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CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports
Software-as-a-Service

CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports

CreditProtect launches in Australia, offering SMEs affordable, AI-driven credit reports through a new platform backed by Experian and illion data partnerships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
One Click Group adopts ConnectID for faster, safer ID checks
Fintech

One Click Group adopts ConnectID for faster, safer ID checks

One Click Group has integrated ConnectID to enable faster, safer identity checks, streamlining tax and financial services verification across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney
Fintech

WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney

WeMoney wins three awards including FinTech Organisation of the Year at Sydney's 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders also honoured for their innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
CommBank deploys AI bots to disrupt scams, protect Australians
Email Security

CommBank deploys AI bots to disrupt scams, protect Australians

CommBank has launched AI bots developed with Apate.ai to engage scammers in real-time, disrupting fraud and protecting Australians from scams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
APRA tightens the cyber screws: What's next for super funds and their partners?
Multi-factor authentication

APRA tightens the cyber screws: What's next for super funds and their partners?

APRA demands super funds boost cyber security, mandating multi-factor authentication by August 2025 to protect member savings from rising cyber threats.

By Fred Thiele • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Kraken unveils Krak global app with phased Australian rollout ahead
Crypto

Kraken unveils Krak global app with phased Australian rollout ahead

Kraken has launched its Krak app, a global money management platform for crypto and fiat assets, with a phased rollout planned for Australia soon.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Financial Services stories

Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors
Crypto

Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves
Digital Transformation

AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves

AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs
Fintech

RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs

RDC.AI and Bank of New Zealand have launched an AI-driven Merchant Flexi Loan, offering quick, flexible cashflow loans to NZ's small businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth
Partner Programmes

JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth

JAGGAER and BearingPoint have expanded their alliance in APAC, enabling BearingPoint to resell JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay solutions across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
HCLTech partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI adoption
Digital Transformation

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI adoption

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate generative AI into its platforms, aiding enterprises in sectors like finance and healthcare to adopt AI at scale securely.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
HCLTech, OpenAI launch AI partnership for global firms
Semiconductors

HCLTech, OpenAI launch AI partnership for global firms

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate AI products into services, boosting global enterprises' digital transformation and operational efficiency.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
HPE expands AI factory solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs
Private Cloud

HPE expands AI factory solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs

HPE expands its AI factory solutions with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, enhancing AI infrastructure for organisations of all sizes with Private Cloud AI and new servers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation
Data Analytics

Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation

Singapore's Moneythor launches AI Suite to help banks deliver personalised, proactive banking experiences and boost customer engagement globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks

Singapore firms face a uniquely complex risk landscape, adopting broad, balanced strategies to tackle cyber, climate, and geopolitical threats, says AlixPartners survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
UK consumers show low trust in real-time payments security
Fintech

UK consumers show low trust in real-time payments security

UK consumers show low trust in real-time payments security, with only 35% viewing it as safer than credit cards amid rising scam losses of GBP £450 million.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training
Risk & Compliance

UK finance staff embrace AI but fear lack of training

UK finance staff widely use AI tools but worry about inadequate training, data security, and lack of regulatory oversight in their organisations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Jun 2025