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Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks
Digital Transformation

Oracle adds Lucinity AI investigation tools for banks

Banks using Oracle’s compliance software will get AI-led case handling, as the deal aims to cut manual work in money-laundering probes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking
Data Analytics

World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking

Banks are being urged to watch for fraud and exploitation patterns as the 2026 World Cup is expected to fuel risky cross-border payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong
Digital Transformation

Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong

Channel partners in Hong Kong and Macau gain a single route to UiPath products, plus services and sales support, under the new deal.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
Data Protection

Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path

Trusted data can cut fraud, speed onboarding and reduce manual reviews as banks try to balance customer ease with tighter controls.

By Bud Walker • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Beyond the billion-dollar banking oversight: How process intelligence can surface vital warning signs
Digital Transformation

Beyond the billion-dollar banking oversight: How process intelligence can surface vital warning signs

Hidden process gaps in mortgage origination can let fraudulent loans slip through, raising fresh questions for banks after a Australian Big Four case.

By Pascal Coubard • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Bybit EU picks Fourthline for EEA onboarding checks
Software-as-a-Service

Bybit EU picks Fourthline for EEA onboarding checks

MiCA rules are pushing crypto exchanges to tighten onboarding checks, as Bybit EU seeks smoother customer verification across the EEA.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Crypto

Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments

Juniper Research’s latest study signals growing demand for payment networks that connect more rails, currencies and wallets across fragmented markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
Data Protection

Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

Rising deepfake and synthetic-identity attacks are prompting banks and regulators to back new guidance on hardening fraud defences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

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A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention
Customer Experience

A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention

Scam losses may top USD $1 trillion a year, forcing banks to use real-time intelligence and customer data to curb authorised push payments.

By Vineet Saxena • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
AUSTRAC flags foreign banks over weak money laundering
Email Security

AUSTRAC flags foreign banks over weak money laundering

Criminals could move proceeds abroad undetected unless foreign-owned lenders lift weak reporting and controls, AUSTRAC has warned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
Crypto

EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins

Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap
Identity and Access Management

Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap

Only 6% of accountants feel ready for July’s anti-money laundering rules, leaving small firms exposed to penalties and heavier compliance duties.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
My Databoss signs Barry Plant as AUSTRAC rules loom
Risk & Compliance

My Databoss signs Barry Plant as AUSTRAC rules loom

Real estate and law firms are racing to get compliant before AUSTRAC brings up to 100,000 professional services businesses under supervision in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand
Digital Signage

Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand

Financial institutions could cut manual checks as a Fujifilm-DoxAI tool scans identity and income records for fraud in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Australia's commercial property splits on office stress
Hyperscale

Australia's commercial property splits on office stress

Office landlords face rising vacancies and tenant stress, while industrial property stays resilient on tight supply and stronger demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
VinciWorks named Solid Performer in Fosway digital learning
Software-as-a-Service

VinciWorks named Solid Performer in Fosway digital learning

The ranking gives the compliance training provider a foothold in Europe’s crowded digital learning market as buyers seek adaptable courses and tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Bybit EU deepens identity checks with Fourthline partnership
Data Protection

Bybit EU deepens identity checks with Fourthline partnership

Tighter onboarding could ease Bybit EU’s MiCAR compliance burden as the exchange expands identity verification across eligible EEA markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Pexa Clear opens for property AML compliance ahead
Software-as-a-Service

Pexa Clear opens for property AML compliance ahead

Real estate agencies and conveyancers face new AML checks from 1 July 2026, with PEXA Clear sold per transaction to cut compliance costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026