Financial Services stories - Page 6
AI-accelerated code widens gap between software design & reality
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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software development
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software engineering
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it professionals
Research finds that 56% of organisations face costly software risks due to mismatches between documented architecture and production reality amid growing AI-driven development.
Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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iam
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cybersecurity
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unify
Anetac launches Human Link Pro, unifying human and non-human identity management with AI to combat rising security risks amid workforce shifts globally.
Ramsay Health & Westpac win for AI innovation on Appian
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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rpa
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low-code
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genai
Appian's 2025 Innovation Awards honour Ramsay Health Care and Westpac for pioneering AI and process orchestration to transform services and boost efficiency.
Biza.io expands team to boost non-bank lender CDR services
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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saas
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fintech
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data privacy
Biza.io appoints Kam Rafiei as Product Lead to boost Consumer Data Right services amid rising demand from non-bank lenders under new CDR rules.
Financial services face outages costing USD $2.2 million per hour
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic's report reveals financial services and insurance face costly outages, with business-impact events costing a median USD $2.2 million per hour.
Global X launches first AI infrastructure ETF in Australia
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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power / energy
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ai
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asx
Global X launches Australia's first AI infrastructure ETF, AINF, targeting firms in data centres, energy, and raw materials amid rising AI demand.
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
NetFoundry raises $12M to enhance secure networking
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry secures USD $12 million in first VC funding led by SYN Ventures, offering military-grade secure software networking to top US banks and global firms.
Uno Digital Bank adopts new loan system to boost lending agility
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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edutech
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fintech
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cx
Uno Digital Bank has adopted Pennant Technologies’ Loan Management System to streamline operations, boost flexibility, and enhance customer lending experiences.
SIOS & DataHub Nepal boost business resilience with new deal
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
SIOS Technology partners with DataHub Nepal to deliver high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, boosting business resilience across Nepal.
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu as Regional VP for Asia to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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bnpl
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afterpay
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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fintech
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financial literacy
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fintech australia
Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.
Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to drive growth
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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bt group
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financial services
Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to boost market expansion and build strong client partnerships in data intelligence and AI-driven sectors.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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ddos
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data protection
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ai security
Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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economics
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airlines
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inflation
Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.
AnswerRocket boosts AI offerings with Cognitive Spark acquisition
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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ai security
AnswerRocket has acquired Cognitive Spark to enhance AI-driven data science solutions, enabling faster, enterprise-wide insights using agentic artificial intelligence.
Lloyds Banking Group leverages FICO to support GBP £7 billion lending
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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modernisation
Lloyds Banking Group boosts lending with FICO Platform, enhancing operations and approving more credit as it migrates to cloud-based infrastructure.
MultiSafepay sees merchant growth after Antom integration
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
MultiSafepay boosts European SME merchant base by 11% and transaction volumes by 44% post-integration with Antom, enhancing payment solutions across sectors.