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NextGen's digital services speed up home loan approvals in Australia
Fintech

NextGen's digital services speed up home loan approvals in Australia

NextGen's digital lending technology, specifically its Verification of Identity service, NextGenID, boosts home loan approval efficiency, reducing approval times by 25% on the ApplyOnline platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Craggle introduces AI tool for easier loan refinancing
Fintech

Craggle introduces AI tool for easier loan refinancing

Craggle launches AI tool revolutionising home loan refinancing, aims to simplify the process and save Aussies millions annually.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services
Data Analytics

New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services

Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event
Unified Communications

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event

FinTech Australia, backed by Investment NSW, partners with major banks ANZ, Westpac and tech firm 1835i for a reverse pitch event on 21 February 2024, inviting fintechs to solve local banking issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Global Stories

Banking stories

BMO partners with Dynatrace to upscale digital banking capabilities
Fintech

BMO partners with Dynatrace to upscale digital banking capabilities

BMO joins forces with tech firm Dynatrace to bolster their digital banking facilities, leading to efficient problem-solving and enhanced customer experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Fortinet unveils rugged device for secure 5G capabilities
Firewalls

Fortinet unveils rugged device for secure 5G capabilities

Fortinet has unveiled a robust, compact appliance that intensifies secure networking and 5G connectivity for operational technology environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
EduTech

Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024

Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
Data Privacy

Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido

Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Trend Micro boosts ANZ team with new Managing Director
Customer Experience

Trend Micro boosts ANZ team with new Managing Director

Trend Micro bolsters ANZ leadership team with appointment of Srujan Talakokkula as Managing Director for Commercial business, as it commits to growing local customer base.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Banking sector leads in personal data trust, says Thales 2024 report
Data Privacy

Banking sector leads in personal data trust, says Thales 2024 report

Global trust in banks for data collection tops the 2024 Thales Digital Trust Index, as privacy fears prompt 26% of consumers to abandon certain brands over the last year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Giesecke+Devrient expands stake in Netcetera to 95%
Digital Transformation

Giesecke+Devrient expands stake in Netcetera to 95%

Munich's Giesecke+Devrient boosts stake in software corporation Netcetera to 95%, enhancing its financial platforms and reinforcing future growth in digital banking and payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Banks urged to adopt modern data architecture ahead of Basel IV
Data Analytics

Banks urged to adopt modern data architecture ahead of Basel IV

Cloudera urges global banks to adopt a modern data architecture to bolster resilience against financial downturns and navigate compliance challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Banking without boundaries crucial moving abroad – report
Fintech

Banking without boundaries crucial moving abroad – report

Banking without borders is pivotal for 40% of UK adults considering relocation abroad amid concerns about financial difficulties.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Tax solutions: Convenience versus effectiveness
Fintech

Tax solutions: Convenience versus effectiveness

It is imperative to delve into key considerations that will shape the evaluation between these two alternative options of effectiveness versus convenience.

By Anuj Jain • 9 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey
Fintech

40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey

Valentine's Day still attractive to UK consumers: 40% plan to spend on gifts and 42% intend to go shopping, despite 62% choosing not to observe, according to Airtime Rewards research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
BT Group partners with Optiva for AI & blockchain integrated services
Blockchain

BT Group partners with Optiva for AI & blockchain integrated services

UK telecoms giant, BT Group, launches AI and blockchain services in collaboration with cloud specialist, Optiva, targeting banking, healthcare and insurance sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization
DevOps

Dynamo6 becomes first NZ firm to earn Google Cloud SMB Specialization

Dynamo6 becomes the first New Zealand firm awarded with Google Cloud Work Transformation - SMB Specialization. The prestigious tech status recognises Dynamo6's continued technical proficiency and customer success with Google Workspace migrations and deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024