Banking stories - Page 67
IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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it spending
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economic forecast
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analyst report
Despite global uncertainty and trade wars, IDC forecasts ICT spending to hit USD $4.8 trillion by 2023, led by the commercial sector with a 5.1% CAGR.
BlackLine launches new tiered alliance program for consulting partners
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
BlackLine has unveiled a new tiered alliance program for consulting partners, aiming to capitalise on the cloud boom and offer enhanced services.
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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rbnz
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onehq
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sme
OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.
Small businesses unprepared for the latest wave of scams - Westpac
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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westpac
A report found small businesses are paying a hefty price to scammers; on average losing $38,845 and recovering much less than half.
ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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investment
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distributed ledger technology
ASB invests in TradeWindow to boost its DLT trade platform, enhancing efficiency and security for New Zealand exporters in global trade processes.
Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber-adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their obfuscation and anti-analysis practices to avoid detection.
Outsourcing market hits record high, despite sluggish growth in ANZ
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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iaas
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partner programmes
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outsourcing
The outsourcing market in Asia Pacific has hit a new record, with the managed services segment experiencing its best quarter in five years.
MYOB makes way for new CEO as Tim Reed steps down
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
MYOB is making way for new CEO Greg Ellis, as current CEO Tim Reed steps down and takes an advisory position with the company.
Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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fintech
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analyst report
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banking
Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.
430,000 people hit with financial malware
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.
Banks feeling the pressure of the digital revolution
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Digital revolution ramps up pressure on APAC banks as they race to outpace tech giants and neo-banks. Mastering digital engagement is top priority.
Banking malware grows 50% while cryptominers decline – Check Point
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
Check Point’s mid-year report highlights a 50% rise in mobile banking malware attacks, yet cryptominers see a decline in activity in 2019.
The Tech Life Project takes Year 6 girls to Xero & Trade Me HQ
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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software development
Five Christchurch Year 6 girls experienced an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at tech giants Trade Me and Xero, encouraging future careers in tech.
TSB delivers nine-week turnaround on banking software rollout
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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fintech
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tsb
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temenos
TSB partnered with global banking software company Temenos to implement Temenos Infinity, a digital front office product that accelerates customer growth.
ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime
Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
ThetaRay unveils Version 4.0 of its advanced AI analytics platform, enhancing global banks' abilities to detect and prevent sophisticated financial cybercrime.
RPA services market to balloon up 47% by 2024, says Zinnov
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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rpa
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healthtech
Zinnov projects a 47% annual surge in the RPA services market, hitting USD $4B by 2024, driven by intelligent automation and deepening tech partnerships.
Sydney fintech firm impresses Royal Bank of Scotland Group
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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fintech
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waddle
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banking
Sydney-based fintech firm Waddle has successfully completed a six-month pilot partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS Group).
Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.
Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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fintech
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personal computing devices
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google
Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon eye financial services, potentially shaking up New Zealand's market, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.
Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
Druva has acquired hybrid cloud data protection firm CloudLanes to enhance its edge-to-cloud capabilities, making data more accessible and secure.