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Visa is helping the arts and creator economy understand the potential of NFTs

Simon Thomsen - March 31, 2022 < 1 MIN READ

Credit card giant Visa has launched an immersive program to help arts sector creators tackle the potential of NFTs The Visa Creator Program aims to help digital-first artists, musicians, fashion designers, and filmmakers build their business through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The program will help arts-based entrepreneurs deepen their understanding of the technology and platforms underpinning NFT… Read more »

Cryptocurrency

A new study reveals an existential threat for banks not aboard the crypto train

Simon Thomsen - December 10, 2021 3 MIN READ

The CBA’s move into cryptocurrency could pay off handsomely for the Big 4 bank with a new study from Visa revealing that up to a third of Australian crypto-owners saying they are likely or very likely to switch their primary bank to one that offers crypto products in the next 12 months. With around 20% of Australians… Read more »

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Airwallex partners with Visa for B2B global payments card

Simon Thomsen - February 5, 2020 2 MIN READ

Melbourne fintech Airwallex is launching a new global payments product for business in a partnership with credit card giant Visa. The fintech says the Airwallex Borderless Card for businesses will save companies time, cost and hassle on international transactions. “The collaboration focuses on innovative multi-currency cross-border payment solutions for businesses, bringing together Airwallex’s market-leading international… Read more »

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Startup founders just got a big break when it comes to importing talent

Simon Thomsen - August 9, 2019 2 MIN READ

If you’re a founder concerned about finding the right talent for your startup and needing to search overseas, the Australian government had some good news for you this week, making a 12-month trial of the global talent visa scheme permanent. Immigration minister David Coleman announced visa scheme, now rebranded as the “global talent – employer… Read more »

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Real-time payments to hit 10.1 trillion by 2023: report

Cec Busby - January 30, 2019 2 MIN READ

The Visa Insights: Australia’s Fast Future report suggests real-time payments and person to person (P2P) payments will reach 10.1 trillion by 2023 led by demand from the gig economy.

News

Government announces Global Talent Scheme to help businesses attract skilled workers

Gina Baldassarre - March 19, 2018 3 MIN READ

Almost a year on from the government announcing its cutting of the 457 visa, it has announced a trial of a new program, the Global Talent Scheme, aimed at helping high-growth companies attract skilled workers

News

Visa study finds Australians are growing increasingly more comfortable using AI and IoT for payments

James Ward - July 20, 2017 2 MIN READ

A new study from Visa has suggested that Australians are becoming increasingly more comfortable with pairing IoT and AI tech with their transactions.

Advice

Inamo has developed a slip-on paywave accessory that can be attached to wearables

James Ward - June 1, 2017 3 MIN READ

Inamo has developed the ‘Curl’, a wearable payments accessory which connects to a transaction account and allows purchases through Paywave.

News

Government abolishing 457 visa to give Australian workers priority “for Australian jobs”

Gina Baldassarre - April 18, 2017 4 MIN READ

The 457 visa, or the temporary work visa allowing skilled workers to work for an approved business in Australia for up to four years, is to be abolished.