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New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Banking stories

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Banks and public bodies in 21 countries face device-takeover fraud that can steal SMS codes, biometric data and funds.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
Digital Transformation

ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

The hire is meant to sharpen the consultancy's North American push as clients demand clearer returns from AI and transformation spending.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Agricultural Technology

SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push

The acquisitions expand climate risk analysis for investors and governments as firms move beyond outdated historical models to scientific evidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks
Fintech

Persistent launches merchant fraud tool on Databricks

Banks and payment providers could cut fraud losses by up to 40% as the new system flags risky merchants earlier in the payment chain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance
Unified Communications

Custodia warns of AI record-keeping risk in finance

Banks face wider compliance burdens as regulators scrutinise AI-generated messages, collaboration tools and cloud records across finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
8B & PayU link UPI to Central Asia travel payments
Fintech

8B & PayU link UPI to Central Asia travel payments

Indian travellers in Central Asia will soon be able to pay merchants with UPI, easing checkout friction across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX
Crypto

Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX

The tie-up should cut delays and make cross-border currency costs more predictable for Aspire’s 50,000 business customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking
Data Analytics

World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking

Banks are being urged to watch for fraud and exploitation patterns as the 2026 World Cup is expected to fuel risky cross-border payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Renew Risk launches offshore windstorm models for Europe
Clean technologies

Renew Risk launches offshore windstorm models for Europe

Insurers face tighter pricing pressure as offshore wind farms in Europe expand into deeper waters and more exposed storm regimes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Unified Communications

iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

A 1,151% jump in iOS injection attacks in late 2025 has put mobile identity checks under fresh pressure, iProov says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires
Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires

Rising demand for AI research tools has pushed AlphaSense to add multilingual search and deepen local content for clients across both regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

QNu Labs quantum security passes fibre network test
Firewalls

QNu Labs quantum security passes fibre network test

The study suggests quantum-safe encryption could be deployed on existing telecom fibre without disrupting 10 Gbps data traffic.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus
Crypto

Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus

The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Hapax launches AI platform to automate workplace tasks
Customer Relationship Management

Hapax launches AI platform to automate workplace tasks

Beta testing showed the platform can cut manual work quickly, completing more than 350 automations in under two weeks at one organisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Financial firms' AI use raises data compliance risks
Malware

Financial firms' AI use raises data compliance risks

Regulated financial data made up 59% of generative AI policy breaches, as banks and insurers race to use the tools under tighter scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector
Malware

Regulated data dominates AI breaches in finance sector

Managed AI tools are gaining ground in finance, yet regulated data still drives most policy breaches as staff mix personal and corporate accounts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026