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Finastra launches supply chain finance product for banks
Software-as-a-Service

Finastra launches supply chain finance product for banks

Banks can now bundle trade, lending and supply chain finance in one system, with AI tools aimed at reducing risk and speeding onboarding.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

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Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology
Software-as-a-Service

Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology

Reliability and compliance are emerging as the real differentiators in e-assessment, as schools and professional bodies scrutinise AI-driven exam tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Meta dominates AI glasses market as shipments surge 263%
Wearables

Meta dominates AI glasses market as shipments surge 263%

The market's rapid expansion is fuelling privacy and cost concerns as display-less models make up 96% of shipments and Meta holds 94%.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce adopts Legora to boost legal AI workflow

The rollout could speed research and drafting for in-house lawyers while easing pressure from rising regulation and contract volumes.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Data Protection

Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust

Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Today
Affirm launches instalment payments at Crate & Barrel
Fintech

Affirm launches instalment payments at Crate & Barrel

Canadian shoppers can now spread furniture and homeware costs over instalments as Crate & Barrel expands buy-now-pay-later checkout options.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule
Data Protection

Cisco warns UK firms unready for 24-hour cyber rule

Most UK organisations would struggle to meet a proposed 24-hour cyber incident reporting rule, Cisco research suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
Digital Transformation

B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?

APAC firms face tougher onboarding, fraud and compliance demands as buyers increasingly expect B2B transactions to be as seamless as retail.

By Shivani Pimpili • 6 min read • 2 days ago

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HSBC names Hong Kong stablecoin RedCoin after survey
Crypto

HSBC names Hong Kong stablecoin RedCoin after survey

Customer concerns over fraud and regulation are shaping a cautious rollout, with the bank planning to start on its own digital channels in Hong Kong.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain
Smart Cities

Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain

Robotaxi service could be viable in Australia within 24 months if operators win approvals and prove the vehicles can handle local roads safely.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday
Revolut appoints first New Zealand chief executive
Digital Transformation

Revolut appoints first New Zealand chief executive

The move signals a deeper push in New Zealand, where Revolut plans to invest NZD $120 million and add 90 jobs by 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Southeast Asia emerges as important market for Legrand
Software-as-a-Service

Southeast Asia emerges as important market for Legrand

Rising data centre demand is pushing Legrand to expand in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam as Singapore shifts towards retrofits.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Today
Volante & Circle add USDC to bank payment workflows
Crypto

Volante & Circle add USDC to bank payment workflows

Banks will be able to test dollar-pegged stablecoin settlement inside existing payment systems, reducing the need for separate digital asset infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hello Clever urges businesses to add PayID options
Fintech

Hello Clever urges businesses to add PayID options

The surcharge ban could squeeze merchants' margins unless they shift customers towards cheaper account-to-account payments, Hello Clever says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
SAS named Leader in IDC decision intelligence MarketScape
Manufacturing

SAS named Leader in IDC decision intelligence MarketScape

The ranking strengthens SAS's pitch to regulated industries, where auditable AI decisions and consistent logic across cloud and on-premises systems matter most.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
Waimārama Beach proposal would ban cars and utes, require ATV permits
Local Government

Waimārama Beach proposal would ban cars and utes, require ATV permits

Concerns over safety and dune damage could see full vehicle bans at Waimārama Beach, with permits reserved for ATVs and exempt users.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Digital Assets Summit 2026 to spotlight tokenised finance
Crypto

Digital Assets Summit 2026 to spotlight tokenised finance

Asia's growing share of stablecoin payments is pushing banks and regulators to focus on governance, liquidity and cross-border rules.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday