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Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women

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As hybrid work reshapes careers, leaders are urged to build trust, model boundaries and help women silence self-doubt to truly thrive.
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A deep dive into ANZ's travel insurance landscape - through the lens of payments

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In ANZ's booming travel insurance market, slick payments now make or break policy sales, customer loyalty and rapid claim payouts.
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Five insurance payment trends shaping Australia and New Zealand

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Rising claims, digital demands and real-time payments are reshaping how insurers across Australia and New Zealand collect and pay out.
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Banking Circle joins AP+ committee to boost fintech pay

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Banking Circle wins 2026 AP+ committee seat, vowing to champion fintech needs and speed instant payment adoption across Australia.
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Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.
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One in three Australians open to AI shopping assistants

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.
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AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.
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Digital payments have flipped the script for Australian consumers

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Digital payments in Australia now dominate eCommerce, rising from 34% in 2014 to 66% in 2024, reshaping consumer habits and financial services.
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Understanding payments preferences builds trust and growth – Worldpay

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Worldpay's Payments Performance Report reveals that adapting to Australian payment preferences can enhance customer loyalty and drive business growth.
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Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay

Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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Australian consumers' payment preferences are evolving, with security and variety boosting revenue potential, says Worldpay's new report.
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James Berry named new APAC managing director at Diversified

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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James Berry joins global technology solutions provider, Diversified, as new managing director of APAC. The former Atos MD brings 30+ years of experience across technology and financial services sectors.
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PPRO confirms key appointments ahead of new growth era

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Digital payment leader PPRO appoints Eelco Dettingmeijer, ex-Nuvei exec, as CCO and Mariette Ferreira as CMO to guide the firm through an anticipated growth period.
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PPRO appoints Motie Bring as Chief Commercial Officer

Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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Motie Bring has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at PPRO, a leading digital payments infrastructure company, to drive its next stage of growth.
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Global Processing Services appoints new non-executive directors

Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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Global Processing Services (GPS) has added three new non-executive directors to its board, enhancing its next-gen payments processing capabilities.
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Zai appoints Jose Barroso as General Manager for ANZ

Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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Zai appoints Jose Barroso as new General Manager for ANZ ahead of PayTo launch, bringing over a decade of sales & management experience to the role.
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Global Processing Services (GPS) appoints Simon Stanford as chief revenue officer

Fri, 6th May 2022
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Global Processing Services (GPS) appoints Simon Stanford as CRO to lead their global commercial, partnerships, and revenue growth strategy.
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Worldpay makes next moves for ANZ expansion

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Worldpay to boost its presence in Australasia with new offices in Melbourne and Sydney, and a domestic card payment licence in New Zealand for 2019.
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Research finds people believe VR/AR to be as popular as smartphones

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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New research has discovered more than half of Australians believe virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR respectively) will live up to the hype.