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Tyro Payments has announced the resignation of CEO Jon Davey, who will remain for up to six months to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Davey’s tenure saw significant transformation and strategic groundwork for future expansion.

Smartpay Holdings Limited posted solid FY25 financials with revenue surpassing $104 million, driven by Australian market gains and promising New Zealand pilot progress. The company is advancing its trans-Tasman payments strategy amid regulatory developments.

Tyro Payments has stepped back from its proposed acquisition of Smartpay after the latter entered an exclusivity agreement with another bidder offering NZ$1.20 per share. This move halts Tyro's due diligence and merger plans, reshaping the competitive landscape in the payments sector.