Banking industry stories - Page 2
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SC Ventures launches fintech startup for retail banking
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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SC Ventures has launched fintech startup Appro to simplify the retail banking user journey, reducing application process times from hours to minutes.
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Heritage Bank appoints Mikhail Lopushanski as chief information security officer
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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risk & compliance
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banking industry
Heritage Bank appoints Mikhail Lopushanski, former chief security officer at Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, as CISO to boost data security.
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Check Point reveals top malicious threats in June 2022
Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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malware
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
New Android banking malware, MaliBot, emerges following FluBot takedown. It disguises itself as crypto mining apps and targets mobile banking users.
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New ASB campaign helps young people better understand money
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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ASB is helping 18 to 24-year-olds take advantage of financial possibilities and better understand the world of money.
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Airwallex launches global payment services in New Zealand
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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commerce systems
The launch will enable businesses in New Zealand to tap into Airwallex's global payments services, offering an alternative to traditional banks.
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Banks, PSPs prioritising payment modernisation to compete
Fri, 17th Jun 2022
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
A new report gives payment providers a forward-looking view of the evolution of payments and investment drivers for modernisation.
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Australians re-examining spending fees and charges
Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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fintechs
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online banking
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finance, leasing & rental
The majority of Australians are beginning to examine fees more closely. Unfortunately, no transaction is completely and always ‘free’.
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DataRobot AI solution for CIMB Bank recognised at Asset Triple A Digital Awards
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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fintechs
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CIMB Bank Berhad wins Best Financial AI Project in Malaysia at The Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2022 with its AI platform developed by DataRobot.
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Why personalised CX will pay off for Asia’s banks
Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
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In just a few years, well-funded fintech firms, mobile wallets, trading apps and digital-only banks have revolutionised the centuries-old banking industry.
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Gartner reveals top three tech trends for banks this year
Wed, 25th May 2022
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Gartner says generative artificial intelligence, autonomic systems and privacy-enhancing computation are gaining traction in banking and investment services.
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NICE CXone platform integration implemented with Regional Bank Australia
Mon, 9th May 2022
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data analytics
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fintechs
NICE's CXone platform is successfully implemented by Regional Bank Australia, streamlining contact centre operations and supporting branches.
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More solutions updates and developments from Xero announced
Thu, 5th May 2022
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Xero has announced new solutions, features, and updates for May, as well as developments in Australia and New Zealand markets.
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Australian small business unsatisfied with traditional banks
Tue, 3rd May 2022
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Traditional banks in Australia are at risk of losing SME business to non-traditional competitors, according to new research by RFI Global for FICO.
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Incumbent banks must embrace data-centric capabilities
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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omnichannel
Retail banks are lagging in their ability to offer true omnichannel experiences, as customers pivot to competitors that offer more personalised experiences.
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Majority of banks paid ransom for cyberattacks last year
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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apac
VMware's most recent report finds 74% of businesses experienced one or more ransomware attacks in the last year, with 63% deciding to pay the ransom.
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Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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eset
Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.
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Fintech expert urges caution when it comes to online banking details
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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Consumers must be cautious when sharing online banking details with third-party businesses, warns fintech expert Jill Berry.
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Big four branch closures see shift in fintech market for regional businesses
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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A new report by Zeller has revealed that the majority of regional businesses in Australia have been impacted as a result of branch closures by the big four.
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Open finance set to benefit New Zealand consumers - report
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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fintechs
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finance, leasing & rental
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insurance
Open finance is expected to become the standard for consumers' financial welfare and empowerment, according to an Aotearoa fintech research report.
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GPS and Mastercard help fintechs disrupt traditional banking
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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GPS, the global payment technology platform catering to a variety of fintechs, has announced a new strategic partnership with Mastercard.