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Google says consent over every aspect of data processing would be burdensome
Tells the review into Australia's Privacy Act that expanding the 'toggles of control' to individuals could affect the ability of a business to earn revenue and create 'consent fatigue' for the consumer.
CoinShares asset manager to launch Bitcoin product on SIX Swiss Exchange
The product will be going live on Tuesday.
Singapore tightens cyber defence guidelines for financial services sector
Revised guidelines on technology risk management include instructions for financial institutions to exercise "strong oversight" of arrangements with third-party service providers to ensure data confidentiality and details of the responsibility of senior management.
Walmart starts fintech firm with Ribbit, backer of Robinhood, promises ‘modern financial experiences’
Wal-Mart said the new venture may build its capabilities via acquisitions.
Equifax acquires fraud prevention company Kount for $640 million
Equifax said it plans to use Kount's technology to bolster its footprint in digital identity and fraud prevention market.
UK ban on cryptocurrency derivatives, ETNs comes into force today
Regulators say the ban is necessary due to the risk to consumers.
Brazil sees growth in NFC payments
Transactions using the technology have seen a steady monthly increase in 2020, according to research.
Cryptocurrency 101: What every business needs to know
There’s promise and peril in the still-evolving world of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. Here's everything individuals and businesses need to know about the basics of wallets, exchanges, and the next directions in this expanding ecosystem.
Eftpos gears up to pilot QR code payments system in 2021
QR code is one of five technology focus areas for the debit card payments company over the next two years.
FICO launches cryptocurrency trade risk solution for banks
The software will bring crypto risk assessment to KYC processes.
Xinja Bank hands back Australian banking licence as it withdraws banking products
The neobank cites plans to focus on other areas, such as its US share trading product Dabble.
New Payments Platform Australia to merge with Eftpos and BPAY
The three payments organisations have announced plans to amalgamate in a bid to improve local innovation and make the Australian payments landscape more competitive.
Mastercard, Visa cut card payment ties with Pornhub over child abuse, illegal content allegations
Mastercard has terminated services whereas Visa has placed a temporary hold on card payments.
CBA named as latest issuer to enable Eftpos payments on Samsung Pay
Meanwhile, NAB has partnered with Slyp to introduce in-app receipts for customers.
Square intros new shift scheduling feature for its Team Management service as it eyes larger sellers
With the addition of shift scheduling, Square said it now offers a complete suite of labor management tools for businesses via the existing features in Team Management.
How blockchain technology can transform our world
The technology can be used in far more applications than virtual currency.
Halloween '13: What tech frightens us most
In their latest October 2013 survey released just in time for All Hallows' Eve, IT recruiting firm Modis surveyed 1000 Americans to find out what potential tech disasters are keeping them up at night.
DBS Bank transforms customer experience with tech
The Singapore bank's latest branch taps technology to improve customer service, providing a more interactive and intuitive experience, say DBS execs.
ZDNet App Wrap: September 17, 2012
Feedly, metro.am, YouTube, Planner Pro, St George Banking Application, Quora, 8Bit Beatbox, and Janetter Pro for Twitter.
ZDNet App Wrap: September 10, 2012
ANZ goMoney, HSBC, uTorrent, uDraw, The Decision App, Note.S, The Textastic Code Editor, and ScrapNote
Tech IPO busts from the Internet boom (gallery)
As Facebook prepares to launch its massive IPO, it's a good time to look at the late 90s to see what people thought were good investments.
Office and computer pranks
What better way to welcome back coworkers from an extended vacation than an amusing practical joke?
Facebook's IPO in pictures
Facebook's IPO filing included images. Here they are and here's what they mean.
10 indispensable Android apps
This new collection of Android apps features everything from a friendly keyboard to a convenient payment processor to a versatile music player.
How Apple should spend its $90 billion in cash
Apple, with a market capitalization of over $416 billion, its stock trading at around $445 a share, and swimming in over $90 billion in cash, needs to figure out how to spend its money. I’ve got a few suggestions.
Inside NAB's first concept branch: photos
The National Australia Bank (NAB) is looking to smarten up its branches going forwards, and last month unveiled its very first concept store in Melbourne. ZDNet Australia went to take a look behind the scenes at the branch's mix of smart self-service technology and open-plan design.
Inside CommBank's Kaching: photos
The Commonwealth Bank has made a to-do list as long as its proverbial arm for the future of its NFC-enabled, pay-anyone app Kaching!, which includes support for virtual currency, like Facebook Credits, coupons, deals and an eventual partnership with Google for its Wallet product. Take a look inside the first iteration of Kaching! and our chat with CommBank chief marketing officer, Andy Lark.
Inside CBA's tech-heavy office: photos
It's taken 18 months from go to woe, but the Commonwealth Bank has begun moving over 300 staff per week into its lavish new tech-filled offices on the Sydney Harbour foreshore. ZDNet Australia was invited to tour the offices with the bank's chief information officer, Michael Harte.
Ten catastrophes: All-time worst tech industry executive decisions
IT, software and computer companies are certainly not without their share of poor executive decisions and mismanagement. While dozens of notable examples could have made our list, these were by far the top top 10 worst in the history of the technology industry, causing many billions of dollars of lost revenue or resulted in the downfall of entire companies.
Gallery: SAP, Google put business on the map
SAP and Google are expanding their partnership to take large data sets and integrate them into Google Maps, Earth, Docs and other products.
Singapore issues four digital bank licences instead of five
Alibaba's Ant Group and joint bidders Grab and Singtel are among those that received licences.
Singapore gives non-banks access to e-payment platforms
Monetary Authority of Singapore will allow eligible non-bank financial institutions to have direct access to PayNow and FAST, enabling e-wallet users to make funds transfers between bank accounts and across different e-wallets.
Bank of NZ to launch text-to-Kiwi voice service
Teaches Amazon Polly how to speak te reo Māori and even some Kiwi slang.
Singapore to offer grants for regulatory financial data reporting
The grant will be for small financial institutions that adopt digital tools for improving the efficiency of submitting data reports to regulators.
Westpac adds Afterpay to its digital 'bank-as-a-service' platform
Under the partnership, Afterpay will provide Westpac transaction and saving accounts and other cashflow management tools.
Afterpay gets a-okay from Austrac following anti-money laundering investigation
Austrac has decided not to pursue any further regulatory action against the 'buy now pay later' service.
TPG Telecom chosen to provide network services for NAB
NAB's staff that use work phones will also be provided with the Google Pixel 4a.
Ready to explore cryptocurrencies? A guide for your first steps
There’s promise and peril in the still-evolving world of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. Here's everything individuals and businesses need to know about the basics of wallets, exchanges, and the next directions in this expanding ecosystem.
Westpac agrees to AU$1.3 billion penalty for breaching anti-money laundering laws
Almost double the penalty the Commonwealth Bank paid for a similar faux pas back in 2018.
How did my credit card details get stolen and used half the world away?
Danny Palmer tells Karen Roby what he discovered when he tried to find out how someone in South America attempted to use his bank details. Read more: https://tek.io/32z6I7L.
Commercialisation of Aussie big bank-backed IBM blockchain guarantee platform Lygon
Commercial launch for the blockchain-based platform for bank guarantees is backed by three of Australia's finance heavyweights.
Gonski to leave ANZ and hand reins over to former Optus CEO O'Sullivan
The current chairman said 'the time is right' to exit the blue bank.
Australia's financial services sandbox gets a makeover
The new enhanced regulatory sandbox will allow the testing of a broader range of financial services and credit activities for a longer duration.
Eftpos rolls out digital payment service
Initially focusing on processing regular card-on-file payments.
Xero to acquire Waddle for AU$80 million
In a move to help small businesses access capital.
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