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We recently held our inaugural client conference ‘Curious Thinkers’ where local and international experts presented on the topics that are front of mind in the payments space. My key take out from the Conference was that now, more than ever, it is essential for financial services organisations to clearly understand their customers’ expectations. They then […]

Our inaugural Curious Thinkers conference, held on 24 & 25 September 2018, took our clients on a journey through innovation, thought leadership, product solutions and more to inspire thinking about the future of payments. Over the course of the two days we covered a wide range of current and future-focused topics – from what’s happening […]

P&N Bank is Cuscal’s first client to launch instant digital cards, using the Cuscal Virtual Card API set. The APIs allow companies to provide their customers with new or replacement digital cards into their mobile wallet within seconds. Without a digital version of the card, customers can be without access to their money for days […]

Times have changed. It’s now normal for consumers to buy their groceries, clothes and travel, read news, socialise and research major purchases via their phones. Even essential government services like Centrelink and Medicare are encouraging their customers to use their digital channels rather than face-to-face contact. Financial institutions must also provide opportunities for customers to […]

A gradual increase in the number of senior female appointments in recent years has helped Cuscal to hit its target of 40% of senior leadership roles to be held by women. In May this year Helen Mediati, Cuscal’s General Counsel and Company Secretary was appointed to Cuscal’s Leadership Team. This followed the appointment of Bianca […]

Cuscal has appointed Bianca Bates to the role of Chief Client Officer, as part of Cuscal’s Leadership Team. This role replaces the role of General Manager, Product & Service, which Bianca has been acting in since February 2018. Commenting on the appointment, Cuscal Managing Director Craig Kennedy said: The Cuscal Board has confirmed Bianca’s appointment […]

In the highly competitive environment of consumer banking, finding comparative advantage over major players is a rare opportunity. However, recent research by Telsyte shows clearly that the reluctance of major banks to adopt digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay (formerly Android Pay) and Samsung Pay has created an opportunity for those institutions who […]

When it comes to purchase convenience and security, Tap & Pay cards are the current leaders. But it is becoming clear that digital wallets are in the running to replace them. It is no longer a matter of “if” but “when”, with today’s announcement that eftpos cardholders can now use Apple Pay, adding to the […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having a significant impact on the way we do business today. From helpful chat bots guiding us through complex purchase journeys to detecting potentially fraudulent payments, AI has the potential to create seamless customer experiences while simultaneously processing large amounts of information. Machine learning frees humans from the grunt work […]

What happens when payments are as easy and immediate as sending a text message? While the digital opportunities of Australia’s new super-fast payments system are exciting, its speed may also increase the potential risk of fraudulent transactions. The NPP (New Payments Platform) isn’t more vulnerable to security breaches, but banks will no longer have the […]