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AI delivers measurable gains at Coles, bank & law firm
Data Protection

AI delivers measurable gains at Coles, bank & law firm

Australian firms are starting to reap AI gains in productivity and customer service, but trust and pricing models are now under pressure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Banking stories

DTCC & Stellar plan tokenised assets on public chain
Fintech

DTCC & Stellar plan tokenised assets on public chain

The tie-up could let banks and asset managers move regulated securities onchain, with DTC-settled tokenised assets due in 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Today
Talkdesk launches proactive AI agents for retail, finance
Digital Transformation

Talkdesk launches proactive AI agents for retail, finance

Retailers and lenders could recover lost sales and automate compliance-heavy outreach as Talkdesk expands AI beyond inbound service tasks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Fincons & Expert.ai expand AI tie-up for enterprises
Digital Transformation

Fincons & Expert.ai expand AI tie-up for enterprises

Large firms in regulated sectors are under pressure to make AI decisions traceable and controllable before scaling them across core workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Visa adds receivables tool to commercial solutions hub
Software-as-a-Service

Visa adds receivables tool to commercial solutions hub

Issuers will be able to cut supplier enrolment friction as Visa folds automated virtual card receivables into its commercial payments hub.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models
Data Protection

TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models

Regulated industries will get custom models with tighter data control as TCS opens Mistral Forge access to enterprise clients worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Binance names Jenny Wei Australia & New Zealand manager
Crypto

Binance names Jenny Wei Australia & New Zealand manager

The hire signals Binance's push to tighten compliance and local oversight in Australia and New Zealand, where regulators are scrutinising crypto firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Nium & Circle link USDC to payouts in 190 countries
Fintech

Nium & Circle link USDC to payouts in 190 countries

Financial institutions could move money faster and cut prefunding as the tie-up links USDC settlement to payouts in more than 190 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Consumers trust marketplaces more than brands online
Gaming

Consumers trust marketplaces more than brands online

Confidence in online retail is shifting towards the platform, with a 9,000-person study finding marketplaces outrank direct brands on trust.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Marqeta expands European payments reach with Banking Circle
Fintech

Marqeta expands European payments reach with Banking Circle

Businesses across Europe will gain virtual accounts and multi-currency payments as the tie-up helps Marqeta meet local rules in 30 new markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Shield launches insights dashboard for compliance teams
Data Analytics

Shield launches insights dashboard for compliance teams

Compliance managers could cut alert review times by up to half as financial firms face surging false positives and heavier regulatory scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Didit raises USD $7.5 million seed to boost fraud platform
Crypto

Didit raises USD $7.5 million seed to boost fraud platform

Growing fraud and stricter checks are driving demand for identity tools as the San Francisco start-up expands after fresh funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Banking stories

SoFi launches bank-issued stablecoin in banking app
Crypto

SoFi launches bank-issued stablecoin in banking app

Millions of customers can now use a bank-backed digital token in a mainstream finance app, marking a rare move into consumer stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Candescent signs EverBank branch modernisation deal
Fintech

Candescent signs EverBank branch modernisation deal

Branch customers at EverBank are set for faster transactions as the lender replaces legacy teller systems across 41 financial centres.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Citizens Bank picks MANTL to speed account opening
Digital Transformation

Citizens Bank picks MANTL to speed account opening

Customers could open deposit accounts faster, as the Tennessee lender expects automation to cut delays and reduce staff paperwork across channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Kiwibank rolls out open banking across all channels
Data Protection

Kiwibank rolls out open banking across all channels

Business customers and retailers can now use open banking payments and data sharing in one app, ahead of regulation by six months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
FICO flags rise in missed credit card payments in UK
Inflation

FICO flags rise in missed credit card payments in UK

UK cardholders are missing more payments as fuel costs and softer spending put fresh pressure on household budgets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago