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April 2, 2019Apple Card – allowing the fox into the henhouse…
Free Sample, ReportsIn the four years since Apple Pay was launched, major banks and retailers around the world have allowed customers to use their iPhones to make payments. On 25 March, Apple went one step further and announced its plans to release a digital-first credit card, Apple Card, partnering with global payments network MasterCard and investment bank Goldman Sachs.Free
March 13, 2019Equity crowdfunding in Australia: We have lift-off
Free Sample, Market Outlook, ReportsEquity crowdfunding has been celebrated as a game-changing alternative to venture capital and traditional business loans but has until recently been off limits to most retail investors. With the lifting of Australian restrictions on who can use equity crowdfunding platforms, there is cautious uptake from consumers and start-ups – with several platforms establishing a clear lead – but the claim of outsize returns will take time to be tested.Free
March 7, 2019Mobile payments – New Zealand moving from cashless to walletles [...]
Flash Report, Free Sample, ReportsThe New Zealand payments ecosystem has seen considerable disruption in the last decade with new technologies, innovations and new industry players changing the way we pay. In particular, contactless payments has laid the foundation for mobile payments with consumers increasingly looking to ditch their cards and wallets in favour of digital wallets or mobile payment apps.Free
February 13, 2019AI in Insurance: Disruption Assured
Free Sample, Market Outlook, ReportsArtificial intelligence (AI) has enormous potential to disrupt across the data- and process-heavy insurance value chain. The growth of AI startups and adoption of (AI) by Australian insurers began in earnest over the last two years. The approach taken so far is one of collaboration rather than direct competition between incumbents and disruptors.Free
January 29, 2019AI in Financial Services: Who wins the future of banking?
Free Sample, Market Outlook, ReportsFinancial services are ripe for AI disruption; they are data-heavy, with significant potential for automation. The question is not if, but how fast, and how profoundly, would AI reshape the competitive landscape. In Australia, the AI ecosystem is exciting, but has yet to reach critical mass.Free
January 16, 2019Disruption in Australian Super: Only skin deep?
Focus Report, Free Sample, ReportsAustralia’s superannuation system is broadly admired. Disruptive entrants have thus far focused on user experience, ethical alignment and branding rather than fees or performance. However, regulatory change will drive significant shifts in the industry in the coming years.Free
November 28, 2018Telemedicine and AI Outlook in Primary Care
Flash Report, Free Sample, ReportsIn this report, we provide a brief overview of ‘telemedicine’ including a 2035 forecast of the impact of telehealth tools, both human and artificial intelligence, in relation to ‘unreferred medical services’2 in the primary health market. This report does not assess or analyse the full potential for telemedicine which derives from other applications, such as remote surgical operations, sharing of digital health records or remote patient monitoring. These activities clearly would have significant additional benefits to the those explored in this report. The report outlines the importance of primary care in shaping Australian health and seizing ever-increasing health costs.Free
November 27, 2018Telemedicine in Australia
Flash Report, Free Sample, ReportsIn this report, we provide a brief overview of ‘telemedicine’ and business models associated with provision of telemedicine services along with barriers that may slow down adoption of the online tool. Venture Insights believes that telemedicine will play an important tool in scoping the primary care in Australia- changing the way GPs deliver their services. We believe that the inefficiencies in healthcare, growing health costs and rising demand for quality care lead to a rising need for disruption: tools that can reduce costs while driving access to care.Free
November 2, 2018AI and Genomics in Healthcare
Flash Report, Free Sample, ReportsGiven the unsustainability of health expenditure growth rates, we explore how AI and genomics might assist Australia to achieve higher quality health services at lower costs. We provide a definition and analyse main drivers and impacts of implementing AI and genomics in medicine.Free
October 30, 2018Neobanks – The David against banking Goliaths?
Focus Report, Free Sample, ReportsThe banking industry has traditionally displayed inertia to major disruption and innovation. With the rise of neobanks in Europe and the UK, and the arrival of Australia’s first neobanks; Volt, Xinja and 86 400, this may be set to change as the younger generation of customers increasingly adopt more digital and customer-centric banking services.$0.00Free
October 13, 2018Venture Advisory Monthly Wrap – September 2018
Free Sample, Monthly wrap, ReportsVenture Advisory provides a review of leading Australasian telco, media and technology companies on a monthly basis. This review considers amongst other things share price performers ( best and worst performers during the month), company news flow and ASX release updates and respective valuation trading multiples. The report is designed for busy executives and investment professionals that want to get a flash update and stay on top of key news flow. If you wish to find out more or have an deeper enquiry please feel free to contact Nigel Pugh or Sarah Houghton.$0.00Free
October 2, 2018Mobile payments – Australia moving from cashless to walletless?
Free Sample, ReportsThe Australian payments ecosystem has seen considerable disruption in the last decade with new technologies, innovations and new industry players changing the way we pay. In particular, contactless payments has laid the foundation for mobile payments with consumers increasingly looking to ditch their cards and wallets in favour of digital wallets or mobile payment apps.$0.00Free
August 31, 2018Consumers lose while the market wins: TPG and Vodafone merger
Focus Report, Free Sample, ReportsTPG and Vodafone announced the merging of the two companies to form a third major telco which will challenge leaders Telstra and Optus. This move is positive news for the market as the likelihood of a mobile price war is expected to be reduced, stabilising ARPUs and margins.Sector Telecom.Free
August 17, 2018Telstra FY18 earnings update: there’s a lot riding on 5G and Io [...]
Flash Report, Free Sample, ReportsOn 16th August 2018, Telstra announced its FY18 earnings. While subscriber growth remained strong, it was not strong enough to offset ARPU declines. Telstra is betting its future on new initiatives (IoT) and network technologies (5G) to remain ahead in times of increasing competitive pressure in both fixed and mobile, however it faces competition from multiple other market participants.$0.00Sector Telecom.FreeAugust 5, 2018Venture Advisory Monthly Wrap – July 2018
Free Sample, Monthly wrap, ReportsVenture Advisory provides a review of leading Australasian telco, media and technology companies on a monthly basis. This review considers amongst other things share price performers ( best and worst performers during the month), company news flow and ASX release updates and respective valuation trading multiples. The report is designed for busy executives and investment professionals that want to get a flash update and stay on top of key news flow. If you wish to find out more or have an deeper enquiry please feel free to contact Nigel Pugh or Sarah Houghton.$0.00Free
July 13, 20185G Update July 2018 – auctions caps, potential vendor bans and [...]
Free Sample, ReportsRegulatory announcements regarding 5G will affect competition dynamics as the first 5G services are closer to launch. Internationally, there is excitement but also caution as the potential high price of providing 5G services will mean expected benefits such as unlimited mobile plans prove to be difficult to justify economically.$0.00Sector Telecom.Free
July 6, 2018Westpac leads the Fintech investment charge
Focus Report, Free Sample, ReportsAustralia’s largest banks have been very active in the fintech market. This report explores the investments that they have made and considers their contrasting approaches to those investments.$0.00FreeJuly 5, 2018Venture Advisory Monthly Wrap – June 2018
Free Sample, Monthly wrap, ReportsVenture Advisory provides a review of leading Australasian telco, media and technology companies on a monthly basis. This review considers amongst other things share price performers ( best and worst performers during the month), company news flow and ASX release updates and respective valuation trading multiples. The report is designed for busy executives and investment professionals that want to get a flash update and stay on top of key news flow. If you wish to find out more or have an deeper enquiry please feel free to contact Nigel Pugh or Sarah Houghton.$0.00FreeJune 5, 2018Venture Advisory Monthly Wrap – May 2018
Free Sample, Monthly wrap, ReportsVenture Advisory provides a review of leading Australasian telco, media and technology companies on a monthly basis. This review considers amongst other things share price performers ( best and worst performers during the month), company news flow and ASX release updates and respective valuation trading multiples. The report is designed for busy executives and investment professionals that want to get a flash update and stay on top of key news flow. If you wish to find out more or have an deeper enquiry please feel free to contact Nigel Pugh or Sarah Houghton.$0.00Free
May 16, 2018SXSW 2018 – Visions of the future: Blockchain, AI and Colonies [...]
Flash Report, Free Sample, ReportsVenture Insights attended this year’s South by South West (SXSW), Austin’s annual technology conference.This report highlights 7 key trends from the event, including: the impact of Blockchain, whether we should trust AI, how ethics apply to platforms, the battle for your voice and whether we will be on Mars by 2019!Free
May 10, 2018TPG mobile launch plans – there’s going to be data on the str [...]
Flash Report, Free Sample, ReportsWith an increasingly commoditised fixed market, the Australian mobile market is under attack as both margins and market share are under pressure. TPG is set to launch its mobile network with rock bottom introductory pricing for mobile data.$0.00FreeMay 5, 2018Venture Advisory Monthly Wrap – April 2018
Free Sample, Monthly wrap, ReportsVenture Advisory provides a review of leading Australasian telco, media and technology companies on a monthly basis. This review considers amongst other things share price performers ( best and worst performers during the month), company news flow and ASX release updates and respective valuation trading multiples. The report is designed for busy executives and investment professionals that want to get a flash update and stay on top of key news flow. If you wish to find out more or have an deeper enquiry please feel free to contact Nigel Pugh or Sarah Houghton.$0.00Free
April 24, 2018AltFi Conference 2018 – Growth with transparency
Flash Report, Free Sample, ReportsVenture Insights attended the annual AltFi Australasian Conference on April 15th 2018. The key takeaway from the conference was that the Fintech Industry in Australia is growing at a fast rate and the industry is optimistic about the Federal Government’s Open Banking initiative.$0.00Free
April 17, 2018IoT & Cryptocurrency Mining: Cyber Security Update
Focus Report, Free Sample, ReportsThe Internet of Things represents a significant and growing target area for cyber criminals. The growth in cryptocurrencies is focussing cyber criminals on the benefits of crypto-mining malware. Individuals, businesses and governments need to include IoT related cyber risks in their security controls and plans.
