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Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

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One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
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Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

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Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.
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One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

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One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
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Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China

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Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.
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Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

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Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
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PayPal partners with Liverpool FC to launch fan reward scheme

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PayPal becomes Liverpool FC's official digital payments partner, launching PayPal+ loyalty scheme for fans to earn rewards on matchday purchases.
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Mutual Benefit Group adopts digital claims payments via One Inc

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Mutual Benefit Group has launched One Inc’s ClaimsPay platform to offer faster, digital claims payments and expanded vendor choices for 58,000 policyholders.
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Why payments are leading the fintech charge

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Payments now make up 55% of global fintech revenues at USD $126 billion, driven by innovation, regulation, and demand for instant, secure transactions.
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BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

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One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

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Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.
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Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

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Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.
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UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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UK retailers like M&S and Harrods face soaring AI-driven phishing and vishing scams, with phone attacks rising 449% and losses hitting hundreds of millions.
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PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.
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Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Mobile wallets are gaining popularity with young UK shoppers, while older generations continue to prefer debit and credit cards for online purchases.
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AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.
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PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.
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PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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PayPal has launched Fastlane in Australia, speeding up guest checkout to cut cart abandonment and boost conversion rates for local retailers.
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PayPal offers Comet browser early access trial valued at USD $200 in AU

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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PayPal offers Australian customers early access to Perplexity’s AI-powered Comet browser, including a 12-month USD $200 trial of Perplexity Pro.
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Zoho boosts global SMB growth with new AI-driven features

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Zoho has grown its global SMB customer base by 40% in H1 2025, unveiling AI-driven features across six solutions to boost productivity and revenue.
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Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.