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Entersekt appoints Clare Conway as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Entersekt appoints Clare Conway as Chief Executive Officer

The financial authentication firm is shifting to a new executive structure as it expands internationally and tackles rising fraud and scam activity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms
Robotics

Pathlock warns of widening AI governance gap in firms

Most firms lack dedicated oversight for autonomous software, leaving AI agents able to alter records and approvals with limited traceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Equals signs long-term CNN International media deal
Fintech

Equals signs long-term CNN International media deal

The campaign is meant to lift Equals' profile among finance executives as it reports double-digit growth and GBP £58 billion in transaction volume.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Generali deploys Whatfix across AGORA in 27 countries
Software-as-a-Service

Generali deploys Whatfix across AGORA in 27 countries

The rollout aims to cut support calls and improve underwriting consistency as Generali scales its global platform across 27 markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI
Software-as-a-Service

Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI

Startups in regulated sectors will gain access to explainable AI tools as Seekr and OneValley aim to reduce compliance and audit risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
EU AI Act transparency rules take effect on 2 August
Software-as-a-Service

EU AI Act transparency rules take effect on 2 August

Companies serving EU users face new disclosure duties from 2 August, as Brussels keeps transparency rules on schedule despite delaying tougher AI obligations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

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Increase launches bank to simplify fintech payments
Software-as-a-Service

Increase launches bank to simplify fintech payments

The move could cut complexity for fintech firms by bundling regulated banking access with payments software in one provider.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Swaystack partners InstaSwitch to boost business banking
Fintech

Swaystack partners InstaSwitch to boost business banking

The tie-up could help banks and credit unions turn new business accounts into primary relationships by moving payroll, deposits and spending faster.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Glassbox launches AI tools for enterprise digital data
Digital Transformation

Glassbox launches AI tools for enterprise digital data

Banking and insurance teams could spot digital failures sooner as new tools feed governed customer-journey evidence into enterprise AI systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Carta broadens Claude plugins for private capital firms
Customer Relationship Management

Carta broadens Claude plugins for private capital firms

Private capital firms using Claude may cut days of manual reporting as Carta rolls out plugins that work inside its permissioned records and audit trails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Sygnia finds AI onboarding flaw exposing client data
Fintech

Sygnia finds AI onboarding flaw exposing client data

A faulty token check let low-privilege users view other applicants' identities, payment details and Social Security numbers in a financial onboarding app.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
The post-quantum mandate isn't about algorithms, it's about operational trust
Data Protection

The post-quantum mandate isn't about algorithms, it's about operational trust

June 2026 U.S. executive orders have turned post-quantum readiness into an operational race, forcing firms to map and manage trust fast.

By David Sequino • 5 min read • Last month
UK motor insurance switching falls to lowest since 2023
Data Analytics

UK motor insurance switching falls to lowest since 2023

Fewer motorists switched cover as easing premiums cooled shopping activity, while older vehicles and Chinese brands complicated pricing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Backbase banking AI beats GPT-4.1 in live deployment
Fintech

Backbase banking AI beats GPT-4.1 in live deployment

In a seven-month test, the specialist model answered more banking queries than GPT-4.1 while refusing uncertain prompts less often than expected.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
London to take majority of UK finance hiring in 2026
Digital Transformation

London to take majority of UK finance hiring in 2026

Vacancies in the capital are forecast to rise 17% next year, lifting London to 52% of UK finance recruitment as hiring narrows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips
Productivity

UK SMEs miss GBP £54 billion as finance confidence dips

Confusion and mistrust are leaving thousands of SMEs unable to fund expansion, with Portman estimating a GBP £54 billion hit to revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK fintech faces tougher oversight as rules tighten
Data Analytics

UK fintech faces tougher oversight as rules tighten

Regulators are widening scrutiny of digital finance, forcing UK fintechs to overhaul cloud, payments and data strategies to meet tougher standards.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Last month
No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model
Data Protection

No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model

Many firms are stuck in pilot purgatory as governance and workflow redesign lag behind AI ambition, limiting scale and value.

By Alex Ayers • 5 min read • Last month