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Netsafe warns New Zealand shoppers of summer scam rise

Netsafe warns New Zealanders of rising online shopping scams as the summer sales surge, with losses exceeding NZD $2.3 billion this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Fintech

Airwallex launches startup support programme in New Zealand

Airwallex has launched its 'Airwallex for Startups' programme in New Zealand, offering resources and a NZD $10,000 grant to support local entrepreneurs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Global Stories

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Software-as-a-Service

Visa adds receivables tool to commercial solutions hub

Issuers will be able to cut supplier enrolment friction as Visa folds automated virtual card receivables into its commercial payments hub.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Lydian launches Visa Platinum card for digital assets

Crypto holders can now spend more than 300 digital assets at Visa merchants worldwide, as card volumes in the sector keep rising.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

SAP Concur adds AI expense, travel tools with integrations

The updates should cut manual expense work and tighten policy compliance as SAP Concur rolls out more AI and card-linked automation.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

SAP Concur adds AI agents, deeper card & travel links

SAP Concur rolls out new Joule AI agents, tighter Microsoft and card links, and expanded travel tools to streamline corporate expenses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

ProSpend's new campaign urges Australian finance change

ProSpend launches its Start ProSpending campaign to tackle inefficiencies in Australian finance teams, aiming to streamline processes and reduce wasted time.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Crypto

OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards

Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Crypto

Shakepay opens Canada waitlist for physical prepaid card

Customers can move up the queue by tapping a virtual card in shops, as Shakepay uses a points game to roll out its new prepaid card.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers

Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Crypto

Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers

Canadian shoppers can now split payments in stores such as SoftMoc and JD Sports as Sezzle broadens its buy now, pay later reach beyond online checkout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Crypto

Visa finds Aussie SMBs rely on personal cards for cashflow

Tight cashflow is forcing many smaller firms to blur business and household finances, with 78% of leaders using personal cards for expenses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Crypto

Revolut posts record results as Australia turns domestic

Revolut posts record 2025 results as Australian users shift from travel spending to everyday banking, driving surging local profits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Fintech

Dojo & Capital on Tap launch UK business rewards card

Dojo teams up with Capital on Tap to launch a UK SME credit card offering up to GBP £250,000 limits, virtual cards and cashback rewards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Fintech

Mastercard & Oracle launch virtual card solution for Westpac

Mastercard and Oracle have launched a virtual card payment solution in Australia with Westpac, streamlining business payments via Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025