'Fintech' (short for 'financial technology'), refers to technology that is rapidly changing the financial service industry. Fintechs include a range of innovative programs such as mobile banking, crowdfunding and more recently online marketplaces for home loans. HashChing is one of Australia’s first online marketplaces to allow consumers to access home loan offerings without having to shop around directly with lenders. HashChing operates at the intersection [...]

Recent changes to the Fair Work Act mean that all businesses should be reviewing employee payments and the systems they have in place to manage compliance. The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill has been introduced to protect vulnerable employees from underpayment. New penalties for serious contraventions A new category of penalty is now available under the Fair Work Act and it will be [...]

Buying a business can be a daunting prospect. With a variety of factors to consider and numerous risks to weigh up, the processes involved in buying a business in NSW can be confusing. As a prospective buyer, when looking at a business listed for sale, there are some important factors to consider: (a) the details of the Sale Agreement (including protection / restraint clauses, the [...]