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US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion

US money laundering cases rose 168% in H1 2025, with scams costing Americans USD $6.5 billion amid rising AI-driven fraud and stablecoin use.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Banking stories

Fintech

Banks accelerate shift from AI research to practical deployment

Banks have accelerated the shift from AI research to practical tools, with top institutions rapidly deploying innovations in trading, fraud prevention, and customer service.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Krungsri enhances data strategy with Informatica for digital growth

Krungsri has partnered with Informatica to boost data governance and management, supporting its digital growth and serving over 19 million customers across ASEAN.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Fintech

HALA secures USD $157 million to boost SME fintech in SA

Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Cloudhouse launches Alchemy APS to help banks modernise quickly

Cloudhouse unveils Alchemy APS, enabling banks to swiftly modernise by packaging applications independently from legacy infrastructure, cutting costs and risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Storage

Pure Storage named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant again

Pure Storage has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms for the twelfth year running.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ

Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Low code & No code

Appian named Leader in IDC MarketScape for business automation

Appian has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for business automation, praised for its AI-driven platform which enhances operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Browser flaw exposes passkey authentication to hijacking risk

A browser flaw risks hijacking passkey authentication, threatening access to banking, shopping and SaaS accounts despite passkeys' security promise.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Fintech

ANNA Money named among UK's top fintech firms by CNBC report

Cardiff-based ANNA Money has been named among the UK's top 150 fintech firms in CNBC's inaugural UK Fintech Companies Special Report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

UK banks face GBP £3.3bn tech bill as legacy systems creak

UK banks will spend GBP £3.3bn by 2026 maintaining ageing core systems, facing rising costs, outages and regulatory fines amid growing digital demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

HLF Digital app sees SGD $1 billion in transactions since launch

Hong Leong Finance's HLF Digital app has topped SGD $1 billion in transactions since August, boosting fixed deposits and customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Saviynt partners with St. Fox to boost identity security in India

Saviynt teams up with St. Fox to enhance identity security in India, targeting rapid digital transformation across key sectors with integrated solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025