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Karen Joy Bacudo

Finance Editor

Karen wears two hats at TechDay, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with finance tasks. She bridges writing content and reconciling numbers to support the team, with the same level of accuracy and precision.

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American Stories

Written by Karen Joy

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

Half of US consumers now expect AI to help manage money, as Plaid says finance apps must offer more guidance, transparency and human oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Written by Karen Joy

Paysight adds Paymend failed-payment recovery tool
Software-as-a-Service

Paysight adds Paymend failed-payment recovery tool

Paysight plugs in Paymend's recovery layer to help merchants reclaim failed payments and cut churn across eCommerce and subscription billing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m

DroneShield posts record customer cash receipts and a fourth straight positive cashflow quarter as SaaS revenue and contracted sales swell.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Nium partners Coinbase for USDC cross-border payments
Crypto

Nium partners Coinbase for USDC cross-border payments

Nium and Coinbase launch USDC payments service for businesses across 190 markets, aiming to cut trapped liquidity and speed cross-border settlements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence
Software-as-a-Service

Broadridge takes stake in CENTRL for AI due diligence

Broadridge buys minority stake in CENTRL as AI partnership targets due diligence and RFP workflows for asset managers and retirement firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Australians trade down to smaller treats, Experian says
Gaming

Australians trade down to smaller treats, Experian says

Experian data shows Australian households are trimming big-ticket discretionary purchases but still spending on personal care, digital goods and travel.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Lydian launches Visa Platinum card for digital assets
Fintech

Lydian launches Visa Platinum card for digital assets

Lydian rolls out Visa Platinum card that lets customers spend more than 300 digital assets at 150 million merchants worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Ideally raises AUD $13.4m to expand US market research
Software-as-a-Service

Ideally raises AUD $13.4m to expand US market research

Ideally's AUD $13.4 million raise backs US growth and a new subscription product as brands seek faster, cheaper consumer insights.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Karen Joy

Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab
Data Analytics

Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab

Standard Chartered and A*STAR have launched a SGD$15 million Singapore AI lab to turn research into banking tools for fraud checks and faster analysis.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users
Crypto

Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users

Coinbase widens UK push with crypto-backed USDC loans, letting users borrow against Bitcoin, Ether and cbETH in under a minute.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
CFIT says financial health tools could unlock GBP £5 billion
Fintech

CFIT says financial health tools could unlock GBP £5 billion

CFIT says financial health tools could help lenders back more SMEs, with improved readiness and data sharing unlocking GBP £5 billion in annual lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Dext adds payroll to UK payments product for Xero users
Software-as-a-Service

Dext adds payroll to UK payments product for Xero users

Dext expands UK payments platform with payroll, scheduled runs and credit note handling as it deepens ties to Xero users.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
TeamSystem posts record revenue as AI push lifts growth
Digital Transformation

TeamSystem posts record revenue as AI push lifts growth

TeamSystem says overseas expansion and fresh AI editions drove 2025 revenue to EUR €1.15 billion, with EBITDA up 24% and margins widening.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Matsui Securities adopts Broadridge's JASDEC Processing Solution on SaaS platform
Software-as-a-Service

Matsui Securities adopts Broadridge's JASDEC Processing Solution on SaaS platform

Matsui Securities turns to Broadridge software to automate lending workflows, as Japan's JASDEC changes push firms towards faster post-trade processing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand
DevOps

Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand

Azul's FY26 surge was fuelled by enterprise Java demand, with finance, healthcare and retail driving bookings as the firm expanded partnerships and tooling.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom
Digital Transformation

PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom

PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal
Fintech

Paymentology enters Australia via Change Financial deal

Paymentology teams up with Change Financial to tap Australia's booming digital payments market, as mobile wallets and card programmes gain pace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month