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Asian corporates embrace AI & embedded FX services
Software-as-a-Service

Asian corporates embrace AI & embedded FX services

Asian firms want faster FX hedging, but weak bank API links could slow automation in treasury systems despite rising AI adoption.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

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Only 8% of firms track AI impact, Talent Group says
Data Protection

Only 8% of firms track AI impact, Talent Group says

Despite a surge in workplace use, most firms still cannot show whether AI is paying off, with only 8% tracking impact with clear KPIs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026
OutSystems launches governed AI loan applications for banks
Fintech

OutSystems launches governed AI loan applications for banks

Banks can speed up consumer lending without sacrificing oversight, as the package plugs into existing systems and keeps AI actions auditable.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Singapore's security teams are losing a race they don't know they're running
Security Operations Centres

Singapore's security teams are losing a race they don't know they're running

Fewer than a quarter of Singapore firms can fully map cyber risk, leaving security teams exposed as regulators demand faster testing and reporting.

By Kelvin Chin • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Better, Coinbase launch crypto-backed conforming mortgage
Crypto

Better, Coinbase launch crypto-backed conforming mortgage

Borrowers can now pledge digital assets instead of selling them, as the pair widen a home loan offer beyond a limited trial.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains
Data centers

Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains

Higher renewable energy use and cleaner governance helped Mphasis lift its CRISIL Core ESG Rating to 73 in FY26, from 69 a year earlier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

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LoanPro expands Salt Flats summit to 500 executives
Software-as-a-Service

LoanPro expands Salt Flats summit to 500 executives

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 29th Aug 2026
MUFG Pension & Market Services to buy GROW Technology
Fintech

MUFG Pension & Market Services to buy GROW Technology

The deal would broaden MUFG's Australian retirement offering as superannuation funds demand more flexible administration and better data tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
You can't manage what you haven't measured: the execution test for water reform starts now
Digital Transformation

You can't manage what you haven't measured: the execution test for water reform starts now

Households could face higher bills unless new water entities lift delivery from councils' 60 to 80 per cent record and prove their costs.

By Jason Perera • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Many leaders struggle to define sovereign AI, study finds
Data Protection

Many leaders struggle to define sovereign AI, study finds

A new study suggests boards are moving to sovereign AI for risk and data control, even though many executives still cannot define it.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Ribbit is bringing autonomy to aircraft cargo in Canada
Drones

Ribbit is bringing autonomy to aircraft cargo in Canada

Food and medicine deliveries to remote communities could become cheaper as Ribbit trials autonomous cargo flights from retrofitted aircraft.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Multiplier raises USD $6 million seed led by Lux Capital
Data Protection

Multiplier raises USD $6 million seed led by Lux Capital

Asset managers are turning to bespoke AI as Multiplier says its software can protect proprietary research and speed up workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
BankChain Alliance plans US banks' blockchain network
Fintech

BankChain Alliance plans US banks' blockchain network

The industry-owned platform could let smaller lenders offer tokenised deposits and stablecoins without ceding control of payments infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
ZYMIX appoints ex-Alibaba Executive Ahead of UK launch
Data Privacy

ZYMIX appoints ex-Alibaba Executive Ahead of UK launch

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.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
North East tech firms urge closer procurement ties
Supply Chain

North East tech firms urge closer procurement ties

Greater early engagement could help smaller tech firms win public contracts and turn North East procurement into a driver of local growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Equals picks Aiimi for DSAR compliance under UK GDPR
Software-as-a-Service

Equals picks Aiimi for DSAR compliance under UK GDPR

Rising complaint volumes and fines of up to GBP £17.5 million are pushing financial firms to automate data access requests under UK GDPR.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance

Unchecked use of consumer AI tools is exposing sensitive company data, forcing executives to balance productivity gains against compliance and security risk.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026