Financial Services stories - Page 1
Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened its Exchange Settlement Account System to fintechs, paving the way for AI innovation and enhanced banking competition.
Gresham appoints Matthew Greninger as General Manager
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cloud services
Gresham has appointed Matthew Greninger as General Manager of Data Automation Solutions, aiming to strengthen its market presence in financial technology.
Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion
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Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.
High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking
2 days ago
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martech
Simon Bridges and drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett showcased the speed of digital banking at Hampton Downs, highlighting Emerge's innovative approach to open banking.
Earn Qantas Points on bills with Sniip partnership
3 days ago
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financial services
Sniip has partnered with the Qantas Frequent Flyer programme, allowing Australians to earn Qantas Points on bill payments through its app.
AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users
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A Salesforce report reveals New Zealand consumers show mixed trust in AI within financial services, highlighting a growing expectation for lower fees and faster transactions.
Macquarie Cloud Services achieves Dell's Titanium status
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Macquarie Cloud Services has achieved Titanium status from Dell Technologies, highlighting its expertise and commitment to innovative cloud solutions.
BillingPlatform introduces BP Pay for seamless transactions
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BillingPlatform has unveiled BP Pay, a new payment processing solution designed to streamline billing, invoicing, and payments for businesses.
Revolut launches local EUR accounts for Australians
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fintech
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blockchain
Revolut has unveiled local EUR accounts for Australian customers, streamlining payments and enhancing financial management for businesses and travellers.
Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals
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Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.
UK firms optimistic on global expansion despite tariffs
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government
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global expansion
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financial services
A recent survey reveals that 73 per cent of UK firms remain bullish on global expansion, despite trade challenges like rising tariffs from the US.
AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality
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storage
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breach prevention
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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is straining data infrastructures in the banking sector, revealing critical challenges in security and data quality.
HCLTech & Western Union reveal transformative partnership
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HCLTech and Western Union have formed a strategic partnership to innovate the financial services sector, enhancing agility with AI-powered solutions.
Supervised unveils AI platform to transform management roles
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management
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business continuity
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leadership
Supervised has launched its AI-powered platform, enabling managers to directly oversee up to 30 reports, transforming management in enterprise structures.
62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.
Essential Tech achieves ISO27001:2022 certification success
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Essential Tech has achieved ISO27001:2022 certification, confirming its commitment to global information security standards and client data protection.
Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.
Nib partners with AWS to enhance AI-driven services
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digital transformation
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nib Group has appointed Amazon Web Services as its cloud provider for generative AI, enhancing operations and customer service through AI innovations.
Australian Computer Society launches AI cybersecurity tool
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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The Australian Computer Society and Cyberknowledge have teamed up to launch an AI-driven platform in April 2025, enhancing cybersecurity for SMBs across Australia.