Australia

Australia Payments Plus Picks Swift to Battle Payments Fraud
Australia Payments Plus Picks Swift to Battle Payments Fraud
March 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has chosen Swift to assist in improving the country’s payment capabilities. Swift will build a service to reduce misdirect payments and boost...

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Commonwealth Bank CEO: Apple Needs ‘More Scrutiny in Australia’
Commonwealth Bank CEO: Apple Needs ‘More Scrutiny in Australia’
March 11, 2024  |  Apple

The head of Australia’s Commonwealth Bank says Apple’s in-country payments operations need greater oversight. “They should be subjected to a lot more scrutiny in Australia,” said Matt Comyn, whose comments at a...

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Australian Trial Tests Wireless Charging of Electric Trucks
Australian Trial Tests Wireless Charging of Electric Trucks
February 26, 2024  |  Technology

A new trial in Australia is set to test roads that wirelessly charge electric trucks as they drive, potentially revolutionizing the trucking industry. The $8.2...

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Taylor Swift Tour Expected to Generate $780 Million in Melbourne, Australia
Taylor Swift Tour Expected to Generate $780 Million in Melbourne, Australia
February 15, 2024  |  Economy

As pop star Taylor Swift kicks off her Eras tour in Australia, fans are flocking to the concerts and injecting money into the economy. The...

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Can Real-Time Payments Play in Australia — or Are Payments Already Fast Enough?
Can Real-Time Payments Play in Australia — or Are Payments Already Fast Enough?
February 07, 2024  |  Faster Payments

As companies increasingly set their sights on international markets, the need for a comprehensive understanding of the principles guiding global expansion is becoming increasingly essential....

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ipaymy Launches Automated Invoicing Platform for SMBs
ipaymy Launches Automated Invoicing Platform for SMBs
January 15, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Singapore-based FinTech ipaymy has launched an automated invoicing platform for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia and Australia.  The new Fetch platform is...

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Spenda and eBev Partner on Integrated Payments Solutions for Marketplace
Spenda and eBev Partner on Integrated Payments Solutions for Marketplace
December 27, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Spenda has partnered with eBev to provide integrated payments solutions across the eBev marketplace, which enables the ordering of alcoholic beverages for Australia’s hospitality supply...

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Australia to Regulate Digital Wallets Alongside Credit Cards
Australia to Regulate Digital Wallets Alongside Credit Cards
November 27, 2023  |  Legal

Australia is set to introduce legislation governing the use of Apple Pay and other digital wallets. The new rules, scheduled to be announced this week, would place...

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Australia’s BNPL Use Surges Among Younger Consumers
Australia’s BNPL Use Surges Among Younger Consumers
November 27, 2023  |  BNPL

Australia’s younger consumers are increasingly embracing buy now, pay later (BNPL), a new survey shows. More than 40% of shoppers between 18 and 39 use the installment...

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