Risk Management stories
UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training
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UK finance staff widely use AI tools but worry about inadequate training, data security, and lack of regulatory oversight in their organisations.
APRA tightens the cyber screws: What’s next for super funds and their partners?
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
APRA demands super funds boost cyber security, mandating multi-factor authentication by August 2025 to protect member savings from rising cyber threats.
Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
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data protection
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The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
Verax launches Protect to tackle AI data leak risks for firms
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data protection
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breach prevention
Verax AI launches Verax Protect globally to help firms prevent AI-driven data leaks, enhancing security and compliance amid rising AI adoption in businesses.
Genesys unveils AI Studio to power safe, scalable virtual agents
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digital transformation
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Genesys launches Cloud AI Studio with AI Guides, enabling firms to build scalable, ethical virtual agents for complex customer interactions without coding.
KnowBe4, Microsoft partner to enhance email security with AI
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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KnowBe4 and Microsoft have partnered to integrate AI-powered email security, enhancing threat detection for Microsoft 365 users through their ICES programme.
Wolters Kluwer launches new ESG tools for CBAM & planning
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dei
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Wolters Kluwer unveils new ESG tools to aid firms with EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance and integrate sustainability into financial planning.
Ruminati expands emissions platform for advisors & producers
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dei
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Australian ag-tech firm Ruminati updates its emissions platform to help advisors support agricultural producers with new sustainability compliance and reporting needs.
Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.
Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won’t cut it in 2025
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data protection
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it training
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surveillance
In 2025, privacy demands more than compliance; organisations must embed it into culture, governance and cyber risk to meet rising regulatory and societal expectations.
Adaptive partners with Tokio Marine for US parametric outage cover
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Adaptive Insurance and Tokio Marine HCC launch GridProtect, a parametric insurance covering short-term power outages across 18 US states for SMEs.
Snyk acquires Invariant Labs to boost AI-native app security
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edutech
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application security
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ai security
Snyk has acquired Invariant Labs to enhance its AI security tools, integrating new research into its AI Trust Platform to tackle emerging AI-native app threats.
Upcover unveils dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia
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digital transformation
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fintech
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blockchain
Upcover launches a dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia, offering tailored policies and faster digital solutions to support fintech firms' growth.
Spectra launches cyber resilience certification for MSPs
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cybersecurity insurance
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Spectra launches a cyber resilience certification for MSPs, backed by a specialist advisory board to improve cybersecurity and insurance outcomes.
Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
FourTwoThree unveils global SME climate data platform with bank support
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hyperscale
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
FourTwoThree launches a global SME climate data platform supported by NatWest, NAB and SC Ventures to aid net zero transitions across supply chains.
Sumsub & Data Zoo partner to boost global fraud prevention
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
Sumsub and Data Zoo have partnered to deliver enhanced global fraud prevention and compliance solutions for financial institutions across 170+ jurisdictions.
Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
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firewalls
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network security
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Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.
KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4 has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered threat detection into Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enhancing email security for organisations.