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AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features
Crypto

AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push
Surveillance

NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push

NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAS CTO Bryan Harris warns AI cost-cutting risks failure
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAS CTO Bryan Harris warns AI cost-cutting risks failure

SAS urges enterprises to prioritise data quality and trust as they deploy AI for real business value, blending old analytics with new interfaces responsibly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector
Biometrics

Macquarie Bank joins network protecting 85% of banking sector

Macquarie Bank has joined BioCatch Trust Australia, extending fraud protection coverage to over 85% of the nation's banking sector through shared intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Pure Storage named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant again
Storage

Pure Storage named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant again

Pure Storage has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms for the twelfth year running.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ

Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Appian named Leader in IDC MarketScape for business automation
Low code & No code

Appian named Leader in IDC MarketScape for business automation

Appian has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for business automation, praised for its AI-driven platform which enhances operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Browser flaw exposes passkey authentication to hijacking risk
Software-as-a-Service

Browser flaw exposes passkey authentication to hijacking risk

A browser flaw risks hijacking passkey authentication, threatening access to banking, shopping and SaaS accounts despite passkeys' security promise.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
LegitScript unveils automated KYB checks to boost onboarding
Fintech

LegitScript unveils automated KYB checks to boost onboarding

LegitScript has launched automated Global Business Identity Check and U.S. TIN Verification to speed and improve merchant onboarding worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Atlas Consolidated raises USD $18.1M to boost HugoHub growth
Digital Transformation

Atlas Consolidated raises USD $18.1M to boost HugoHub growth

Atlas Consolidated raised USD $18.1 million to boost growth of HugoHub, its fintech platform cutting banking tech costs by up to 90% for global banks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Digital Transformation

Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing
Ransomware

Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing

Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion
Crypto

US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion

US money laundering cases rose 168% in H1 2025, with scams costing Americans USD $6.5 billion amid rising AI-driven fraud and stablecoin use.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods amid USD $23.8T boom
Digital Transformation

Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods amid USD $23.8T boom

Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods, enabling merchants to tap into the USD $23.8 trillion Asia-Pacific digital payments boom by 2032.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Canada lags behind as world leaders move towards stablecoin
Crypto

Canada lags behind as world leaders move towards stablecoin

While global banking leaders embrace stablecoins for innovation, Canada remains cautious, delaying adoption amidst evolving digital currency trends.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Bangkok Bank extends New Relic deal to boost digital banking
Virtualisation

Bangkok Bank extends New Relic deal to boost digital banking

Bangkok Bank has extended its deal with New Relic to enhance its digital banking app, boosting system uptime by 90% and improving customer experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025