Articles

Anya FitzGibbon has always understood that technology is only as powerful as the people using it. As Head of AI and Data at Cuscal, she’s making artificial intelligence (AI) accessible for everyone, not to replace human work, but to allow more people to do the work they love. Connecting people with possibility Fresh off the plane on a working […]

Digital settlement is often discussed in broad, abstract terms. As a future state enabled by new forms of money and new technology. What is less frequently explored is what becomes visible when those ideas are tested inside real, regulated financial markets, alongside existing infrastructure, risk frameworks, and operating realities. That was the purpose of Project […]

Cuscal was celebrated as the Best IPO Listing, at the Adam Smith Awards Asia 2025 black-tie dinner on 10 November 2025. Last week Treasury Today Asia published their take on our winning solution. Navigating a Highly Regulated and Complex IPO Process Cuscal faced a wide array of challenges inherent in taking a regulated financial services […]

As the Consumer Data Right (CDR) extends to the non-bank lenders sector, organisations may face a wave of new obligations on top of their core lending operations. This article cuts through complexity, explaining why many Data Holders partner with specialists, the risks that partnership brings, and the privacy and security criteria you should prioritise when […]

Ray Ang found her purpose in an unexpected place: the complex world of financial data. As Senior Manager for Data Platforms, Governance and Data Risk at Cuscal, she is driven by the real, everyday impact payments have on people and communities. In this Q&A, our Women in Payments Awards nominee, shares how her team ensures […]

The payments industry is evolving faster than ever – and Lalita Babu is always one step ahead. Cuscal’s Senior Manager for Group Operational Risk has built a remarkable career on anticipating challenges before they arrive. In this Q&A, our Women in Payments Awards nominee discusses why self-education is non-negotiable, how to stay proactive in a […]

When Jackie Gubanyi joined Cuscal four years ago, she saw an opportunity to drive real cultural change. Since then, our Senior Human Resources People and Culture Business Partner has spearheaded the company’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Now as one of our Women in Payments Awards nominee’s, Jackie […]

Pooja Sainani has been involved in some of the most pivotal moments in Australian payments history. As Cuscal’s Product Solutions Manager and our inspiring Women in Payments Awards nominee, she is driven by the tangible impact of payments and technology on everyday life. In this Q&A, Pooja discusses her remarkable career journey, the fraud and […]

Last month, we welcomed over 200 clients and partners from across banking, fintech, and payments to Curious Thinkers 2025, our annual event. The two-day experience invited clients and partners to step back from day-to-day pressures and explore the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Across keynotes, panels, and immersive sessions, discussions moved beyond the next […]

Each year, on the last Friday of August, we come together to celebrate Wear It Purple Day, a powerful movement that champions safe, supportive, and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ youth. What began in 2010 as a student-led response to the tragic consequences of bullying and harassment has grown into an international movement of visibility, love, […]