Should cashless businesses be banned? Some American legislators think so Economy Matthew Elmas 10 December 2018 Legislators in the US are considering whether to ban cashless businesses, while closer to home, Aussies are transitioning to a cashless economy.
Cash is dead, long live cash: The problems with Australia’s digital ecosystem Economy Matthew Elmas 27 November 2018 RBA governor Phillip Lowe says Australia has reached a turning point on digital payments, but there are some very big issues that need to be dealt with.
Lloyds Auctioneers fined $37,800 over excessive surcharge allegations on big ticket auction items Legal Matthew Elmas 18 October 2018 Lloyds Auctioneers has been issued with infringement notices after overcharging some consumers by hundreds of dollars, the ACCC has alleged.
Australia’s digital wallet future: You can bank on the big four to stifle tech innovation Finance Aron D’Souza 11 October 2018 In other countries, digital wallets allow people to accomplish nearly all of their daily transactions with a single card.
“A lot more customers”: Why hundreds of businesses are ditching surcharges Retail Matthew Elmas 2 October 2018 Hundreds of small businesses across the country are ditching surcharges and card minimums in favour of a better customer experience.
