Banking stories - Page 14
Heritage Bank appoints Mikhail Lopushanski as chief information security officer
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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audit
Heritage Bank appoints Mikhail Lopushanski, former chief security officer at Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, as CISO to boost data security.
Bitdefender identifies 192 active ransomware families worldwide
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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martech
Bitdefender says the most prevalent of the 192 active ransomware families was WannaCry, which accounted for 42% of detections.
Hands-on review: Norton Secure VPN
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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gaming
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uc
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vpns
Norton Secure VPN offers enhanced online security and privacy, with features such as anonymous browsing and split tunneling.
Keppel deepens inroads into China’s data centre market
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
This latest development marks Keppel’s sixth project since entering mainland China’s data centre market in 2020.
Three waters IT system project could top $500m, warns National
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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cloud services
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it spending
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investment
National warns that the cost of merging local councils' water service IT systems for three waters reforms may exceed $500m.
Why it's time to 'dial up' the power of mobile marketing
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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smartphones
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customers
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digital marketing
Mobile marketing is crucial for brands as the third-party cookie crumbles. Here are four ways to leverage mobile marketing for success.
Akamai research finds PayPal security measures utilised in new phishing scam
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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phishing
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martech
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commerce systems
New research from Akamai has found that a new threat actor is parasitising benign WordPress sites to execute an extensive PayPal phishing scam.
Prvidr appoints David Joss as CEO
Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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cloud services
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growth
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banking
David Joss named new CEO of Prvidr, bringing experience from Southern Phone, Bendigo Bank Telco, and Singtel Optus.
Check Point reveals top malicious threats in June 2022
Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
New Android banking malware, MaliBot, emerges following FluBot takedown. It disguises itself as crypto mining apps and targets mobile banking users.
Castlepoint Systems named in global 100 AIFintech list again
Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Canberra AI compliance specialist Castlepoint Systems has been named one of the world's top 100 fintechs for using AI and machine learning.
Datacom to use AI company Amelia as virtual employee
Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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uc
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ai
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voip
Datacom has implemented conversational AI software, Amelia, in government and enterprise client environments to deliver instant service desk support.
PPRO appoints Rahul Raswant as chief financial officer
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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risk & compliance
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mba
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development
Former Wayfair Europe finance chief Rahul Raswant appointed as new CFO of PPRO, a fintech company, as Götz Möller steps down.
Adatree launches open data marketplace for CDR software
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Adatree Exchange has launched, streamlining how organisations discover and procure regulated CDR-ready, third-party software capabilities.
New ASB campaign helps young people better understand money
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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devops
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apm
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software development
ASB is helping 18 to 24-year-olds take advantage of financial possibilities and better understand the world of money.
How secure is accounting software data in Aotearoa?
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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data protection
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fintech
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financial systems
A recent Xero study found ICT spending for NZ businesses has increased 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, so how safe is accounting software?.
Salesforce announces new innovations for financial services
Tue, 5th Jul 2022
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uc
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data analytics
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fintech
Salesforce launches AI-powered financial services, offering targeted automation for better customer service and operational efficiency.
Tech and data’s role in the changing face of compliance
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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dei
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Accenture's study found that 93% of respondents agree or strongly agree new technologies such as AI and cloud make compliance easier.
SAS acquires Kamakura to propel risk technology innovation
Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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risk & compliance
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sas
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m&a
Underscoring SAS growth in the domain-specific solutions space, the acquisition will enable SAS to greatly enhance the breadth of its risk solutions portfolio.
Airwallex launches global payment services in New Zealand
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
The launch will enable businesses in New Zealand to tap into Airwallex's global payments services, offering an alternative to traditional banks.
Brands must reclaim trust by empowering data ownership
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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digital wallets
New report reveals consumer expectation for personalisation, but lack of trust in brands to handle data responsibly. #personalisation #dataprivacy.