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eflow Global unveils PATH AI to tackle USD $1.8bn in fines
Fintech

eflow Global unveils PATH AI to tackle USD $1.8bn in fines

eflow Global launches PATH AI, enhancing trade surveillance with transparent, auditable alerts amid USD $1.8bn market abuse fines globally this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout
Biometrics

Banks face risks as Companies House begins ID checks rollout

Companies House's 12-month rollout of director ID checks risks burdening banks with costly double-checks amid potential gaps in company verification.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Why APP fraud is still rising and how we can stop the surge
Payment Technologies

Why APP fraud is still rising and how we can stop the surge

APP fraud, rising to 42% of UK losses in 2025, causes £2,300 lost per minute, urging banks and tech firms to boost joint防efforts.

By Jonathan Frost • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance
Fintech

Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance

Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

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Financial institutions adopt AI with focus on trust & staff
Data Protection

Financial institutions adopt AI with focus on trust & staff

Financial firms are embracing AI with a focus on trust, using it to enhance customer service and support staff, not cut jobs, amid growing governance concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Financial firms risk disruption by neglecting supplier exit plans
Software-as-a-Service

Financial firms risk disruption by neglecting supplier exit plans

Nearly 80% of financial firms have neglected to verify exit plans of cloud and SaaS providers, risking major disruption in their technology supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Verifymy & k-ID partner to boost online age checks for children
Data Privacy

Verifymy & k-ID partner to boost online age checks for children

UK firm Verifymy teams up with k-ID to integrate email-based age checks into developer toolkit, enhancing online safety for children amid growing global regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Visa & Nium launch stablecoin pilot to speed cross-border payments
Fintech

Visa & Nium launch stablecoin pilot to speed cross-border payments

Visa partners with Nium to pilot stablecoin settlement, enabling near-real-time cross-border payments and reducing traditional delays and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign
Firewalls

Anthropic identifies AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign

A China-linked group launched a major AI-driven cyber-espionage campaign targeting global firms, performing 80-90% of hacking with minimal human input.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025
Mizuho Bank streamlines Asia Pacific payments with new platform
Digital Transformation

Mizuho Bank streamlines Asia Pacific payments with new platform

Mizuho Bank has launched a Boomi-based platform to streamline payments and ensure ISO 20022 compliance across Asia Pacific, cutting onboarding to weeks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

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Three steps to help your financial institution stay ahead of evolving cyber crime
Multi-factor authentication

Three steps to help your financial institution stay ahead of evolving cyber crime

Financial institutions face rising AI-driven cyberattacks and must adopt intelligence-led defence, active vendor management, and balance security with customer experience.

By Rick Van Luvender • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The evolution of loyalty toward agentic financial journeys
Data Analytics

The evolution of loyalty toward agentic financial journeys

Banks and credit unions are shifting from transaction rewards to building trust and personalised relationships, using AI to anticipate customer needs and enhance loyalty.

By Dina Vardouniotis • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Evercomm & CTBC launch PATHMATCH AI platform for banks' net zero
Supply Chain

Evercomm & CTBC launch PATHMATCH AI platform for banks' net zero

Evercomm and CTBC have launched PATHMATCH, an AI platform helping banks measure and manage financed emissions for net zero transition financing.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Teachers Mutual Bank streamlines identity checks with Boomi upgrade
Digital Transformation

Teachers Mutual Bank streamlines identity checks with Boomi upgrade

Teachers Mutual Bank has sped up identity checks from three days to under a minute by upgrading to Boomi's real-time integration platform, enhancing member experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers
Crypto

Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers

The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event
Fintech

Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event

Dyna.Ai will showcase its AI tools for finance at Singapore Fintech Festival 2025, highlighting real-world applications driving efficiency and growth in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025