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Indosat hosts Indonesia's inaugural Banking AI Day in Jakarta
Blockchain

Indosat hosts Indonesia's inaugural Banking AI Day in Jakarta

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison hosts Indonesia's inaugural Banking AI Day in Jakarta, spotlighting AI's role in revolutionising the nation's financial sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Jeremy Soo named new chairman of NETS
Digital Transformation

Jeremy Soo named new chairman of NETS

Jeremy Soo appointed as Chairman of NETS from 1 September 2024, succeeding Susan Hwee. Soo brings over 30 years of consumer banking expertise to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
HSBC & Singlife top customer experience in Singapore study
Customer Experience

HSBC & Singlife top customer experience in Singapore study

HSBC and Singlife lead in customer experience in banking, investments, and insurance, says Forrester's 2024 Singapore CX Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Global Stories

Banking stories

Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn
Partner Programmes

Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn

Commercial revenue from quantum technology is set to soar from USD $2.7 billion in 2024 to USD $9.4 billion by 2030, a new study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds
DevOps

AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds

A survey by OutSystems and KPMG reveals that AI adoption has cut development time by up to 50% for 75% of software executives, reshaping their roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow
DevOps

AI cuts development time by 50%, but concerns on job losses grow

AI is reshaping software development, with 75% of firms reporting up to 50% faster project completion. OutSystems and KPMG reveal ongoing challenges but foresee a bright future.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025
Unified Communications

Visa & Banked launch Visa A2A platform for UK in 2025

Visa partners with Banked to unveil Visa A2A, a revolutionary system set to transform account-to-account payments and enhance security for UK consumers. Launching in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
LinkedIn

Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand

Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach
Fintech

Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach

Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks
Encryption

Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks

Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
GTreasury partners with Necto to expand APAC API connectivity
Enterprise Resource Planning

GTreasury partners with Necto to expand APAC API connectivity

GTreasury partners with Necto to expand API connectivity in APAC, enhancing its ClearConnect Gateway with seamless data integration from additional regional banks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Syfe secures USD $27 million in equity funding to boost growth
Unbound

Syfe secures USD $27 million in equity funding to boost growth

Syfe secures USD $27 million in latest funding round, bringing total to USD $79 million, despite Asia's lowest investment levels since 2015.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Genetec & STid launch encrypted I/O module for EU compliance
Risk & Compliance

Genetec & STid launch encrypted I/O module for EU compliance

Genetec and STid unveil a new I/O module for high-assurance access control, available in Q4 2024, targeting stringent European cybersecurity regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024 conference details
EduTech

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024 conference details

FinTech Australia announces Intersekt 2024, featuring RBA's digital currency research and fintech innovations from Bendigo Bank, AMP Bank, and NAB in Melbourne.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions
Unified Communications

Action Initiation Bill marks milestone for consumer data rights & actions

Australia's Senate has passed the Action Initiation Bill, empowering consumers to share data and initiate service actions through accredited providers, boosting competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments
Fintech

Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments

Visa Cross-Border Solutions, in partnership with Currencycloud, is revolutionising B2B payments in Australia by enhancing multi-currency transactions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus
Fintech

New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus

Dominic Wade joins newly rebranded Zempler Bank as CFO and Executive Director, bringing two decades of financial expertise from Alba Bank, Unity Trust Bank, and NatWest.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024