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Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution
EduTech

Swinburne & Sphere join forces for eco-friendly fintech solution

Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024
DataMesh & Visa collaborate to revolutionise card payment experience
Data Analytics

DataMesh & Visa collaborate to revolutionise card payment experience

Payment technology firm DataMesh Group allies with Visa to revolutionise card-acceptance payment processing, ditching the one-size-fits-all approach for a customisable alternative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Global Stories

Visa appoints Alan Machet as Group Country Manager
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
Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025
Unified Communications

Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025

Visa partners with Banked to unveil Visa A2A, a revolutionary system set to transform account-to-account payments and enhance security for UK consumers. Launching in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app in Paris
Payment Technologies

Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app in Paris

Jio Financial Services has launched its JioFinance app in Paris, easing digital transactions for tourists and enhancing payment options.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account
Marketing Technologies

Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account

Pismo has upgraded its authorisations engine, boosting capacity to over 3,000 TPS per customer account, to enhance scalability and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances
Marketing Technologies

Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances

Visa's new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study
Fintech

Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study

Bank fraud is projected to reach USD $48 billion globally by 2029, a 153% surge, driven by evolving AI tactics, says Juniper Research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Ivalua & Visa team up to unlock GBP £400 billion liquidity
Marketing Technologies

Ivalua & Visa team up to unlock GBP £400 billion liquidity

Ivalua has partnered with Visa to unleash £400 billion in trapped supply chain liquidity, enhancing global corporate card use and improving cash flow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Sejal Patel Daswani joins Deputy as CPO, marking 80% women leadership
Marketing Technologies

Sejal Patel Daswani joins Deputy as CPO, marking 80% women leadership

Sejal Patel Daswani has been appointed as chief people officer by shift worker platform Deputy, increasing women in senior roles to 80%, signalling significant gender shift in the C-suite.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign
Payment Technologies

Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign

Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Adyen expands into India, sets up tech hub in Bengaluru
Risk & Compliance

Adyen expands into India, sets up tech hub in Bengaluru

Adyen enters the Indian market with RBI authorisation, launching local payment processing and a Bengaluru tech hub to support digital payment growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership
Payment Technologies

PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership

FinTech firm PAYSTRAX partners with UK's Cardstream to enhance cross-border payment solutions, leveraging Cardstream's global gateway for seamless online transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
HSBC & Visa unveil Zing money app for global transactions
Fintech

HSBC & Visa unveil Zing money app for global transactions

HSBC and Visa launch Zing, a money app enabling users to manage multi-currency funds and transact globally in over 200 countries, leveraging cutting-edge fintech.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion
Marketing Technologies

Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion

Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Visa's digital payment service uplifts Asia's economy, cuts fraud by 58%
Marketing Technologies

Visa's digital payment service uplifts Asia's economy, cuts fraud by 58%

Visa's digital economy and anti-fraud efforts in Asia Pacific are making strides. Over USD $2bn in transactions were processed through its Token Service, and merchants reported a 58% decrease in fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Currencycloud gets closer to Singapore MPI licence approval
Fintech

Currencycloud gets closer to Singapore MPI licence approval

Currencycloud secures In-Principle Approval for a Major Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, bolstering its Asia Pacific services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024