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New Zealand personal loan delinquencies hit three-year high
Risk & Compliance

New Zealand personal loan delinquencies hit three-year high

Unsecured borrowers in New Zealand are under mounting strain as Experian flags a rise in personal loan arrears to a three-year peak.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
New Zealand households cut spending as confidence falls
Data Science

New Zealand households cut spending as confidence falls

Falling confidence is pushing households to trim discretionary purchases, with 65% cutting non-essential spending as essentials stay dear.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026

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Experian launches AI platform with real-time underwriting
Data Analytics

Experian launches AI platform with real-time underwriting

Borrowers could see more relevant credit offers as the platform uses live data and bank account insights to sharpen approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites
Software-as-a-Service

WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites

Search on WordPress sites could get sharper results as WP Engine widens its semantic tool beyond hosting customers, aiming to lift conversions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Tricentis acquires Tabnine to boost AI quality context
Private Cloud

Tricentis acquires Tabnine to boost AI quality context

The deal aims to help enterprise AI testing tools judge software changes more reliably across complex systems and dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
Experian & Audiences back first-party data activation
Software-as-a-Service

Experian & Audiences back first-party data activation

Brands are struggling to turn customer records into ad audiences, as tighter privacy rules and fragmented platforms slow activation.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Tines launches 3B to govern AI-generated workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Tines launches 3B to govern AI-generated workflows

The platform targets firms struggling to oversee a surge in AI-built software, as governance gaps create security and compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Datadog named Gartner observability leader for sixth year
DevOps

Datadog named Gartner observability leader for sixth year

AI and cloud teams are turning to observability tools as Datadog claims Gartner's top execution ranking for the sixth straight year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Experian & Resistant AI tackle document fraud in ANZ
Software-as-a-Service

Experian & Resistant AI tackle document fraud in ANZ

Banks and insurers in Australia and New Zealand will gain new checks as AI-made forgeries increasingly evade standard identity verification tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

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Experian launches Fast Track to cut credit rejections
Fintech

Experian launches Fast Track to cut credit rejections

Borrowers could face fewer last-minute declines as more affordability and identity checks are moved into pre-approval, starting with Lendable.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Axle raises USD $17.5 million to automate insurance
Software-as-a-Service

Axle raises USD $17.5 million to automate insurance

The funding will help Axle expand beyond 50 insurance segments as businesses seek faster verification and fewer manual checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Australian lenders adopt AI faster than data readiness
Digital Transformation

Australian lenders adopt AI faster than data readiness

Most Australian lenders are using agentic AI in underwriting, but just 3% say their data is fully ready for AI-driven decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Australia urged to bolster digital finance & fraud defences
Digital Transformation

Australia urged to bolster digital finance & fraud defences

Rising online fraud and a 2027 digital assets regime are pushing banks and fintechs to upgrade infrastructure as adoption accelerates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Zingtree appoints Venkat Iyer as Chief Technology Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Zingtree appoints Venkat Iyer as Chief Technology Officer

The hire is aimed at accelerating AI product development and strengthening governance as Zingtree targets regulated customer service operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Early mortgage hardship boosts repayment recovery: Experian
Data Analytics

Early mortgage hardship boosts repayment recovery: Experian

Borrowers who seek help before falling behind on mortgages are far more likely to recover, with 87% back on track within six months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Australians cut spending & lean on credit as costs bite
Data Analytics

Australians cut spending & lean on credit as costs bite

Household finances are under growing strain as more Australians dip into savings, cut discretionary spending and lean on credit for essentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
London Metal Exchange tops Earthmark UK green ranking
Construction

London Metal Exchange tops Earthmark UK green ranking

Scrutiny of corporate climate claims is sharpened by a new ranking that puts London Metal Exchange ahead of RELX, PageGroup and TradingHub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026