Regulatory technology stories - Page 3
New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels
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New Zealand will extend regulated open banking to SME banking channels from June 2027, giving smaller firms wider access to fintech tools and automation.
Survey finds organisations struggle to secure unstructured data
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Cloud Security Alliance survey finds 75% of organisations claim confidence in unstructured data security, but coverage and visibility remain patchy.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
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US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
FE fundinfo flags five shifts in asset manager compliance
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FE fundinfo says UK and EU disclosure reforms, AIFMD II and AI oversight will reshape compliance for asset managers in 2026.
Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
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Thunes has won the Best Cross-Border Payment Solution award at the MPE Awards 2026 after judges praised its global reach, FX pricing and compliance platform.
MVSI launches AIQ SiteScanner for card scheme risk
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MVSI launches AIQ SiteScanner to help payment firms spot merchants using cloaking, redirects and other tactics to evade Mastercard and Visa rules.
Shield updates archive for banks with cheaper storage
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risk & compliance
Shield rolls out archive overhaul for banks, promising up to 50% lower storage costs and smoother multi-petabyte migrations.
Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments
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Visa rolls out enhanced Subscription Manager for issuers, letting banks offer in-app controls for recurring payments as subscription spending surges.
MindBridge launches API hub to tighten enterprise finances
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MindBridge rolls out Developer Portal with 130 API endpoints as finance teams push to embed continuous AI-driven controls into enterprise systems.
InDebted launches API for AI collections compliance
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saas
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uc
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fintech
InDebted unveils a standalone API to check AI-written debt collection messages in real time, flag vulnerability and create audit trails.
Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth
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Revolut's 2025 results show surging customer balances, stronger transaction volumes and rapid New Zealand growth as it expands its banking reach.
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
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Airwallex appoints Sir Bill English as chair of its New Zealand board as the fintech expands local services and says annual payment flows have surged.
UiPath launches AI tools for bank compliance & lending
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UiPath rolls out agentic AI for banks to automate sanctions checks and loan origination, citing faster decisions and tighter audit controls.
Ledger Wallet 4.0 boosts crypto app with trading tools
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Ledger launches Wallet 4.0, overhauling its crypto app with new trading tools, rewards insights and a redesigned, device-linked interface.
Sovos adds Sovi AI tools across tax compliance cloud
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Sovos rolls out Sovi AI across its tax cloud, adding Ask Sovi guidance, automation and AI agent links to tackle complex global compliance.
Origin raises USD $30 million to streamline global benefits
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hcm
Origin secures USD $30 million to scale its AI-driven platform simplifying fragmented global employee benefits for large multinationals.
Solana launches platform for banks, payments groups
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Solana unveils an API-based developer platform for banks and payment firms, backed by Mastercard, Worldpay and Western Union pilots.
OpenAI hires Brent Thomas to lead public policy in ANZ
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OpenAI has appointed Brent Thomas to lead policy in Australia and New Zealand as Canberra tightens AI governance and copyright rules.
KnowBe4 launches AI defence agents for risk training
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KnowBe4 expands its AIDA suite with AI defence agents to automate security training, phishing simulations and human risk measurement.
Venmo links with PayPal for global money transfers
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crypto
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risk & compliance
Venmo now lets users send USD $ transfers directly to PayPal accounts in 90 markets, creating a global person-to-person payments link.