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As Australia moves away from legacy business payment systems like batch payments and cheques, the shift to real-time, account-to-account payments is transforming the way businesses interact – not just with their banks, but with each other.

In this episode, National Head of Corporate Finance & M&A Partner Holly Stiles and National Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Private Business Tax & Advisory Partner Jace Gawne-Buckland discuss the current technology landscape in Australia, evolving expectations of investors, and tangible steps tech leaders can take to strengthen their position for future raises or exits.

Explore strategies for scaling in Australia’s tech and SaaS sector in this report, covering capital raising, investor expectations, and long-term growth.

For private investors entering and growing in a new market or new industry, managing the finance function effectively is critical—not just for operational success, but to ensure compliance with local regulations and drive growth. Many investors underestimate the complexity of regional financial, tax, and reporting obligations, which can lead to inefficiencies and unexpected risks.

Against a backdrop of rising cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty, Not for Profits (NFPs) are facing increasingly complex challenges to maintain financial sustainability. With public expectations rising, funding pathways under strain, and operational costs climbing, many organisations are being forced to reassess how they operate. While the pressures are real, this also creates an opportunity to rethink collaboration, strengthen governance and build long-term resilience.

The biotech industry faces significant challenges, including regulatory pressures, supply chain disruptions, rising costs and shifting investment landscapes.

Merger & Acquisition (M&A) and equity market activity in the Agribusiness, Food & Beverage (Ag, F&B) sector is undergoing a strategic shift, as investors have become more selective and increasingly cautious in response to global economic uncertainty.

The aged care overhaul is here, with major reforms shaping the future of care for older Australians. From funding shifts to enhanced home care options, these changes will require careful planning from businesses in the sector. Find out how the $5.6b investment into the quality, viability, and accessibility of aged care services and related reforms will affect providers and why strategic planning is crucial for the year ahead.

Australia's financial landscape is evolving with the phase-out of cheques and BECS payment systems. This mean your business will need to navigate changes to payment processes and manage evolving compliance requirements, as we transition to real-time, instant payments in Australia.

The Health and Aged Care industry faces continued uncertainty, but following the Federal Budget announcements on 14 May, improvements are expected.

Ten years after the implementation of the Living Longer. Living Better Reforms, the aged care sector braces for more change. With the Federal Budget on the horizon, it will be interesting to see what considerations are given to a sector that faces continued uncertainty.

GenAI is not just a buzz word – it’s a game-changer that has started to revolutionise every business and every aspect of our lives. ChatGPT had 100 million active users in just two months, and has changed the way we research, develop, test and deploy capital, technology, products, services and communications.