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Regulatory technology stories

Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks

Banks and payment providers could cut fraud losses by up to 40% as the new system flags risky merchants earlier in the payment chain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance

Banks face wider compliance burdens as regulators scrutinise AI-generated messages, collaboration tools and cloud records across finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Google expands healthcare ad certification to India & New Zealand

Healthcare advertisers in India and New Zealand will face tighter checks before using Google Ads, as LegitScript widens its certification scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

A 1,151% jump in iOS injection attacks in late 2025 has put mobile identity checks under fresh pressure, iProov says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires

Rising demand for AI research tools has pushed AlphaSense to add multilingual search and deepen local content for clients across both regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Outpayce & Riskified launch airline fraud protection

Airlines could cut chargebacks and manual review costs as Outpayce adds Riskified's fraud screening to its payments platform worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Data Analytics

EY rolls out AI audit tools across global assurance

The rollout puts AI into 160,000 audits and could cut administrative work as EY braces for bigger data volumes and tougher assurance demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Drones

Felix launches AI workflow platform with USD $1.7 million

The new platform targets regulated firms seeking auditable AI processes, after Felix raised USD $1.7 million to expand beyond legal work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach

The appointment underlines Vistra’s push to unify services as clients demand quicker, more secure access to compliance data across markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong

Channel partners in Hong Kong and Macau gain a single route to UiPath products, plus services and sales support, under the new deal.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Regulatory technology stories

Identity and Access Management

Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap

Only 6% of accountants feel ready for July’s anti-money laundering rules, leaving small firms exposed to penalties and heavier compliance duties.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Seekr & Arcas launch explainable AI for Europe

European mid-sized firms face tighter AI compliance demands as the EU AI Act pushes buyers towards auditable systems in sovereign infrastructure environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Risk & Compliance

My Databoss signs Barry Plant as AUSTRAC rules loom

Real estate and law firms are racing to get compliant before AUSTRAC brings up to 100,000 professional services businesses under supervision in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Malware

Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector

Managed AI tools are gaining ground in finance, yet regulated data still drives most policy breaches as staff mix personal and corporate accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown

The appointment comes as Australia’s fintech sector pushes for rules that could lift its economic contribution from $13.6 billion to $38 billion by 2035.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026