As Australian fintechs edge their way into the global "big leagues", startups and investors argue a weak talent pipeline is holding them back from achieving their full potential.

Seven Australian startups made the cut for the KPMG and venture capital firm H2 Ventures' Fintech100 list released on Tuesday, with the highest ranking local player, unicorn Airwallex, picking up 32nd place.

Senator Andrew Bragg will oversee a review of Australia's fintech and regtech sectors. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

The top 10 companies on the list, which are ranked according to factors like average capital raised and global reach, were dominated by fintechs from India and China, led by payments giant Ant Financial.

Other Australian companies on the list include payments disrupter Afterpay Touch, Judo Bank, Athena Home Loans, digital receipts business Slyp and AI business daisee.