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Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why cyber risk transparency matters in the insurance landscape

Cyber insurance now demands transparency and collaboration, with firms needing to prove measurable risk reduction amid rising supply chain cyber threats.

By Ben Francis • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Tech trends 2026: Where innovation meets resilience
Internet of Things

Tech trends 2026: Where innovation meets resilience

Tech Trends 2026 highlights resilience as essential amid supply chain issues, AI risks, and rising customer demands for trusted, stable partners.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Negligence is Warfare
Data Protection

Negligence is Warfare

Cyber-attacks in the UK have surged from 89 to 204, exposing major firms like Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover to serious risks amid government inaction.

By Jeremy Samide • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Net-Defence values transferable skills to bridge cyber skills gap
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Net-Defence values transferable skills to bridge cyber skills gap

Net-Defence tackles cyber skills shortage by valuing transferable skills from diverse backgrounds over formal degrees, fostering a new workforce approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK firms to deploy AI agents despite risks & job losses ahead
Breach Prevention

UK firms to deploy AI agents despite risks & job losses ahead

All UK firms surveyed plan to deploy AI agents within a year, with 65% expecting job cuts despite high risks and costly system failures reported.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences
Data Protection

UK businesses face mounting risks from cybercrime & weak defences

Half of UK businesses faced cyber incidents last year, yet many lack robust plans, risking costly downtime and operational disruption from cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Leveraging predictive AI to drive value from financial compliance
Customer Experience

Leveraging predictive AI to drive value from financial compliance

Financial firms use predictive AI combined with generative AI to meet FCA Consumer Duty, ensuring compliance and improving customer outcomes efficiently.

By Joe Norburn • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Building smarter deals in a fragmented world
Digital Transformation

Building smarter deals in a fragmented world

Corporate banks are streamlining deal-making by uniting fragmented systems, cutting approval times from days to hours and boosting pricing accuracy and compliance.

By Balagopal Ravibalan • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud
Data Analytics

AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud

AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
CFA Institute launches AI guide for ethical asset management use
Digital Transformation

CFA Institute launches AI guide for ethical asset management use

CFA Institute has released a guide to help asset managers ethically integrate AI into investment decisions, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
ShareGate releases next-gen Microsoft 365 governance program
Unified Communications

ShareGate releases next-gen Microsoft 365 governance program

ShareGate launches an updated Protect platform offering unified Microsoft 365 governance to enhance security and compliance as Copilot use rises.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
FireMon deepens Zero Trust integration for hybrid security
Firewalls

FireMon deepens Zero Trust integration for hybrid security

FireMon expands Zero Trust with deeper Illumio integration and continued support for VMware NSX and Zscaler, unifying security across hybrid environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3
Risk & Compliance

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3

US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian firms turn to outsourced cybersecurity leadership amid skills gap
Phishing

Australian firms turn to outsourced cybersecurity leadership amid skills gap

Australian firms facing a cybersecurity leadership shortage are increasingly turning to outsourced CISOs to manage risks and regulatory compliance effectively.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management
Endpoint Protection

The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management

Cybersecurity dashboards reveal hidden system risks, providing real-time data to prioritise and rapidly fix vulnerabilities in today's complex digital environments.

By Gary Salman • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
6 lessons from IT leaders on their AI adoption journeys
Digital Transformation

6 lessons from IT leaders on their AI adoption journeys

A surge in AI adoption sees 72% of firms integrating AI by 2024; IT leaders share six key lessons for successful journeys and avoiding pitfalls.

By Jenni Klinger • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses
Fintech

Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses

Revolut Business launches Flexible Cash Funds in Singapore, offering firms up to 4.48% APY on USD balances with daily returns and easy access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025