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AFIN, Ecosystm to bring global fintech marketplace to NZ
Fintech

AFIN, Ecosystm to bring global fintech marketplace to NZ

According to AFIN, the platform will enable fintechs and financial institutions to leverage technologies such as compliance as a service.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Kiwibank reestablishes commitment to local market, despite drop in profit
Kiwibank

Kiwibank reestablishes commitment to local market, despite drop in profit

Kiwibank announces growth in customer lending and deposits, but a decrease in net profit after tax for FY2019.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019

Global Stories

Financial institutions stories

OpenLegacy uses $50m windfall to fund APJ expansion
Financial institutions

OpenLegacy uses $50m windfall to fund APJ expansion

The company's new Hong Kong office will enable the company to access many of the world's largest financial institutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
New partnership brings opportunities for China-UK fintech collaboration
Fintech

New partnership brings opportunities for China-UK fintech collaboration

A new partnership between London's Cass Business School and Chengdu's Jiaozi Fin-Tech Dreamworks offers fresh opportunities for China-UK fintech collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
Global banks fail to keep up with application security
Application Security

Global banks fail to keep up with application security

A major ImmuniWeb study reveals that many global banks exhibit Swiss cheese-like cybersecurity, with glaring gaps endangering compliance and customer safety.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2019
Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report
Application Security

Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report

New report by Positive Technologies exposes top threats to web apps, with data theft as the prime attack vector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Unisys: Users looking for data security when choosing banks
Open source

Unisys: Users looking for data security when choosing banks

The report studied attitudes of banking customers in Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Taiwan.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Unisys encourages financial institutions to adopt open banking
Data Analytics

Unisys encourages financial institutions to adopt open banking

Unisys urges banks to embrace open banking with the latest version of its Elevate software platform #fintech #openbanking.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019
Equifax, FICO launch data analytics tool for FSIs
Data Analytics

Equifax, FICO launch data analytics tool for FSIs

Equifax and FICO team up to launch Data Decisions Cloud, enhancing FSIs' customer interactions with advanced data analytics tools and predictive AI.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
IDC: Need for RPA growing among APAC financial institutions
Robotic Process Automation

IDC: Need for RPA growing among APAC financial institutions

Automation is quickly becoming a must-have for many organisations across APAC, especially banks and insurance companies, says IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Tackling the finance sector's biggest challenge: trust and performance
Opinion

Tackling the finance sector's biggest challenge: trust and performance

As customers flock to digital channels to manage their money, the pressure is on for financial institutions to offer a seamless experience.

By Simon Horrocks • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Colt activates network in US, joins 870 data centers in Asia & EU
Network Infrastructure

Colt activates network in US, joins 870 data centers in Asia & EU

Colt Technology Services (Colt) has officially announced the launch of its software-driven network in the US that already includes 13 cities.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks

CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.

By Rich Turner • 6 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
Report finds major banks under assault from stealth attacks
Supply Chain

Report finds major banks under assault from stealth attacks

Cybercriminals are developing new technologies to not only penetrate system defences, but also to dwell within a company environment for longer.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Financial institutions stories

The rise of the Neobanks: How they challenge traditional banking
Buy Now Pay Later

The rise of the Neobanks: How they challenge traditional banking

Neobanks are catering to customers who are tired of the big banks and those who seek alternatives, says financial advisory firm Mozo.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Huawei, Chinasoft draw on data lakes for intelligent financial solution
Artificial Intelligence

Huawei, Chinasoft draw on data lakes for intelligent financial solution

Huawei and Chinasoft International have partnered to develop an intelligent financial data solution for the expanding financial services sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Xinja can now officially call itself a bank
Disruption

Xinja can now officially call itself a bank

The 'neo'bank that is focused on being a digital disruptor to traditional financial institutions has received a restricted banking license from APRA.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018