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Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers
Virtualisation

Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers

Nutanix has been named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management after launching its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform last year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Ripple acquires Rail payments platform for USD $200 million
Crypto

Ripple acquires Rail payments platform for USD $200 million

Ripple is set to acquire stablecoin payment platform Rail for USD $200M, boosting its digital asset network and simplifying cross-border payments for firms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future
Fintech

The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future

US enterprises reap benefits from multi-rail instant payments, using both RTP and FedNow networks for speed, reach and smarter cash flow control.

By Dave Glaser • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech
Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech

Accenture has acquired Malaysia-based Aristal to enhance its banking tech expertise and expand financial services across Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Data management - it's a high-stakes game
Data Protection

Data management - it's a high-stakes game

In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.

By Andy Milburn • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Gresham names Hayley Zhu Sales Director to lead APAC growth
Fintech

Gresham names Hayley Zhu Sales Director to lead APAC growth

Gresham appoints Hayley Zhu as Sales Director to drive growth and lead strategy across Asia-Pacific's evolving financial technology landscape.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Chargebacks911 report reveals USD $170 billion hit from fraud
Marketing Technologies

Chargebacks911 report reveals USD $170 billion hit from fraud

Chargebacks911 reveals merchants lose over USD $170 billion annually to chargeback fraud, driven by consumer convenience and rising dispute misuse in digital payments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Celonis & Bright Cape launch app to streamline KYC compliance
Digital Transformation

Celonis & Bright Cape launch app to streamline KYC compliance

Celonis and Bright Cape launch Smart KYC Control Tower app to help financial firms cut costs, boost compliance and improve customer experience in KYC processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list
Digital Transformation

Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list

Appian has been named on FinTech Global's 2025 AIFinTech100 list for pioneering AI-driven solutions that transform banking, compliance and financial services workflows.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial institutions stories

Australians lose trust as outages cost AUD $5.3b yearly
Digital Transformation

Australians lose trust as outages cost AUD $5.3b yearly

Widespread outages have cost Australians AUD $5.3 billion yearly, with 68% losing trust in telecommunications amid rising service disruptions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Anuj Dhall named Group Head to drive Interac technology vision
Fintech

Anuj Dhall named Group Head to drive Interac technology vision

Interac appoints Anuj Dhall as Group Head, Technology & Operations to lead tech modernisation and enhance secure digital payments in Canada.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech
Blockchain

Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech

Alpha Ladder Finance patents NFDT tokenisation tech in Singapore, enhancing real-world asset digital twins with compliance and real-time data features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI
Unified Communications

FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI

FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Financial firms in EMEA face data resilience gaps post DORA
Data Protection

Financial firms in EMEA face data resilience gaps post DORA

Most financial firms in EMEA admit data resilience gaps six months after DORA, with 96% acknowledging need for improvements to meet new EU rules.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
BioCatch launches Scams360 to cut £450 million UK scam losses
Biometrics

BioCatch launches Scams360 to cut £450 million UK scam losses

BioCatch has launched Scams360 to help UK banks cut social engineering scam losses, which reached £450 million in 2024, using advanced behavioural biometrics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
Cybersecurity

New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers

New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.

By Craig McCulloch • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead to lead digital legal push
Digital Transformation

Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead to lead digital legal push

Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead as Director to lead its global digital legal services team, boosting AI and technology-driven innovations for clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025