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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
NeonNow launches AI customer platform across 170 markets
Software-as-a-Service

NeonNow launches AI customer platform across 170 markets

Partners can now sell voice, messaging and AI-led service tools in 170 markets as the Sydney-founded firm expands overseas.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Global Stories

Regulation stories

Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Network Infrastructure

Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

The move adds decades of finance and operational expertise to Cisco's oversight as investors scrutinise spending, margins and AI-related strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Gradiant wins data centre water treatment deal
Semiconductors

Gradiant wins data centre water treatment deal

Water scarcity is emerging as a constraint on AI buildouts, with a new Oxfordshire plant set to recycle most cooling water on site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 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
AI agents shake up accounting firms' bookkeeping workflows
Data Protection

AI agents shake up accounting firms' bookkeeping workflows

Routine bookkeeping is becoming faster but riskier, as firms weigh oversight, data security and how many junior hours AI agents can replace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
Genetec urges stronger governance as cloud use grows
Data Protection

Genetec urges stronger governance as cloud use grows

Mixed cloud and on-premises security systems are becoming the norm at large firms, putting compliance, continuity and resilience under pressure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Leaseweb expands European cloud campus with new tools
Storage

Leaseweb expands European cloud campus with new tools

The move gives European customers more automated cloud tools as Leaseweb adds autoscaling, load balancing and private-network storage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Ripple launches digital asset tools for treasury teams
Fintech

Ripple launches digital asset tools for treasury teams

Treasury teams can now manage fiat and digital holdings in one platform, as Ripple targets the growing demand for corporate crypto visibility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

Despite recession fears, most global leaders plan to keep AI spending high, with average budgets set at USD $186 million over the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Manufacturing

Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds

The recognition highlights growing demand for auditable AI, as regulated industries seek tools they can trust in live operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments
Crypto

OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments

The funding will help OpenFX expand hiring and infrastructure as it tackles slow, costly cross-border transfers for banks and fintechs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants
Data Analytics

Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants

Firms are struggling to prepare accountants for AI, with just 28% saying they are ready to reskill staff as workflows change.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Regulation stories

Finance professionals raise AI compliance & GDPR fears
Storage

Finance professionals raise AI compliance & GDPR fears

Widespread AI use in accountancy is stoking fears over client data, GDPR breaches and disciplinary action as firms chase convenience over controls.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd 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
Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering
Fintech

Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering

Malaysian businesses can now access payments, multi-currency accounts and foreign exchange on one platform after new central bank approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation
Data Protection

UK SMEs prioritise data & AI over compliance digitisation

Greater efficiency and profit gains are pushing smaller firms to invest in data and AI, while compliance digitisation lags behind.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026