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The most awarded RegTech in Australia’s history wins FinTech Organisation of the Year 2024 by FinTech Australia

Jun 7, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #A leading RegTech company, #Aaron Chipper, #Australia, #FinTech Australia., #FinTech Organisation of the Year 2024 by FinTech Australia, #FrankieOne, #Melbourne, #Simon Costello, #The most awarded RegTech in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 7, 2024– FrankieOne, a leading RegTech company that provides a unified gateway into a global ecosystem of identity verification, KYC, and fraud prevention solutions, proudly announces that it has been awarded the prestigious title of FinTech Organisation of the Year 2024 by FinTech Australia.

FrankieOne CPO & COO Warren Oakes and VP of Growth & Partnerships Basem Emera celebrating receiving the Fintech Organisation of the Year award.

FinTech Australia, the premier industry body in the country has now recognised and awarded FrankieOne for a fourth year as FinTech Organisation of the Year.

A huge milestone for the company, having now won back-to-back awards in recent weeks from the two leading industry bodies, in April this year being presented the RegTech of the Year APAC 2024 award by The RegTech Association, making it the fifth year of having received awards from this association.

FrankieOne’s also awarded Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50, showcasing a remarkable 4,743% revenue growth and leading as the fastest-growing RegTech company in the country.

The most recent Fintech Organisation of the Year award is one of the most coveted accolades in the financial technology sector, both in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region, celebrating outstanding achievement and innovation.

This year, the award was presented to FrankieOne in acknowledgment of its groundbreaking work in providing seamless, secure, and scalable fraud prevention solutions that empower banks, crypto platforms, and fintech organisations globally.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this award from Fintech Australia,” said Simon Costello, CEO of FrankieOne. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of our entire team. It reinforces our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of the financial industry.”

FrankieOne’s comprehensive suite of products and services includes advanced identity verification, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance solutions utilized by financial institutions and enterprises worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, FrankieOne has set new standards in security and efficiency, driving significant advancements in the fintech space.

“Winning this award highlights the incredible innovation at the heart of FrankieOne,” said Aaron Chipper, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of FrankieOne. “Our solutions address the critical challenge of market fragmentation and are transforming the way businesses approach identity verification and fraud prevention, providing unmatched accuracy and security.”

The award was presented on June 6, 2024, at the annual Fintech Australia Awards Gala held in Sydney, which brought together the industry’s top innovators, leaders, and stakeholders. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of companies and individuals who are driving the fintech industry forward.

As FrankieOne continues to expand its global footprint, the company remains focused on enhancing its product offerings and delivering unparalleled value to its clients. This award serves as a milestone in FrankieOne’s journey and a motivator to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in fintech.

Education

COVID-relief bursaries and scholarships for Indian students open opportunity for Study in Australia

Nov 12, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Brisbane, #Charles Sturt University, #COVID-relief bursaries, #Indian students, #Masters Degrees, #Melbourne, #scholarships, #Study in Australia, #Sydney

Sturt University has introduced attractive upfront discounts for Indian students through its bursary and scholarship payments. This will allow a significant reduction in course fees for its November 2020 intake. Students will also be eligible for a COVID-19 Student Relief bursary valued at AUD $2800 that can be coupled with other bursary and scholarship offers to value up to AUD $10800.

Study Group’s Director for Australia, Alex Chevrolle warmly welcomed the news and said: “We understand that this has been a uniquely challenging time for students and universities, but it is clear that Indian students remain committed to their aims of studying in Australia and the opportunities which come with that choice.

Our partner Charles Sturt University has a long history of welcoming and supporting Indian students who go in to receive an excellent education at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and beyond that into successful careers. These generous bursaries and scholarships will enable even more talented Indian students to take up that opportunity and I would encourage anyone hopeful of studying at Charles Sturt University Study Centres to seriously look into these options for November this year.”

Eligible students will receive a bursary or scholarship based on their offer letter. On the second page of that letter, the number of subjects enrolled in will be mentioned and the year’s tuition fee which is used to calculate the discount. Successful students then pay the adjusted fee, along with the Student Services and Amenities Fee. The bursary letter confirms the figure to be discounted from the amount provided in the offer letter. All students wishing to study in Australia will be required to pay for Overseas Student Health Care (OSHC).

Indian students can also avail a postgraduate academic merit scholarship of up to AUD $8000, plus a COVID-19 Relief bursary valued at AUD $2800 that is distributed over seven subjects. The eligibility for this academic merit scholarship is categorized at three levels and includes:

2.2 GPA / 55% or higher in Bachelor degree to receive AU $4000, 2.4 GPA / 60% or higher in Bachelor degree to receive AU $6,000, and 2.6 GPA / 65% or higher in Bachelor degree to receive AU $8,000.

Indian students can also apply for an academic merit scholarship for an undergraduate degree to receive a bursary of up to AUD$8000 and a COVID-19 Relief Bursary worth AUD$ 2800. This offer is applicable to offshore students confirming their offer to study an undergraduate degree commencing 9 November 2020. To secure the bursary they must accept the offer to study by 16 November 2020.

The Charles Sturt University Study Centres offers a two-year, 12 subject Masters Degrees with eligibility to apply for post-study work rights along with a 12-week post-study internship and graduate placement opportunities. The internship is offered by Study Group Australia Pty Limited, who operate the Charles Sturt University Study Centres in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney under a service agreement with Charles Sturt University under CRICOS Provider Code: 00005F.