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Alexandra Andhov

Alexandra Andhov

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Banning contactless and credit card surcharges won’t help – open banking reform is what’s needed

Banning contactless and credit card surcharges won’t help – open banking reform is what’s needed

Open banking is already well established in many countries, and saves merchants and consumers much more than NZ’s proposed surcharge ban will.

07.08.2025 5

The Conversation

Alexandra Andhov

As the ‘digital oligarchy’ grows in power, NZ will struggle to regulate its global reach and influence

Multiple countries, including New Zealand and Australia, are trying to use tax and competition rules to stem the growing power of big tech.

28.01.2025 8

The Conversation

Alexandra Andhov