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Jul
26

Bizmoto in partnership with leading Filipino Remittance Co

Peppermint Innovation Limited today announced its online international remittance business, Bizmoto, has signed a partnership agreement with Direct Agent 5, Inc (DA5) – one of the Philippines’ leading non-bank remittance payout providers. Under the agreement, Bizmoto will be able to use DA5’s 1000+ locations in the Philippines as trusted remittance payout providers for its customers and DA5 will be able to use Bizmoto’s online remittance platform to payout money transfers to Australia. DA5 is an authorised direct agent of Western Union Money Transfer and offers international and local remittance services, airline ticketing, bill payment facilities, mobile phone loading services, foreign exchange transactions and mobile payment services. Bizmoto will earn revenue […]

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Aug
21

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Mar
06

Australia is targeting money laundering and terrorism in a sophisticated new collaboration with banks and fintech

A new government and private sector alliance was launched this morning to combat “serious financial crime”, including activities involving terrorism and money laundering. The new Fintel Alliance has brought together 19 partners including the Australian Federal Police, NSW Police, all four major banks, Australian Taxation Office, Western Union and fintech giant PayPal with intelligence agencies like AUSTRAC, ASIO and Australian Crime Commission. The organisation will target “terror financiers and gangs who deal in proceeds of crime, as well as white-collar criminals who think their crimes are victimless”, according to federal justice minister Michael Keenan. The Fintel Alliance’s “operational hub” sees government intelligence experts sitting alongside specialist staff from the financial […]

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Aug
12

Kerry Agiasotis of WUBS: Win-win when rivals turn partners

One of the world’s largest non-bank providers of international business payment solutions says aspiring fintech companies should seek to pursue partnerships with their big company ­rivals rather than fighting them if they want their ideas to reach their full potential. The chief executive of Western Union Business Solutions, the dedicated business payments unit of the New York Stock Exchange-listed Western Union Company, said the firm was increasingly looking to partner with fintechs and other start-ups. WUBS is primary spot foreign currency trading provider to 20 per cent of the SME market in Australia and secondary provider to another 20 per cent, including the big four banks. It has more than […]

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May
12

PrimaryMarkets – First US Listing – Blockchain / Bitcoin

MEDIA RELEASE: PrimaryMarkets today announces its first US listing by offering for sale unlisted shares in one of the largest available exposures to the global blockchain / digital currency trade. PrimaryMarkets’ Members now have the opportunity to purchase a significant existing equity stake in this USA Company with a portfolio of more than 70 investments in 20 plus countries across early stage digital currency and blockchain investments, a bitcoin dealing desk and a digital currency fund management business. Existing investors include MasterCard, New York Life and Western Union. A newly appointed director of the Company is also a director of AT&T, NASDAQ and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. […]

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Dec
15

Global X launches Global Carbon ETF with lowest fees in market

Global X Global Carbon ETF (Synthetic) (ASX: GCO2) is bringing Australian investors the lowest-cost fund of its kind.

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Jul
12

Global fintech Ebury opens Perth office to better meet the finance needs of West Australia exporters and importers

Ebury has recruited a team to provide greater service to SMEs, opening an office in Perth as part of its continuing national expansion strategy.

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Apr
02

Square partners with Australia’s community banks to help regional SMBs go digital

Today, global payments provider Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) announced it is teaming up with  Unity Bank, Southern Cross Credit Union and the WAW Credit Union in a string of regional partnerships that will give more small businesses outside of Australia’s capital cities greater access to innovative payments technology. Small businesses across regional New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland will be able to benefit from the new partnerships and will see affiliated branches provide access to the iconic Square card reader for contactless and chip for just $59. Customers will also receive fee-free card processing for their first $1,000 worth of sales to help them get started.   Square’s Country Manager […]

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