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Calastone unveils blockchain fund distribution solution

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Calastone launches Tokenised Distribution, enabling asset managers to seamlessly tokenise funds for blockchain access, aiming for significant industry cost savings.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened its Exchange Settlement Account System to fintechs, paving the way for AI innovation and enhanced banking competition.
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Gresham appoints Matthew Greninger as General Manager

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Gresham has appointed Matthew Greninger as General Manager of Data Automation Solutions, aiming to strengthen its market presence in financial technology.
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Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.
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High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Simon Bridges and drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett showcased the speed of digital banking at Hampton Downs, highlighting Emerge's innovative approach to open banking.
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AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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A Salesforce report reveals New Zealand consumers show mixed trust in AI within financial services, highlighting a growing expectation for lower fees and faster transactions.
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BillingPlatform introduces BP Pay for seamless transactions

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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BillingPlatform has unveiled BP Pay, a new payment processing solution designed to streamline billing, invoicing, and payments for businesses.
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AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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storage
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breach prevention
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genai
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is straining data infrastructures in the banking sector, revealing critical challenges in security and data quality.
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HCLTech & Western Union reveal transformative partnership

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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HCLTech and Western Union have formed a strategic partnership to innovate the financial services sector, enhancing agility with AI-powered solutions.
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Supervised unveils AI platform to transform management roles

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Supervised has launched its AI-powered platform, enabling managers to directly oversee up to 30 reports, transforming management in enterprise structures.
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62% of payment firms risk non-compliance with new payments regulations

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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data protection
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email security
According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.
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Capgemini & NVIDIA partner to craft 100 AI solutions

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Capgemini has joined forces with NVIDIA to develop over 100 tailored AI agents, aimed at enhancing industry-specific applications across various sectors.
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Hyland unveils AI-driven strategy for content management

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Hyland has launched an AI-driven strategy aimed at evolving enterprise content management, enhancing automation, and user experiences across industries.
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EY unveils AI platform with NVIDIA to transform industries

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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EY has launched the EY.ai Agentic Platform with NVIDIA, aiming to enhance tax, risk, and finance sectors through AI-driven solutions.
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LogicMonitor partners with AWS to support VMware migrations

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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LogicMonitor has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud migration for global enterprises, offering a hybrid observability platform that strengthens VMware transitions.
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UiPath to host Agentic AI Summit on automation advances

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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UiPath will host its online Agentic AI Summit to unveil innovations in agentic automation, showcasing how AI can transform business operations.
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Bud Financial enhances AI capabilities with DataStax, NVIDIA

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Bud Financial is set to enhance customer experiences by leveraging DataStax's AI Platform, powered by NVIDIA, improving efficiency for clients like ANZ Bank.
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Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's leading crypto platform, Easy Crypto, enhancing its presence in the trans-Tasman digital asset market.
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AI adoption grows among finance leaders despite worries

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals that while 54% of finance leaders are embracing AI for automation, 60% remain concerned about process transparency limiting its benefits.