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Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase
Digital Transformation

Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase

Customers can now open accounts, apply for loans and use Apple Pay in one app as Tirana Bank replaces its fragmented legacy setup.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Payslip & Deloitte boost global payroll transparency
Digital Transformation

Payslip & Deloitte boost global payroll transparency

Stricter EU pay rules are driving multinationals to centralise payroll data, with Payslip now processing 1.3 million payslips a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal
Data Analytics

Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

The acquisition strengthens Multiplier’s push into professional services as AI and rising client demands reshape the startup advisory market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
DC Advisory hires Oliver Parker to lead London tech M&A
Fintech

DC Advisory hires Oliver Parker to lead London tech M&A

DC Advisory has hired Oliver Parker as London Managing Director in its Technology & Software team, boosting senior software M&A firepower.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Superbo secures Deep Capital backing for AI expansion
Gaming

Superbo secures Deep Capital backing for AI expansion

Agentic AI start-up Superbo wins strategic backing from Deep Capital to scale its Opero Suite and accelerate global expansion plans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

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MPC Markets selects HeirWealth Atlas for reporting
Software-as-a-Service

MPC Markets selects HeirWealth Atlas for reporting

Advisers at MPC Markets will get a single view across multi-broker, multi-currency holdings as the firm automates client review packs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Accordion appoints two to lead finance advisory practices
Digital Transformation

Accordion appoints two to lead finance advisory practices

The hires bolster Accordion's push into AI-driven finance work for private equity clients as demand grows for tighter reporting and faster exits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Citi Wealth launches AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients
Digital Transformation

Citi Wealth launches AI assistant Citi Sky for US clients

US wealth clients will get market insights and reminders from Citi Sky as Citi rolls out the AI assistant alongside advisors this summer.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
CIMB Niaga launches AI agents for Indonesian bank staff
Unified Communications

CIMB Niaga launches AI agents for Indonesian bank staff

The rollout could speed up advice and call handling for millions of Indonesian customers while keeping staff in control of regulated decisions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Pello buys ByAllAccounts as Morningstar stays customer
Software-as-a-Service

Pello buys ByAllAccounts as Morningstar stays customer

Morningstar users should see no immediate change as the firm keeps using ByAllAccounts after selling the data aggregation unit to Pello.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Recludo takes majority stake in Melbourne broker Astar
Fintech

Recludo takes majority stake in Melbourne broker Astar

Mortgage brokers now handle more than three-quarters of new home loans in Australia, sharpening competition and compliance pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth
Digital Transformation

FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth

Profitability in FY2025 caps a decade of expansion for the insurer, as adviser-led sales and wealth products helped drive growth in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
GenAI could revolutionise cardiac treatments and transplants
Digital Transformation

GenAI could revolutionise cardiac treatments and transplants

Early trials suggest the tool could cut diagnosis times by 80 per cent and reduce transplant rejection risk, easing pressure on surgeons.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
SMEs bullish on growth but stuck in strategic advice gap
Risk & Compliance

SMEs bullish on growth but stuck in strategic advice gap

Australian SMEs are upbeat on 2026 growth but say they are “flying blind”, lacking strategic advisers and facing a sharp regional advice gap.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales
IT Industry

Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales

Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Houlihan Lokey hires Mark Ward to boost IT services
Data Analytics

Houlihan Lokey hires Mark Ward to boost IT services

Houlihan Lokey hires Mark Ward as Managing Director to expand European IT services coverage from its Manchester and London offices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Accordion buys FCM to boost private equity services
Data Analytics

Accordion buys FCM to boost private equity services

Accordion buys FCM to fuse data-led finance consulting with operator-led transformation in a push to deepen private equity value creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026