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Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market
Virtualisation

Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market

Backed by USD $34 million, the voice-AI firm is targeting regulated US and European customers as it bolsters its leadership team.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Gresham renames S&P Global EDM platform as Opus EDM
Software-as-a-Service

Gresham renames S&P Global EDM platform as Opus EDM

Existing clients will see little immediate change, as the platform remains separate and supports more than 150 financial institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Adclear partners NinjaTrader on AI compliance checks
Software-as-a-Service

Adclear partners NinjaTrader on AI compliance checks

NinjaTrader’s marketing teams in the US and Europe will use AI tools to speed checks on ads and social posts amid tighter scrutiny.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Webull UK cuts commission on US & Hong Kong shares
Fintech

Webull UK cuts commission on US & Hong Kong shares

UK retail investors can now trade Hong Kong shares for free on Webull, as the broker adds a flexible Stocks and Shares ISA.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
SC Ventures backs Keyrock in USD $1.1 billion round
Crypto

SC Ventures backs Keyrock in USD $1.1 billion round

Digital asset markets gained a fresh vote of confidence as the Brussels-based firm secured Series C funding and a USD $1.1 billion valuation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards

The recognition underscores growing demand for managed security providers that can integrate with existing tools and improve response times for enterprises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients
Digital Transformation

FNZ launches premium Select service for wealth clients

Wealth clients will get faster platform changes and priority support as FNZ splits its offer into premium and standard service tiers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers
DevOps

Mercury Security launches app platform for controllers

Approved developers can now build software directly on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, aiming to add edge-based integrations without replacing core systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Mphasis completes Flagstar Bank data centre overhaul
Disaster Recovery

Mphasis completes Flagstar Bank data centre overhaul

Hundreds of critical banking apps moved without disruption as the US lender cut six data centres to two and boosted resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
RBC partners with Hopper to update Avion Rewards Travel
Digital Transformation

RBC partners with Hopper to update Avion Rewards Travel

Avion Rewards members will soon get a new booking portal with flexible point redemptions and pricing tools as RBC shifts travel tech to Hopper.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors
Fintech

TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors

Novice investors can now start with CAD $1 as TD targets younger Canadians who want simpler, low-cost access to shares and funds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
UK businesses warned over email governance blind spots
Data Protection

UK businesses warned over email governance blind spots

Poorly governed outbound email is leaving UK firms exposed, after 83% of IT leaders reported an email-related security incident.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering
Fintech

Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering

Malaysian businesses can now access payments, multi-currency accounts and foreign exchange on one platform after new central bank approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
British Business Bank backs 9fin in USD $170m round
Data Analytics

British Business Bank backs 9fin in USD $170m round

Funding will help the London fintech expand its US push and AI tools after its valuation passed USD $1 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Open banking is coming: New Zealand's vibe-coded AI problems just got a lot more serious
Data Protection

Open banking is coming: New Zealand's vibe-coded AI problems just got a lot more serious

Banks and advisers face a bigger security test as open banking will let more AI tools handle live client data from mid-2026.

By Jacob Muñoz • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels
Digital Transformation

New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels

Thousands of smaller firms should gain easier access to loan comparisons, payment tools and cashflow apps as banks widen data sharing by 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Atturra joins monō ai to push enterprise AI redesign
Digital Transformation

Atturra joins monō ai to push enterprise AI redesign

It could help large organisations move beyond pilots by redesigning workflows before automating them, Atturra says.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026