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Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
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Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.
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Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions
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Airwallex has launched in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as its first local hire, aiming to provide Kiwi businesses with innovative payment solutions.
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Three AI considerations for tech leaders in Australia
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data protection
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application security
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physical security
By 2030, AI is set to bring AUD $280 million in benefits to Australia, prompting tech leaders to adapt their strategies for effective integration.
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Airwallex reports growth & launches new initiatives in APAC
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Airwallex has reported impressive growth in Singapore, with revenues up 157% and transaction volumes rising by 151% in Q3 compared to last year.
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Primer targets global expansion with new partnerships by 2025
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Primer sets ambitious growth targets for 2025, aiming to enhance its presence in the EU, US, and APAC amid rising demand for unified payment solutions.
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Airwallex launches startup support programme in New Zealand
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Airwallex has launched its 'Airwallex for Startups' programme in New Zealand, offering resources and a NZD $10,000 grant to support local entrepreneurs.
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Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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entrepreneurship
Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.
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UK finance leaders struggle with fragmented spend tools
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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expense management
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A new report reveals that 95% of UK finance leaders struggle with global spend management due to outdated systems, hindering business growth.
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Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Airwallex has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence to provide retail investment products, broadening its financial services. The move follows the launch of Airwallex Yield for wholesale customers.
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Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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payment technologies
Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.
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The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia
Thu, 30th May 2024
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smartphones
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data analytics
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fintech
Australia’s fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.
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Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.
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Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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westpac
In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.
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The 7 golden rules for Australian ecommerce success
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
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Ecommerce expert Paul Waddy gives 'golden rules' for global success, emphasising organic traction, currency settings and duty handling.
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IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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women in technology
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leadership
A key factor in growing the number of women founders is attracting and retaining more women in the sector in the first place.
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Airwallex announces new senior appointments
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Global payments platform Airwallex appoints Justin Yek as Head of Strategic Finance & Corporate Development and Jon Stona as Global Head of Marketing.
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Airwallex appoints Kai Wu as CRO & APAC General Manager
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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Airwallex appoints Kai Wu as Chief Revenue Officer and APAC General Manager to accelerate global growth plans for 2023.
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Aussie businesses charging ahead with global expansion
Thu, 1st Sep 2022
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Despite economic challenges, 69% of Australian SMEs plan to be operating outside Australia by 2027, according to a new report.
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Airwallex launches an online payments app on Shopify
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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payment technologies
Airwallex launches online payments app on Shopify, allowing merchants to accept global payments through a variety of methods.
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Without trust, your security team is dead in the water
Tue, 5th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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trust
Building trust with employees and customers is crucial in cybersecurity, says Airwallex's Elliot Colquhoun. Transparency and communication are key.