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MongoDB Atlas expands global reach amid multi-cloud demand surge
Hyperscale

MongoDB Atlas expands global reach amid multi-cloud demand surge

MongoDB broadens the global reach of Atlas amid soaring multi-cloud demands, aiding businesses like Australian fintech Monoova ensure regulatory compliance and scalability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
Australia grants first banking license to fintech startup
Fintech

Australia grants first banking license to fintech startup

Australia's first fintech banking license has been authorised by authorities in a bid to improve competition in a sector dominated by four major lenders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018

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Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding
Fintech

Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding

Airwallex appoints a new board for its SVF unit as it nears an ADI licence in Australia, following a USD $300 million funding round valuing the company at USD $6.2 billion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings
Multi-factor authentication

Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings

Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Don't let your company make headlines for all the wrong reasons
Data Protection

Don't let your company make headlines for all the wrong reasons

New APRA regulations demand Australian financial firms enhance cybersecurity measures or face hefty penalties, after rising data breaches affect millions.

By Andy Milburn • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance
Payment Technologies

Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance

Monoova partners with Guidewire to modernise Australian insurance payments, introducing new methods like PayTo to replace direct debits by 2030 and enhance client satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security
Digital Transformation

Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security

AI-enhanced identity security is essential as 93% of financial services leaders grapple with data breaches. How can AI modernise and fortify their defences?.

By Nam Lam • 5 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Jo Mikleus joins Avenue Bank's board as independent director
Artificial Intelligence

Jo Mikleus joins Avenue Bank's board as independent director

Veteran businesswoman Jo Mikleus joins Avenue Bank, Australia's pioneer of bank guarantees, as an independent, non-executive Board director, replacing Christian Bernecker.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Avenue Bank gets full licence, revolutionising Australia's bank guarantee market
Fintech

Avenue Bank gets full licence, revolutionising Australia's bank guarantee market

Australia's newest bank, Avenue Bank, revolutionises the bank guarantee market by digitising traditionally lengthy processes, benefiting landlords and small to medium-sized businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
APRA embraces an 'assume breach' mentality with CPS 234
Cybersecurity

APRA embraces an 'assume breach' mentality with CPS 234

APRA's new CPS 234 standard presses financial institutions to adopt an 'assume breach' mentality, aiming to bolster cyber resilience across the sector.

By Rob van Es • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019