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REGnosys donates Rune code to FINOS to streamline compliance
Risk & Compliance

REGnosys donates Rune code to FINOS to streamline compliance

REGnosys has open-sourced its regulatory language Rune to FINOS, aiming to streamline compliance and reduce UK banks' annual reporting costs of up to GBP £4.5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay to mark new chapter
Clean technologies

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay to mark new chapter

Transact Payments rebrands as TransactPay after a year-long transformation, aiming to strengthen its position as a premier BIN sponsor in the UK and Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe
Customer Relationship Management

Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe

Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Report reveals 76% of banks face sophisticated fraud threats
Biometrics

Report reveals 76% of banks face sophisticated fraud threats

Report reveals increase in fraud cases amongst banks, with money laundering, account takeovers, and AI-generated threats posing significant risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Global Stories

Azul sees rapid growth in APAC driven by Oracle's price hikes
Oracle

Azul sees rapid growth in APAC driven by Oracle's price hikes

Azul sees a surge in Asia Pacific, driven by Oracle's Java SE pricing changes and rising cloud costs. New bookings jumped 37% in FY24, with a 437% rise in Q1 FY25.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC
Endpoint Protection

BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC

BioCatch's latest report reveals a dramatic shift in the APAC fraud landscape, with 70% of scams now stemming from mobile apps, highlighting new vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study
Fintech

Global banking fraud to hit USD $48bn by 2029, says study

Bank fraud is projected to reach USD $48 billion globally by 2029, a 153% surge, driven by evolving AI tactics, says Juniper Research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding
Fintech

Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding

Centennial Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding, enhancing customer experience with a streamlined, low-code automation solution.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
AI-driven identity fraud on the rise, says Signicat report
B2B

AI-driven identity fraud on the rise, says Signicat report

A new report by Signicat and Consult Hyperion reveals the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud across Europe, urging financial institutions to boost their defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese eCommerce payments
Fintech

Currencycloud & Pyvio to streamline Chinese eCommerce payments

Currencycloud and Pyvio are partnering to enhance cross-border payment solutions for Chinese eCommerce businesses, aiming to simplify transactions in emerging markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Exclusive: How Kyriba is optimising organisations financial strategies
Supply Chain

Exclusive: How Kyriba is optimising organisations financial strategies

Financial strategies firm, Kyriba, is empowering CFOs and IT leaders in the APAC region with its AI-powered risk management solutions,.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
DataStax to launch AI-integrated data platforms HCDP & DSE 6.9
Converged Infrastructure

DataStax to launch AI-integrated data platforms HCDP & DSE 6.9

DataStax is set to revolutionise enterprise data with the upcoming launch of its Hyper-Converged Data Platform and DSE 6.9, promising advanced AI and vector search capabilities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Tech Data Capital expands to Singapore, Australia & India
Financial institutions

Tech Data Capital expands to Singapore, Australia & India

Tech Data Capital is set to launch in Singapore, Australia, and India, offering flexible financing for IT channel partners and end-users to fuel growth within the region's tech ecosystem.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank embraces AI for tech modernisation
Generative AI

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank embraces AI for tech modernisation

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank pairs with MongoDB to modernise its core banking tech using MongoDB Atlas and generative AI, aiming to slash costs and boost innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app
Unified Communications

Bank of China & Cogo launch new carbon tracking app

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Paymentology & Audax partner to revolutionise card services
Fintech

Paymentology & Audax partner to revolutionise card services

Paymentology and Audax join forces to deliver an innovative Cards-as-a-Service solution, simplifying and speeding up card programme launches for banks and FIs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security
Digital Transformation

Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security

AI-enhanced identity security is essential as 93% of financial services leaders grapple with data breaches. How can AI modernise and fortify their defences?.

By Nam Lam • 5 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024