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Swiss AI governance startup Calvin Risk has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to enhance enterprise AI compliance and accountability.

Dow Jones has launched its first AI-driven Korean Language Service, enhancing access to real-time financial news for South Korea's business community.

PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.

OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.

Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.

Persana AI has raised USD $2.3 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered sales platform, aiming to streamline workflows for sales teams.

Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.

A new study reveals that 88% of investors believe CFOs will play a larger role by 2035, emphasising their need for strategic and technical skills.

A recent survey reveals 96% of finance leaders worry about non-financial reporting data reliability, with many considering AI as a potential remedy.

Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.

At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.

NBN Co raises USD $1 billion in US bonds, oversubscribed by USD $4.3 billion, aiming to refinance debt and expand green project investments.

Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.

SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.

Heidrick and Struggles’ 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.

JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.

Southeast Asia's tech innovation is setting global benchmarks, says Georg Chmiel, urging investors to rethink undervaluation and recognise SEA's unique growth prospects.

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the e-commerce sector.

Kyutai's new AI, Moshi, unveiled in Paris today, impresses with unparalleled vocal abilities. The open-source model is set to revolutionise voice interaction technologies.