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RIC's digital transformation revolutionises Australian farm loans
Software-as-a-Service

RIC's digital transformation revolutionises Australian farm loans

The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) and Infosys Finacle have successfully launched the SaaS-based Finacle Digital Lending Solution, streamlining RIC's operations and lowering costs.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Australian platform Marmalade raises AU$16m to support SMB financial health
Fintech

Australian platform Marmalade raises AU$16m to support SMB financial health

Australian fintech Marmalade secures AU$16m to bolster its invoice payment solution for SMEs, aiming at mitigating cashflow issues and providing risk-free capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
P&N Group adopts nCino banking solution to boost operational efficiency
Data Analytics

P&N Group adopts nCino banking solution to boost operational efficiency

P&N Group boosts operational efficiency in business banking by implementing nCino's commercial banking solution, setting a new standard for customer experience and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Global Stories

Banking stories

Celonis & Sailfin Technologies launch AI-driven AR app suite
Fintech

Celonis & Sailfin Technologies launch AI-driven AR app suite

Celonis and Sailfin Technologies unveil AI-driven suite to optimise AR operations, promising enhanced cash flow, greater productivity, and potential million-dollar savings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
BioCatch & Google Cloud unite to combat financial cybercrime
Fintech

BioCatch & Google Cloud unite to combat financial cybercrime

BioCatch has joined forces with Google Cloud to combat soaring financial cybercrime in Southeast Asia with real-time biometric intelligence solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Transform your accounting practice with professional services advisory
Data Analytics

Transform your accounting practice with professional services advisory

Accountants and bookkeepers are poised to unlock lucrative opportunities by venturing into the overlooked professional services advisory sector.

By Nicola Stewart • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
LeapXpert reveals Maxen, a GenAI app to boost client communication
Unified Communications

LeapXpert reveals Maxen, a GenAI app to boost client communication

LeapXpert introduces GenAI application, Maxen, envisioned to revolutionise client communications and enhance the productivity of relationship managers, with the official launch set in March 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness
Customer Experience

NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness

NormCyber, a Fareham-based risk management firm, rolls out an Incident Response Readiness Assessment service to combat a 64% rise in cyber incidents by simulating attacks and fine-tuning their response.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Paynetics acquires Novus in sustainability-focused finance shift
Clean technologies

Paynetics acquires Novus in sustainability-focused finance shift

Embedded finance provider, Paynetics, acquires UK's leading impact neobank, Novus, to strengthen environmental, social, and governance objectives.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
FICO survey reveals identity theft & fraud fears among Indonesians
Fintech

FICO survey reveals identity theft & fraud fears among Indonesians

FICO's study reveals prolonged fears of identity theft among Indonesians, as 36% remain anxious, heightening vulnerabilities to financial loss and credit damage amid growing risks from real-time payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
AI-powered localised scams on the rise, banking fraud trend takes off
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI-powered localised scams on the rise, banking fraud trend takes off

BioCatch warns of increasing trend of fraudsters using AI to personalise scams across Europe, with digital fraud and financial crime escalating. Meanwhile, the UK sees notable drop in voice scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
European banks' AI start-up investments soar in 2023
Artificial Intelligence

European banks' AI start-up investments soar in 2023

Despite a global downturn in AI start-up investments, banks marked a 45% surge in 2023, with emphasis on bolstering regional AI capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism

The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Finkr launches to revolutionise fintech sector with visionary strategies
Fintech

Finkr launches to revolutionise fintech sector with visionary strategies

London's Finkr consultancy launches today, pledging to transform the fintech sector with its forward-thinking strategy and advanced tech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia
Fintech

New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia

A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Challengers charity enhances productivity with cloud-based software bluQube
Fintech

Challengers charity enhances productivity with cloud-based software bluQube

UK charity Challengers leverages bluQube's cloud-based accountancy software to streamline financial operations, aiding in time-saving, efficiency, and facilitating strategic decision-making tasks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain
Fintech

New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain

Economic stress leads 81% of NZ's SMEs to express concern over securing funds, forcing them to explore alternative finance methods.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024