Australians are proving to be loyal financial consumers, preferring traditional banks to digital disruptors. As fintech challengers aim to enter the market, there's a need to stress their competitive edge, whether that's boasting better interest rates, reliable customer service, or greater transparency.

Whether for big-ticket items or everyday essentials, buy-now-pay-later services are popular Down Under. But many people are spiralling into debt. Hoping to offer a more stable option, the National Australia Bank is launching the StraightUp card – a credit card with no interest or late-payment fees.

Trust in Australian banks is dwindling – just 36% of Aussies believe their bank has their best interests at heart. With the sector amid a shake-up, Up is giving people an easier way to manage their money, with flexibility, in-depth analysis and more human communication.

Rising prices are making it increasingly difficult to get on the property ladder in Australia, with younger generations finding it the hardest. Proptech startups like BrickX are making it possible to own a piece of the Australian Dream through fractional investing.