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Beyond Open Data with Louise Beaumont

Dr Louise Beaumont, Chair, Advisor and Investor at the second annual Curious Thinkers 2019 in Sydney.

Starting with Open Banking, we are moving to a world of Open Data which will fuel the delivery of predictive, pre-emptive, hyper-personalised services for both consumers and businesses.

Watch the video to hear Louise explain how we got here, where we’re going, and what it all means for the oft-abused commodity of Trust.

 

Branch Transformation with Simon Archer

Simon Archer, Regional banking leader, NCR at Curious Thinkers 2019 in Sydney.

Simon talks about the changing role of the bank branch and encourages the audience to rethink what the branch experience could look like.

Watch the video to hear why Simon believe there are ever increasing demands on bank branches and how enhancing the branch experience can deliver an exceptional customer experience.

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Dual transformation with Andy Parker

Andy Parker, Partner, Innosight at Curious Thinkers 2019 in Sydney.

Andy focuses on helping clients develop long-term growth strategies, manage transformation, design disruptive growth businesses and build enduring innovation capabilities.

New research into the dynamics of transformation in ASX 200 firms has identified eight Australian Transformation Champions that have achieved exceptional and sustained growth.

Watch the video to learn more about the strategic drivers and capabilities behind the success of the eight champions. These include taking a dual transformation approach to growth, demonstrating digital dexterity, and making and funding clearly strategic choices.

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The future of connected living with Starcom

Graeme Wood, National Head of Product & Futures, Starcom and Nicole Conroy, Head of Insight, Starcom at Curious Thinkers 2019 in Sydney.

Starcom and its partners, Visa and Seven West Media, took over four Australian households and transform them into connected smart homes of the future, in a project designed to uncover how smart technology will change consumer behaviour.

Watch the video to understand what the research project uncovered and experience what living in 2023 might be like.

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A customer first mindset with Darren Thayre

Darren Thayre, Partner, Oliver Wyman at the second annual Curious Thinkers 2019 in Sydney.

Darren talks to clients about moving from a product centric view of the world to talking in the consumer language and deeply understanding the customer needs, as well as what a frictionless experience as a daily life partner could look like.

Watch the video and learn what three key questions you need to ask to determine if you have a customer first solution.

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Consumer insights into Trust in Banking with KPMG

Bianca Bates, Chief Client Officer, Cuscal and Amanda Hicks, Managing Partner Brand & Marketing, KPMG at Curious Thinkers 2019 in Sydney.

To get a deeper understanding about what will build associative trust, and in particular what types of products and services would create trust with customers, Cuscal commissioned KPMG to co-create a thought leadership paper on ‘Trust in Banking’.

Watch the video to hear from Amanda Hicks, KPMG who shares the insights from this research.

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Armaguard finalises Cuscal rediATM Scheme acquisition

Melbourne, 14 August 2019 –  The Armaguard Group announced today the purchase completion of Cuscal’s physical ATM assets and has now taken over the management and operation of the rediATM Scheme together with all customer-owned servicing contracts.

This purchase allows Armaguard to facilitate the continued provision of cash across the community.

Gary Allen, CEO, Armaguard Group, is pleased to confirm the sale: “Our investment in this well-established network is part of our strategy to support ongoing essential services of cash distribution to the community.”

“This acquisition is a natural extension of our current cash supply chain business. Our core business is currency management, which includes supporting financial institutions with the circulation of cash into the community. We aim to ensure that everyone has access to their cash where and when they need it, and part of this is through the provision of ATMs in communities across Australia.”

Commenting on the completion of the sale, Craig Kennedy, MD, Cuscal stated: “The sale provides continuity and sustainability of ATM Services for our clients and their customers, while allowing us to focus on our core strategic areas of mobile, real-time and data. We are proud of what we have achieved in the last 10 years with the rediATM Scheme and look forward to supporting Armaguard’s future plans with our driving, switching and settlement services.”

Gary Allen sums up: “We are working closely with Cuscal and will continue to enjoy a long and positive relationship together. We now have everything in place to ensure a seamless business transition for rediATM Scheme members and their customers.”

Media Contacts
Media contact details Armaguard Group: Cathy Canham, cathy_canham@linfox.com
Media contact details Cuscal: Simone Shields, sshields@cuscal.com.au

Get set for Open Banking

Image showing the KPMG, King & Wood Mallesons and Cuscal logos with the headline Open Banking

Open Banking is the first step towards an ‘open data’ future where organisations and people are all part of a robust ‘data economy’.

Open Banking is set to launch in Australia, which will see customers have greatly improved access to, and control over, their own data, all backed by the new Consumer Data Right (CDR). Open Banking is the first step in what will inevitably be an ‘open data’ future – in which institutions and customers are all part of a robust ‘data economy’.

In this Open Banking white paper Cuscal, KPMG and King & Wood Mallesons explore:

  • What lessons can be learned from international experiences
  • Why the customer should be at the core of any Open Banking-related strategy
  • The strategic opportunities Open Banking and open data present
  • The steps needed to be compliant
  • The partnership potential

Open banking specialists from Cuscal, KPMG and King & Wood Mallesons held a public webcast on Monday, 25 March 2019 to discuss the white paper and related open banking issues. The webcast features:

  • Bianca Bates, Chief Client Officer from Cuscal
  • Nathan Curchward, Head of Product, Emerging Services from Cuscal
  • Scott Farrell, Partner from King & Wood Mallesons
  • Ian Pollari, National Sector Leader, Banking and Global Co-leader from KPMG Fintech practice

A recording of the webcast is available here. It is recommended for financial institutions, fintechs and other organisations that want to take advantage of the opportunities Open Banking offers, while meeting the compliance obligations.

Cuscal an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality

Craig Kennedy and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) logo

Cuscal is delighted to be awarded with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) Citation for 2018-2019. We are one of 140 recipients in Australia and one of 28 from the Financial and Insurance Services industry.

Our strategies, processes and policies were assessed to ensure that Cuscal is creating a culture where women and men are represented, valued and rewarded equally. Leadership, accountability and focus on gender equality are all required for this citation.

The EOCGE shows our commitment to gender equality across a number of areas, including:

  • Creating and embedding flexible working opportunities
  • Parental leave programs that support both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Networks and programs designed to increase women in leadership roles, inclusion and equal opportunities
  • Formal gender pay analysis