Financial Services stories - Page 20
Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia
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Malicious insider threats now outpace negligence in Australia, as Mimecast warns rising AI-fuelled attacks are testing outdated security models.
Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth
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Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.
Mid-market firms stall at pilot stage for agentic AI
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Most mid-market firms are stuck in pilot agentic AI trials as governance lags, even while 43% leapfrog directly into agent-based systems.
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
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Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness
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Incode claims first iBeta Level 3 PAD pass for passive selfie liveness on iOS and Android, reporting 0% error rates in testing.
AI seen as new risk as firms lag on surveillance plans
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crypto
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Most financial firms see AI driving new compliance risks within a year, yet nearly a third still lack a trade surveillance strategy.
Upwind ramps up APJ cloud security push from India
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Upwind boosts India hub and APJ cloud footprint as runtime security demand surges amid rising breaches and tighter regional regulations.
MSCI names Dinesh Gupta Chief Data & Operations Head
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MSCI appoints ex-Goldman executive Dinesh Gupta as Chief Data Officer and Global Head of Operations to drive its data and AI strategy.
This IWD and beyond, let's elevate women into IT leadership
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As International Women's Day nears, leaders urge bold action to elevate more women into creative, influential roles across IT and technology.
Revolut unveils titanium Audi F1 card for fans in Australia
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Revolut launches titanium Audi F1 card in Australia for AUD $209.99, bundling fan rewards, events and a new 'Overtake' ad campaign.
MSCI to acquire Compass to boost multi-asset indexes
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MSCI is buying Compass Financial Technologies to deepen its multi-asset and crypto index capabilities and expand bespoke benchmark services.
FinTech Australia launches summit on open banking data
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FinTech Australia unveils Fintech Data Horizons Summit to spotlight real-world open banking and data sharing across key sectors in 2026.
Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings
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Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ ranking for high-end external storage as enterprises boost critical data infrastructure and AI workloads.
Visa names David Peacock to lead New Zealand & Pacific
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Visa has appointed former consulting chief David Peacock as Country Manager for New Zealand and the Pacific amid rapid digital payments growth.
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
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Hidden cloud data, egress fees and GPU 'double bubble' bills are quietly turning many enterprise AI ambitions into costly, slow ordeals.
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
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Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role
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Succession planning from day one and intentional mentoring are vital to grow future female leaders and safeguard continuity in business.
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Why IT leaders have much to gain from encouraging and mentoring women in their industry
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IT leaders who actively mentor women in cybersecurity unlock stronger teams, greater resilience and a more diverse, future-ready workforce.
AI scales in APAC finance as tokenisation gains pace
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APAC finance firms race to scale AI from pilots to production as tokenisation and blockchain investments signal deeper market overhaul ahead.
Skills shortages persist despite surge in job applicants
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Australia's hiring market swells with applicants, yet firms still battle to secure scarce finance, data, AI and cybersecurity skills.