Financial Services stories - Page 15
Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness
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biometrics
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fintech
Incode claims first iBeta Level 3 PAD pass for passive selfie liveness on iOS and Android, reporting 0% error rates in testing.
AI seen as new risk as firms lag on surveillance plans
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digital transformation
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crypto
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partner programmes
Most financial firms see AI driving new compliance risks within a year, yet nearly a third still lack a trade surveillance strategy.
MSCI names Dinesh Gupta Chief Data & Operations Head
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data analytics
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ai
MSCI appoints ex-Goldman executive Dinesh Gupta as Chief Data Officer and Global Head of Operations to drive its data and AI strategy.
MSCI to acquire Compass to boost multi-asset indexes
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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data management
MSCI is buying Compass Financial Technologies to deepen its multi-asset and crypto index capabilities and expand bespoke benchmark services.
Netskope, Forescout expand zero trust to all devices
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Netskope and Forescout link tools to push zero trust across managed and unmanaged devices, curbing lateral movement on local networks.
VAST & TwelveLabs bring AI video search on-premises
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
VAST and TwelveLabs partner to bring customer‑managed AI video search on‑premises for governed, large‑scale, hybrid video archives.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
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firewalls
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pam
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mfa
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda
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firewalls
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data protection
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surveillance
Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.
Lessons from the frontlines: A woman's journey in payments and leadership
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
From hyperinflation in Sofia to leading fintech in New York, a CFO shows how resilience and risk‑taking can redefine women's careers.
Irish cyber firms defy Europe's funding slump in 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Irish cybersecurity dealmaking surged 40% in 2024, bucking a 9.5% funding drop across Europe as investors backed more Irish startups.
Veeam appoints Piero Gallucci to lead UK & Ireland
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam taps seasoned sales and channel leader Piero Gallucci as Regional Vice President to drive UK and Ireland data resilience growth.
Integrity boosts UK capacity with Canon varioPRINT iX3200
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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rpa
Integrity boosts UK output with a Canon varioPRINT iX3200, adding capacity and colour flexibility for its GBP £70m multi-site operations.
Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.
AI drives cyber budgets yet remains first on the chop list
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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socs
AI is driving sharp rises in cyber spend, yet boards still see it as the easiest line to cut when budgets come under pressure.
Aviva names Chris Cochrane as next group CIO for 2026
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Aviva has named Chris Cochrane as its next group Chief Information Officer, with his appointment due to take effect in summer 2026.
Chartered accountants call for urgent practical AI training
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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rpa
Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.
Finance AI stuck in risky mid-maturity 'AI middle'
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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rpa
Finance leaders warn of a risky 'AI middle' as many firms stall between pilots and governed, audit-ready use of automation in core workflows.
ACI wins first UK bank for Connetic cloud platform
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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saas
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fintech
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martech
ACI clinches its first UK bank for the Connetic cloud platform, unifying SWIFT, CHAPS and Faster Payments on Microsoft Azure.
Quantexa picks London South Bank for new HQ at Delft
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Data and AI firm Quantexa will move its global headquarters to The Delft on London's South Bank when the new development completes in 2027.
Paragon buys majority stake in South Yorkshire firm Parseq
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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uc
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document management
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digital transformation
Paragon has acquired a majority stake in South Yorkshire outsourcing specialist Parseq from Parabellum, boosting its back-office and payments arm.