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How Chrysos Corporation is redefining minerals analysis with cutting-edge technology

Traditional gold analysis, known as ‘fire assay’, is a centuries-old process that heats ore samples at extreme temperatures to determine the ingredients and quality of a metal. It is slow and dangerous, and produces waste and fumes that are hazardous to people and the environment. It is also time-consuming and labour-intensive, with analysis turnaround times that can stretch out several weeks.

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Melbourne’s design, scale, energy, and food culture have been significantly elevated.

Innovation in every bite: The investment driving Melbourne’s food scene

When Chin Chin opened its doors in Melbourne in 2011, it quickly became one of the city’s hottest venues. Patrons queued every night of the week to enjoy its South-East Asian-inspired dishes and vibrant atmosphere and in 2017 it opened an establishment in Sydney. The iconic restaurants remain as popular as ever.

June

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Dymocks Tutoring is trialling a new payment-collection system that allows it to offer an account-to-account option for once-off and recurring payments for its customers.

Making transactions smarter – for businesses and customers

A new digital transaction system aims to provide a smoother and safer digital customer experience.

March

Banking Summit

APRA chairman John Lonsdale at the AFR Banking Summit.

APRA chair says directors need to have ‘the time’ to do their job

John Lonsdale defends the regulator against concerns it has heaped too much red tape on bank and superannuation fund boards.

Mar 18, 2025
Jonathan Shapiro

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Real-time payments transform superannuation.

How real-time payments may future-proof Australia’s superannuation industry

Real-time payments could be transforming superannuation, and potentially enhancing security, engagement, and efficiency as retirement numbers grow.

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Resilient businesses depend on effective cash flow management

Smart cash flow strategies: the backbone of resilient businesses

Businesses that understand and efficiently manage their cash flow can keep working capital costs down and have the confidence to take advantage of opportunities and meet unexpected challenges.

October 2024

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A dip in fraud is a signal that anti-scam innovations are helping to protect more Australians.

Collaboration is our best defence against scammers

A recent drop in scam losses shows that ecosystem-wide anti-scam initiatives are having an impact.

September 2024

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Improved payments will underpin the smooth flow of global trade.

The new language transforming global payments

For those who have never heard of ISO 20022, it may be surprising to learn it’s the centrepiece of one of the biggest evolutions in global payments.

July 2024

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The firm uses the nation’s largest de-identified transactional data set, spanning around seven million Australians.

How Kayo Sports grew its audience by going local

As competition for viewers has intensified, Kayo has focused on better understanding their customers.

June 2024

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The creation of an array of new real-time capabilities, such as PayID® and PayTo®, will revolutionise the way consumers and businesses make and receive payments.

Why businesses must ride the real-time payments wave

As the pace of change in Australia’s payments system speeds up, businesses that are embracing emerging real-time payment capabilities are gaining competitive advantage.

May 2024

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Research has found the vast majority of tenants are more likely to stay in a property with green credentials.

Australian business leads the way with sustainable financial solutions

With four out of five buildings projected to still be standing in 25 years, the imperative for green initiatives in real estate has never been clearer.

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Payments integration reduces friction preventing consumers from completing a sale.

Innovative payment platforms make ecommerce more accessible than ever

Ecommerce is maturing in Australia as merchants confront the challenge of evolving consumer preferences and a complex payments ecosystem.

April 2024

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Brooks Running, a 110-year-old retailer, is now one of the top running shoe brands and online portals.

New payment platforms give consumers choice

Brooks Running has evolved its payments infrastructure as technology has improved, always making sure customers can pay the way they want.

November 2023

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EV adoption is on the rise, with over 130,000 EVs on the nation’s roads.

EV sector confronts industry challenges head on

Australia has witnessed a rapid acceleration in the adoption of electric cars, with the Electric Vehicle Council reporting a more than a 120 per cent increase compared to 2022 and a total of over 130,000 EVs on the nation’s roads.

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Commercial buildings account for 24 per cent of national electricity consumption and 10 per cent of greenhouse gas production.

CommBank’s cutting-edge tool for building sustainability upgrades

For businesses, reducing their carbon footprint is vitally important as the nation continues its decarbonisation journey and comes with potential cost savings.

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Production of cement alone accounts for nearly 8 per cent of global emissions.

Upcycled waste takes the heat out of cement’s emissions

Australia’s manufacturing sector requires huge amounts of heat and that hasn’t really changed since our first factories were built.

October 2023

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Rosalie Valladares, executive director and head of debt private placements at CBA.

Local bond issuers turn to US private placements

The Australasian USPP volumes for tenors eight years and longer stands at roughly $4.86 billion (equiv. using YTD average exchange rate) in the calendar year to September 12th.

June 2023

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Our planet is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs.

Native seed funding key to biodiversity restoration and carbon capture

The COP27 implementation plan signed at last year’s meeting in Egypt highlighted the need for countries like Australia to “collectively aim to slow, halt and reverse forest cover and carbon loss, in accordance with national circumstances”.

May 2023

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ITLs offer certainty around longer-term financing for companies that are big users of capital.

Nation builders turn to institutional term loans in uncertain times

In light of bond market volatility as central banks globally continue policy tightening, local corporates are displaying more interest in the institutional term loan (ITL) market as a pool of funding providing competitive pricing and duration.

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The transition to electric commercial vehicles requires a multi-pronged approach.

Infrastructure key to driving EV take-up

While the electrification of passenger car fleets is advancing, the road to decarbonising commercial vehicles is proving to be a little more challenging.

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