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Cevo hires former Macquarie AI leader to head AI adoption
Hybrid Cloud

Cevo hires former Macquarie AI leader to head AI adoption

AWS partner Cevo hires ex-Macquarie AI leader Jeff Voigt as Head of AI Adoption to drive governed, production-grade enterprise deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise
Firewalls

Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Karmo car subscriptions added to CommBank's marketplace
Fintech

Karmo car subscriptions added to CommBank's marketplace

Karmo's car subscriptions join Commonwealth Bank's Cars for CommBank marketplace, offering flexible access to petrol, hybrid and electric cars.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Global Stories

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Digital Asset forecasts 2026 institutional crypto shift
Crypto

Digital Asset forecasts 2026 institutional crypto shift

Digital Asset predicts 2026 tipping point as institutions go on-chain, prioritising privacy, clear rules and routine stablecoin use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Global fintech funding climbs 21% as UK takes second spot
Data Analytics

Global fintech funding climbs 21% as UK takes second spot

Global fintech funding jumped 21% to USD $53 billion in 2025, as the UK secured second place worldwide with USD $3.6 billion.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores

AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Retailers warned of post-holiday surge in chargebacks
Data Analytics

Retailers warned of post-holiday surge in chargebacks

Retailers urged to brace for early-year spike in chargebacks as mobile shopping and buy now, pay later fuel record US holiday spend.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Accenture to buy UK AI firm Faculty in USD $1bn deal
Data Analytics

Accenture to buy UK AI firm Faculty in USD $1bn deal

Accenture to acquire UK AI specialist Faculty for USD $1bn, in its biggest British AI startup deal and a major bet on AI safety expertise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Banks tap 'financial media networks' for ad revenues
Fintech

Banks tap 'financial media networks' for ad revenues

Banks are turning apps and accounts into ad space, with SAS tipping media networks to lift non-interest income by up to 30% within two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Marqeta names Patti Kangwankij as new finance chief
Fintech

Marqeta names Patti Kangwankij as new finance chief

Marqeta has hired veteran payments executive Patti Kangwankij as CFO, completing a leadership reshuffle under chief executive Mike Milotich.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Mastercard links with TerraPay to boost wallet tap-and-go
Crypto

Mastercard links with TerraPay to boost wallet tap-and-go

Mastercard and TerraPay team up to let mobile wallet users tap and pay at over 150 million Mastercard contactless locations worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

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Monzo reveals AI & secondhand shopping boom in 2025
Data Analytics

Monzo reveals AI & secondhand shopping boom in 2025

Monzo data shows spending on AI platforms has more than doubled to GBP £19 million in 2025, as pre-loved shopping and coffee also surge.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
AI now seen as essential by European finance leaders
Data Analytics

AI now seen as essential by European finance leaders

AI has shifted from experiment to existential need in European finance, with most leaders fearing profit loss or obsolescence if they lag.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Griffin processes GBP £3 billion as revenue surges
Disaster Recovery

Griffin processes GBP £3 billion as revenue surges

UK bank Griffin posts fivefold revenue surge as it processes GBP £3 billion in payments and signs more than 50 platform customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Sertis, Toto Sugiri launch AI & data venture in Indonesia
Agricultural Technology

Sertis, Toto Sugiri launch AI & data venture in Indonesia

Sertis teams with data centre pioneer Toto Sugiri to launch an Indonesia-based AI and data venture targeting key growth sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
UK firms ramp up FX hedging as sterling volatility bites
Fintech

UK firms ramp up FX hedging as sterling volatility bites

UK firms step up FX hedging as sterling's sharp swings hit earnings, with more businesses extending hedge lengths and raising cover.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Credit card fraud drives surge in repeat UK offenders
Fintech

Credit card fraud drives surge in repeat UK offenders

Credit card fraud now has the UK's highest repeat-offending rate, with 23% of perpetrators striking again as schemes grow more organised.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026