Financial Services stories
Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ
Yesterday
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.
How can fintechs overcome the problem of scaling in an unstable market?
2 days ago
#
fintech
#
cx
#
partner programmes
Fintechs face tough scaling challenges amid market consolidation; data-driven strategies and strong trust are key to surviving and thriving.
Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board to boost growth
3 days ago
#
cleantech
#
climate change
#
bendigo and adelaide bank
Marnie Baker joins FinTech Australia board as Non-Executive Director, aiming to boost fintech growth and support regional and climate-focused innovation.
Wild Tech hires Andrew Kirk to lead enterprise cloud growth
3 days ago
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
#
partner programmes
Wild Tech appoints Andrew Kirk as Senior Business Development Manager to boost enterprise cloud growth and drive digital transformation partnerships across APAC.
HPE unifies partner programmes, expands AI & cloud training
3 days ago
#
virtualisation
#
private cloud
#
hybrid cloud
HPE launches unified Partner Ready Vantage programme to simplify enrolment and boost partner expertise in AI, cloud, and hybrid solutions globally.
Agentic AI transforms business operations with enhanced oversight
Last week
#
application security
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
Agentic AI is revolutionising industries by enhancing human oversight and boosting productivity in sectors like cybersecurity, software development, and finance.
Duco joins ServiceNow Partner Program & expands leadership team
Last week
#
digital transformation
#
cybersecurity
#
it services
Adelaide's Duco joins ServiceNow Partner Program, appointing Sean Sounes to lead ServiceNow solutions and bolster digital transformation across APAC.
UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
Last week
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
mfa
UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.
Azul & OpenValue expand Java migration guarantees to North America
Last week
#
devops
#
apm
#
software development
Azul and OpenValue have expanded their Java migration guarantees to North America, helping firms switch from Oracle Java with assured timelines and budgets.
Ecommpay launches free pack to boost eCommerce accessibility
Last week
#
cx
#
martech
#
api
Ecommpay has launched a free Accessibility Pack to help eCommerce merchants improve website accessibility and boost inclusivity in online shopping.
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
Last week
#
supply chain
#
breach prevention
#
risk & compliance
A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition
Last week
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
multi-cloud
#
ai
Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.
Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience
Last week
#
data protection
#
dr
#
encryption
Cohesity and MongoDB have deepened their integration to boost data protection and recovery for large enterprises, enhancing resilience against cyber threats.
Open banking in New Zealand advances with NZD $13.77m spent
Last week
#
fintech
#
payments nz
#
open data
New Zealand's open banking has advanced with NZD $13.77m spent over six years, delivering API standards adopted by major banks covering 80% of accounts.
TCS & Council of Europe Development Bank automate reconciliation
Last week
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
#
risk & compliance
TCS partners with the Council of Europe Development Bank to automate reconciliation using AI, enhancing efficiency and transparency in European operations.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
Last week
#
digital transformation
#
mfa
#
data privacy
HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders
Last week
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.
Digital insurance partnership targets underinsured young workers
Last week
#
digital transformation
#
australian bureau of statistics
#
insurtech
TAL and Cover Genius launch backd, a digital life and income protection insurance targeting underinsured young and gig economy workers in Australia.
Techcombank leads Vietnam with record brand equity & awards
Last week
#
cx
#
martech
#
ai
Techcombank tops Vietnam’s banking sector with record Brand Equity Index scores and wins three Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for innovation and marketing excellence.
SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
Last week
#
crm
#
digital transformation
#
cx
Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.