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Aurora launches Philippines battery forecast add-on
Investment

Aurora launches Philippines battery forecast add-on

A new policy requiring storage on larger renewable projects has sharpened investor demand for long-term battery revenue forecasts in the Philippines.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin on PayMe in Hong Kong
Crypto

HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin on PayMe in Hong Kong

More than 3.3 million PayMe users can soon use HSBC RedCoin for instant transfers and merchant payments, as Hong Kong tightens its digital asset rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Regulation stories

Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts
Crypto

Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts

Users in 100 million wallets will be able to receive USD and EUR through bank rails and hold the funds as stablecoins inside the app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Cover Genius launches AI protection for chat commerce
Artificial Intelligence

Cover Genius launches AI protection for chat commerce

Consumers using chat-based shopping tools can now be offered protection in-conversation, as Cover Genius targets trust concerns around AI-led purchases.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Basware customers focus on trust as AI expands in finance
Robotics

Basware customers focus on trust as AI expands in finance

Finance chiefs are demanding more evidence that AI can be trusted in invoice and payment controls, as errors could affect compliance and suppliers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
OpenSky launches managed AI framework for public bodies
Digital Transformation

OpenSky launches managed AI framework for public bodies

Public bodies could get AI out of the pilot stage faster, as OpenSky bundles deployment, oversight and compliance into one service.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Regulation stories

St Vincent's urges Australia to back healthcare AI
Data sovereignty

St Vincent's urges Australia to back healthcare AI

Australia could lose control of healthcare AI unless the government sets standards that favour local development, St Vincent's has warned.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
AI's data problem is governance in disguise
Data governance

AI's data problem is governance in disguise

Most Australian executives want AI to pay back within a year, but weak data governance is already slowing deployment and hiding errors.

By Kristen "KP" Pimpini • 5 min read • Today
Which AI Decisions Should Carry a Human Signature?
Data governance

Which AI Decisions Should Carry a Human Signature?

A missed safeguard can turn an automated campaign into a customer backlash, and one coupon error shows why humans must sign off on risky AI calls.

By Paris Lyu • 5 min read • Today
UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber security bill
Disaster Recovery

UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber security bill

Businesses face tighter reporting deadlines and larger fines under proposed rules that would also pull more suppliers into scope for the first time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
DXC & YEO team up on continuous bank identity checks
Biometrics

DXC & YEO team up on continuous bank identity checks

Banks face rising fraud pressure as DXC and YEO offer continuous identity checks during online sessions, beyond login, for regulated firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Landmark invests €500,000 in managed compliance service
Data Protection

Landmark invests €500,000 in managed compliance service

Five specialist jobs will be created as the Irish IT provider expands support for firms facing tougher NIS2, DORA and AI governance demands.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
As payments become invisible, AI must prove it can be trusted to reach its full potential
Fintech

As payments become invisible, AI must prove it can be trusted to reach its full potential

Cross-border payments could become routine faster, but only if AI can explain flagged transactions to customers, auditors and regulators.

By Patrick Gauthier • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australia summit to explore AI-native networks & 6G
Network Infrastructure

Australia summit to explore AI-native networks & 6G

Telecoms leaders will assess how AI and satellite links could shape future coverage, regulation and public safety as Australia edges towards 6G.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK business leaders urge Budget support for founders
Artificial Intelligence

UK business leaders urge Budget support for founders

Business leaders say the Budget must ease costs and boost investment or UK start-ups could lose talent, funding and growth momentum.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK businesses back Open Banking but trust concerns grow
Payment Technologies

UK businesses back Open Banking but trust concerns grow

Trust and oversight are now the biggest hurdles for wider Open Banking use, even as 94% of UK businesses say they may trial it soon.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AAA Technologies pivots to AI-led cybersecurity services
Data Protection

AAA Technologies pivots to AI-led cybersecurity services

Indian businesses face bigger breach bills and stricter rules as AAA Technologies expands into AI-led remediation and continuous monitoring.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago