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Aryza Group launches Aryza Decide for improved credit risk management
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financial institutions
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credit risk
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Aryza Group unveils dynamic, standalone system, Aryza Decide, geared to revolutionise credit risk management in the lending industry and encouraging operational efficiency.
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Selector unveils enhanced AIOps platform with GenAI
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devops
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observability
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financial institutions
AIOps startup, Selector, unveils its Spring 2024 product with features like GenAI and advanced full-stack monitoring.
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iManage adds 300 customers, 2023 recurring revenue jumps 36%
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cx
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microsoft teams
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financial institutions
iManage, a London-based cloud services company, records impressive growth in 2023 with the addition of over 300 new customers and a 36% jump in annual recurring revenue.
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Australia's financial crime compliance costs reach $5.37bn
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cx
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financial institutions
Financial crime compliance costs have soared, driven by increased regulations, technology costs, and ongoing battles against evolving financial crimes.
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DCI Indonesia debuts E1, Tier IV data centre in central Jakarta
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5g
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iot
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ai
DCI Indonesia has launched its E1 Tier IV data centre in central Jakarta, offering high service quality and latency benefits to clients across sectors like banking, telecoms, manufacturing, and state-owned firms.
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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
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dei
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iwd
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investment
As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
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IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication
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shares
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market
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deloitte
Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.
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Mike Stawchansky joins Finastra as Chief Innovation Officer
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salesforce
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asia pacific
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financial institutions
Finastra appoints Mike Stawchansky, an expert with over 25 years in the tech sector, as Senior VP and Chief Technology Innovation Officer to boost customer technology and Gen AI innovation.
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IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women’s economic empowerment
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dei
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Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.
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Business Systems Ltd welcomes new CEO, Mike Wardell
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digital transformation
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cx
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compliance
Business Systems Ltd appoints Mike Wardell, former Giacom CEO, who steered the firm to £100M revenue, as its new CEO, cementing the firm's commitment to overseeing digital transformation, compliance solutions and cultivating strong corporate culture.
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Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event
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cryptocurrency
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Bitcoin hits an all-time high against the NZD, nearing a similar historic landmark in USD, amid burgeoning global interest in the cryptosphere.
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Finastra partners with UNITAS to boost digital transformation in South Korea
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digital transformation
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south korea
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financial institutions
Finastra partners with South Korean risk and compliance firm UNITAS to drive digital transformation in local banking operations, tapping into UNITAS's expertise and Finastra's advanced treasury system.
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Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
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cloud services
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physical security
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identity theft
Jersey Telecom’s acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.
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January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
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ai
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financial institutions
Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.
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Finastra & SYSTEX partner to boost Taiwan's banking sector
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fintech
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digital transformation
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apac
Finastra has inked a new partnership with Taiwan's SYSTEX to boost digital transformation and growth in Taiwan's banking sector, with SYSTEX to resell Finastra's Kondor and Risk solutions.
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Visa's AI averts fraud worth $273m in New Zealand banks
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Visa uses AI to help New Zealand financial institutions prevent $273m in fraud, marking a three-fold increase from 2021 and highlighting the pivotal role of AI in financial security.
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Data Zoo names former London Stock Exchange exec as new CEO
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compliance
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global expansion
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identity
Data Zoo, an award-winning global identity provider, has appointed former London Stock Exchange Group executive, Charlie Minutella, as its new CEO, signalling a major strategic shift.
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BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters
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email security
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dark web
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant's second report on external cyber defence trends highlights emerging risks beyond IT perimeters, including AI's role in intensifying cyber attacks.
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Delinea appoints tech veteran Kate Reed as new CMO
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cloud services
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pam
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compliance
Tech and cybersecurity veteran Kate Reed joins global Privileged Access Management provider, Delinea, as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing 20+ years of experience.
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Kore.ai secures $150 million for AI expansion & innovation
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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financial institutions
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expansion
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asia pacific
Advanced AI tech leader Kore.ai raises $132 million in Series D funding, facilitated by FTV Capital and existing investors, aiming to boost market expansion and AI innovation.
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Impactsure's AI SURE platform available on Microsoft Azure
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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microsoft
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digital transformation
Impactsure launches its AI-powered SURE platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering data extraction, processing, and analytics.
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GB Helios celebrates four years of successful partnership with Mambu
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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financial institutions
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singapore
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financing
GB Helios celebrates four years of prosperous collaboration with cloud bank platform Mambu, key to the firm's rapid growth and enhanced client experience.
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eFlow Global reveals expansion plans to strengthen US presence
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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compliance
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regtech
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financial institutions
Regtech firm eFlow Global announces plans for international expansion, strengthening its position in the US and increasing its already significant client base by 57% in the past year.
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Document automation strategies for Asia Pacific financial services in 2024
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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microsoft
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document management
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ecm
In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.