Written by: Christian Royds
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s annual update on its 2025 Risk Assessment into the decommissioning of the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS), which notes the progress made and underscores the importance of maintaining industry momentum as …
March 10, 2026
Australians have now used Confirmation of Payee over 100 million times since the service was launched in July 2025, marking a major milestone in the banking industry’s efforts to protect consumers and businesses from scams and mistaken payments. Part of the …
March 10, 2026
At AP+, we are committed to building a workplace where inclusion, equity and fairness underpin how we hire, reward and develop our people. We have made meaningful progress in reducing our gender pay gap and remain …
February 27, 2026
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) hosted a series of End User Forums in June and August 2025 across Sydney and Melbourne, providing a platform for direct engagement with corporates, superannuation funds, retailers, government agencies, and …
September 16, 2025
AP+ convened a Payment Service Provider (PSP) Forum in August, with strong participation from across the ecosystem. The discussion focused on AP+’s strategic priorities, progress on major initiatives, and opportunities to bring PSPs' perspective …
September 10, 2025
Australia Payments Plus (AP+) has today welcomed the passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payments System Modernisation) Act 2025. This Act will modernise the regulatory framework for Australia’s payment system for the first time …
September 4, 2025
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has today welcomed the release of the Australian government’s Age Assurance Technology Trial report, which confirms that age assurance can be delivered in Australia in a way that is private, …
September 2, 2025
Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is continuing to step up its efforts to make payments safer, faster, and more secure, by building scam prevention into the infrastructure that underpins everyday payments. Bringing together eftpos, BPAY, …
August 25, 2025
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has approved the NPP – Australia’s real-time payments infrastructure – for superannuation payments, removing a key barrier to help parties in the superannuation payment chain meet new obligations under …
August 21, 2025
A new whitepaper released shows how Australian businesses are increasingly turning to real-time payments to improve cash flow, elevate customer experiences, and unlock new levels of productivity and innovation. Titled Unlocking business opportunities with …
August 21, 2025