On this week’s episode of News & Views, sponsored by Vanta, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about businesses of all sizes within the UK now able to benefit from Apple‘s Tap to Pay technology, Australian small businesses using fintech solutions to generate $9billion in economic benefits & Nuke From Orbit launching a nationwide campaign to combat the growing smartphone theft crisis.
The conversation kicked off with Tom highlighting the dangers that can follow a phone robbery. With the technology available to criminals, they can now hack and sell or use data stored on the devices. Discussing with Polly and Francis, he poses the question, what more can financial services do to ensure better data safekeeping?
Following this, the conversation turned to payment capabilities for merchants as Polly spotlighted the use of Tap-to-Pay on iPhone. The trio explored the benefits of the technology and how crucial it is to support micro and small enterprises.
Lastly, Francis brought to attention how popular fintech is in Australia using new findings in a report by FinTech Australia. Brining Polly and Tom into the conversation, the trio explore if this trend is something that we will see in 2025, not only in Australia but across the globe.
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The New Nuke From Orbit UK Campaign Aiming to Empower Consumers in Fight Against Smartphone Theft
New Report Reveals how Fintech Fuelled $9Billion Boom for Small Businesses in Australia
Making Digital Payments Accessible: Mollie Brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to the UK
