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Digital Banking stories - Page 1

Cloud & Digital Banking solutions allow banks, credit unions and financial institutions to host computing services via the Internet, which helps them to be more efficient and reactive. Types of services include data storage, servers, or communication and networking as well.

Banking institutions deliver tools and solutions such as payment gateways, digital wallets, and secure online payments. The major strength of cloud banking comes from the private cloud used to manage these solutions, which increases the reliability and the flexibility of it.
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Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments
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Visa Cross-Border Solutions, in partnership with Currencycloud, is revolutionising B2B payments in Australia by enhancing multi-currency transactions.
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New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus
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Dominic Wade joins newly rebranded Zempler Bank as CFO and Executive Director, bringing two decades of financial expertise from Alba Bank, Unity Trust Bank, and NatWest.
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UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.
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MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.
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Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.
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Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.
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MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.
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Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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A staggering 97% of executives feel unprepared for Google’s phase-out of third-party cookies, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities, reveals a new Optimizely survey.
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74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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A new report reveals that 74% of digital banking customers in Australia and New Zealand consider their banking app crucial in choosing their bank.
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HSBC & Visa unveil Zing money app for global transactions
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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HSBC and Visa launch Zing, a money app enabling users to manage multi-currency funds and transact globally in over 200 countries, leveraging cutting-edge fintech.
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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
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MoEngage launches platform for Australian financial services
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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MoEngage launches a new platform in Australia, aimed at helping financial institutions tackle inefficiencies and deliver personalised customer experiences in real time.
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UK business leaders stressed by rapid tech changes, study finds
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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A BBD Perfect Storm Co/Labs survey reveals UK business leaders' anxiety over rapid tech evolution, with many admitting to stress and a fear of appearing outdated.
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Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.
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Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.
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UK finance leaders prioritise tech, AI to drive productivity
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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The 2024 Yooz survey reveals that finance leaders globally are prioritising technology use, cash flow optimisation, and reducing overheads.
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UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.