CMOtech Canada - Technology news for CMOs & marketing decision-makers
Canada

Financial Services Stories - Page 74

Global Stories

Financial Services stories

Cloudera predicts industrial AI boom in Australia by 2026
Data Protection

Cloudera predicts industrial AI boom in Australia by 2026

Cloudera forecasts Australia's AI shift from pilots to industrial-scale, privacy-first deployments by 2026 as tech spend tops AUD $172 billion.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds
Digital Transformation

AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds

AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
Data Protection

AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026

AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Cardano Foundation appoints Stephen Wood as Chief Financial Officer
Risk & Compliance

Cardano Foundation appoints Stephen Wood as Chief Financial Officer

The Cardano Foundation has appointed Stephen Wood as CFO to lead financial strategy and risk management for the Swiss blockchain organisation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Solace unveils Agent Mesh for secure scaling of agentic AI apps
Data Analytics

Solace unveils Agent Mesh for secure scaling of agentic AI apps

Solace launches Agent Mesh Enterprise platform, enabling firms to securely scale agentic AI applications that integrate real-time enterprise data with robust governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Teleport wins AWS award for securing high-growth infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud

Teleport wins AWS award for securing high-growth infrastructure

Teleport has been named AWS Rising Star Partner of the Year for securing infrastructure across AI, fintech, and cloud sectors amid rapid global growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm
Data Analytics

BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm

BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
Data Protection

Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026

Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Friendly fraud rise during Cyber Week threatens retail profits
Online shopping

Friendly fraud rise during Cyber Week threatens retail profits

US retailers face rising friendly fraud during Cyber Week as 77% of shoppers dispute charges via banks, threatening profits amid USD $43.7bn online spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Curvestone AI raises USD $4 million to automate regulated workflows
Customer Relationship Management

Curvestone AI raises USD $4 million to automate regulated workflows

London-based Curvestone AI has raised USD $4 million to boost its workflow automation tech aimed at regulated sectors like finance, legal and insurance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy
Data Protection

APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy

84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
HPE expands GreenLake to push AI-driven hybrid cloud upgrades
Virtualisation

HPE expands GreenLake to push AI-driven hybrid cloud upgrades

HPE enhances its GreenLake cloud platform with AI-driven features and hybrid cloud upgrades to boost security, efficiency and reduce costs for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Acuity Analytics unveils new brand, expands AI & data services
Data Analytics

Acuity Analytics unveils new brand, expands AI & data services

Acuity Knowledge Partners rebrands as Acuity Analytics, expanding AI and data services to support over 800 clients with advanced tech and human expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge globally
Crypto

Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge globally

Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications
Document Management

SER Group acquires Metaforce to boost AI-powered communications

SER Group has acquired Sweden's Metaforce to enhance its Doxis platform with AI-driven tools for automating and personalising customer communications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking
Fintech

Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking

Dan Jovevski, founder of WeMoney, joins FinTech Australia's board to advance open banking and boost financial wellbeing across Australia's fintech sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Lextech wins dual awards for digital mortgage innovation in 2025
Fintech

Lextech wins dual awards for digital mortgage innovation in 2025

Lextech clinched two 2025 Australian Business Awards for its innovative digital mortgage and legal services platform, enhancing lender and borrower experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Australian legacy firms turn data assets into new advantage
Digital Transformation

Australian legacy firms turn data assets into new advantage

Australian legacy firms in banking, insurance and accounting are turning vast data troves into a new competitive edge through modern digital systems.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025