Currencies stories
Blockchain goes beyond crypto, enabling secure, lifelong digital credential ownership and instant verification.
All industry verticals will eventually be impacted to some degree, says F&S, but four areas are likely to see the biggest changes.
Once cryptocurrency is stolen, there is no refund like there is with a bank or credit card company, and governments offer no protection for users.
As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
Airwallex and Xero have joined forces to assist small to medium-sized businesses in saving time and money, by integrating domestic and international payments.
Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.
A new Protiviti survey reveals CFOs are prioritising security, analytics, and customer service, reflecting a shift towards a strategic focus in finance.
Kaspersky's web antivirus solution detected an 8th increase in unique malicious objects in 2019, driven by a surge in web skimmers.
The Winnti Group is known for its espionage capability and targeted attacks, although financial motivations cannot be excluded.
Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.
This year blockchain is starting to find its feet as innovators find the use-cases that suit the specific areas in which it can provide value.
AlphaCert and Refinitiv are now offering new data management solutions to New Zealand and Australian investment management sectors.
UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.
Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.
The PALLET Node Service reduces the time to build the node and provides management services for corporations that are expanding into blockchain.
Blockchain technology is revolutionising the trading market, enhancing security, speed, and reducing costs, with major banks like HSBC leading the way.
Those who control the most widely used currencies also control a great deal of the global economy, and it is time for New Zealand to get in the game.
Kaspersky warns of Korean-speaking cyber threat groups like Lazarus and BlueNoroff targeting financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges in SE Asia.
Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.
