Financial Services stories
Global banking AI spend is forecast to hit USD $67bn by 2028 as firms focus on responsible adoption to drive strategy, innovation and risk management.
Salesforce teams up with Stripe and OpenAI to launch AI-powered Instant Checkout, enhancing personalised shopping and speeding up online purchases for retailers.
By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
SAP has named Lee Marshall as Head of AI for ANZ to boost enterprise AI adoption, leveraging his 35+ years experience in digital and AI transformation.
JAVLN appoints three senior leaders to boost AI innovation and accelerate expansion across Australia and New Zealand's insurance software markets.
Salesforce and Anthropic have deepened their AI partnership to deliver secure, industry-specific tools for finance, healthcare, and other regulated sectors.
Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.
Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.
Australian banks must use AI and personalised service to rebuild trust and enhance customer experience across all age groups and regions.
AI deployment delays are increasing by up to 12 months as 75% of firms face data security breaches and accuracy issues, hindering progress globally.
UK finance firms face rising risks as Windows 10 support ends; 90% carry technical debt with legacy systems hindering innovation and security efforts.
TrunkBBI appoints Matt Holmes as Performance and Innovation Strategy Director to enhance AI-driven client services and agency growth.
Industry leaders warn New Zealand faces losing billions in GDP unless government acts to develop clear blockchain policy and regulatory frameworks.
SHARON AI and VAST Data launch a sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne, boosting secure, scalable AI for Australian enterprises and government bodies.
Paul Littlefair has been named Chair of TUANZ, steering its new strategy focused on inclusion, AI, data privacy and digital skills across New Zealand.
Hyland launches AI-powered content management tools to help European enterprises enhance compliance, unify data, and boost automation across industries.
KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.
Stacks launches an AI platform using agentic technology to streamline finance workflows, cutting financial close times by 50% for accounting teams.
With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.
JPMorganChase leads the Evident AI Index as banks boost AI investments, with returns expected to nearly double to USD $2 billion amid rising adoption.