Deutsche Bank deploys Farsight AI on-premises for bankers
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CodeWall raises USD $4 million to test cyber defences
The London start-up will use the funding to expand autonomous attack testing as firms face more frequent, AI-driven cyber threats.
iBanFirst data shows UK firms still reliant on dollar
UK firms on iBanFirst's platform still made 70% of international payments in dollars in early 2026, exposing them to exchange-rate swings.
UK SMEs miss growth as cash flow bites, study finds
A survey of 500 financial decision-makers found cash flow pressures stopped 39% of UK B2B SMEs from pursuing growth last year.
Ankura launches AI by Design practice for EMEA clients
The advisory firm says many enterprises are struggling to move AI beyond pilots because governance, skills and operating models lag demand.
THG Fulfil expands AutoStore deal with CapEx & RaaS
The deal gives retailers more ways to fund warehouse automation as THG Fulfil adds outright purchase to its AutoStore offer.
Armstrong Bell acquires Tapcast in six-figure deal
The purchase boosts Armstrong Bell's managed IT and cybersecurity push as BT phases out old analogue lines and wholesale line rental.
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Smaller specialist models could save UK banks millions on compliance work while reducing reliance on a handful of US tech giants.
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Celonis banking head: Banks want proof before scaling agents
Celonis argues frontier AI models are too generic for regulated banking, urging firms to weigh cost, risk and process gains before scaling deployments.
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Abacum launches AI agent for finance model building
The tool could cut model-building from days or weeks to minutes, helping finance teams shift time from spreadsheets to analysis and planning.
Conga expands AiMe AI tools across commercial software
Customers can now use AI assistants to query live contract and pricing data as Conga adds more than 90 tools across its software stack.
CI&T wins Preferred tier in Anthropic Claude network
The upgrade gives the consultancy stronger standing as enterprises move AI from pilots into production, with more than 50 Claude projects under way.
Intuit rolls out AI tools for QuickBooks in Canada
Small businesses and accountants in Canada can now automate routine finance tasks in QuickBooks as Intuit expands its AI rollout internationally.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows
Backers are betting that enterprise AI oversight will need sharper tools, as the security software company brings total funding to USD $140 million.
Yesterday
Reco raises USD $55 million in AT&T Ventures-backed round
The deal lifts Reco's total funding to USD $140 million as enterprises race to govern AI agents linked to sensitive systems and data.
Yesterday
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Businesses can now delegate more complex finance, HR and supply chain work to governed AI, as Oracle expands its agentic software suite to 75 applications.
2 days ago
RSA launches Agent ID for regulated AI agent control
Regulated firms can now track shadow AI as RSA says Agent ID will help banks and public bodies assign owners and approvals to agents.
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