James Eyers is a senior financial services reporter at The Australian Financial Review, specializing in banking, payments, fintech, and crypto. A UNSW graduate, his career includes editing roles covering capital markets and legal affairs, giving him a broad perspective on the financial and regulatory landscape.
Uniquely for a journalist, he previously managed shareholder class action litigation for a publicly listed funding company.
James Eyers
Senior reporter, financial services at The Australian Financial Review
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Overview
Topics They Care About
Fintech & Payments
His reporting extensively covers the evolution of payments, consumer finance, and emerging technology's impact on traditional banking.
Financial Regulation
A core part of his beat involves analyzing financial regulation and its impact on banks, insurance companies, and market infrastructure.
Crypto & Blockchain
He actively reports on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the regulatory challenges they present within Australia's financial system.
Media Appearances
James has no verified media appearances
Work History
2014
Senior reporter, financial services at The Australian Financial Review
2011 - 2013
Editor, Capital magazine at The Australian Financial Review
2008 - 2010
Editor, Legal affairs at The Australian Financial Review
2005 - 2007
Project manager at IMF Bentham Limited
2003 - 2004
Reporter, companies & markets at The Australian Financial Review
2001 - 2002
Journalist, Global Competition Review at Law Business Research
Education
1996 - 2000
Bachelor’s Degree from UNSW
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Location : Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Designation : Senior reporter, financial services at The Australian Financial Review
