Banking stories - Page 41
ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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investment
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distributed ledger technology
ASB invests in TradeWindow to boost its DLT trade platform, enhancing efficiency and security for New Zealand exporters in global trade processes.
Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber-adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their obfuscation and anti-analysis practices to avoid detection.
Outsourcing market hits record high, despite sluggish growth in ANZ
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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iaas
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partner programmes
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outsourcing
The outsourcing market in Asia Pacific has hit a new record, with the managed services segment experiencing its best quarter in five years.
Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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fintech
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analyst report
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banking
Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.
430,000 people hit with financial malware
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.
Banks feeling the pressure of the digital revolution
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Digital revolution ramps up pressure on APAC banks as they race to outpace tech giants and neo-banks. Mastering digital engagement is top priority.
Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
Check Point’s mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.
TSB delivers nine-week turnaround on banking software rollout
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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fintech
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tsb
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temenos
TSB partnered with global banking software company Temenos to implement Temenos Infinity, a digital front office product that accelerates customer growth.
ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
ThetaRay unveils Version 4.0 of its advanced AI analytics platform, enhancing global banks' abilities to detect and prevent sophisticated financial cybercrime.
RPA services market to balloon up 47% by 2024, says Zinnov
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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rpa
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healthtech
Zinnov projects a 47% annual surge in the RPA services market, hitting USD $4B by 2024, driven by intelligent automation and deepening tech partnerships.
Sydney fintech firm impresses Royal Bank of Scotland Group
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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fintech
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waddle
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digital banking
Sydney-based fintech firm Waddle has successfully completed a six-month pilot partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS Group).
Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.
Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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fintech
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personal computing devices
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google
Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon eye financial services, potentially shaking up New Zealand's market, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.
Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
Druva has acquired hybrid cloud data protection firm CloudLanes to enhance its edge-to-cloud capabilities, making data more accessible and secure.
FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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fintech
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
True number of cyber attacks in New Zealand likely higher than reported, says FintechNZ manager. Only 6% of firms have adequate protection.
Global banks fail to keep up with application security
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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application security
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devsecops
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cybersecurity
A major ImmuniWeb study reveals that many global banks exhibit Swiss cheese-like cybersecurity, with glaring gaps endangering compliance and customer safety.
CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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phishing
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email security
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iam
New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.
Thailand leads ASEAN into a secure digital future
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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national security
As the chair country of ASEAN, Thailand aims to advance the community towards a future that includes a digital ASEAN.
Why organisations must proactively address ethics in AI to gain public trust
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
As organisations progress to harness the benefits of AI, consumers, employees and citizens are watching closely and are ready to reward or punish behaviour.
Key threats businesses must be vigilant against – LogRhythm
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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siem
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data privacy
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logrhythm
At home and abroad, companies anticipate cyber-crime will be the most disruptive economic crime of 2019 and 2020.