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Morgan Stanley partners with Wise to boost FX settlements

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.
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Radware strengthens AI security for top Italian bank

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Radware is boosting its AI-driven security services for one of Italy's top five banks, aiming to combat rising cyber threats and comply with EU regulations.
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Stefan Krause joins artius.iD as strategic advisor

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Security and digital ID firm artius.iD appoints Stefan Krause, ex-CFO of BMW and Deutsche Bank, to its Board of Strategic Advisors amid growing cybersecurity challenges.
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Pegasystems unveils AI-driven Pega Smart Investigate update

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Pegasystems has unveiled the latest Pega Smart Investigate Enterprise Edition, enhancing banks' capabilities in processing payment exceptions with AI automation.
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Financial sector's growing focus on cloud resiliency in 2023

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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The Cloud Security Alliance's new report reveals that 78% of financial institutions use single-cloud systems, emphasising resilience amid rising cyber threats.
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Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.
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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Don't let your company make headlines for all the wrong reasons

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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New APRA regulations demand Australian financial firms enhance cybersecurity measures or face hefty penalties, after rising data breaches affect millions.
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Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.
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AUSIEX enhances engagement with NICE CXone integration

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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AUSIEX has integrated the NICE CXone platform to boost customer engagement and operational efficiency, enhancing its services in the financial sector.
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Global fraud attacks rise 19% amid AI exploitation

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A new report reveals a staggering 19% rise in global fraud attacks, largely fuelled by AI exploitation, highlighting urgent need for improved detection measures.
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Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill for USD $115 million

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Bitsight has acquired threat intelligence provider Cybersixgill for USD $115 million, bolstering its cybersecurity capabilities amid rising cyber risks.
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Financial sector prepares for EU DORA regulations in 2025

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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As the EU's DORA regulation looms, financial firms are urged to bolster digital resilience or risk severe operational disruptions by January 2025.
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HID acquires IXLA to enhance document personalisation tech

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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HID has acquired Italian firm IXLA, enhancing its portfolio in secure credential issuance and expanding its reach in European and emerging markets.
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Busting money laundering in Australia is dependent on making better data connections

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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The persistent ability of criminals to exploit legitimate structures to launder money has banks and others on the hunt for new tools and techniques to counter the threat.
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Ben Hurley named CEO to lead Devexperts' growth phase

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Devexperts has appointed Ben Hurley as its new CEO, signalling a clear focus on innovation and growth as the company expands its market presence.
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Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin with global partners

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Ripple has unveiled RLUSD, a USD stablecoin for enterprises, launching it with key partners like Uphold and Bitstamp to ensure global access.
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Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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A report from fintech Neo reveals 95% of Payment Service Providers have faced account closures or restrictions, often without bank explanations.
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Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.
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Report reveals gaps in supplier management for SaaS firms

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A new report reveals that over 32% of financial institutions lack clarity in supplier management, increasing their risk amid tightening regulations.