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Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles
Encryption

Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles

Australian enterprises lead globally with 51% adopting AI, yet only 20% feel confident measuring ROI amid data readiness and security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Nintex & FUJIFILM drive AI automation across key sectors
Digital Transformation

Nintex & FUJIFILM drive AI automation across key sectors

Nintex and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia partner to enhance AI-driven automation in education, government, and financial services across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

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Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth
Digital Transformation

Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth

Over half of executives report deploying AI agents, driving business growth and ROI in areas like customer service and marketing, finds a Google Cloud study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
TCS completes major Scottish Widows policy migration to digital
Digital Transformation

TCS completes major Scottish Widows policy migration to digital

TCS has completed the digital migration of over 3.8 million Scottish Widows life and pension policies onto its BaNCS platform, modernising customer service.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining
Risk & Compliance

FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining

FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI for greater ROI impact
Risk & Compliance

Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI for greater ROI impact

Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI standards over generative AI, seeing accountability as key to boosting ROI amid growing implementation challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
FICO named top category leader for enterprise fraud solutions
Breach Prevention

FICO named top category leader for enterprise fraud solutions

FICO has been named a category leader by Chartis Research for the fifth consecutive time in enterprise, payment fraud solutions and fraud platforms in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
JP Morgan's API charges spark debate over banks' data revenue
Fintech

JP Morgan's API charges spark debate over banks' data revenue

JP Morgan's new fees for fintech API access spark debate, highlighting differences in US and European banking data revenue models under PSD2 rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Xero unveils AI-powered tools to boost efficiency for accountants
Digital Transformation

Xero unveils AI-powered tools to boost efficiency for accountants

Xero launches AI-powered tools including JAX and Partner Hub to help accountants automate tasks and enhance advisory services for small businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
SAS named market leader for AI-driven fraud & AML solutions
Risk & Compliance

SAS named market leader for AI-driven fraud & AML solutions

SAS has been named Market Leader in AI-driven fraud and AML case management, praised for its stable platform and advanced cloud-native AI features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

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Ecommpay shortlisted in nine categories at 2025 Payments Awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted in nine categories at 2025 Payments Awards

Ecommpay is a finalist in nine categories at the 2025 Payments Awards, recognising its innovation and commitment to accessibility in payments globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
UK credit card balances rise as payment rates decrease in June
Buy Now Pay Later

UK credit card balances rise as payment rates decrease in June

UK credit card balances climbed to an average GBP £1,885 in June as spending rose 4.6%, while payment rates fell, signalling financial strain for many households.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Ecommpay shortlisted for three Women in Tech Employer Awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for three Women in Tech Employer Awards

Ecommpay is a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Women in Tech Employer Awards, celebrating its commitment to inclusivity and diversity in tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Ecommpay boosts The Money Platform with advanced open banking
Fintech

Ecommpay boosts The Money Platform with advanced open banking

Ecommpay's new open banking solution boosts The Money Platform's flexibility and transparency, enabling millions of secure, low-cost peer-to-peer loan transactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024
Payment Technologies

Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024

Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Ecommpay wins top innovation prize at Financial Services Forum
Fintech

Ecommpay wins top innovation prize at Financial Services Forum

Ecommpay won the Special Judges Award at the Financial Services Forum 2025 for its innovative Payouts via Hosted Payment Page solution enhancing secure payments globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025