Australia

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  |  International

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  |  International

Western Union money transfers are coming to gas stations. In Australia. According to reports, a new partnership between BP Australia and Western Union will allow...

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Australian Inboxes Hit With Fake ASIC Malware
Australian Inboxes Hit With Fake ASIC Malware
July 11, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

If you live Down Under, you might want to stick to the old-fashioned kind of surfing and avoid the web today. Not for the first...

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