Financial Services stories - Page 5
Backbase, Ninth Wave unlock ERP banking connections
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Backbase and Ninth Wave have teamed up to let banks plug corporate clients' ERP and accounting systems straight into account data and payments.
Scotiabank launches Scotia Intelligence for bank-wide AI
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Scotiabank puts AI under one roof as new enterprise platform rolls out for staff, with commercial email routing and client tools already delivering gains.
Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency
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Cyber security leaders are split over whether firms should rush into post-quantum cryptography now or keep attention on AI-driven malware.
L&G Asset Management launches tokenised liquidity funds
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L&G Asset Management puts £50 billion liquidity fund range on Calastone's tokenised network for blockchain-based access on Ethereum and other EVM chains.
Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure
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Australian fintech Zeller enters Britain as small merchants face rising card costs, betting on faster onboarding and lower fees to win market share.
Prophet guide tackles marketers' measurement blind spots
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Prophet has published a new market mix modelling guide to help marketers prove commercial impact, with examples showing how MMM can expose hidden value in campaigns.
Zurich names Shukla to lead digital push in Asia Pacific
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Zurich appoints former Carsome executive Shukla to steer Asia Pacific digital and embedded insurance growth as Zurich Edge tops 100 partners.
Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore
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Brennan folds CBR Cyber into Canberra-based operations as more Australian agencies and regulated firms seek sovereign Security Operations Centre support.
Caruso wins $9.3M funding, scales AI fund services
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Caruso lands AUD $9.3 million from Icehouse Ventures and GD1 as Centuria joins 80-plus clients using its AI-native fund administration platform.
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
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Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.
TransferMate & Cadana add payroll compliance layer
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TransferMate and Cadana partner to bring payroll providers a single API for salary disbursements and statutory remittances across more than 70 countries.
Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks
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Gigamon and Thales caution that attackers are stockpiling encrypted data now, warning quantum advances could expose it years later.
Wise plans Nasdaq move as balances hit GBP £29.4bn
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Wise posts higher transfer volumes and customer balances as it targets a Nasdaq primary listing in May 2026 while keeping London.
Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
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Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.
AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
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AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.
Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific
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IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.
Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform
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Westpac NZ rolls out Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre with AI support, aiming to speed up calls and cut waits across New Zealand branches.
Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks
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Oracle expands its financial crime platform with Lucinity's AI investigation tools, aiming to cut compliance workloads for banks and regulated firms.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
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Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity
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Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.