Financial Services stories - Page 39
V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.
Exclusive: OutsourcedCISO's CEO warns of cybersecurity leadership gaps
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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physical security
Australian mid-sized firms warned they face rising cyber risk as a lack of senior security leadership leaves core threats unchecked.
Wisr launches secured motorbike loans via brokers
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Wisr adds secured motorbike loans via brokers, targeting growing demand for flexible vehicle finance ahead of Australia's summer riding season.
AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.
Employment Hero tests real-time super ahead of 2026
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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hcm
Employment Hero's HeroClear processes what it claims is Australia's first real-time super payment, as employers brace for 2026 Payday Super rules.
From fantasy to function: Key considerations for building enterprise-ready AI agents
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Enterprises must ditch open-world hype and build deterministic, event-driven AI agents that reliably automate closed-world workflows at scale.
Cloudera predicts industrial AI boom in Australia by 2026
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Cloudera forecasts Australia's AI shift from pilots to industrial-scale, privacy-first deployments by 2026 as tech spend tops AUD $172 billion.
Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge globally
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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payment technologies
Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.
AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cartech
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supply chain
AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.
Cardano Foundation appoints Stephen Wood as Chief Financial Officer
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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risk & compliance
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cfo
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transparency
The Cardano Foundation has appointed Stephen Wood as CFO to lead financial strategy and risk management for the Swiss blockchain organisation.
Solace unveils Agent Mesh for secure scaling of agentic AI apps
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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physical security
Solace launches Agent Mesh Enterprise platform, enabling firms to securely scale agentic AI applications that integrate real-time enterprise data with robust governance.
Teleport wins AWS award for securing high-growth infrastructure
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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fintech
Teleport has been named AWS Rising Star Partner of the Year for securing infrastructure across AI, fintech, and cloud sectors amid rapid global growth.
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.
Friendly fraud rise during Cyber Week threatens retail profits
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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online shopping
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holiday season
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banking
US retailers face rising friendly fraud during Cyber Week as 77% of shoppers dispute charges via banks, threatening profits amid USD $43.7bn online spend.
Curvestone AI raises USD $4 million to automate regulated workflows
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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crm
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document management
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ecm
London-based Curvestone AI has raised USD $4 million to boost its workflow automation tech aimed at regulated sectors like finance, legal and insurance.
APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cx
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martech
84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.
HPE expands GreenLake to push AI-driven hybrid cloud upgrades
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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network infrastructure
HPE enhances its GreenLake cloud platform with AI-driven features and hybrid cloud upgrades to boost security, efficiency and reduce costs for enterprises.
Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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fintech
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open data
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nab
Dan Jovevski, founder of WeMoney, joins FinTech Australia's board to advance open banking and boost financial wellbeing across Australia's fintech sector.
Lextech wins dual awards for digital mortgage innovation in 2025
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Lextech clinched two 2025 Australian Business Awards for its innovative digital mortgage and legal services platform, enhancing lender and borrower experiences.