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ComplyCube wins RegTech award for third year running
Software-as-a-Service

ComplyCube wins RegTech award for third year running

UK banks under pressure from record fraud are turning to identity checks that can curb losses without slowing customer onboarding.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK bank customers ready to quit over crime failures
Fintech

UK bank customers ready to quit over crime failures

Most UK bank customers would walk after anti-money laundering failures, as trust in account freezes and compliance delays now shapes provider choice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Banking stories

G+D expands card issuance tools to lift activation
Customer Relationship Management

G+D expands card issuance tools to lift activation

Issuers could cut card returns and speed first use as address checks, smart packaging and kiosk collection target pre-activation failures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Smartcomply joins Mastercard Engage with fraud tool
Software-as-a-Service

Smartcomply joins Mastercard Engage with fraud tool

Financial institutions using Mastercard can now tap an AI fraud system built in Africa as digital payments face rising scam and compliance risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
TBC Georgia launches crypto trading in banking app
Digital Transformation

TBC Georgia launches crypto trading in banking app

Retail customers in Georgia can now buy and sell 30 cryptocurrencies inside TBC's banking app, as monthly active users on its brokerage platform rise 42%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Squirro updates AI platform for regulated enterprises
Data Protection

Squirro updates AI platform for regulated enterprises

The update aims to curb bad answers and compliance risk for banks and other regulated users as enterprise AI rolls out more widely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan
Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
RedotPay adds USD account to multi-currency wallet
Fintech

RedotPay adds USD account to multi-currency wallet

Users can now hold dollars in RedotPay's wallet and move them into stablecoins for spending or cross-border transfers without leaving the app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region
Digital Transformation

Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region

The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Group-IB strengthens banking growth with AWS recognition
Private Cloud

Group-IB strengthens banking growth with AWS recognition

The AWS recognition should help Group-IB win more regulated financial customers by proving its fraud and incident response tools meet sector standards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220
Hyperscale

OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220

New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Last month
Darwinium updates mobile SDKs to spot scam activity
Gaming

Darwinium updates mobile SDKs to spot scam activity

Banks and payment firms could spot scams mid-session, as Darwinium's updated mobile SDKs track live calls, screen sharing and device evasion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Kore.ai launches Artemis AI platform on Microsoft Azure
Private Cloud

Kore.ai launches Artemis AI platform on Microsoft Azure

Enterprises may be able to deploy governed multi-agent AI systems in days, as Kore.ai ties its Artemis platform to Microsoft Azure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Bir signs deal to digitise Baku's Old City services
Smart Cities

Bir signs deal to digitise Baku's Old City services

Visitors to Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City may soon use one app for navigation, tickets and payments under a new digital services pact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase
Digital Transformation

Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase

Customers can now open accounts, apply for loans and use Apple Pay in one app as Tirana Bank replaces its fragmented legacy setup.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Payments Canada urges cross-sector anti-fraud strategy
Data Protection

Payments Canada urges cross-sector anti-fraud strategy

Fraud is moving across Canada's payments ecosystem, prompting calls for banks, telecoms and platforms to share data and coordinate defences.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Wealthsimple expands into household & business banking
Small Business

Wealthsimple expands into household & business banking

Customers will soon be able to manage savings, spending and borrowing for family and business in one place as the firm broadens beyond investing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week