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Capgemini report: instant payments to hit 22% by 2028
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Capgemini report: instant payments to hit 22% by 2028

Capgemini Research predicts instant payments will hit 22% of non-cash transactions by 2028, driven by digital wallets, P2P and eCommerce growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments
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Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments

In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
IATA & Outpayce partner to enable global account payments
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IATA & Outpayce partner to enable global account payments

IATA and Outpayce have partnered to enable airlines to accept account-to-account payments globally, reducing processing costs and enhancing transaction security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits
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Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits

A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Sage & Stripe expand partnership to streamline SMB payments
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Sage & Stripe expand partnership to streamline SMB payments

Sage expands its partnership with Stripe to enhance payment processing and cashflow management for small and mid-sized businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Three trends in mobile access that are driving CRE evolution
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Three trends in mobile access that are driving CRE evolution

Safeguarding business interests, sustainability and creating cutting-edge experiences are three mobile access trends revolutionising the commercial real estate sector.

By Kamil Targalski • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here's what you need to know
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IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here's what you need to know

SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.

By Magda Schmid-Debska • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace
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Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace

Marqeta, in partnership with Klarna and Affirm, has launched Marqeta Flex, a new BNPL marketplace enhancing consumer access to tailored credit options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Customer experience: The heart of sustainable growth
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Customer experience: The heart of sustainable growth

Customer experience drives sustainable financial growth, risking AUD $87 billion if ignored. Digital banks leverage automation for seamless service.

By Darren Cockerell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump
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Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump

Financial hardship among Australians has risen by 85%, with lower-income households struggling to engage with online government services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay
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Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay

Australian consumers' payment preferences are evolving, with security and variety boosting revenue potential, says Worldpay's new report.

By Worldpay • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform
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MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform

MyState Bank launches a new digital banking platform, developed by Backbase, enhancing personal finance management and security features, to fuel growth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions
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Stripe celebrates 10th anniversary in Australia with new solutions

Stripe celebrates a decade in Australia with expanded offerings like PayTo and Instant Payouts, supporting over 500,000 businesses in processing $200 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Research reveals Kiwi travellers' outdated security methods
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Research reveals Kiwi travellers' outdated security methods

As Kiwis head abroad for warmer weather and events like the Olympics, Mastercard research urges a modern approach to travel security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
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Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals

Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
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Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation

The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Hong Kong embraces global e-wallets aided by Alipay+ technology
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Hong Kong embraces global e-wallets aided by Alipay+ technology

Hong Kong welcomes 14 overseas e-wallets, including Macao SAR's MPay and Singapore's Changi Pay, catering to a population of 1.2 billion, facilitated by Ant International's Alipay+.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
One NZ celebrates first year with launch of digital One Wallet
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One NZ celebrates first year with launch of digital One Wallet

To mark its first anniversary, One NZ has launched the One Wallet, a state-of-the-art digital wallet pre-loaded with a combined value of $37 million.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024