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HCLTech study says wealth managers lag on AI readiness
Data Analytics

HCLTech study says wealth managers lag on AI readiness

Despite near-universal AI plans, only 7% of wealth firms are building agentic systems, widening the gap between ambition and execution.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
DTCC & iCapital partner on private markets infrastructure
Fintech

DTCC & iCapital partner on private markets infrastructure

The tie-up could make private investments easier to handle for wealth advisers and asset managers as demand for alternatives grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance

Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions
Data Protection

Expleo names Martin Minnock as Head of Data Solutions

Rising demand for better data governance and AI readiness has prompted Expleo to bolster its advisory offer across banking, insurance and the public sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
ACI & Cognizant test card processing on AWS at scale
Disaster Recovery

ACI & Cognizant test card processing on AWS at scale

Banks weighing cloud migration got fresh evidence after the platform handled more than double its target load on AWS with no failed transactions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Iron Mountain wins first-time analyst nods for InSight DXP
Software-as-a-Service

Iron Mountain wins first-time analyst nods for InSight DXP

It boosts Iron Mountain's push into AI-ready records management as the platform gains broader analyst attention across document processing and analytics.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Asia Pacific firms demand faster cross-border payments
Fintech

Asia Pacific firms demand faster cross-border payments

Delayed overseas transfers are costing Asia Pacific firms money and loyalty, as most want near-instant payments but few get them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
RecordPoint & Informotion team up for data governance
Software-as-a-Service

RecordPoint & Informotion team up for data governance

Budget-conscious agencies can keep legacy records in place while tightening privacy controls and speeding up stalled AI projects under the partnership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth
Software-as-a-Service

Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth

Bravura is tightening links between regions as it seeks to help clients across Asia Pacific and EMEA navigate wealth software changes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend
Data Analytics

CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend

Quick wins in report creation and automation are tempting, but Gartner says CFOs must weigh AI spend against longer-term gains and skills gaps.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Sep 2026

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Financial Services stories

SymphonyAI launches AI platform for continuous compliance
Data Analytics

SymphonyAI launches AI platform for continuous compliance

Banks face growing pressure to monitor financial crime risks continuously as most compliance teams still rely on manual reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Corelight launches AI tools for faster, auditable SOCs
Malware

Corelight launches AI tools for faster, auditable SOCs

Regulated security teams get auditable AI assistance as Corelight's new tools aim to speed triage without losing traceability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
MVB Bank partners DingoBlu on mobile finance platform
Gaming

MVB Bank partners DingoBlu on mobile finance platform

Customers will soon get a new mobile-first current and savings account option, as DingoBlu lines up MVB to provide the regulated banking rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Autoheal raises USD $7.9 million for AI engineering platform
Software-as-a-Service

Autoheal raises USD $7.9 million for AI engineering platform

The funding will help Autoheal expand software that cuts incident response and remediation times for enterprises running AI coding tools in-house.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Wise launches chequing account in Canada for travellers
Fintech

Wise launches chequing account in Canada for travellers

Canadians juggling travel and overseas payments may get lower-fee, everyday banking-style services as Wise adds chequing and local transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026
Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years
Software-as-a-Service

Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years

Regulated firms are adopting its automation tools faster than many rivals, with the Manchester startup processing five million cases in under three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
eCapital UK tops GBP £3 billion in invoices funded
Human Capital Management

eCapital UK tops GBP £3 billion in invoices funded

Demand for flexible working capital has helped the lender surpass GBP £3 billion in invoices funded over the past 12 months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026
Edinburgh Napier & Approov boost smartphone security
Data Protection

Edinburgh Napier & Approov boost smartphone security

Smartphone apps used for banking and workplace access will face tougher defences as the partners recruit two cybersecurity researchers for a 30-month project.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026