Michael Sainsbury

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.

Bluesfest collapse triggers refund confusion

Due to a rare ticketing arrangement Stripe and PayPal are now on the hook for millions in refunds via delayed card chargebacks, after the merchant, Bluesfest Enterprises, went belly up.

Digital & Online

Little action on illicit tobacco instore and online payments as “wars” escalate

With illegal tobacco being couriered around the country by Australia Post on the back of online payments, only CBA and Tyro appear to be taking noticeable action as the Federal Coalition sets up its own tobacco taskforce.

Digital & Online

The economics of A2A: the “fee free” illusion in real time retail

Comparisons with other territories used to push A2A retail business cases in Australia are misleading. In reality, buying a coffee, beer or train ticket is most likely cheaper with a debit card on your mobile.

A2A