Trends Reshaping Local Government in 2026

This webinar is for anyone in council who wants a simple, practical view of what’s changing this year. We’ll walk through the key trends shaping local government, and what they mean for you, your staff, and your community.

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What you will learn

Real Time Payments are Here.

You'll get a clear view of how real-time payments will reshape council finances, including a deep-dive into “PayTo”.

Economic Data Forecasts

Why we suspect early interest rate increases and unprecedented financial pressure leading into the new rates cycle.

Fraud & Compliance Guidelines

We've hit the largest number of card fraud this year, triggering new compliance rules councils need to address.

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