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UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US
Fintech

UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US

The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
A third of Brits face banking tech issues, many may switch
Banking

A third of Brits face banking tech issues, many may switch

A survey reveals a third of Brits faced tech glitches in banking last year, with 30% eyeing bank switches. Roq's Paul Darby stresses tech reliability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation
Data Analytics

Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation

The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.

By Chris Livesey • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Banking stories

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
Celonis launches Platform Apps Program to drive industrial solutions
Robotic Process Automation

Celonis launches Platform Apps Program to drive industrial solutions

Celonis launches its Platform Apps Program, introducing domain-specific applications developed with partners to enhance banking, manufacturing, and more.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Supply Chain

Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity

A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Supply Chain

Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Ransomware

Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
Fintech

MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership

MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Fintech

GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

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
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
Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments
Fintech

Plenti adopts NAB's PayTo for faster loan repayments

Fintech lender Plenti integrates NAB's Pay by Bank solution to offer PayTo transactions, enhancing loan repayment options with real-time, secure payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with PT. Nusatrindo Sejati in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with PT. Nusatrindo Sejati in Indonesia

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has partnered with PT. Nusatrindo Sejati to deliver Unified Communications solutions in Indonesia, targeting key industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Security Operations Centres

CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures

CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Fintech

Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges

Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024