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Worth launches real-time decisions for small firms

Small business borrowers could get approvals in minutes as the platform cuts manual checks for banks and lenders processing applications.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

Heelr launches verified cybersecurity marketplace for firms

Growing compliance pressure is pushing firms to hire external security specialists as Heelr opens a verified marketplace for project work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Infobip launches SIM-based number verification for operators

The new service could help mobile operators earn from identity services as businesses seek safer alternatives to one-time passwords.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Fourthline wins EU QTSP status for digital signatures

Banks and fintechs can now verify customers and issue legally recognised signatures in one flow, after Fourthline Trust Services gained EU QTSP status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Why banks should bet on digital identity, not super apps

Banks could turn trusted identity checks into a new revenue stream as EU rules open the door to wider use of digital credentials.

By Giesecke+Devrient • 5 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

4 practical tips for maintaining data quality

Bad records can drive up costs, hurt compliance and damage customer service unless firms keep data accurate as it changes.

By Shivani Pimpili • 4 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

Detected flags US$10.4 billion SMB onboarding cost

Businesses dropping out of onboarding are driving most of the burden, with a new report putting North American SMB merchant checks at USD $10.4 billion a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Fintech

Credolab joins FICO Marketplace for behavioural credit

Borrowers with thin credit files could be easier to score as FICO clients gain access to Credolab's behavioural risk and fraud tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Customer Experience

Cross-border checkout has a data quality problem

Poor data at checkout is fuelling cost surprises, missed deliveries and fraud fears that are turning many cross-border shoppers away.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Vloggi adds video provenance layer for human clips

The update aims to help campaigns and publishers prove authentic footage as deepfakes and synthetic media make video origins harder to verify.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

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Victorian woman loses AUD $13,000 in bank scam call

Victims are being pressured by increasingly convincing calls as scam losses across Australia hit AUD $2.18 billion in a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Agricultural Technology

CSM adopts MOSIP to expand digital identity offering

The move could help governments link identity to welfare, health and tax services, broadening access across digital public infrastructure projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

NatWest launches Be My Eyes pilot for blind customers

Blind and low-vision customers will be able to complete routine banking tasks by video call without visiting a branch, as NatWest tests the service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

AI fuels targeted scams against Australian small firms

Targeted fraud is inflicting bigger losses on small firms as AI helps criminals forge convincing invoices and impersonations in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Commonwealth Bank launches PaidIt for complex payouts

With cheques disappearing, Australian firms face delays and unclaimed funds when payout details are missing or outdated, Commonwealth Bank said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Tuanz backs online safety plans but warns on age ban

Support for tougher online protections comes with calls for scrutiny of age checks, as TUANZ warns they could harm privacy and exclude vulnerable youth.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago