowdfunding for...

FinTech Australia and EY Sweeney have partnered once again to launch the annual EY FinTech Australia 2017 Fintech Census. The census survey seeks to discover new insights into key issues in the fintech space, so FinTech...

Property investment platform BRICKX has expanded beyond Sydney and Melbourne, with its newest property located in St Peters, Adelaide. BRICKX's portfolio was previously comprised of properties solely located in Sydney and Melbourne, however its 14th property...

Industry hub Australian FinTech has launched the nation’s first online jobs platform for the financial technology sector. The new Australian FinTech Jobs website was launched on Tuesday, with the aim of further fostering the growth of...

With over 60% of all fintech start-ups in Australia based in Sydney, a new report will recommend that the New South Wales government lift its efforts to support the local financial services industry, in the face...

Property investment platform BRICKX has revealed its 13th listed property will be a house in Balmain, with bricks selling at $140 from Thursday 20 July. Balmain, situated in Sydney’s prestigious inner-west, has seen a 13% boost...

Australia has the fifth-highest rate of financial technology use in the world, according to a new report from Ernst & Young (EY). The EY Fintech Adoption Index found Australia’s population to have an adoption rate of...

The financial services agencies of Australia and Japan have launched a new cooperation framework designed to boost fintech innovation between the 2 nations. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Japan Financial Services Agency...

Users of the automated investment app Acorns can now access a new responsible investment option that meets environmental, social, and corporate governance standards.

Australian fintech businesses wanting to operate in Hong Kong, and vice versa, will now be able to do so thanks to a new framework for cooperation which supports financial innovation in both economies.