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TSB delivers nine-week turnaround on banking software rollout
Fintech

TSB delivers nine-week turnaround on banking software rollout

TSB partnered with global banking software company Temenos to implement Temenos Infinity, a digital front office product that accelerates customer growth.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ
Fintech

Google, Apple, Amazon financial moves could impact NZ

Tech giants Apple, Google, and Amazon eye financial services, potentially shaking up New Zealand's market, warns FintechNZ's James Brown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents
Fintech

FintechNZ: Most NZ companies don't report cyber incidents

True number of cyber attacks in New Zealand likely higher than reported, says FintechNZ manager. Only 6% of firms have adequate protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem
Phishing

CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem

New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
NZX-listed PaySauce raises $1.5m
Human Capital Management

NZX-listed PaySauce raises $1.5m

PaySauce has raised USD $1.5 million from Cleary Wealth Management clients to bolster expansion and cover NZX listing costs, marking a successful year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Banking stories

ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime
DevOps

ThetaRay offering uses AI against financial cybercrime

ThetaRay unveils Version 4.0 of its advanced AI analytics platform, enhancing global banks' abilities to detect and prevent sophisticated financial cybercrime.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
RPA services market to balloon up 47% by 2024, says Zinnov
Partner Programmes

RPA services market to balloon up 47% by 2024, says Zinnov

Zinnov projects a 47% annual surge in the RPA services market, hitting USD $4B by 2024, driven by intelligent automation and deepening tech partnerships.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Sydney fintech firm impresses Royal Bank of Scotland Group
Fintech

Sydney fintech firm impresses Royal Bank of Scotland Group

Sydney-based fintech firm Waddle has successfully completed a six-month pilot partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS Group).

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware
Malware

Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm
Data Protection

Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm

Druva has acquired hybrid cloud data protection firm CloudLanes to enhance its edge-to-cloud capabilities, making data more accessible and secure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Global banks fail to keep up with application security
Application Security

Global banks fail to keep up with application security

A major ImmuniWeb study reveals that many global banks exhibit Swiss cheese-like cybersecurity, with glaring gaps endangering compliance and customer safety.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
Why finance and IT must work together to implement RPA
Data Analytics

Why finance and IT must work together to implement RPA

In Australia and NZ, finance and IT must collaborate closely to effectively implement robotic process automation, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

By Claudia Pirko • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Thailand leads ASEAN into a secure digital future
Cybersecurity

Thailand leads ASEAN into a secure digital future

As the chair country of ASEAN, Thailand aims to advance the community towards a future that includes a digital ASEAN.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Why organisations must proactively address ethics in AI to gain public trust
Digital Transformation

Why organisations must proactively address ethics in AI to gain public trust

As organisations progress to harness the benefits of AI, consumers, employees and citizens are watching closely and are ready to reward or punish behaviour.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Fintech the new normal, survey finds
Fintech

Fintech the new normal, survey finds

A global survey by deVere Group reveals 55% of banking and financial services customers now use fintech, underscoring rapid digitalisation in finance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch
Unified Communications

Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch

Ambit has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, with CEO Josh Comrie relocating to lead the expansion following an NZD $1.75M capital raise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing
Fintech

IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing

ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, and Scentre Group and Westpac have launched a new pilot program that will bring blockchain into the retail property lease system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019