Australia

Aussie SMB Ombudsman Says Bank Compliance ‘Like Pulling Teeth’

Aussie SMB Ombudsman Says Bank Compliance ‘Like Pulling Teeth’
Aussie SMB Ombudsman Says Bank Compliance ‘Like Pulling Teeth’
August 23, 2017  |  B2B Payments

As Australia continues its probe into small business banking, reports this week said small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may have scored a win as banks agreed...

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Australia Moves To Reform Digital Currency Laws
Australia Moves To Reform Digital Currency Laws
August 21, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Digital currency is becoming one of the more pervasive forces pushing its way into all industries. As cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ethereum become...

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Down Under, Cash Remains Steady
Down Under, Cash Remains Steady
August 21, 2017  |  Cash

Cash and contactless payments in Australia are all up in each other’s grills (er, barbies) over small-value transactions. And, according to the PYMNTS.com Global Cash...

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NEW REPORT: In Australia, Is Cash On The Barbie?
NEW REPORT: In Australia, Is Cash On The Barbie?
August 18, 2017  |  Cash

In Australia, cash and card-based payments have long been playing tug-of-war. In 2017, however, the balance seems to be tilting away from cash with contactless...

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Australia Eyes New Currency Regs That Could Crack Down On Bitcoin
Australia Eyes New Currency Regs That Could Crack Down On Bitcoin
August 17, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

Australia’s government has announced new regulations intended at strengthening the nation’s anti-money laundering efforts. The proposed legislation — which the government says will be fully...

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Flywire Offers Tuition Discounts For Using A Mastercard
Flywire Offers Tuition Discounts For Using A Mastercard
August 16, 2017  |  Mastercard

Flywire, the cross-border payment company, announced news on Tuesday (Aug. 15) that it is providing students and their families discounted prices on cross-border tuition payments...

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How The Cost-Conscious Aussie SME Approaches Innovative Tech
How The Cost-Conscious Aussie SME Approaches Innovative Tech
August 01, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses may be interested in innovative technologies, but only a few are willing to make the leap — and the investment — necessary to actually implement...

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Western Union Brings Cash Transfers To Australia’s Gas Stations
Western Union Brings Cash Transfers To Australia’s Gas Stations
July 25, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

Western Union money transfers are coming to gas stations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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