Reserve Bank hints at its own digital currency
In a conference speech today, Reserve Bank Governor Dr Philip Lowe said the central bank is considering its own digital currency.
Carbar, GoCardless leading the way with bank direct-debit driven car subscription service
Carbar has partnered with global recurring payments leader GoCardless, to launch a new bank direct-debit enabled car subscription.
Lifepay moves to commercial launch
Digital banking and payments company Novatti announces that Lifepay is moving to a full commercial launch following the success of its soft launch.
PayPal launches new BNPL service in Australia
PayPal is launching its own ‘buy now pay later’ which is set to be operational by June for 9 million PayPal accounts across Australia.
Plenti launches green BNPL finance
Plenti’s BNPL finance option for the installation solar panels and batteries will allow home owners to repay in interest-free monthly payments
Wagepay: the new ‘buy now, pay later’ product for everything you can’t buy now, pay later
Wagepay is the latest fintech startup that offers an innovative wage advance service to Australian users who don’t want to or can’t wait for their pay.
Douugh partners with e-commerce giant Rakuten
Australian fintech Douugh will use Rakuten as a channel to increase app downloads and to fast-track customer acquisition.
ANZ customers using Samsung Pay can now choose to pay via EFTPOS
ANZ customers can use EFTPOS rather than Visa or MasterCard when making a transaction through digital cards on Samsung phones and smartwatches
