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Cloud & Digital Banking solutions allow banks, credit unions and financial institutions to host computing services via the Internet, which helps them to be more efficient and reactive. Types of services include data storage, servers, or communication and networking as well.

Banking institutions deliver tools and solutions such as payment gateways, digital wallets, and secure online payments. The major strength of cloud banking comes from the private cloud used to manage these solutions, which increases the reliability and the flexibility of it.
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UK elderly urge banks to keep branches amidst digital age
2 days ago
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A staggering 88% of older UK residents believe banks should retain physical branches, highlighting concerns over the digital divide and access to services.
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Rent The Roo partners with GoCardless to cut dishonour fees
3 days ago
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GoCardless has teamed up with Rent The Roo to enhance payment experiences, eliminating dishonour fees and improving payment success rates for customers.
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Surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia
4 days ago
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Kaspersky has revealed a staggering 330,000 financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia in early 2024, a rise of 41% from last year.
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EastWest Bank partners MoEngage for digital innovation
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EastWest Bank has teamed up with MoEngage to enhance its digital banking experience with tailored engagement solutions for clients across various sectors.
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CommBank app updates enhance security against scams
6 days ago
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CommBank has unveiled new security features for its mobile app, including digital wallet reviews and scam warnings, to enhance customer protection against fraud.
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Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey
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A new survey by Cohesity reveals that 93% of Australians are increasingly concerned about how AI affects data security, far surpassing worries in the US and UK.
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Tandem Bank expands with Cogo on carbon management app
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Cogo and Tandem Bank are deepening their partnership to introduce a carbon management feature in Tandem’s banking app, promoting greener consumer choices.
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Emerge secures $12m to revolutionise NZ banking
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New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.
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People First Bank sees growth in profit & loans post-merger
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People First Bank has reported a 29% net profit increase to USD $41.4 million in its first year post-merger, alongside significant technological advancements.
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State of Digital Quality 2024: 100,000 bugs uncovered in Europe
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A new report from Applause reveals nearly 100,000 digital bugs across Europe, urging companies to adopt comprehensive digital quality frameworks to mitigate issues in key domains.
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Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.
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Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Visa Cross-Border Solutions, in partnership with Currencycloud, is revolutionising B2B payments in Australia by enhancing multi-currency transactions.
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New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Dominic Wade joins newly rebranded Zempler Bank as CFO and Executive Director, bringing two decades of financial expertise from Alba Bank, Unity Trust Bank, and NatWest.
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UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.
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MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.
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Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.
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Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.
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MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.