Shaping the future of payments
As a pioneer of payments innovation, Zepto is well positioned to engage with policy-makers and contribute to submissions and conversations modernising the future of payments regulation in Australia.
Policy Submissions & Participation
As the first non-bank fintech to connect directly to the New Payments Platform as a Connected Institution, and the first non-bank payments provider to become an Accredited Data Recipient under the Consumer Data Right, Zepto has a unique perspective on the challenges facing the payments industry, and is well positioned to provide valuable insights to policy-makers.
We are extremely proud of our submission work and engagement in this space.
You can see some of that work below.
Submissions & Reports
SUBMISSION: Sovereign Capability in the Australian Tech Sector
SUBMISSION: Treasury Consultation on Reforms to the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act
SUBMISSION: Treasury Consultation on Payments System Modernisation
Tech Council of Australia: Digital Assets Report
In February 2024, Zepto welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee inquiry into supporting the development of Sovereign Capability in the Australian Tech Sector.
You can read/download our submission HERE.
In July 2023, Zepto welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to Treasury’s consultation on the proposed reforms to the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act.
You can read/download our entire submission HERE.
As an advocate for a payments licensing framework which promotes competition and innovation through clearly defined rights and obligations, and which upholds the highest possible standards of consumer protection, Zepto also welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to Treasury’s consultation on payments licensing.
You can read/download our entire submission HERE.
The Tech Council of Australia's Digital Assets in Australia report highlights the need for Australia to be a leader in responsible and trusted digital assets innovation. Having supported its production, Zepto attended the report's launch at Parliament House in Canberra.
SUBMISSION: Sovereign Capability in the Australian Tech Sector
In February 2024, Zepto welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee inquiry into supporting the development of Sovereign Capability in the Australian Tech Sector.
You can read/download our submission HERE.
SUBMISSION: Treasury Consultation on Reforms to the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act
In July 2023, Zepto welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to Treasury’s consultation on the proposed reforms to the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act.
You can read/download our entire submission HERE.
SUBMISSION: Treasury Consultation on Payments System Modernisation
As an advocate for a payments licensing framework which promotes competition and innovation through clearly defined rights and obligations, and which upholds the highest possible standards of consumer protection, Zepto also welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to Treasury’s consultation on payments licensing.
You can read/download our entire submission HERE.
Tech Council of Australia: Digital Assets Report
The Tech Council of Australia's Digital Assets in Australia report highlights the need for Australia to be a leader in responsible and trusted digital assets innovation. Having supported its production, Zepto attended the report's launch at Parliament House in Canberra.
Engagement
House of Reps Standing Committee on Economics
In The Room: Senate Inquiry [Consumer Data Right]
Regional Leaders Business Forum with NSW Premier Minns
At the Table: Digital Assets Roundtable with Senator Bragg
Zepto Presents to the RBA's Payments Systems Board
Zepto Attends Budget Talks at Parliament House
Zepto and the Parliamentary Innovation Showcase
Public Policy Lead, Gabe Perrottet, proudly brought Zepto's voice to this House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics hearing on the Inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation.
Having provided a submission on Treasury's Consumer Data Right draft legislation to enable Action Initiation, Zepto was invited to participate in a Senate Inquiry. Public Policy Lead, Gabe Perrottet, brought Zepto's voice to the Senate Committee.
Following another success at the Business NSW Northern Rivers Business Awards, Zepto was invited to the Regional Leaders Business Forum and Q&A with the NSW Premier.
Zepto was invited to join Senator Andrew Bragg's Digital Assets roundtable discussion at the Senator's office in Sydney. We were delighted to be represented by Public Policy Lead, Gabe Perrottet, who brought our contributions to the lively discussion.
Given our humble beginnings in regional NSW, every now and then on our journey we have extreme pinch-me moments. Presenting to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Payments Systems Board was one of them.
Zepto’s Head of Government & Public Affairs, Emily Curlewis, reports from Parliament House in Canberra after attending a post-budget discussion with the Hon Senator Jane Hume — Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy — and the Hon Stuart Robert, Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business.
Zepto headed to Canberra for the Tech Council of Australia’s Parliamentary Innovation Showcase at Parliament House. Our CEO Chris Jewell, Head of Government & Public Affairs Emily Curlewis, and our Events & Community Manager, Leanne Medeiros shared the Mural Room with some of the finest minds and success stories in Australian tech.
House of Reps Standing Committee on Economics
Public Policy Lead, Gabe Perrottet, proudly brought Zepto's voice to this House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics hearing on the Inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation.
In The Room: Senate Inquiry [Consumer Data Right]
Having provided a submission on Treasury's Consumer Data Right draft legislation to enable Action Initiation, Zepto was invited to participate in a Senate Inquiry. Public Policy Lead, Gabe Perrottet, brought Zepto's voice to the Senate Committee.
Regional Leaders Business Forum with NSW Premier Minns
Following another success at the Business NSW Northern Rivers Business Awards, Zepto was invited to the Regional Leaders Business Forum and Q&A with the NSW Premier.
At the Table: Digital Assets Roundtable with Senator Bragg
Zepto was invited to join Senator Andrew Bragg's Digital Assets roundtable discussion at the Senator's office in Sydney. We were delighted to be represented by Public Policy Lead, Gabe Perrottet, who brought our contributions to the lively discussion.
Zepto Presents to the RBA's Payments Systems Board
Given our humble beginnings in regional NSW, every now and then on our journey we have extreme pinch-me moments. Presenting to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Payments Systems Board was one of them.
Zepto Attends Budget Talks at Parliament House
Zepto’s Head of Government & Public Affairs, Emily Curlewis, reports from Parliament House in Canberra after attending a post-budget discussion with the Hon Senator Jane Hume — Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy — and the Hon Stuart Robert, Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business.
Zepto and the Parliamentary Innovation Showcase
Zepto headed to Canberra for the Tech Council of Australia’s Parliamentary Innovation Showcase at Parliament House. Our CEO Chris Jewell, Head of Government & Public Affairs Emily Curlewis, and our Events & Community Manager, Leanne Medeiros shared the Mural Room with some of the finest minds and success stories in Australian tech.
Thought Leadership
Big wins for Zepto's public policy advocacy
At a Glance: Payments System Board Annual Report 2023
Helping Shape the Future of Payments Regulation
Zepto View: Treasury's Strategic Plan for the Payments System
Business NSW: Twin Wins at the NSW Business Awards
Australia's Shift to Electronic Payments
On 8 December 2023, Treasury released its second consultation paper on payments licensing reform which contains the details of a proposed licensing regime for payments service providers (PSPs). As our Public Policy Lead — Gabe Perrottet — reports, Zepto's public policy advocacy is having a real impact on the future of payments regulation in Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has released its Payments System Board Annual Report for 2023. In this article, we highlight a few data points that caught our eye, and hear from Chris Jewell about tackling fraud and scams.
Our public policy team has been busy making submissions to Treasury’s consultations on reforms to the regulation of payments in Australia. Zepto is excited to contribute to the development of reforms which will shape the future of Australia's payments ecosystem.
In early 2023, Zepto made a submission to Treasury's Consultation Process on a Strategic Plan for the Payments System. On 07 June, Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented the government's plan to the Australian Banking Association, kicking off generational reforms to payments in Australia.
After collecting the Excellence in Innovation gong at the Northern Rivers Business Awards, Zepto was crowned Business of the Year at Business NSW's 2022 Business Awards, advocating for the inclusion of regional start-ups in government procurement processes.
Ellis Connolly, Head of Payments Policy at Reserve Bank of Australia, delivered a speech at the AFR Banking Summit [28 March 2023] that shone a light on Australia's remarkable shift to electronic payments. Here are some key take-outs from that speech.
Big wins for Zepto's public policy advocacy
On 8 December 2023, Treasury released its second consultation paper on payments licensing reform which contains the details of a proposed licensing regime for payments service providers (PSPs). As our Public Policy Lead — Gabe Perrottet — reports, Zepto's public policy advocacy is having a real impact on the future of payments regulation in Australia.
At a Glance: Payments System Board Annual Report 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia has released its Payments System Board Annual Report for 2023. In this article, we highlight a few data points that caught our eye, and hear from Chris Jewell about tackling fraud and scams.
Helping Shape the Future of Payments Regulation
Our public policy team has been busy making submissions to Treasury’s consultations on reforms to the regulation of payments in Australia. Zepto is excited to contribute to the development of reforms which will shape the future of Australia's payments ecosystem.
Zepto View: Treasury's Strategic Plan for the Payments System
In early 2023, Zepto made a submission to Treasury's Consultation Process on a Strategic Plan for the Payments System. On 07 June, Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented the government's plan to the Australian Banking Association, kicking off generational reforms to payments in Australia.
Business NSW: Twin Wins at the NSW Business Awards
After collecting the Excellence in Innovation gong at the Northern Rivers Business Awards, Zepto was crowned Business of the Year at Business NSW's 2022 Business Awards, advocating for the inclusion of regional start-ups in government procurement processes.
Australia's Shift to Electronic Payments
Ellis Connolly, Head of Payments Policy at Reserve Bank of Australia, delivered a speech at the AFR Banking Summit [28 March 2023] that shone a light on Australia's remarkable shift to electronic payments. Here are some key take-outs from that speech.