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Eftsure buys Relish to expand payment assurance in US
Software-as-a-Service

Eftsure buys Relish to expand payment assurance in US

The deal gives finance teams a single platform to check supplier records and bank details as fraud risks rise across payment systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Revolut wins US bank approval in key expansion step
Crypto

Revolut wins US bank approval in key expansion step

Conditional approval from US regulators brings Revolut closer to offering loans, cards and FDIC-insured deposits to American customers by 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
The KYC blind spot hiding in your email validation stack
Fintech

The KYC blind spot hiding in your email validation stack

Auditors are finding that email verification alone leaves institutions exposed to synthetic identities, weak records and KYC compliance gaps.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Yesterday
21 banks back USD stablecoin venture for global use
Crypto

21 banks back USD stablecoin venture for global use

The move could give banks a regulated foothold in digital payments as they seek to challenge crypto issuers and settle transactions faster.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Sixthfin appoints Vallana as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Sixthfin appoints Vallana as Chief Executive Officer

The French fintech is splitting its leadership as it seeks faster international growth and broader reach among finance teams worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Mambu launches Intelligent Core for agentic banking AI
Software-as-a-Service

Mambu launches Intelligent Core for agentic banking AI

Banks could use the new platform to automate routine tasks and speed decisions, but only within strict guardrails and audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Hetzner launches GEX45 GPU server for AI workloads
Data Protection

Hetzner launches GEX45 GPU server for AI workloads

A lower-cost option for AI, rendering and CAD users, the dedicated server keeps sensitive workloads in Europe under GDPR and ISO 27001 controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago

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MessagePay signs 400th lender as it adds new tools
Software-as-a-Service

MessagePay signs 400th lender as it adds new tools

Adoption is widening among smaller lenders as MessagePay's new texting and analytics tools aim to cut missed payments and collections costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Plaud launches AI earbuds to turn talks into tasks
Software-as-a-Service

Plaud launches AI earbuds to turn talks into tasks

The wearable targets professionals with meetings and calls, but it raises fresh questions over privacy as recordings are uploaded to the cloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Blackdot adds Lloyd's List maritime data to Videris
Risk & Compliance

Blackdot adds Lloyd's List maritime data to Videris

Investigators can now trace vessel ties to sanctions, ownership and financial crime risks faster, after maritime data was added to Videris.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
WealthAi launches AI platform for smaller advisers
Customer Relationship Management

WealthAi launches AI platform for smaller advisers

Smaller advice firms could cut routine client administration by as much as 60% after adopting the new platform, which sits on existing systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Equifax Australia & Occubuy launch Open Score for renters
Fintech

Equifax Australia & Occubuy launch Open Score for renters

Renters' on-time payments could now count towards mortgage applications, as a new pilot aims to help thin-file borrowers prove creditworthiness.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Revolut NZ potential changes with bank application
Fintech

Revolut NZ potential changes with bank application

Revolut customers in New Zealand could see their accounts converted to bank accounts, with new terms if the proposed changes take effect.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
SenSen founder uses AI to release Father's Love song
Smart Cities

SenSen founder uses AI to release Father's Love song

The track shows how generative AI is moving into personal creativity as SenSen's Chief Executive Officer turns a Father's Day theme into music.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Guardian Flame launches dating app with biometric checks
Risk & Compliance

Guardian Flame launches dating app with biometric checks

Stricter identity checks and behavioural risk scores aim to cut scams, bots and harassment as the Palmerston North app takes on bigger rivals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Global TV Experts launches US arm with Peter Sengenberger
Marketing Technologies

Global TV Experts launches US arm with Peter Sengenberger

The agency's US push gives advertisers an alternative to pricier digital auctions, as it opens access to connected TV, linear television and audio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls
Digital Transformation

Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls

Rising regulatory pressure in Australia is forcing firms to tighten oversight as AI agents and automated systems gain broader access to enterprise networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australia unveils Financial Innovation Strategy for fintech
Data Protection

Australia unveils Financial Innovation Strategy for fintech

The plan could speed testing for new financial products and shape rules on data sharing, payments and digital assets across the sector.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago