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Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics
Ransomware

Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics

AI-driven phishing and state-linked espionage are pushing Asia-Pacific incident numbers higher, with data breaches still the biggest threat.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Hadrius raises USD $27 million to boost AI compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Hadrius raises USD $27 million to boost AI compliance

The funding will help regulated finance firms monitor rapidly growing communications and trading data as AI-driven compliance risks intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Feathery raises USD $30 million in Portage-led round
Software-as-a-Service

Feathery raises USD $30 million in Portage-led round

The funding will help Feathery expand software used by more than 300 financial firms to automate workflows and data sharing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Bir partners UnionPay to widen Azerbaijan card use
Fintech

Bir partners UnionPay to widen Azerbaijan card use

UnionPay cardholders in Azerbaijan will soon be able to pay at more merchants as Bir expands acceptance across its banking and eCommerce network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
BIAN appoints Uganda CIO Rita Akot to executive board
Digital Transformation

BIAN appoints Uganda CIO Rita Akot to executive board

The appointment gives the standards body board-level East African representation as it seeks deeper ties with African banks modernising systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Pepper Advantage buys Dilosk in Irish mortgage deal
Data Analytics

Pepper Advantage buys Dilosk in Irish mortgage deal

The deal expands Pepper Advantage's Irish mortgage footprint and leaves Dilosk's ICS Mortgages brand in place under existing management until 2026 completion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Barrier Networks names Maggie Titmuss as Board Adviser
Ransomware

Barrier Networks names Maggie Titmuss as Board Adviser

Her appointment comes as clients in regulated sectors face mounting pressure to strengthen cyber resilience and meet tougher oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
UK data leaders face rising AI & governance pressure
Data Protection

UK data leaders face rising AI & governance pressure

Rising AI and governance demands are leaving many senior data executives overstretched, with 40% saying they are close to burnout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
FICO urges UK banks to boost personalisation amid switching
Digital Transformation

FICO urges UK banks to boost personalisation amid switching

Switching rose 43% in Britain last quarter, adding pressure on banks to tailor offers as digital-only accounts neared half of households.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
CIMA urges tax & skills reset to back business growth
Human Capital Management

CIMA urges tax & skills reset to back business growth

Businesses want clearer tax rules and broader training support as CIMA warns weak productivity could hold back UK growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Revolut launches Australian bank after licence win
Digital Transformation

Revolut launches Australian bank after licence win

Australia-based customers will soon get savings accounts and a credit card as Revolut commits nearly AUD $400 million to its local banking push.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists
Digital Transformation

Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists

Banks and insurers are scrambling for scarce regulatory experts as deadlines bite, even after cutting about 8,000 permanent roles this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Tax Traders appoints Chloe Kyrke-Smith as Head of Product
Software-as-a-Service

Tax Traders appoints Chloe Kyrke-Smith as Head of Product

The hire signals a push beyond tax pooling as the fintech widens its product suite for accountants and small businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
USBC appoints ex-Apple Pay executive to lead partnerships
Fintech

USBC appoints ex-Apple Pay executive to lead partnerships

Its tokenised deposit push could gain wider reach after the Reno-based firm brought in a former Apple Pay and Cash App executive.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Marshmallow adds AI to marketing compliance checks
Artificial Intelligence

Marshmallow adds AI to marketing compliance checks

The insurer will use AI to speed reviews of adverts and website copy while keeping human sign-off under FCA Consumer Duty rules.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
MoneySuperMarket launches investment app with Seccl
Fintech

MoneySuperMarket launches investment app with Seccl

Customers can now start investing from GBP £1 as the comparison site broadens its app into wealth products and deepens ties with users.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Bank of England says tokenisation could speed payments
Crypto

Bank of England says tokenisation could speed payments

Cross-border transfers and everyday checkout payments could become quicker and cheaper if digital records of assets are widely adopted.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AFM calls for audit rule reform to ease mutual costs
Law Commission

AFM calls for audit rule reform to ease mutual costs

Smaller member-owned insurers say stricter audit rules are draining funds that could be spent on services, growth and product development.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week