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IBM urges robust AI governance as agents reshape banking sector
Hybrid Cloud

IBM urges robust AI governance as agents reshape banking sector

IBM's new whitepaper highlights both opportunities and risks of autonomous AI agents in financial services, urging robust governance and risk management.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally
Data Analytics

Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally

Global firms could boost revenue by AUD $115 trillion through better data management, yet poor data integrity risks costing billions worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands
Digital Transformation

Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands

Australian banks are prioritising customer experience improvements amid digital transformation struggles caused by data issues, legacy systems and shifting consumer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Global Stories

Financial Services stories

BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
Risk & Compliance

BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences

BioCatch and The Knoble have launched a toolkit to help banks quantify losses and build a business case for stronger authorised push payment scam prevention.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific

Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Revolut adds travel cover for Premium, Metal users
Fintech

Revolut adds travel cover for Premium, Metal users

Revolut has launched travel insurance for Premium and Metal users in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Chubb to enhance travel benefits locally and abroad.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Global financial leaders awarded for digital risk innovation
Data Analytics

Global financial leaders awarded for digital risk innovation

Andy Lawrie of Nationwide wins FICO Decision Hero Award for leading credit decision overhaul, boosting efficiency and compliance in financial services.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Financial firms warned data chaos heightens compliance risks
Fintech

Financial firms warned data chaos heightens compliance risks

New research reveals UK and US financial firms face increased compliance risks due to fragmented data management and rising regulatory demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Atturra wins top Boomi APJ Partner award for sixth time in row
EduTech

Atturra wins top Boomi APJ Partner award for sixth time in row

Atturra has won Boomi's APJ Partner of the Year award for the third consecutive year, adding to five previous wins, showcasing its leadership in integration solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
AI is inevitable: The only choice is to adapt or stagnate
Data Analytics

AI is inevitable: The only choice is to adapt or stagnate

AI adoption is crucial for businesses to thrive, not just survive, amid fears of job losses; embracing AI boosts productivity and job evolution.

By Adhil Badat • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Pegasystems launches AI agents for finance sector control
Robotic Process Automation

Pegasystems launches AI agents for finance sector control

Pegasystems has launched Pega Predictable AI Agents, designed for regulated sectors like finance and insurance to ensure transparency and control in AI deployment.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance
Data Protection

Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance

Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Extend unveils open-source AI toolkit for smarter finance
Virtualisation

Extend unveils open-source AI toolkit for smarter finance

Extend unveils an open-source AI toolkit enabling businesses to analyse financial data with advanced automation and multi-framework integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks
Data Protection

Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks

The CMORG AI Taskforce, with City of London and UK Finance, publishes new AI Baseline Guidance to help financial firms manage generative AI risks across operations and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion
Hyperscale

BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion

BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Entercard adopts FICO to boost fraud detection in Nordics
Data Analytics

Entercard adopts FICO to boost fraud detection in Nordics

Entercard adopts FICO's AI-powered platform to enhance fraud detection and prevention across the Nordic region, improving security and customer experience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Santander wins FICO award for AI-driven credit risk overhaul
Data Analytics

Santander wins FICO award for AI-driven credit risk overhaul

Santander's US Auto business wins 2025 FICO Decisions Award for using machine learning to enhance credit risk analysis and streamline lending processes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025