Airwallex and Visa debut ‘borderless’ business card
by Ben Poole
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Aussie business activity disappointing in November
by Ben Poole
CBA data shows competitive pressures and weak demand taking a toll on Australian businesses.
ING survey outlines consumer thoughts on corporate environmental practices
by Ben Poole
Almost three-quarters of those polled would accept lower growth if it protects the environment.
Statistics show trade tensions impacting Australian business conditions
by Ben Poole
Business activity softened in October, according to early data from CBA.
Cashwerkz rolls out API-enabled platform architecture for investing cash
by Ben Poole
The server-less platform will help the company scale as it onboards new banking partners.
Auckland Council selects GTreasury to manage cash and risk
by Ben Poole
The local government council is seeking full visibility over its liquidity and multi-currency debt exposures.
HSBC signs second licence agreement for Identitii platform
by Ben Poole
Overlay+ facilitates the secure sharing of data, including clearing, remittance and reporting information.
Blockchain prototype creates marketplace for biodiversity investment and protection
by Ben Poole
A newly developed blockchain prototype could support sustainable development, with a wide-range of potential benefits for users.
Westpac takes e-procurement to the cloud
by Ben Poole
Partnership with Coupa aims to provide increased purchasing power and process efficiencies for corporates.
ASB Bank takes stake in supply chain technology company TradeWindow
by Ben Poole
Funding fast-tracks launch of company focusing on distributed ledger technology trading product.
Australia sees a decline in payment card fraud rate
by Ben Poole
The AusPayNet data has shown a decline in the rate of fraud for the first time since reporting of card fraud commenced in 2006.
Moneycorp acquires the Rochford Group
by Ben Poole
The deal extends the FX company's presence in Australia and Hong Kong.
Australia ‘big three’ join IBM on blockchain bank guarantee pilot
by Graham Buck
ANZ, CBA and Westpac plus Westfield shopping centres are trialling Lygon, a digital bank guarantees platform using the technology
SWIFT’s KYC registry for corporates
by Jack Large
Goes live in 4Q 2019: is this the KYC solution for corporates that will dominate?
Australian SMEs stall on hiring, investment as election nears
by Graham Buck
A survey suggests that concerns over the outcome of the federal election, likely to take place in May, is delaying business decisions.
Australian faster payments initiative gains traction
by Graham Buck
The Australian Supplier Payment Code calls for smaller suppliers to be paid within 30 days of invoicing.
New Zealand a step closer to open banking
by Graham Buck
Payments New Zealand has released a set of standards to accompany technology developed for the initiative.