Financial Services stories - Page 2
Global X launches first AI infrastructure ETF in Australia
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Global X launches Australia's first AI infrastructure ETF, AINF, targeting firms in data centres, energy, and raw materials amid rising AI demand.
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
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NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
NetFoundry raises $12M to enhance secure networking
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NetFoundry secures USD $12 million in first VC funding led by SYN Ventures, offering military-grade secure software networking to top US banks and global firms.
Uno Digital Bank adopts new loan system to boost lending agility
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Uno Digital Bank has adopted Pennant Technologies’ Loan Management System to streamline operations, boost flexibility, and enhance customer lending experiences.
SIOS & DataHub Nepal boost business resilience with new deal
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SIOS Technology partners with DataHub Nepal to deliver high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, boosting business resilience across Nepal.
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
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Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu as Regional VP for Asia to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising cyber threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
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digital transformation
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A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
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Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to drive growth
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Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to boost market expansion and build strong client partnerships in data intelligence and AI-driven sectors.
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
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Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
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ai security
Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
AnswerRocket boosts AI offerings with Cognitive Spark acquisition
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data analytics
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AnswerRocket has acquired Cognitive Spark to enhance AI-driven data science solutions, enabling faster, enterprise-wide insights using agentic artificial intelligence.
Lloyds Banking Group leverages FICO to support GBP £7 billion lending
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Lloyds Banking Group boosts lending with FICO Platform, enhancing operations and approving more credit as it migrates to cloud-based infrastructure.
MultiSafepay sees merchant growth after Antom integration
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MultiSafepay boosts European SME merchant base by 11% and transaction volumes by 44% post-integration with Antom, enhancing payment solutions across sectors.
MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund
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MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.
Kiteworks reveals the top data breaches of 2024 report
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data security
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financial services
Kiteworks has revealed its report on the top data breaches of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of data sensitivity in assessing breach severity.
Bots surpass humans in online traffic, Thales reports
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A staggering 51% of all web traffic now comes from automated bots, with malicious activity on the rise, according to the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report by Thales.
UK banking sector most trusted despite low confidence
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The UK banking sector ranks as the most trusted for sharing personal data, yet just 51% of consumers show confidence, revealing significant generational divides.
Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth
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digital transformation
Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.