The Ultimate Guide to Risk & Compliance
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Risk & Compliance.
What to know about Risk & Compliance
Risk & Compliance is a critical domain encompassing the strategies, tools, and frameworks organisations use to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. This area has grown increasingly complex with evolving technology landscapes and cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to stay informed and adaptive.
Recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of risk and compliance, including innovations like AI-powered suites enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, as well as emerging security challenges such as growing API vulnerabilities in financial sectors and the targeting of cloud resources by cyber-attacks. Organisations must navigate an expanding regulatory environment, with new standards and certifications marking benchmarks for data protection, operational resilience, and cybersecurity readiness.
Beyond technology, risk and compliance involve critical considerations around human factors, corporate governance, and the alignment of security practices with business objectives. Insights into cloud governance, supply chain security, and identity management demonstrate the multifaceted approach required to manage risks effectively in a digital-first world.
For readers, exploring stories tagged with Risk & Compliance offers valuable perspectives on cutting-edge solutions, regulatory changes, and strategic guidance. It is an essential resource for professionals aiming to understand and implement robust risk management frameworks, enhance cybersecurity posture, comply with evolving standards, and ultimately safeguard their organisations against the multifarious risks of today’s interconnected environment.
Kiwi Risk & Compliance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
FMG goes live with Workday HCM for core people systems
FMG replaces legacy people systems with Workday HCM, payroll and absence tools as the New Zealand insurer targets faster reporting and compliance.
Payments NZ urges resilience in payments modernisation
Payments NZ chief executive Steve Wiggins says resilience must be built into New Zealand's payments overhaul from the outset, as AI and cyber risks mount.
Payments NZ appoints Michael Ahie as Chair of Board
Payments NZ names Michael Ahie as Board Chair to provide continuity as it works with banks, regulators and government on payments modernisation.
Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Liverton Security launches SGE Plus on New Zealand Government Marketplace, giving agencies a compliance-focused email defence tool with DLP and reporting.
Revolut partners Akahu on open banking credit cards
Revolut and Akahu to use New Zealand's open banking rails for real-time credit card checks, speeding approvals and cutting paperwork.
Visa expands agentic commerce testing with NZ banks
Visa brings major New Zealand banks into programme testing AI-led payments, aiming to support secure agent-driven transactions across platforms.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Risk & Compliance
Strike Graph launches Trust Chain for supplier risk
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
DevRev wins ISO 27001 certification for AI security
Hyland named Leader in Gartner's 2026 document review
Pax8 & NinjaOne form global MSP referral partnership
Featured News
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
Jacobs sees a gap in Palantir consultancy as Vanyar targets enterprise demand beyond defence, with early projects set to showcase its edge.
Yubico well-prepared for post-quantum computing threats
Yubico says Australia is already preparing for quantum-era cyber risks as the firm readies a post-quantum device for release next year.
AI agents multiply risk, says DigiCert chief product officer
DigiCert's Chief Product Officer Deepika Chahuan says organisations must gain visibility over AI agents, or risk chaos as deployments accelerate.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of "big voices"
Sage courts trust in AI with its 'glass box' pitch, as Steve Hare says finance chiefs still need human accountability in the boom.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Denodo's Dominic Sartorio warns businesses accelerating artificial intelligence deployments that cloud migrations alone do not make data ready for real-time AI.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Google warns AI is turbocharging cyber attacks as Sandra Joyce says firms must patch fast, while Gemini boosts threat detection and analysis.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Pepperstone Crypto says digital assets are moving into the mainstream as regulation, ETFs and younger investors reshape how traders access markets.
Netskope's Tony Burnside - visibility is key to AI security
Netskope's Tony Burnside warns AI agents are creating hidden east-west traffic, calling for omni-directional controls and smarter DLP to stop data leaks.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
TrendAI urges stronger AI governance as it shifts cybersecurity from fear-based selling to platformised risk reduction for Australian firms.
Entrust and Chillisoft partner to kick cybersecurity goals
Entrust joins forces with Chillisoft to bolster ANZ cyber defences, blending identity, education and quantum-ready security expertise.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
Smart Communications pursues trusted AI for customers
Smart Communications helps organisations in regulated industries face down communication challenges every day.
Composable, process‑aware AI key to enterprise ROI
Process intelligence and composable architecture are emerging as the missing ingredients to turn fragile AI pilots into resilient, traceable value.
Expert Columns
The Death of the Firewall
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
Why "strong passwords" can't save you from AI
Why service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
How accurate address data powers identity verification
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Risk & Compliance News
BlueSnap launches NZ local acquiring for merchants
BlueSnap launches local acquiring in New Zealand to lift approval rates and cut cross-border costs for eligible merchants with a local legal entity.
New Zealand faces widening innovation gap, TUANZ warns
New Zealand's digital progress is stalling as AI reshapes work, cybersecurity risks rise and TUANZ urges bold action to close the innovation gap.
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Thunes widens Asia-Pacific reach with real-time New Zealand bank transfers, giving businesses and consumers faster local-currency settlement.
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
New Zealand small firms are being urged to join up systems and security year-round, as 42% say tax season is their most stressful period.
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
Fortinet expands Auckland secure access footprint as New Zealand firms put resilience, performance and data sovereignty at the heart of digital operations.
Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand
Revolut targets affluent New Zealand customers with its Ultra plan, bundling travel perks, subscriptions and investing discounts for a monthly fee.
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
NZD $173,000 average ransomware cost masks deeper losses as QBE data shows preparation can trim cyber claims by 20% and protect trust.
Fewer New Zealanders harmed by cyber attacks, survey finds
Fewer New Zealanders are being harmed by cyber attacks as use of two-factor authentication rises, but reporting of threats remains patchy.
New Zealand businesses warned over illegal review gating
New Zealand firms face escalating legal and platform scrutiny over review gating, as Storm IMC warns the tactic may breach the Fair Trading Act.
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
New Zealand organisations are urged to tighten controls on third-party access and identity management as digitisation and AI reshape risk.
Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans
Datacom survey finds New Zealand firms are confident in cyber defences but lag badly on recovery plans, raising outage risks.
Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app
Feijoa's round-up savings app earns INFINZ Awards innovation finalist spot as the fintech targets bigger KiwiSaver balances.
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.
Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand
Trust Panda opens Auckland hub with local YubiKey stock for New Zealand buyers as phishing fears drive demand for stronger authentication.
Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand
Fujifilm Business Innovation New Zealand teams up with DoxAI to bring AI fraud checks to lenders and insurers, cutting manual document reviews.
AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities
academyEX ties business AI licences to donated training for New Zealand charities and non-profits in bid to widen access to digital skills.
Stacked launches self-custody Bitcoin app in New Zealand
Stacked unveils New Zealand's first locally built self-custody Bitcoin wallet as it broadens beyond payments and targets Kiwi users.
Open banking is coming: New Zealand's vibe-coded AI problems just got a lot more serious
New Zealand's open banking rollout is set to expose weakly secured AI tools in financial services, with certification fast becoming a must-have.
New Zealand to extend open banking to SME channels
New Zealand will extend regulated open banking to SME banking channels from June 2027, giving smaller firms wider access to fintech tools and automation.
New Zealand SMEs hit by falling revenue & weak confidence
Vero survey finds 63% of New Zealand SMEs saw revenue fall, with rising costs, tax changes and weak confidence weighing on smaller firms.
Job Moves
Payments NZ appoints Michael Ahie as Chair of Board
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
moomoo boosts New Zealand push with hires, premium tier
DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as NZ tech partner
Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push
HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires
Kordia Group appoints Joshua Reedy as new CISO