The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.
What to know about Risk & Compliance
Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.
Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.
Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.
For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.
Australian Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
The real cost of build vs. buy for agentic AI in regulated banking
Banks risk repeating DevOps sprawl as DIY agentic AI pushes build costs above USD $1.4 million and delays production by up to 18 months.
Sine launches Advanced ID Check for kiosk check-ins
Busy reception desks will no longer need to inspect papers manually, as the kiosk adds timestamped identity checks for compliance-heavy sites.
NSW councils get tool to verify circular suppliers
Councils can now filter vetted circular economy suppliers in one system, easing procurement checks across New South Wales's 128 local authorities.
AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms
Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.
Budgetly launches AI bookkeeping for Australian SMEs
Australian SMEs could save hours on month-end admin as Budgetly automates transaction coding, GST checks and receipt reviews on selected plans.
Biza wins four CDR lenders & adds three executives
Its early lead in Australia's Consumer Data Right non-bank lending rollout now spans more than half of the first wave of lenders, while adding three executives.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software
Citrix adds MCP Gateway to NetScaler for AI traffic
Financial services breach risk rises as AI adoption surges
SnapLogic launches MCP Builder for AI agent integration
NiCE named launch partner for AWS European Sovereign Cloud
Featured News
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Phishing-resistant authentication can prevent tax-time fraud
Fraudsters are exploiting tax season by stealing credentials and filing bogus returns, putting Australian refunds and ATO accounts at risk.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already hoarding encrypted data, as businesses race to adopt quantum-safe protection before Q-Day arrives.
UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders
Strict controls are now central to One NZ's AI push as it guards customer data and avoids costly errors in billing and finance.
Defence Australia puts data at core of national security
Sovereign AI is becoming vital to mission readiness as Defence Australia builds a connected data ecosystem for faster decisions.
Banks face AI balancing act as regulation tempers uptake
Australia's banks are steadily increasing their use of artificial intelligence, but regulation and data security fears are tempering adoption.
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Visibility can shield you against $15k/min downtime
Blind spots in monitoring are pushing outage bills higher, with Splunk estimating average downtime now costs USD $15,000 a minute.
Clean Core and governed AI enable SAP success
Australian firms can avoid costly upgrade pain and AI risks by pairing Clean Core with governed data and trusted partners.
Certes says be ready to protect data before Q Day hits
Only 3% of Australian businesses have started preparing for post-quantum cryptography, leaving sensitive data exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks.
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'Didn't believe it': Dayforce optimising people management
Payroll headaches eased at Retail Apparel Group as Dayforce linked time and attendance with pay, cutting manual fixes and boosting morale.
Guidewire: Modernising insurance with accountability
Regulators are warning insurers to keep humans accountable as AI speeds up claims work and other busy tasks, Guidewire says.
HPE assisting IT teams navigate complex challenges
HPE Networking says AI, zero trust and SASE are reshaping network security as remote work and connected devices make threats harder to control.
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Exclusive: Arctic Wolf builds out agentic security
Arctic Wolf expands its Agentic SOC as AI speeds attacks and shadow AI risks, with President, Technology and Services Dan Schiappa backing human oversight.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats
Businesses are racing to upgrade defences as Yubico says quantum computers could expose banking, health data and other records within years.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
Many firms cannot see where their AI agents are, leaving identity, policy and supply-chain risks to grow as deployments scale.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
AI tools are creating hidden east-west traffic that security teams struggle to monitor, raising the risk of data leakage and compromise.
Expert Columns
The real cost of build vs. buy for agentic AI in regulated banking
AI is rewriting the rules of dealmaking
Adding AI to a platform is easy, adding it without breaking your security isn't
The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme
The Hidden Cost of Bad Contact Data for Australian Finance Teams
How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
Extending WFM Technology to the Retail Sales Floor
Why Australian tax agents need to secure every customer login to prevent the next wave of tax fraud
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
Warburg Pincus takes stake in Australian CreditorWatch
The Australian credit-reporting firm plans to expand staff and technology after Warburg Pincus agreed to invest, with terms undisclosed.
HeirWealth launches MCP server for AI wealth queries
Advice firms can now query consolidated client wealth data in plain language, as HeirWealth opens Atlas to MCP-compatible AI assistants.
Confirmation of Payee passes 150 million checks in year
The name-checking service is now helping avert scam losses and mistaken payments, with more than 150 million checks completed in its first year.
Productivity tops CEOs' concerns in Australia & NZ
Rising pressure to lift output without burning out staff has overtaken economic uncertainty as the chief concern for executives in Australia and New Zealand.
Swyftx wins Australian licence to expand payment services
Closer oversight now gives the crypto broker a route to offer payments, deposits and derivatives services to Australian customers.
UST partners Anthropic to train 20,000 staff on Claude
The deal will embed Claude across UST's client systems and internal workflows, as the services firm trains 20,000 staff worldwide on the AI model.
Humanforce launches AI tools for frontline HR teams
Frontline employers could cut compliance gaps and manual training admin as Humanforce links AI reporting with automated learning assignments.
Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete
The move targets government and critical infrastructure clients seeking secure AI deployment inside complex operations rather than advisory support.
The Essential Eight is being retired, here's what that means for your cyber programme
Organisations will need to widen cyber planning beyond a checklist as Australia moves to replace the Essential Eight with risk-based Essentials guidance.
The Hidden Cost of Bad Contact Data for Australian Finance Teams
Bad contact data is costing large Australian organisations hundreds of thousands of dollars a year through delayed payments, fraud risk and wasted spend.
Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge
Recent breaches have exposed how weak vendor oversight is leaving schools and businesses more vulnerable to supply chain attacks.
Australian office staff flout AI rules, study finds
Many workers are risking disciplinary action by feeding customer data and confidential files into public AI tools, the survey found.
Kinetic IT warns AI access is a business continuity risk
Temporary loss of access to a frontier model could disrupt service delivery, compliance and operations as AI enters core business systems.
Australia warns of scam surge during Prime Day sales
Scammers are exploiting Prime Day shopping sprees as Australia's new rules aim to stop fraudulent texts, emails and instant payments.
Australia replaces Essential Eight with new Essentials
Australian businesses face a new cyber baseline as regulators move to align guidance with cloud, SaaS and AI-driven threats.
Affinity MSP tops Australia in global MSP 501 ranking
The Melbourne-based provider's top-70 finish signals Australian MSPs can compete on recurring revenue, growth and business health globally.
How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
Rising risk and cost pressures are driving demand for cloud-managed, unified security systems as councils and energy firms seek simpler protection.
Australia critical infrastructure rules tighten risk
Operators of essential services will need to manage AI, legacy systems and supplier risks under staged obligations due in 2027 and 2028.
Banking Circle appoints Cracknell as Chief Executive Officer
The planned handover aims to keep Australian clients steady as Banking Circle's local unit shifts to an internal Chief Executive Officer.
LegalVision warns firms on single AI provider risks
Australian firms using AI for core operations risk disruption unless they secure contracts, governance and backup plans, LegalVision says.
Job Moves
Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete
Banking Circle appoints Cracknell as Chief Executive Officer
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer
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FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push
