Financial Services stories - Page 42
Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.
AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.
Orq.ai raises EUR €5m to scale enterprise AI agents
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Orq.ai secures EUR €5m seed funding to scale its enterprise AI agent control platform across Europe and North America.
From fantasy to function: Key considerations for building enterprise-ready AI agents
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Enterprises must ditch open-world hype and build deterministic, event-driven AI agents that reliably automate closed-world workflows at scale.
AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cartech
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supply chain
AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.
Cardano Foundation appoints Stephen Wood as Chief Financial Officer
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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risk & compliance
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cfo
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transparency
The Cardano Foundation has appointed Stephen Wood as CFO to lead financial strategy and risk management for the Swiss blockchain organisation.
Solace unveils Agent Mesh for secure scaling of agentic AI apps
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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physical security
Solace launches Agent Mesh Enterprise platform, enabling firms to securely scale agentic AI applications that integrate real-time enterprise data with robust governance.
Teleport wins AWS award for securing high-growth infrastructure
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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fintech
Teleport has been named AWS Rising Star Partner of the Year for securing infrastructure across AI, fintech, and cloud sectors amid rapid global growth.
BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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ai
BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.
SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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document management
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ecm
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cx
SER Group has acquired Sweden's Metaforce to enhance its Doxis platform with AI-driven tools for automating and personalising customer communications.
Friendly fraud rise during Cyber Week threatens retail profits
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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online shopping
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holiday season
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banking
US retailers face rising friendly fraud during Cyber Week as 77% of shoppers dispute charges via banks, threatening profits amid USD $43.7bn online spend.
Curvestone AI raises USD $4 million to automate regulated workflows
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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crm
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document management
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ecm
London-based Curvestone AI has raised USD $4 million to boost its workflow automation tech aimed at regulated sectors like finance, legal and insurance.
HPE expands GreenLake to push AI-driven hybrid cloud upgrades
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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network infrastructure
HPE enhances its GreenLake cloud platform with AI-driven features and hybrid cloud upgrades to boost security, efficiency and reduce costs for enterprises.
Acuity Analytics unveils new brand, expands AI & data services
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Acuity Knowledge Partners rebrands as Acuity Analytics, expanding AI and data services to support over 800 clients with advanced tech and human expertise.
LexisNexis launches enhanced IDVerse with deepfake detection
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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genai
LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.
Aisuru botnet drives record surge in DDoS attacks worldwide
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
The Aisuru botnet has caused a 54% surge in DDoS attacks, driving record highs in volume and targeting sectors from AI to automotive worldwide in Q3 2025.
Flex raises USD $60 million to expand fintech for business owners
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Fintech platform Flex raises USD $60 million to expand its AI-driven banking and personal finance services for middle-market business owners.
Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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partner programmes
Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.