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Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push
Crypto

Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push

Openmarkets hires David Jenkins as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive crypto trading, tokenised assets and overseas expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
GenAI could revolutionise cardiac treatments and transplants
Digital Transformation

GenAI could revolutionise cardiac treatments and transplants

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute says Oracle-powered HeartSight has cut diagnosis times 80 per cent as AI is explored for personalised transplant care.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Revolut posts record results as Australia turns domestic
Crypto

Revolut posts record results as Australia turns domestic

Revolut posts record 2025 results as Australian users shift from travel spending to everyday banking, driving surging local profits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Colonial First State moves finance & HR to Oracle cloud
Data Analytics

Colonial First State moves finance & HR to Oracle cloud

Colonial First State shifts finance and HR to Oracle cloud to streamline operations and boost data-driven decisions on AUD $181 billion assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Hostplus signs five-year IT services deal with Interactive
Digital Transformation

Hostplus signs five-year IT services deal with Interactive

Super fund Hostplus has inked a five-year IT managed services deal with Interactive, adding an Australian-based service desk and cloud support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Global Stories

SC Ventures backs Keyrock in USD $1.1 billion round
Crypto

SC Ventures backs Keyrock in USD $1.1 billion round

Keyrock lands new Series C funding from SC Ventures as it expands trading, liquidity and tokenised finance services for institutions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients
Digital Transformation

FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients

FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients, giving top-tier firms priority product input, AI tools and faster platform support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Huntington picks SEI for private bank platform shift
Software-as-a-Service

Huntington picks SEI for private bank platform shift

Huntington National Bank has chosen SEI Wealth Platform to unify its private banking operations, as the lender seeks a more integrated digital wealth service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors
Fintech

TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors

TD rolls out Easy Trade app with 100 commission-free trades for novice Canadian investors, as banks race to win younger customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
MetaComp launches compliance tools for AI payments
Crypto

MetaComp launches compliance tools for AI payments

MetaComp rolls out VisionX and AgentX to tighten AI-led payment checks, as it develops a Know Your Agent standard for finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth
Digital Transformation

FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth

FWD Singapore says adviser-led expansion, digital upgrades and stronger customer experience helped drive profitable FY2025 growth in its 10th year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Bank of America rolls out AI meeting system for advisers
Digital Transformation

Bank of America rolls out AI meeting system for advisers

Bank of America's wealth units deploy an AI meeting system for advisers, with the lender saying it could save up to four hours per client meeting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Monument to tokenise retail deposits on Midnight blockchain
Data Protection

Monument to tokenise retail deposits on Midnight blockchain

Monument to tokenise GBP £250 million of retail deposits on Midnight blockchain in UK first, keeping savings protected and interest-bearing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
LGT Wealth Management UK picks Addepar for client data
Digital Transformation

LGT Wealth Management UK picks Addepar for client data

LGT Wealth Management UK taps Addepar to upgrade client reporting and portfolio data for advisers handling more complex, cross-border assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth
Fintech

Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth

Revolut's 2025 results show surging customer balances, stronger transaction volumes and rapid New Zealand growth as it expands its banking reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
SumUp adds in-app investing for merchants with Upvest
Disaster Recovery

SumUp adds in-app investing for merchants with Upvest

SumUp adds Upvest-powered in-app investing in Germany, letting small firms put EUR €1 into fractional money market funds via its app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
GeoWealth adds Goldman Sachs in USD $42.5m Series C round
Fintech

GeoWealth adds Goldman Sachs in USD $42.5m Series C round

GeoWealth extends its Series C with a USD $42.5m minority stake from Goldman Sachs to fuel growth while its family office keeps control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026