Regulation stories
The bigger invite-only gathering signals LoanPro's push to become a key meeting place for lenders as it adds sessions on AI, fraud and regulation.
Asset managers are turning to bespoke AI as Multiplier says its software can protect proprietary research and speed up workflows.
The industry-owned platform could let smaller lenders offer tokenised deposits and stablecoins without ceding control of payments infrastructure.
Most organisations in Australia and New Zealand still cannot match machine-speed attacks, leaving blind spots and manual defences exposed.
Despite a surge in workplace use, most firms still cannot show whether AI is paying off, with only 8% tracking impact with clear KPIs.
Banks can speed up consumer lending without sacrificing oversight, as the package plugs into existing systems and keeps AI actions auditable.
Fewer than a quarter of Singapore firms can fully map cyber risk, leaving security teams exposed as regulators demand faster testing and reporting.
Borrowers can now pledge digital assets instead of selling them, as the pair widen a home loan offer beyond a limited trial.
Higher renewable energy use and cleaner governance helped Mphasis lift its CRISIL Core ESG Rating to 73 in FY26, from 69 a year earlier.
The deal would broaden MUFG's Australian retirement offering as superannuation funds demand more flexible administration and better data tools.
Households could face higher bills unless new water entities lift delivery from councils' 60 to 80 per cent record and prove their costs.
A new study suggests boards are moving to sovereign AI for risk and data control, even though many executives still cannot define it.
Food and medicine deliveries to remote communities could become cheaper as Ribbit trials autonomous cargo flights from retrofitted aircraft.
Asia's HR teams risk inaccurate or exposed employee data unless AI is built on unified records and tightly governed access.
The UK launch faces a tough sell, with ZYMIX needing to win over Gen Z users accustomed to separate apps for messaging, payments and discovery.
Greater early engagement could help smaller tech firms win public contracts and turn North East procurement into a driver of local growth.
Rising complaint volumes and fines of up to GBP £17.5 million are pushing financial firms to automate data access requests under UK GDPR.
Asian firms want faster FX hedging, but weak bank API links could slow automation in treasury systems despite rising AI adoption.
Unchecked use of consumer AI tools is exposing sensitive company data, forcing executives to balance productivity gains against compliance and security risk.
Climate risks are already costing New Zealand billions a year as the government faces renewed criticism for its patchy adaptation plan.