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Equifax, FICO launch data analytics tool for FSIs
Data Analytics

Equifax, FICO launch data analytics tool for FSIs

Equifax and FICO team up to launch Data Decisions Cloud, enhancing FSIs' customer interactions with advanced data analytics tools and predictive AI.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
IDC: Need for RPA growing among APAC financial institutions
Robotic Process Automation

IDC: Need for RPA growing among APAC financial institutions

Automation is quickly becoming a must-have for many organisations across APAC, especially banks and insurance companies, says IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Tackling the finance sector's biggest challenge: trust and performance
Opinion

Tackling the finance sector's biggest challenge: trust and performance

As customers flock to digital channels to manage their money, the pressure is on for financial institutions to offer a seamless experience.

By Simon Horrocks • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Colt activates network in US, joins 870 data centers in Asia & EU
Network Infrastructure

Colt activates network in US, joins 870 data centers in Asia & EU

Colt Technology Services (Colt) has officially announced the launch of its software-driven network in the US that already includes 13 cities.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks

CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.

By Rich Turner • 6 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
Report finds major banks under assault from stealth attacks
Supply Chain

Report finds major banks under assault from stealth attacks

Cybercriminals are developing new technologies to not only penetrate system defences, but also to dwell within a company environment for longer.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
ACIP releases best practices to stamp out financial crime in Singapore
Money Laundering

ACIP releases best practices to stamp out financial crime in Singapore

Singapore must not tarnish its reputation as an international financial centre and transport hub by becoming a transit point for money laundering.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Equinix invests £29 million in London data centre expansion
Hyperscale

Equinix invests £29 million in London data centre expansion

Equinix is set to inject GBP £29 million into expanding its London Slough campus data centre, bolstering connectivity for financial markets.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Why banks need to show more initiative in tackling cyber fraud
Malware

Why banks need to show more initiative in tackling cyber fraud

Why financial institutions need to combat the increasingly complex and intelligent threat landscape with a holistic security approach.

By Shahnawaz Backer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Enex Carbon & PhishLine bring holistic security culture to APAC
Phishing

Enex Carbon & PhishLine bring holistic security culture to APAC

US-based firm PhishLine and Australian firm Enex Carbon will combine security awareness expertise with turnkey solutions that fight cybercrime.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio
Cloud Services

emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio

emt Distribution partners with Matrix42, enhancing cyber security with advanced workspace management tools in ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Security vendor sets its sights on local market
Isight partners

Security vendor sets its sights on local market

Cyber threat intelligence company iSight Partners is eyeing up the local market, launching an Australian sales office and a threat analysis centre.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Financial organisations increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks
Risk & Compliance

Financial organisations increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks

UK banks at higher cyber threat, lags in safeguarding against sophisticated financial crimes, says BAE expert.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
International Monetary Fund says LVR limits work in boom times, not busts
International Monetary Fund

International Monetary Fund says LVR limits work in boom times, not busts

Restrictions on low-deposit home loans appear to have more effect in times of boom rather than bust, according to an International Monetary Fund work.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

How Australia leads mobile disruption of banking and financial services
Unified Communications

How Australia leads mobile disruption of banking and financial services

Apps provide an opportunity to streamline services and offer added convenience to users. App Annie's Jaede Tan offers tips on how to flourish in the.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
How to scrutinise business partners' security - especially if they're financial firms
Risk & Compliance

How to scrutinise business partners' security - especially if they're financial firms

Organisations are putting too much trust in other organisations' cybersecurity, says Aleron; financial institutions are particularly at risk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Blockchain consortium R3 raises US$107m to fund financial distributed ledger infrastructure
Fintech

Blockchain consortium R3 raises US$107m to fund financial distributed ledger infrastructure

Investors include major banks worldwide such as Bank of America, Barclays, Nordea, BNP Paribas Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Societe Generale.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
APIs – the key to collaboration between fintech and traditional finance institutions
Fintech

APIs – the key to collaboration between fintech and traditional finance institutions

APIs provide the necessary security, governance, and scalability, while still allowing the rich enablement users require.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017