Go Fintech eyes Australian expansion as global push for inclusive AI-driven finance accelerates
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Go Fintech, a global financial technology firm, is set to expand into the Australian market, spearheaded by Executive Director Sadaf Roksana. The company plans to invest in early-stage fintech startups, focusing on AI-powered services and RegTech solutions. Go Fintech also aims to collaborate with financial institutions and regulatory bodies to implement AI-driven systems, enhancing financial inclusion for underserved communities.
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Go Fintech, a fast-growing global financial technology firm with a strong presence across South Asia and the Middle East, is preparing to expand into the Australian market as part of a broader strategy to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and inclusive financial infrastructure across advanced economies.Executive Director Sadaf Roksana , a recognised leader in financial inclusion and digital banking transformation, is spearheading the initiative. The company's Australian play combines venture investment, regulatory engagement, and direct collaboration with financial institutions to modernise core systems and broaden access to credit and capital.Through its venture capital arm, Go Fintech plans to deploy targeted investments into early-stage and growth fintech startups in Australia, with a focus on technologies that bridge traditional finance and frontier innovation.'Australia presents a unique mix of regulatory maturity and unmet demand for applied fintech innovation,' Roksana said in an interview. 'We're not just bringing capital—we're bringing a tested blueprint for scaling financial access responsibly and efficiently.'Beyond venture activity, Go Fintech intends to partner with domestic banks, credit unions, and regulatory bodies—including Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)—to pilot and implement AI-driven systems aimed at reducing operational friction and increasing credit penetration among underserved segments.These products have already been deployed across markets such as Bangladesh, the UAE, and Singapore, where they have helped increase financial inclusion and operational efficiency across both private and public sectors.The company will roll out initiatives aimed at women, first-generation migrants, Indigenous communities, and regional populations—segments often left behind by traditional banking models.Roksana confirmed that the firm is actively seeking partnerships with community organisations and NGOs to embed educational outreach and digital onboarding across Australia's underserved regions.'We've seen these models succeed in Dhaka, Dubai, and Amman,' she said. 'With local adaptation, there's no reason we can't replicate and exceed those results here.'Founded in the early 2010s, Go Fintech has scaled across multiple jurisdictions with a focus on digital payments, alternative lending, and AI-driven compliance systems. Under Roksana's leadership, the firm has onboarded millions of users and established collaborations with central banks and financial regulators in emerging economies.Analysts note that Australia's fintech ecosystem, while highly regulated and competitive, is increasingly open to global entrants offering differentiated value—particularly in AI and RegTech. According to FinTech Australia, venture capital investment in the sector surpassed AUD 2.5 billion in 2024, with AI applications leading growth.'Australia is entering a new phase of fintech maturity,' Roksana said. 'We see strong alignment between our capabilities and what the market needs next: intelligent systems, inclusive design, and regulatory-ready infrastructure.'Go Fintech's Australian launch is expected to include a formal partnership network announcement and initial capital deployment by Q4 2025.
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