Financial institutions stories
Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth
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Lextech appoints David Hobley CTO and Theo Tragoudistakis CFO to support AUD $6 billion growth in mortgage processing and legal services in Australia.
Taurus & Parfin join forces to boost digital assets in Europe
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Taurus partners with Parfin to enhance digital asset custody and trading infrastructure, aiming to boost institutional adoption across Europe and Latin America.
FICO & AWS expand AI decision platform via marketplace
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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FICO and AWS have teamed up to expand global access to AI-driven decision workflows, now available via AWS Marketplace Private Offers.
Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services
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Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.
NextWave & Diffblue join forces to transform testing in finance
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NextWave Consulting and Diffblue team up to revolutionise software testing for financial firms, tackling delays and boosting test coverage with AI technology.
BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
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BioCatch and The Knoble have launched a toolkit to help banks quantify losses and build a business case for stronger authorised push payment scam prevention.
First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams
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First-party fraud now tops global cyberattacks, rising to 36% of cases in 2024, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Cybercrime Report.
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion
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BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.
Extend launches open-source AI toolkit for smarter financial data
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Extend launches open-source AI toolkit enabling businesses to enhance spend analysis and automate workflows via API integration with major AI frameworks.
Live AI interpretation bridges language gap at Consensus 2025
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Interprefy enhanced multilingual communication at CoinDesk Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong with AI-driven captions and live English-Mandarin interpretation for 500+ attendees.
Singapore Election a hotbed for cyberactivity: Are businesses ready?
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Singapore braces for increased cyber threats as General Election nears, with businesses urged to strengthen defences amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Rayls launches Enygma for private transactions on Ethereum
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Rayls launches Enygma, a compliance-ready privacy framework for Ethereum, enabling confidential transactions with optional auditor oversight and seamless integration.
UK credit card balances & missed payments on the rise
Thu, 1st May 2025
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FICO's UK report warns of rising first-party fraud amid financial strain, as average credit card balances grow and missed payments increase year-on-year.
Backbase unveils AI platform to boost bank efficiency & growth
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Backbase launches AI-powered Banking Platform to boost banks' growth, automate tasks and improve efficiency amid legacy tech challenges globally.
World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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phishing
World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.
Uno Digital Bank adopts new loan system to boost lending agility
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Uno Digital Bank has adopted Pennant Technologies’ Loan Management System to streamline operations, boost flexibility, and enhance customer lending experiences.
Meta1st rolls out AI features for stronger email security
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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financial institutions
Meta1st upgrades its Analyse1st and Learn1st to enhance cyber risk defence and help financial firms comply with DORA, boosting real-time email threat detection.
Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.
Ripple acquires Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion deal
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Ripple has announced the acquisition of Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto firm to manage a global multi-asset prime broker.
Cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in Aussie super funds
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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A series of cyberattacks on Australia's superannuation funds has exposed critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, sparking urgent national security concerns.