Digital Payments stories

Ben Zyl forecasts Australia's payments landscape in 2025, highlighting surcharging changes and the rise of modern systems like PayTo and self-serve payments.

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Asian SMBs are urged to adopt seven strategies to unlock international growth and capture global market demand.

Tyro has launched an Australian-developed embedded payments solution, enabling seamless tap-to-pay transactions through various devices and POS systems.

Australian startup TDCR has launched GLO, a stable digital currency backed by tokenised gold, aiming to redefine cryptocurrency usability and perception.

xMoney Global has appointed Dr. Greg Siourounis as CEO, aiming to revolutionise digital payments with an integrated fiat and crypto platform.

Yuno now offers Mastercard's Click to Pay, a secure checkout solution aimed at reducing cart abandonment and enhancing the e-commerce experience.

Finkeda is tackling banking accessibility in rural India with Aadhaar-enabled Payment System and Micro ATM services to empower underserved communities.

HiTRUST highlights the need for a balance between online security and user experience in digital payments, as businesses face increasing pressures in this sector.

Finfare Connect and ZBD have partnered to enable ZBD users to earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday transactions by linking payment accounts via the ZBD app.

SAS teams up with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to advocate for anti-fraud AI during International Fraud Awareness Week amid rising fraud tactics.

Blink Payment has launched a partnership with Zedonk, enabling over 1,000 fashion brands in 45 countries to streamline B2B payment processes.

Jumpmind has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave report for Point-of-Service Solutions, excelling in 13 key criteria, including customer feedback.

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

A UK study by Ecommpay and IMRG shows e-commerce checkout inefficiencies are hindering conversions, revealing an average conversion rate of just 58%.

EBANX, founded in Brazil, is championing financial inclusion in emerging markets by connecting global businesses with local consumers across 29 countries.

A new report reveals Australian banks are missing out on opportunities with SMEs, as only 40% of customers feel positive about their banking providers.

Red Energy has teamed up with Zepto to launch PayTo, an innovative payment method aimed at enhancing user experience for over one million customers.

Adyen and RMS Cloud continue their partnership, rolling out RMS Pay to over 7,000 properties worldwide, driving efficiency and cost savings in hospitality.

Visa has appointed Alan Machet as Group Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific, succeeding Julian Potter, who retires year-end.

A new report from Applause reveals nearly 100,000 digital bugs across Europe, urging companies to adopt comprehensive digital quality frameworks to mitigate issues in key domains.