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UK financial firms lack shared AI governance standard
Digital Transformation

UK financial firms lack shared AI governance standard

Fragmented controls are leaving banks and fintechs exposed as AI adoption outpaces oversight, according to new research from Zango.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
US audit firms shift focus from AI adoption to oversight
Data Analytics

US audit firms shift focus from AI adoption to oversight

US audit firms are now scrutinising AI outputs more closely as adoption spreads and concerns over judgment and compliance persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Fortinet report warns of widening cyber skills gap
Firewalls

Fortinet report warns of widening cyber skills gap

Rising breach costs and AI-driven threats are pushing 71% of large organisations to treat the cyber talent shortage as a direct business risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Thunes & WireBarley launch real-time Korea payments
Fintech

Thunes & WireBarley launch real-time Korea payments

The tie-up gives 1.1 million WireBarley users faster transfers into South Korea as remittance demand there topped USD $7.45 billion last year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Banks struggle to move AI pilots beyond test stage
Digital Transformation

Banks struggle to move AI pilots beyond test stage

Poor data, ageing systems and tight regulation are leaving most bank AI projects stuck in pilots, despite heavy investment in the technology.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite
Software-as-a-Service

Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite

Banks seeking to cut fragmentation may see Backbase's Forrester nod as validation that its AI-native platform can unify front-office work.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
InDebted founder steps back as chief executive search begins
Fintech

InDebted founder steps back as chief executive search begins

The debt collection software group is seeking a new chief executive after revenue rose 52% and monthly profitability hit a record.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
Gaming

SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push

Retailers and manufacturers could get near real-time planning help as SAS opens a private preview of a supply chain agent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

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OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Crypto

OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments

Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Apricorn appoints Jeanclaude Toma as Chief Executive
Data Protection

Apricorn appoints Jeanclaude Toma as Chief Executive

The data storage supplier is looking to widen its reach in government and regulated sectors as Jeanclaude Toma takes over as Chief Executive Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Vernon Building Society taps FintechOS for mortgage overhaul
Digital Transformation

Vernon Building Society taps FintechOS for mortgage overhaul

Borrowers and brokers could see faster mortgage processing as Vernon Building Society adds a new digital layer without replacing core systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
LemFi names London global HQ in GBP £100m UK pledge
Fintech

LemFi names London global HQ in GBP £100m UK pledge

London will host LemFi's global operations as the fintech plans to hire more staff and expand compliance after pledging GBP £100 million in the UK.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning
Data Protection

Generative AI raises cyber risk in machine learning

Businesses face higher odds of cyber-attacks and unfair decisions as researchers warn generative AI can hide flaws in machine learning systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
NCR Atleos renews Castle Leisure ATM deal at 11 venues
Fintech

NCR Atleos renews Castle Leisure ATM deal at 11 venues

Free-to-use cash access will stay available at Castle Leisure’s UK venues as the operator renews outsourced management of 22 ATMs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts
Digital Transformation

UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts

Most firms expect AI to streamline admin and planning support, while only 3% plan staff reductions this year, a survey shows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Bloomberg launches 36 Australian equity benchmarks
ASX

Bloomberg launches 36 Australian equity benchmarks

The new suite gives Australian investors local share benchmarks with franking-credit variants, widening Bloomberg's index business beyond fixed income.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Retail tops Australia’s customer service contacts
Unified Communications

Retail tops Australia’s customer service contacts

Poor service is driving customers away, with 45% of Australians saying one bad retail interaction would make them avoid a retailer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Modulus Labs cuts incident response time by 40% with Datadog
Virtualisation

Modulus Labs cuts incident response time by 40% with Datadog

Payment failures now surface in seconds for Modulus Labs after it unified monitoring and security, cutting resolution time by more than 40 per cent.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026