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British Business Bank backs Highland Europe fund VI
Digital Transformation

British Business Bank backs Highland Europe fund VI

The €65 million commitment is set to bolster scaleup finance for UK tech firms as public funding backs a €1 billion-plus growth fund.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
BNY launches digital transfer agency for tokenised funds
Fintech

BNY launches digital transfer agency for tokenised funds

Large asset managers will gain on-chain fund administration as the bank begins servicing tokenised products for selected US and UK clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Opetek launches AI reasoning platform for trading desks
Software-as-a-Service

Opetek launches AI reasoning platform for trading desks

A Tier One bank is already piloting the system in live FX options workflows as banks seek auditable AI for trading decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI
Software-as-a-Service

Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI

Startups in regulated sectors will gain access to explainable AI tools as Seekr and OneValley aim to reduce compliance and audit risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner
Fintech

Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner

The deal gives the trading firm exposure to golf fans worldwide as it seeks to lift brand awareness in crowded overseas markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Google Cloud unveils Gemini Enterprise agent workflow
Semiconductors

Google Cloud unveils Gemini Enterprise agent workflow

It aims to help businesses build AI agents that use live data, keep to strict permissions and avoid hallucinating over filings and news.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
DroneShield wins AUD $23.2m European defence contracts
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield wins AUD $23.2m European defence contracts

Orders for vehicle-mounted counter-drone systems will lift committed revenue to AUD $206 million for 2026, even as margins ease.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
Data Protection

Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows

The expansion signals Cognizant's push to turn AI trials into production work for clients amid tighter scrutiny of governance and risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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British Business Bank backs PhysicsX with USD $25 million
Software-as-a-Service

British Business Bank backs PhysicsX with USD $25 million

The funding will help PhysicsX expand abroad and deepen its industrial AI platform as revenue and customer numbers accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
Yondr sells majority stake in Slough data centre campus
Data centers

Yondr sells majority stake in Slough data centre campus

The sale lets Yondr recycle capital from a mature Slough asset while keeping control of a campus serving a single hyperscale customer.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Sapiens names Paul Wheeler Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Sapiens names Paul Wheeler Chief Executive Officer

The insurance software group is pushing ahead with its AI reshaping as Paul Wheeler takes over as Chief Executive Officer from Mike Ettling.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips
Productivity

UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips

Confusion and mistrust are leaving thousands of SMEs unable to fund expansion, with Portman estimating a GBP £54 billion hit to revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
BitGo adds Gate US to off-exchange settlement network
Fintech

BitGo adds Gate US to off-exchange settlement network

Institutional traders can now access Gate US liquidity through BitGo's custody-led network, reducing the need to pre-fund exchange accounts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Iwoca secures GBP £250 million facility for SME lending
Fintech

Iwoca secures GBP £250 million facility for SME lending

A surge in small-business borrowing has prompted Iwoca to expand lending capacity, after UK SME lending rose 60% in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
eToro adds 50 ETFs targeting Singapore investor demand
Semiconductors

eToro adds 50 ETFs targeting Singapore investor demand

Singapore retail investors get broader access to Asian and thematic funds as demand shifts towards technology and diversification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Orion Digital launches AI investing platform in Canada
Fintech

Orion Digital launches AI investing platform in Canada

Canadian investors can now use an AI-backed service that records the rationale behind each trade and benchmarks decisions against the S&P 500.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
CIX wins Iress certification for Canadian trading platform
Fintech

CIX wins Iress certification for Canadian trading platform

Access to CIX will be simpler for Canadian dealers using Iress software, as the planned integration is set to go live later this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Wipro expands Databricks tie-up with new AI practice
Manufacturing

Wipro expands Databricks tie-up with new AI practice

The move aims to help enterprises turn scattered AI pilots into production systems, with sector-specific tools for banking, telecoms and manufacturing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026