Adactin urges Australian firms to step up fraud defences
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Knightcorp warns tech insurers over AI & cloud gaps
Insurers could face claims disputes unless policies catch up with AI use, cloud platforms and third-party software, Knightcorp says.
Australia warns of AI-driven scams & account takeovers
AI is set to make impersonation scams and account takeovers harder to spot as Australians reported AUD $2.18 billion in scam losses in 2025.
Blossom Save set for One Click Life platform launch
Access to Blossom Save will be opened to more than 300,000 One Click Life users, broadening the fintech's reach beyond its own app.
Anker SOLIX launches XE home battery for Australia
Homeowners could cut installation time to hours as the new system bundles inverter and battery in one unit, aiming to exploit tariff swings.
Executives warn of rising fraud risks in business payments
Businesses face greater losses as scammers exploit service desks, remote hiring and real-time payments, leaving less time to spot deception.
eToro expands futures trading for Australian users
Australian retail traders can now access 65 smaller CME Group futures contracts on eToro, with educational support to help manage leverage and risk.
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.
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Apex, Chainlink & Swift back modular bond compliance
The framework could help banks issue tokenised bonds across several blockchain networks without rebuilding compliance rules each time.
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Vertex study finds board gap in indirect tax oversight
Only 16% of enterprises make indirect tax a standing board item, leaving many exposed to slower responses and more manual compliance.
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The Melbourne-based Cisco partner is expanding sales and services as FY26 revenue jumped 67 per cent and bookings surged.
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