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Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto
Crypto

Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto

Japan institutions grow more bullish on crypto as Nomura survey shows stronger diversification interest and rising appetite for stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite
Software-as-a-Service

Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite

Backbase wins Forrester Leader status and customer favourite as its AI-native Banking OS gains traction with more than 120 banks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Software-as-a-Service

Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech

Temenos wins Forrester leader status in digital banking after review praised its app support, APIs, localisation and headless architecture.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI

Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Celonis & ProcessLab launch banking apps for mortgages
Software-as-a-Service

Celonis & ProcessLab launch banking apps for mortgages

Celonis and ProcessLab debut banking tools for mortgage approvals and service teams as lenders seek faster decisions, lower costs and better customer journeys.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
FIS upgrades trading & risk suite for buy-side firms
Digital Transformation

FIS upgrades trading & risk suite for buy-side firms

FIS revamps cross-asset platform with AI dashboards and SaaS tools to help buy-side firms manage trading, portfolio and risk in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention
Surveillance

The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention

Banks warned to pair eIDV with address checks as data quality becomes central to spotting synthetic identities and strengthening KYC and KYB controls.

By Bud Walker • 4 min read • Last week
Iron Mountain wins Google Cloud award for media archives
Storage

Iron Mountain wins Google Cloud award for media archives

Iron Mountain lands Google Cloud honour for AI-powered media vaults, helping rights holders digitise ageing archives and unlock new licensing revenue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence
Software-as-a-Service

Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence

Broadridge buys minority stake in CENTRL as AI partnership targets due diligence and RFP workflows for asset managers and retirement firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms
Digital Transformation

Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms

Xero unveils AI-native finance platform and JAX assistant to cut admin for small firms, with accountants and bookkeepers also in line for gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Mastercard & Lobster.cash team up for AI agent payments
Crypto

Mastercard & Lobster.cash team up for AI agent payments

Mastercard and Lobster.cash to let OpenClaw users authorise AI agents to spend on existing cards, backed by Verifiable Intent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Zelle & Truist test bill payments in network pilot
Fintech

Zelle & Truist test bill payments in network pilot

Zelle and Truist begin a controlled test of recurring credit card bill payments, aiming to give consumers clearer confirmation and reduce late-fee uncertainty.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Data Protection

TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers

TD rolls out Google virtual card numbers for eligible Visa customers in Canada, adding a security boost for online and in-app payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments
Fintech

Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments

Fime unveils neutral trust layer for AI-driven payments, aiming to verify autonomous purchases, compliance and auditability across networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
Data Protection

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks

Persona taps ConnectID to let Australian firms verify users' ages through banks, avoiding passport uploads as child-safety rules tighten.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform
Disaster Recovery

Q2 launches AI code tool for digital banking platform

Q2 brings generative AI coding to its digital banking platform, aiming to help banks and credit unions build integrations faster with tighter governance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
DoBusiness.com joins Payments Canada as member in shift
Software-as-a-Service

DoBusiness.com joins Payments Canada as member in shift

DoBusiness.com joins Payments Canada after rule changes open the door to payment service providers, widening access to Canada's core payments governance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month