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Paul Knight — Australian Business Leader & Fintech Executive
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Why Vinyl Listening Bars Are Captivating a New Generation of Music Lovers
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- By Paul Knight
- 07 Jul 2026
In a world where technology continues to change how we consume music, vinyl listening bars remind us that the greatest innovation isn’t always the newest one—sometimes it’s rediscovering the joy of simply listening.
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Madonna's Return Reminds Us Why Albums Still Matter
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- By Paul Knight
- 03 Jul 2026
Madonna's latest album is more than a return to the dance floor—it's a reminder of why albums still matter. After attending a listening party, I found myself reflecting on how streaming and social media have changed the way we experience music, and why it's time to rediscover the album as a complete work of art.
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Why Your Accountant & Lawyer Are Suddenly Asking for Your ID
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- By Paul Knight
- 02 Jul 2026
Why is your accountant suddenly asking for your driver's licence or passport? Australia's new AML/KYC reforms are extending identity verification requirements to accountants, lawyers and other professionals, bringing them into line with practices that have existed in the financial sector for years.
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Vinyl Isn't Dead – It's Thriving in the Streaming Age
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- By Paul Knight
- 01 Jul 2026
Vinyl records were once declared obsolete, yet they continue to grow year after year. In an age dominated by streaming, why are millions of people returning to turntables? Perhaps the answer has less to do with nostalgia and more to do with how we experience music.
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Does Australia Need a Social Media Ombudsman?
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- By Paul Knight
- 24 Jun 2026
We have ombudsmen for telecommunications, banking and financial services. As social media platforms become increasingly important to our businesses and daily lives, should Australia establish an independent ombudsman to help resolve disputes with Big Tech?
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Why Your Accountant & Lawyer Are Suddenly Asking for Your ID
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- By Paul Knight
- 02 Jul 2026
Why is your accountant suddenly asking for your driver's licence or passport? Australia's new AML/KYC reforms are extending identity verification requirements to accountants, lawyers and other professionals, bringing them into line with practices that have existed in the financial sector for years.
FINTECH
Does Australia Need a Social Media Ombudsman?
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- By Paul Knight
- 24 Jun 2026
We have ombudsmen for telecommunications, banking and financial services. As social media platforms become increasingly important to our businesses and daily lives, should Australia establish an independent ombudsman to help resolve disputes with Big Tech?
FINTECH
ACMA’s SMS Rules Are a Start — But They Are Not Enough to Protect Consumers
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- By Paul Knight
- 23 Jun 2026
Having worked across telecommunications and fintech for many years, I welcome ACMA's new SMS Sender ID Register. However, I believe the reforms are years overdue and fall well short of what is needed to properly protect Australian consumers from SMS scams.
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When the KYC Officer Gets Flagged: The Pitfalls of Automated PEP Screening
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- By Paul Knight
- 02 Jun 2026
If you are facing mysterious, repeated rejections online, don't give up. The system is flawed, but with the right vocabulary and a little persistence, you can break through the automated wall and claim your financial access back.