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LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.
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Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A survey by SAS and KPMG reveals sluggish AI and ML adoption in anti-money laundering, with only 18% of financial institutions fully implementing these technologies.
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Vespia partners with Mastercard to streamline onboarding

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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payment technologies
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mastercard
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financial institutions
Vespia has partnered with Mastercard to enhance merchant onboarding across multiple regions, aiming to streamline processes and cut onboarding times by up to 90%.
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Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.
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To build or to buy? Tackling KYC complexities in client onboarding

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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In an era where speed and efficiency are paramount, banks must decide between building custom KYC systems or investing in advanced SaaS solutions to enhance client onboarding.
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DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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clean technologies
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cloud services
DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.
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Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
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Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million funding round for Semeris, enhancing its AI tools for financial institutions navigating complex legal documents.
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artius.iD welcomes Jeffrey Keplar to advisory board

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Artius.iD has appointed Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors, aiming to bolster cybersecurity for global financial institutions amid rising digital threats.
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AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
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Ondo Finance launches tokenised US Treasuries on XRP Ledger

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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blockchain
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cloud services
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capital management
Ondo Finance has unveiled tokenised U.S. Treasuries on the XRP Ledger, boosting institutional access to short-term securities via Ripple USD.
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Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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fintech
As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.
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AI revolutionising financial crime detection by 2025

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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The future of financial crime prevention is being reshaped by AI and quantum computing, presenting both opportunities and risks, says Efficient Frontiers International.
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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.
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Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.
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Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million for North America expansion

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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westpac
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investment
Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million boost from Acorn Capital, elevating total Series B funding to USD $37 million. Funds to drive North America expansion.
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BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant's second report on external cyber defence trends highlights emerging risks beyond IT perimeters, including AI's role in intensifying cyber attacks.
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Ranqx appoints John Horner as Director & Board Chair

Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
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Retired banker John Horner appointed as Director and Board Chair of Ranqx, to scale the business in North America banking and lending market.
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Colt activates network in US, joins 870 data centers in Asia & EU

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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Colt Technology Services (Colt) has officially announced the launch of its software-driven network in the US that already includes 13 cities.