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Australia's real-time network stops AUD $60m in fraud attempts

Australia's real-time network has blocked over AUD $60m in fraud attempts, protecting 85% of bank customers with advanced behavioural payment analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Australian retailers lead in customer service as eyewear excels

Australian eyewear retailers Specsavers and OPSM top customer service rankings, while Bendigo Bank leads non-retail brands in KPMG's CX excellence study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Biometrics

Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector

Macquarie Bank has joined BioCatch Trust Australia, extending fraud protection coverage to over 85% of the nation's banking sector through shared intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney

MongoDB has opened a new office in Sydney to boost its engineering and support operations in Australia, where it has seen significant growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Partner Programmes

Stake names Jon Howie as new CEO in leadership shakeup

Australian investment platform Stake ushers in new growth chapter, appointing experienced finance leader Jon Howie as CEO while founder Matt Leibowitz transitions to Executive Director role.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

EduTech

More Australians turning to mobile banking, Westpac leading the way

More Aussies use mobile banking with Westpac's app hailed as top-notch in Forrester's review, a first time feat.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

Macquarie Bank

Findex appoints Tony Roussos & Matt Games as Co-CEOs

Findex, a wealth management company in Australia, appoints Co-CEOs to take advantage of opportunities emerging from the Hayne Royal Commission.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022

Data Protection

Macquarie Bank launches pilot of Australia's first open banking platform

Macquarie Bank launches open banking platform allowing customers control over their data & new service offerings.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

Global Stories

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Fintech

Banking Circle joins AP+ committee to boost fintech pay

Banking Circle wins 2026 AP+ committee seat, vowing to champion fintech needs and speed instant payment adoption across Australia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Data Protection

RecordPoint hires leaders to drive AI data governance

RecordPoint appoints a new revenue chief and partner director to ramp up global AI data governance push for heavily regulated sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

Marketing Technologies

Olivier Vojetta joins Frontier Media AI to lead strategy & growth

Olivier Vojetta joins Frontier Media AI as Head of Strategy and Growth, aiming to enhance AI-driven marketing with a focus on smarter business outcomes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Google Cloud appoints Paul Migliorini as ANZ Vice President

Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Payment Technologies

Visa appoints Alan Machet as Group Country Manager

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

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Customer Experience

Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success

DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024