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Agiloft appoints Kristin Knox Esche as General Counsel
Software-as-a-Service

Agiloft appoints Kristin Knox Esche as General Counsel

Her arrival brings a veteran legal operator into Agiloft as customers demand stronger governance and AI oversight in contract software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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bunq opens banking platform to European businesses
Software-as-a-Service

bunq opens banking platform to European businesses

European firms can now embed regulated accounts and cards into their apps as bunq widens its banking-as-a-service push beyond Blockrise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Trace Finance raises USD $32 million for expansion
Fintech

Trace Finance raises USD $32 million for expansion

The funding will help Trace Finance expand regulated cross-border payments and stablecoin settlement across Brazil, the US and Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
North Carolina picks Tanium for SecureNC cyber scheme
Endpoint Protection

North Carolina picks Tanium for SecureNC cyber scheme

The statewide rollout aims to give counties, cities and universities real-time visibility into cyber threats as attacks on public services intensify.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Flagright raises USD $12.5m to expand AI compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Flagright raises USD $12.5m to expand AI compliance

The funding will help the London-based firm expand in the US as banks face rising fraud and money laundering risks, and heavier scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Interpol flags sharp rise in cybercrime across Asia
Malware

Interpol flags sharp rise in cybercrime across Asia

More than half of countries surveyed now say cybercrime makes up 30 per cent of recorded offences, as phishing and ransomware spread fast.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows
Data Analytics

Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows

Fraud checks and customer service will be sped up as Lloyds Banking Group adds more than 1,000 AI jobs and retrains staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Bank of England sets GBP £40 billion stablecoin guardrail
Crypto

Bank of England sets GBP £40 billion stablecoin guardrail

Limits on systemic issuers aim to shield credit supply as the Bank prepares a new regime for sterling stablecoins used in payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
Data Protection

Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand

The appointments bolster Google Cloud's push for AI and cloud growth in Southeast Asia, as competition intensifies across key markets.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Revolut launches business platform for New Zealand SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Revolut launches business platform for New Zealand SMEs

New Zealand SMEs can now access multi-currency accounts and cheaper cross-border payments as Revolut expands its business platform in the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
New Zealand has a talent problem, and it's becoming a security risk
Data Protection

New Zealand has a talent problem, and it's becoming a security risk

Skills shortages are leaving New Zealand firms exposed as AI adoption outpaces cyber and governance expertise across key sectors.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Adobe expands AI partnerships with agencies & Microsoft
Digital Transformation

Adobe expands AI partnerships with agencies & Microsoft

The deal puts Adobe's customer experience tools inside Microsoft 365 Copilot and Claude Enterprise, reaching marketers in their daily workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Malaysia financial firms lag in AI scaling, report finds
Digital Transformation

Malaysia financial firms lag in AI scaling, report finds

Despite widespread pilots, only 17% of Malaysian financial institutions have scaled strategic AI initiatives, a new report says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
BitGo Singapore & dtcpay forge regulated payments deal
Crypto

BitGo Singapore & dtcpay forge regulated payments deal

The tie-up gives dtcpay access to licensed infrastructure in Singapore, easing compliance pressures as businesses demand safer digital asset payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Smart CT boosts stock by a third after 10,000 buys
Network Infrastructure

Smart CT boosts stock by a third after 10,000 buys

Extra warehouse parts will help Smart CT meet demand from new contracts across government, health and retail customers in Europe and beyond.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges
Digital Transformation

Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges

The Leeds consultancy is adding 15 AI roles as clients grapple with data and governance hurdles that keep pilots from reaching production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Gen Z tempted by unofficial World Cup ticket scams
Payment Technologies

Gen Z tempted by unofficial World Cup ticket scams

Younger adults are more exposed to fake ticket offers, with 19% of Gen Z saying they would buy World Cup seats from unofficial websites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago