Is the metaverse the next frontier for payments? Welcome to episode five of the AP+ POV podcast, where we jump into the cutting edge of digital transactions, and trust, in the rapidly expanding online world.

In this episode, Dave Ellett, Chief Commercial Officer at AP+, speaks with renowned author and digital identity expert, David Birch. Birch, known for his insightful take on finance and technology, shares highlights from his latest book, Money in the Metaverse.

Together, they explore how digital assets, virtual identities, and trust are shaping the future of payments.

Get ready for an engaging look at how the virtual world is set to redefine financial interactions—and what it means for businesses and consumers alike.

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In episode four of the AP+ POV podcast, we explore the future of money, payments, and identity through the lens of trust in the digital economy.

Joining our host Dave Ellett are NAB’s Executive for Innovations & Partnerships, Brad Carr, and ConnectID’s Managing Director, Andrew Black, who discuss how digital identity is reshaping fraud prevention and creating safer spaces for Australians online.

From safeguarding personal data to setting industry standards, this conversation uncovers digital identity’s evolving role, and the regulatory frameworks needed to support its progress.

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According to the ACCC, Australians lost more than $2.7 billion to scams in 2023. In our latest episode of the AP+ POV podcast, Westpac’s Ben Young and Australian Payments Plus’ Katrina Stuart examine what the industry is doing to combat scams including the promising signs of Confirmation of Payee for preventing misdirected and mistaken payments.

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In our second episode, First Assistant Secretary, Digital ID and Data Policy Division, Department of Finance, John Shepherd & Managing Director, ConnectID, Andrew Black join Chief Commercial Officer Dave Ellett to take a deep dive into what trust means in the digital ID world, how to build trust with citizens and what are some of the main blockers to trust. We look at the past, at personal use cases and toward a future Australia that is the envy of the digital identity world.

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In this first episode, our Chair, Catherine Brenner, CEO Lynn Kraus and regular host, Chief Commercial Officer Dave Ellett examine what trust is, what it means to them individually and for Australian Payments Plus as an organisation.

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