Financial Services stories
Commonwealth Bank completes major AWS data migration for AI push
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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Commonwealth Bank has completed one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest AWS data migrations, boosting its AI capabilities with 2,000 models and 157bn data points.
Tata enhances Asia data links with TGN-IA2 submarine cable
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Tata Communications integrates the TGN-IA2 submarine cable, boosting high-capacity, low-latency data links across Asia for enterprises and hyperscalers.
The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world
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digital transformation
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Orange Business launches the Evolution Platform, reducing network costs up to 60% and enabling seamless digital transformation for global enterprises.
SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as Chief Financial Officer
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
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SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as CFO to lead global finance during growth, leveraging his extensive experience in tech-focused financial strategy and transformation.
Smartsheet & PwC UK partner to drive enterprise transformation
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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Smartsheet teams up with PwC UK to enhance enterprise transformation in public sector and finance using AI-driven work management solutions.
HPE unveils next-gen Nonstop Compute for mission-critical work
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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mfa
HPE launches NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 Nonstop Compute platforms, boosting performance and uptime for mission-critical sectors like finance and manufacturing.
Paragon acquires Service Graphics to expand marketing services
3 days ago
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Paragon has acquired UK-based Service Graphics, enhancing its marketing services with brand activations, large format displays, and on-demand print expertise.
Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth
3 days ago
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fintech
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cto
Lextech appoints David Hobley CTO and Theo Tragoudistakis CFO to support AUD $6 billion growth in mortgage processing and legal services in Australia.
Elastic & AWS partner to enable secure generative AI apps
3 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Elastic partners with AWS in a five-year deal to help organisations build secure generative AI applications, targeting highly regulated sectors like finance and public services.
Griffin unveils MCP Server to boost AI agents in banking
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fintech
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api
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agentic ai
Griffin has launched its MCP Server, enabling AI agents to open accounts, make payments and analyse transactions within banking systems securely.
APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.
TXP acquires Metatech to boost Gen legacy IT modernisation
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
TXP has acquired Newcastle-based Metatech to enhance its IT automation expertise in Gen legacy system modernisation across multiple sectors globally.
Calls for review as TISA urges FCA to simplify disclosures
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financial literacy
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financial services
TISA urges the FCA to simplify consumer disclosures for investments, calling current rules confusing and advocating clearer, unified information.
Fundbox rebrands to power embedded finance for small business
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fintech
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api
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Fundbox shifts from direct lending to embedding capital infrastructure in platforms, aiming to bridge the USD $2 trillion small business credit gap.
Aryza acquires Webio to boost AI in financial software suite
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Aryza has acquired conversational AI firm Webio to enhance its financial software with AI-driven features, aiming to lead in AI-powered credit and debt solutions.
Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API
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fintech
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api
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data privacy
New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.
MTF receives high commendation for trust in car loan awards
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customer service
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MTF has been Highly Commended in the 2025 Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands Awards for car loans, highlighting its trusted service in New Zealand.
Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
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fintech
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generation z
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wise
78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
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mdm
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
UK banks take an average of 65 days to update base rates
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digital transformation
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fintech
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c-suite
A study reveals UK banks average 65 days to update base rates and over six months to launch new features, slowing innovation amid rising customer expectations.