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Tokenisation is an infrastructure decision
Fintech

Tokenisation is an infrastructure decision

Australia's wealth managers now face pressure to rebuild custody and distribution systems as tokenised assets move under the same law as other holdings.

By Dan Sleep • 5 min read • Last week

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Shufti launches EU AMLR compliance service for firms
Data Protection

Shufti launches EU AMLR compliance service for firms

Firms across the bloc face stricter proof requirements as the EU's new anti-money laundering rulebook standardises checks and ongoing monitoring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Authologic wins EU digital identity wallet registration
Data Protection

Authologic wins EU digital identity wallet registration

Businesses will soon need wallet-based checks as EU rules push verified digital credentials into onboarding and compliance across 27 member states.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
Software-as-a-Service

Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage

Businesses onboarding customers abroad may benefit, as Shufti's document checks now cover more than 10,000 identity types in 240 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Shufti adds digital signatures & Travel Rule tools
Gaming

Shufti adds digital signatures & Travel Rule tools

European firms face tighter audit and AML demands as Shufti links verified identities to signing, transaction monitoring and crypto transfers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
FARx appoints ex-BT executive as Chairman for expansion
Gaming

FARx appoints ex-BT executive as Chairman for expansion

Seed-backed FARx is ramping up abroad as deepfake and identity-fraud attacks push demand for its biometric authentication tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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TrueMoney partners Fireblocks on embedded THBT wallet
Crypto

TrueMoney partners Fireblocks on embedded THBT wallet

The enlarged pilot lets up to 20,000 users spend and swap THBT inside TrueMoney, testing blockchain payments for everyday use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Deloitte urges Canada regulatory reform to boost growth
Data Protection

Deloitte urges Canada regulatory reform to boost growth

Stronger anti-money laundering reforms could lift Canada's economy by CAD $216 billion over a decade, Deloitte says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
EbixCash expands cross-border payments push overseas
Fintech

EbixCash expands cross-border payments push overseas

Regulatory approvals and new clearing links could let the Indian payments group handle a wider share of overseas remittances and trade flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Exclusive: DCB Bank balances AI speed with banking risk
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: DCB Bank balances AI speed with banking risk

Human oversight will stay in place for DCB Bank's highest-risk AI decisions as the lender pushes automation to speed up SME services.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • 2 days ago
The Vault launches SaaS custody platform for institutions
Software-as-a-Service

The Vault launches SaaS custody platform for institutions

Institutional clients can now avoid building in-house infrastructure as The Vault adds a cloud option with fixed pricing and regulated approvals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch
Digital Transformation

ZYMIX picks Mangopay for UK super app wallet launch

UK students could soon split tickets, taxis and shared costs inside one app as ZYMIX embeds Mangopay's wallet infrastructure from launch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Focal AI launches agentic platform for Canadian advisers
Customer Relationship Management

Focal AI launches agentic platform for Canadian advisers

Advisers could reclaim hours each week as the new software auto-fills forms, drafts emails and updates records after client meetings.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Blue Machines AI launches Aurora for Indian BFSI calls
Private Cloud

Blue Machines AI launches Aurora for Indian BFSI calls

Banks and insurers in India may cut transcription errors on EMI amounts and policy numbers as a multilingual model targets noisy calls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says
Data Protection

45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says

Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
XConnect & GSE team up to curb multi-service scams
Data Protection

XConnect & GSE team up to curb multi-service scams

Broader fraud detection could help agencies and brands spot scams sooner as telecom and internet signals are linked across services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Lifecycle Software launches telecom compliance consultancy
Data Protection

Lifecycle Software launches telecom compliance consultancy

Rising scrutiny over data, security and identity checks is pushing mobile operators to bake compliance into daily operations, Lifecycle Software says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week