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Primary pupils to get compulsory financial education in England
Payment Technologies

Primary pupils to get compulsory financial education in England

Financial education will become compulsory for primary pupils in England, aiming to boost early money skills and tackle financial exclusion.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
UK firms unprepared for DUAA as staff training tops concerns
Data Protection

UK firms unprepared for DUAA as staff training tops concerns

A survey finds only 1.6% of UK firms fully ready for the Data Use and Access Act, with staff training the top concern amid fears of human error causing data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Industry calls for caution on UK payment systems regulation revamp
FCA

Industry calls for caution on UK payment systems regulation revamp

UK payment industry urges careful regulation review to avoid oversimplifying FCA and PSR roles, ensuring consumer protection and innovation thrive.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security
Data Protection

Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security

Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition
Data Protection

Hexaware boosts cybersecurity with strategic CyberSolve acquisition

Hexaware has acquired CyberSolve to enhance cybersecurity with AI-driven identity and access management, boosting global digital security and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Nov 2025
IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers
ICT sector

IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers

Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report
Fintech

AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Backbase wins award for AI-driven wealth management platform
Customer Relationship Management

Backbase wins award for AI-driven wealth management platform

Backbase wins the 2025 Datos Impact Award for its AI-driven platform revolutionising wealth management with faster onboarding and personalised digital advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Compare Club ramps up life broker acquisitions amid sector shift
Partner Programmes

Compare Club ramps up life broker acquisitions amid sector shift

Compare Club is expanding its acquisition of life insurance brokerages as advisers shift focus from legacy policies to financial planning and wealth management.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
DBS rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant Joy to all SMEs
DevOps

DBS rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant Joy to all SMEs

DBS has launched its AI-powered virtual assistant, DBS Joy, for all corporate clients, enhancing 24/7 support and boosting SME customer satisfaction by 23%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers
Agricultural Technology

GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers

New Zealand's GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth
Semiconductors

CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth

Taiwan's CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia's key markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Portal26 raises USD $9 million to expand enterprise AI platform
AI Security

Portal26 raises USD $9 million to expand enterprise AI platform

Portal26 has raised USD $9 million to expand its AI platform, supporting enterprises in managing generative AI adoption with enhanced governance and security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
SunTec unveils AI-powered account analysis to aid US banks
Data Analytics

SunTec unveils AI-powered account analysis to aid US banks

SunTec launches AI-driven account analysis tool to help US banks enhance pricing strategies, boost efficiency, and ensure transparent, compliant deal-making.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns
Human Capital Management

Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025
Digital Transformation

PwC, Equinix and Xero weigh in on Liberal's Budget 2025

Canada's federal budget backs AI infrastructure, data sovereignty, and consumer-driven banking, aiming to boost small businesses and drive economic growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms
Digital Transformation

Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025