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Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round
Fintech

Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round

Off the back of the raise, additional products and features will be expedited with Slyp announcing payment linked loyalty is on the roadmap for 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Banking stories

Forrester reports on how digital technology is changing how we bank
Digital Transformation

Forrester reports on how digital technology is changing how we bank

Digital banking is transforming the industry as new customers join, contactless payments surge, and challenger banks rise, says Forrester.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry
Multi-factor authentication

Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry

With the volume of money handled by the finance industry on any given day, it's no wonder that it is a prime target for cybercriminals.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Equinix part of Sustainable Trading network to reach ESG goals
Hyperscale

Equinix part of Sustainable Trading network to reach ESG goals

Equinix is one of 30 founding members of a new Sustainable Trading network to develop best practices, benchmarking, and transparency in the trading industry.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
FinTech Easy Business App expands its finance app ecosystem
Fintech

FinTech Easy Business App expands its finance app ecosystem

Fintech start-up Easy Business App has launched Easy Invoicing, a new invoicing solution for Australian small business owners and accountants.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute
Marketing Technologies

Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute

After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
New Xero App Launcher helps get more apps to small businesses
EduTech

New Xero App Launcher helps get more apps to small businesses

Xero has announced App Launcher, a new way for customers to launch and sign in to their favourite Xero App Store apps.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows
Semiconductors

Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows

Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in InnoValor, the creator of ReadID - a global, mobile identity verification software provider using NFC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
CYFIRMA launches mobile app designed to keep user's safe
Apps

CYFIRMA launches mobile app designed to keep user's safe

The app is designed to help users acquire cyber safe habits, learn about emerging cyber threats, and be aware of attackers targeting apps they've installed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?
Malware

Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?

2021 has brought security to the forefront. Our team of experts shares three cybersecurity predictions for 2022.

By Ray Garnie • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Databrick's new specialist Lakehouse for financial services
Digital Transformation

Databrick's new specialist Lakehouse for financial services

Data and AI company Databricks has announced the Lakehouse for Financial Services; an open, modern data platform designed for customer use cases.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Gaming

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience

A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Cybersecurity

Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
Is DeFi signalling the great financial evolution?
Fintech

Is DeFi signalling the great financial evolution?

DeFi, the emerging concept in blockchain finance, is rapidly gaining attention for its potential to revolutionize global financial markets.

By Michael Kodari • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

NZ banking sector should brace itself for watershed year in 2022
Supply Chain

NZ banking sector should brace itself for watershed year in 2022

This year is set to be a defining year for the banking industry as it enters a period of unprecedented transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy
Fintech

The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy

New Zealand's Consumer Data Right (CDR) aims to empower consumers by enabling secure data sharing with third parties, promoting financial wellbeing and privacy.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Kiwibank strikes up partnership with ACI Worldwide
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwibank strikes up partnership with ACI Worldwide

The agreement will see ACI provide and run Kiwibank's newly installed, full capability Payment Hub: a SaaS solution hosted in the Microsoft Azure cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022