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FrankieOne to build Westpac's BaaS identity infrastructure
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FrankieOne to build Westpac's BaaS identity infrastructure

Melbourne-based FrankieOne will build Westpac's identity infrastructure for its new BaaS platform, set to launch in mid-2021.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021

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COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online
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COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online

COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
IBM launches dedicated cloud services for financial services sector
Encryption

IBM launches dedicated cloud services for financial services sector

The platform brings a focus on data security delivered with IBM's confidential computing and encryption capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase
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Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase

Instarem unveils new logo, website, and mobile app as it aims to expand and become an all-in-one consumer app for cross-border payments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
BlackLine pads out capabilities within accounts receivable automation
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BlackLine pads out capabilities within accounts receivable automation

BlackLine AI Intelligence is a new offering that provides deep insights into financial risks within a customer base.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Cybersecurity

2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021
Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares
Malware

Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares

Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Apr 2021
Pandemic sees organisations of all sizes and industries invest in CTI
Cybersecurity

Pandemic sees organisations of all sizes and industries invest in CTI

The 2021 SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence survey reveals the growing importance of CTI as cyber-breaches and COVID-19-related attacks increase.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Apr 2021
Meniga partners with Visa to accelerate expansion in APAC
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Meniga partners with Visa to accelerate expansion in APAC

Meniga partners with Visa to expand in APAC region, joining Visa Ready Program and gaining certified Fintech Enablement partner status.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2021
Cloudera launches enterprise data platform on Google Cloud
Data Analytics

Cloudera launches enterprise data platform on Google Cloud

Cloudera partners with Google Cloud to launch its enterprise cloud and data analytics platform, offering global scalability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2021
COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation
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COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation

COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board
Customer Relationship Management

Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board

The International Advisory Board will help customers to navigate disruption and set digital transformation strategies for success in customer experience.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Payment errors cost ANZ organisations millions of dollars
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Payment errors cost ANZ organisations millions of dollars

Profectus has recovered $120 million from transaction errors in recent years, and most of these were due to human error.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging
Malware

Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging

Global ransomware attacks are increasing alongside cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, says Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
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One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report

1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
APAC financial firms bite down as crime compliance costs rise
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APAC financial firms bite down as crime compliance costs rise

The total projected cost of financial crime compliance within Asia Pacific firms reached US$12.06 billion, according to a new report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Mar 2021
Mambu launches Sharia-compliant banking platform
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Mambu launches Sharia-compliant banking platform

Mambu states that 1.8 billion Muslims are being underserved in the banking market, in part due to a lack of Sharia-compliant solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2021

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