New report from Wagestream urges employers to take action and build on employee financial resilience NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 – Amid critical levels of financial stress in the US and UK, new research has identified financial resilience as a crucial lever for bolstering employee engagement and productivity. With money worries dominating, the report reveals…
By Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET In today’s threat-heavy climate, Australian small and medium-sized businesses are sitting in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, especially when it comes to payment systems. These platforms aren’t just business-critical; they’re a digital magnet for attackers, offering a gateway to sensitive financial data, customer trust, and regulatory landmines. And…
Hi, I’m Rachel Lake, founder of Rachel Beth Jewellery, based here in Sydney. At Rachel Beth, our goal is to craft timeless, custom-made pieces that carry deep meaning for each client. Our passion is not simply about making beautiful engagement rings and wedding bands; it’s about capturing and telling personal stories through every piece of…
By Kevin Shahnazari, the founder and CEO of FinlyWealth, The mobile payment landscape is moving fast, and technological innovation and consumer preferences drive this change. In the wake of convenience and security, mobile payments and digital wallets have emerged as essential tools in the finatoday’s financial ecosystemic goes through the current trends, innovations, and challenges…
By Chris Turner, Partnerships Manager (Payments), Visual soft Founded in 1998, leading end-to-end eCommerce system, Visualsoft has supported some of the UK’s leading online retailers. Combining an award-winning platform, support and marketing services, Visualsoft offers a perfect blend of technology and human tech expertise that helps ambitious businesses to grow their online store to flourish…
By Jason Fuentes, VP of Business Development, Wildfire Systems Legacy financial industry revenue sources face contraction due to factors such as looming regulatory pressures, modifications to interchange fee models, and the rise of alternative payments. As a result, banks and credit card issuers are looking to alternative loyalty solutions – new revenue streams for the…
Analysis of credit card spending in Australia using data aggregated by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), reveals a significant shift in credit card usage among Australian consumers. According to Gareth Boyd, Head of Growth at CreditCardCompare.com.au, who analysed the recent RBA data, “the average consumer now uses their credit card 23.2 times monthly, more…
By Jean-Christophe Lacour, SVP and Head of Product Management and Delivery, Outpayce Payments are an integral part of the travel experience. However, at times paying for travel can be more difficult than it should be, perhaps because travelers aren’t able to pay with their preferred payment method or the travel company’s approach to authentication isn’t…
By Schaan O’Hara, Co-Founder and Director at Pebl Businesses today need technology that not only meets current demands but anticipates future challenges. Drawing from our considerable experience, we at Pebl have identified gaps and weaknesses in the payments industry and are focussed on revolutionising the way businesses accept payments. As co-founder of Pebl Payments, I,…
By David Ryckman, freelance finance writer and technology advocate Credit cards have become indispensable tools for facilitating transactions and adapting to the shifting financial market. The rise of virtual cards, buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) options, and other groundbreaking innovations are transforming the way consumers approach personal finance. Credit cards have become a staple in the lives of…
