AusPayNet: Welcomes the final report of the Federal Government’s Review

AusPayNet: Welcomes the final report of the Federal Government’s Review

  • AusPayNet the payments industry self-regulatory body welcomed the final report
  • The recommendations align submission and acknowledge the need for enhanced payments leadership
  • The recommendations are strong and build on the policy thinking that led to the introduction of the Consumer Data Right in Australia
  • The Review recommends a strategic plan created by Government in collaboration with regulators, industry, and end-users
  • Such strategic direction and clarity in policy objectives will provide much-needed certainty for industry investment decisions
  • The Review also recommends a functional approach to payments regulation, a new payments license
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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