Financial Services stories
London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.
Cloudera has been named a Leader in the IDC APAC MarketScape 2025 for unified AI platforms, praised for its secure, compliant, and scalable AI solutions.
Wiise and SignUp Software have teamed up to offer accounts payable automation for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand via an integrated Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution.
Kyndryl Consult and VML Enterprise Solutions have partnered to enhance customer engagement using AI, data, and modern infrastructure across industries.
Seismic reveals vision for trusted, tailored AI to transform enablement teams, boosting revenue growth and supporting seamless, secure operations across sectors.
Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO, with founder Darrell Heaps becoming Chairman to focus on AI strategy amid rapid growth in AI-driven investor relations.
CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.
Nutanix has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure for the second consecutive year.
Over half of UK banking execs warn firms risk irrelevance without digitising back-office ops amid AI integration and industry upheaval.
A report warns Australian firms must close supply chain and cyber security gaps as 80% foresee geopolitical risks impacting operations in the next year.
Agentic AI is transforming Australian banking security, boosting efficiency but raising risks as cybercriminals exploit AI in 80% of ransomware attacks.
Immersive hires Aniket Menon and Thanos Karpouzis to lead product and technology, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform, Immersive One.
BDO Canada has been named a Major Player in IDC's Canadian AI services 2025 report, highlighting its growing role in practical, scalable AI solutions nationwide.
Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.
Accordion strengthens its European presence by appointing Paul Reading, Andy Burgess and Steve Jones to lead expansion and support private equity CFOs.
eflow Global launches AI-powered crypto surveillance in its TZTS platform and expands leadership amid rising regulatory scrutiny and client growth.
Zoho reports 43% UK growth, opening a new data centre and office in Milton Keynes by 2026 to expand AI tools and triple its workforce.
Small business failure risk in Australia has risen 4.5%, outpacing 2.9% growth, hitting micro and young firms hardest amid shifting spending and inflation pressures.
UK firms are boosting AI investment and upskilling plans, with 42% hiring for AI roles amid inflation and rising energy costs, says Barclays survey.
Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.