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PayDay News includes contributions and editorial content from a number of journalists and business experts.
George Lekakis
Senior Banking and Financial Services Correspondent
George is one of Australia’s most respected business writers with a passion for banking and financial services. Over a career spanning almost 30 years, George has written for numerous publications including the Australian Financial Review, The Herald Sun, the New Daily and The Eureka Report.
Michael Sainsbury
Senior Business Correspondent
Michael is a multi-award winning independent business journalist who has worked in Australia and the Indo-Pacific and spent four years as a China correspondent. He has worked for News Corp, Fairfax, Nikkei and a range of independent media outlets, including Crikey and The Saturday Paper, and describes himself as an advocate of independent media.
Peter Drennan
Senior Business Analyst
Peter is one of Australia’s leading data analysts and research experts. Peter is the founder of data research and analytics consulting firm, Qi Insights, specialising in qualitative research and data reporting, with a focus on banking and the payments system, home lending, economics and consumer behaviour.
Luke Raven
Financial Crime Expert
Luke is an expert in the field of AML/CTF Compliance, benefitting from comprehensive experience in the related areas of KYC, ECDD, sanctions, fraud prevention and merchant risk. He has first-hand experience implementing and upholding internal programs which exceed industry standards and statutory expectations. Luke is dedicated to disrupting financial crime and managing risk, as well as advocating for the customer’s experience.
Warwick Ponder
Payments Expert, Editor
Warwick has been involved in public debate about Australian payments regulation and innovation for almost 15 years, strongly advocating for the rights of consumers and small businesses. He has more than 30 years of experience in publishing, advocacy and business communications across fields including government, payments, telecommunications, energy and natural resources.
Brad Kelly
Payments Commentator, Editor
Brad Kelly is one of Australia’s leading Payments experts. He’s run successful payment technology businesses both in Australia and internationally, and worked with major Australian and international Banks, card schemes and Fintechs.
Gabby Taylor
Education Specialist, Editor
Gabby is an experienced business writer, with a passion for small business, community outcomes and education. Gabby has experience across a number of business sectors including fintech, payments, government and horticulture, and has more than a decade of firsthand experience in teaching and education.