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📢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹! Power Retail’s 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵, sponsored by Tryzens Global, is happening on Thursday, 6 March 2025, at the Crown River Room, Melbourne. Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory Chief Operating Officer, Liz Beggs, will be part of the Keynote Speaker Panel: “𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘚𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴”—sharing findings from the newly released 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. This insightful report, produced in partnership with Power Retail, uncovers how Australian consumers pay and what drives their online shopping decisions. Supported by Stripe and Zip Co, it’s a must-know for retailers navigating today’s ecommerce landscape. Liz will be joined by industry leaders: 🔹 Lisa Jones, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, SHE-com 🔹 Stephanie Carroll, Chief Financial Officer, Adore Beauty Group 🔹 Rod Williams, General Manager Online, Baby Bunting This Outlook Lunch is an invite-only mid-day event that offers invaluable insights to help retailers stay ahead. 👉 Request your invitation here: https://lnkd.in/gXbqg_yC #PowerRetail #OutlookLunch #EcommerceTrends #PaymentsInsights

The payments industry has a significant environmental footprint—from plastic card production to energy-hungry data centers and multi-step transactions. With nearly 4 trillion global payment transactions in 2024, the impact is undeniable. But innovation is driving change. Issuers and acquirers are rolling out eco-friendly solutions, from carbon footprint tracking to rewards for sustainable spending. As consumer demand for greener options grows, the industry is stepping up to meet the moment. 🌍💳 Read this article by Payments Consulting Network Research Director, Richard Hartung, to learn more about the new eco-friendly payment solutions. https://lnkd.in/gHtfQ88h #SustainablePayments #EcofriendlyPayments #GreenFinance --- 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 a 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯👍 ▶️ Follow our company page on LinkedIn and click the notifications icon to see the next post. ✅ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g7DghaYi

With financial pressures persisting, more consumers are turning to Flexible Payment Options like Zip, Afterpay, and PayPal Pay in 4. According to the 2025 Ecommerce Payments Experience Report released by Payments Consulting Network and Power Retail, supported by Stripe and Zip Co, adoption is particularly strong among younger demographics — more than half of consumers aged 18-44 now use these payment methods, underscoring a shift away from traditional credit.    💡Mangala Martinus, Managing Director at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory, gives an insight on the current ecommerce landscape:  “In today’s competitive ecommerce landscape, consumers have a wide range of retailers and marketplaces to choose from. So, it is crucial for retailers to understand consumer purchasing behaviour and decision-making criteria and adapt accordingly to succeed.”    📢 Grant Arnott, CEO and Founder of Power Retail, notes:  “Millennials are the dominant demographic for Flexible Payment Options, while penetration is notably lower among those 45 and over. Younger consumers have embraced this alternative, making it a must-have for retailers targeting this market.”    For retailers, offering secure and recognisable payment options isn’t just about convenience — it’s about trust. Research reveals 58% only purchasing from brands they already trust and 41% checking reviews before committing to a buy. Featuring well-known third-party providers along with transparent returns and refund policies, can help reduce cart abandonment and build customer confidence.    🔐 Nitin Kashid, Chief Commercial Officer, ANZ at Zip, emphasises security:  “Offering secure payments methods such as Zip is not only appealing to customers; it’s also helping take the pressure off businesses as we take the credit and fraud risk, so once a transaction is approved a business is guaranteed the payment - which allows them to focus on growing their business.”    🚀Karl Durrance, Managing Director AUNZ at Stripe, highlights the shift in consumer expectations:   “Today’s shoppers demand speed, ease, and trust in every transaction. Payments modernisation is no longer optional—it’s a strategic necessity for retailers looking to stay ahead in a competitive market.”    As payment preferences continue to evolve, businesses that adapt will win. Is your checkout experience meeting customer expectations?    The report is based on a survey of over 1,000 Australian consumers.     ⬇️ Download the full report to learn more about the impact of payments on customer experience 👉 https://lnkd.in/g95GSfrg   #CX #Ecommerce #Payments #FlexiblePayments #BNPL #DigitalTrust

We are delighted to share that Payments Consulting Network Managing Director, Mangala Martinus, will participate in the fantastic CEO Walk In My Shoes campaign run by Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney (rmhcsydney). During this experience, he will spend 24 hours at the House in Randwick and take part in a number of activities including: 🗣️ Meeting the families and hearing their stories. 🃏 Joining the fun games with the kids staying at the House to spread some cheer. 🧑🍳 Cooking and serving dinner and breakfast to their families. 🧹Cleaning the House for them. ✨And a few other surprises along the way too! Registrations are still open to Senior Leaders! If you'd be interested in joining, please go to 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPvXD-9T If you'd like to support Mangala as he takes on this challenge, you can also donate directly under his name here 👉https://lnkd.in/gdJJM54T RMHC Sydney supports families of seriously ill and injured children going through the toughest times imaginable. If you can, please support this cause.

We are a proud media partner of eTail Australia 2025. Our Commercial Director, Jordan Gibbons FFinSIA, MAICD, Managing Director, Mangala Martinus and Associate Ross M., are attending the conference next week. 🗨️We look forward to connecting with you there! 🔗For more information about it, please visit https://lnkd.in/eCrCKXHG

Visa is introducing key updates to its risk management programmes, aiming to prevent merchant actions or omissions that could lead to disputes, fraud, additional costs, and potential brand damage. These changes mean that merchants, acquirers, processors, and other stakeholders must be well-prepared. With evolving technology and industry practices, Visa has quietly refined its approach—but how ready is the card acceptance community? In our latest article, Payments Consulting Network Payments Risk Director Kevin Smith explores the evolution of the Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP), set to take effect from 1 April 2025. 📖 Read the full article to understand what these changes mean for you. https://lnkd.in/gjruXDKw #Fraud #Chargeback #RiskManagement --- 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 a 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯👍 ▶️ Follow our company page on LinkedIn and click the notifications icon to see the next post. ✅ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g7DghaYi

Dive into the fintech evolution at Money20/20 Europe! Uncover insights, cultivate connections, and fuel innovation in three unmissable days. Grab your pass now using code PAYM200 and embrace the future of finance all while saving €200! #Money2020EU 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9UiFZg6

Each founder's journey is unique, shaped by their motivations, challenges, and resilience. In this interview, Janine Leghissa, award-winning founder of Desiderate Jewellery and Taleeta Fashion, shares her inspiring story with Jordan Gibbons FFinSIA, MAICD, Commercial Director at Payments Consulting Network. Janine started Desiderate out of necessity after a chronic illness left her unable to work and without a home. Her journey is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of truly listening to customers. 💡 Read the full conversation to discover how Janine’s deep understanding of her customers and commitment to building loyalty have been key to her growing ecommerce success. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/grGsGNUg --- Janine Leghissa is speaking at eTail™ Australia 2025 Founders’ Stories Panel and Movers & Shakers AMA: Ask Me Anything sessions. This is the premier event where Australia’s top retail leaders gather to explore the future of ecommerce. #FoundersJourney #entrepreneurship #ecommerce #retail #eTailAustralia2025 --- 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 a 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯👍 ▶️ Follow our company page on LinkedIn and click the notifications icon to see the next post. ✅ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gZBCvmdY

Australia’s biggest night in ecommerce is back! The Power Retail All Star Bash returns on March 6, 2025, for a spectacular 10th anniversary celebration! With over 800 attendees in 2024, this is the ultimate night for Australia’s online retail industry, celebrating the Top 100 Retailers, Award Winners, and the highly anticipated #1 Online Retailer. See the full list of award finalists at https://lnkd.in/g9E5JKhH Don’t miss your chance to celebrate with hundreds of retail superstars at the can't-miss ecommerce event of the year! Retailer tickets start at $349, secure yours today at https://lnkd.in/g2SqwCNJ

The embedded finance segment is set to be a $690B Market by 2030. By nature, it operates behind the scenes, enhancing customer experiences while boosting merchant sales. In this interview, 𝗗𝗿. Leo Lipis, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 at Payments Consulting Network and Pragya Jauhari, a regular speaker at leading fintech and product conferences, discussed opportunities like AI-driven personalisation, challenges being faced in successfully rolling out embedded finance solutions, the evolving role of product managers in payments and hot topics of interest at mpe 2025. Read the full Q&A below ⬇️  https://lnkd.in/gQSSFWqu --- Pragya Jauhri is speaking at 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in Berlin from 𝟭𝟴-𝟮𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. She will be presenting on Day 2 Session 2 on Embedded Payments and participating in the panel discussion on the same topic. #mpe2025 #ILovempe #mpeBerlin --- 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 a 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯👍 ▶️ Follow our company page on LinkedIn and click the notifications icon to see the next post. ✅ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g7DghaYi