Financial Services stories
Agentic AI: Redefining how we work with technology
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Agentic AI is transforming Australian businesses, enabling smarter, faster decisions and reshaping innovation, productivity and growth strategies.
Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation
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Smart Communications has honoured leading Asia-Pacific firms, including ING and Westpac, with 2025 SCALE Awards for digital transformation and customer engagement.
SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains
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While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.
Syfe & BlackRock partner to expand private credit access in Singapore
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Syfe teams up with BlackRock to offer Accredited Investors in Singapore exclusive access to US middle market private credit, requiring lower minimum investments.
Finance pros boost productivity with AI but face ROI doubts
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Two-thirds of finance pros in the UK and US use AI daily to boost productivity, yet many struggle to measure its ROI effectively, says new Emburse report.
Quantum AI seeing rising business interest despite high costs
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Over 60% of 500 global business leaders are investing in or exploring quantum AI, citing promise in data analytics amidst cost and knowledge barriers.
Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors
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Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.
CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim to lead channel growth in APJ
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CyberArk appoints Jeremy Sim as Area VP Channels for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to boost partner engagement and strengthen identity security solutions.
Adyen partners with Fiskil to streamline merchant onboarding
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Adyen joins forces with Fiskil in Australia to enhance merchant onboarding using Fiskil's Banking API, boosting speed, security, and future financial services.
Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion
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A SAS survey reveals 60% of businesses are exploring quantum AI, despite barriers like cost, knowledge gaps, and lack of regulation hindering adoption.
Sinch & OneReach.ai partner to boost AI in communications
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to integrate AI-driven communication tools, enhancing global customer engagement across multiple channels with advanced automation.
Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia
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Publicis Sapient appoints Gavin Seewooruttun as VP, Data and AI Lead in Melbourne, boosting its AI-driven digital transformation focus in Australia.
Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
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Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
Chemist Warehouse & ShopBack roll out Pay by Bank rewards
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Chemist Warehouse and ShopBack launch Australia's first in-store Pay by Bank with rewards, cutting surcharges and boosting Cashback for shoppers nationwide.
StarTree unveils AI features & new Kubernetes deployment option
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StarTree unveils new AI-powered features, including Model Context Protocol and vector embedding, enhancing real-time enterprise data insights and control for June 2025.
Human customer service drives loyalty & up to GBP £100 spend
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Research from Ventrica reveals positive customer service boosts spending by up to GBP £100 per interaction, with consumers favouring human contact over AI.
Revolut reports record profits in Australia & globally for 2024
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Revolut reported record 2024 results with AUD $4.4m net profit in Australia and USD $1.0bn globally, driven by surging customers and revenues.
FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list
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FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.
Radware secures record cloud security deal with US financial giant
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Radware has secured its largest-ever multimillion-dollar cloud security deal with a top US financial services firm to protect thousands of applications.
Arohan wins CRIF award for data-driven financial inclusion in India
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Arohan Financial Services wins CRIF Data Excellence Award 2025 for leveraging data analytics to enhance microfinance and financial inclusion in India.