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Cryptocurrrency: The next big thing Australia's banks need to keep an eye on
Crypto

Cryptocurrrency: The next big thing Australia's banks need to keep an eye on

Banks should keep a finger on the pulse of the growing demand for cryptocurrency services, according to a global study by Visa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021

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Pismo appoints Simon Keys as spearhead the expansion in the Oceania region, including Australia & New Zealand
Marketing Technologies

Pismo appoints Simon Keys as spearhead the expansion in the Oceania region, including Australia & New Zealand

Pismo, a cloud-native payment processing platform, appoints Simon Keys to lead expansion in Australia and New Zealand amid global growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Visa chooses NZ startup for APAC Accelerator Programme
Crypto

Visa chooses NZ startup for APAC Accelerator Programme

Visa has selected New Zealand payments startup Cymonz for the 2022 cohort of its Visa Accelerator Programme in Asia Pacific.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Crypto

Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto

Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
SmartBear appoints Pedro Souza as customer care vice president
Marketing Technologies

SmartBear appoints Pedro Souza as customer care vice president

Pedro Souza, former Paramount senior director, joins SmartBear as the new customer care vice president, aiming to enhance global support from Coconut Creek.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
When implementing eCommerce cryptocurrency payments, think safety first
Crypto

When implementing eCommerce cryptocurrency payments, think safety first

One in four businesses plan to accept cryptocurrency in 2022, but it comes with risks. Sift offers solutions to ensure secure transactions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
IT issues resurface as 100,000 migrants eligible for fast-track residency
Marketing Technologies

IT issues resurface as 100,000 migrants eligible for fast-track residency

An estimated 100,000 migrants can apply for fast-tracked residence from today - though IT problems have stopped some being able to.

By Gill Bonnett • 8 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute
Marketing Technologies

Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute

After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Payment security vital as digital commerce resets in post-pandemic world
Marketing Technologies

Payment security vital as digital commerce resets in post-pandemic world

Visa has stressed the importance of robust payment security in a changing commerce environment post-pandemic, as fraud migrates to digital commerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Meniga partners with Visa to accelerate expansion in APAC
Fintech

Meniga partners with Visa to accelerate expansion in APAC

Meniga partners with Visa to expand in APAC region, joining Visa Ready Program and gaining certified Fintech Enablement partner status.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2021
Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020
Marketing Technologies

Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020

Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19: Contactless payment limit increased to $200

New Zealand has increased the contactless payment limit from NZD $80 to NZD $200 to curb COVID-19 spread, rolling out changes over the next few weeks.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Kiwis 'considerably' more likely to use biometric payments than Australians
Biometrics

Kiwis 'considerably' more likely to use biometric payments than Australians

The report finds 64% of New Zealanders are familiar with biometrics and 68% have used fingerprint recognition.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
The team dedicated to global data literacy
Data Analytics

The team dedicated to global data literacy

The Data Literacy Project has appointed eight data experts who aim to help organisations and individuals improve data literacy across the globe.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
ThreatQuotient partners with Visa for payments safety
Marketing Technologies

ThreatQuotient partners with Visa for payments safety

ThreatQuotient integrates verified breach intelligence from Visa to help customers detect and protect against cyber attacks on payment data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Tourists want contactless as spend into NZ grows
Marketing Technologies

Tourists want contactless as spend into NZ grows

Visa has released a report showing that tourist spend in NZ is growing and they want to use contactless payment systems.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018

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Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security
Blockchain

Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security

Visa's AI solution has prevented $88m in fraud for New Zealand businesses in the past year, according to the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021