Financial Services stories

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.

AI is inevitable: The only choice is to adapt or stagnate
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AI adoption is crucial for businesses to thrive, not just survive, amid fears of job losses; embracing AI boosts productivity and job evolution.

Exclusive: How Zepto’s real-time payments are reshaping Australia’s financial infrastructure
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Zepto's Trevor Wistaff urges Aussie businesses to adopt real-time payments via NPP now, enhancing speed, security and customer control over funds.

IBM urges robust AI governance as agents reshape banking sector
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IBM's new whitepaper highlights both opportunities and risks of autonomous AI agents in financial services, urging robust governance and risk management.

Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally
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Global firms could boost revenue by AUD $115 trillion through better data management, yet poor data integrity risks costing billions worldwide.

Pegasystems launches AI agents for finance sector control
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Pegasystems has launched Pega Predictable AI Agents, designed for regulated sectors like finance and insurance to ensure transparency and control in AI deployment.

Entercard adopts FICO to boost fraud detection in Nordics
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Entercard adopts FICO's AI-powered platform to enhance fraud detection and prevention across the Nordic region, improving security and customer experience.

Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
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Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.

Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands
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Australian banks are prioritising customer experience improvements amid digital transformation struggles caused by data issues, legacy systems and shifting consumer demands.

Santander wins FICO award for AI-driven credit risk overhaul
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Santander’s US Auto business wins 2025 FICO Decisions Award for using machine learning to enhance credit risk analysis and streamline lending processes.

Extend unveils open-source AI toolkit for smarter finance
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Extend unveils an open-source AI toolkit enabling businesses to analyse financial data with advanced automation and multi-framework integration.

Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to boost global AI comms
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to launch AI-powered agentic experiences, enhancing global customer communication across messaging, voice, and email channels.

Agentic AI: Redefining how we work with technology
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Agentic AI is transforming Australian businesses, enabling smarter, faster decisions and reshaping innovation, productivity and growth strategies.

Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation
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Smart Communications has honoured leading Asia-Pacific firms, including ING and Westpac, with 2025 SCALE Awards for digital transformation and customer engagement.

SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains
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While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.

Syfe & BlackRock partner to expand private credit access in Singapore
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Syfe teams up with BlackRock to offer Accredited Investors in Singapore exclusive access to US middle market private credit, requiring lower minimum investments.

Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts
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Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.

Quantum AI seeing rising business interest despite high costs
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Over 60% of 500 global business leaders are investing in or exploring quantum AI, citing promise in data analytics amidst cost and knowledge barriers.

Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors
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Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.

CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim to lead channel growth in APJ
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CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim as Area VP Channels for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to boost partner engagement and strengthen identity security solutions.