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Risk Ledger raises USD $32 million to expand in US
Software-as-a-Service

Risk Ledger raises USD $32 million to expand in US

The funding will help the London-based cyber risk platform deepen supplier checks, add artificial intelligence tools and enter the US market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Codema launches AI committees for continuous assurance
Data Protection

Codema launches AI committees for continuous assurance

The new framework is intended to help firms prove AI tools are reliable and compliant as regulators demand ongoing evidence, not one-off audits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Why financial services now leads email deliverability
Phishing

Why financial services now leads email deliverability

Strict compliance has helped banks and insurers outperform retail on inbox placement, as cleaner data now drives better delivery rates.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Sat, 11th Jul 2026
UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says
Disaster Recovery

UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says

A 24-hour failure at a key Amazon Web Services region could wipe out GBP £1 billion in revenue for exposed UK companies, the report says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Compliance teams become AI verification layer in insurance
Digital Transformation

Compliance teams become AI verification layer in insurance

Insurers risk costly errors if AI outputs are not checked for accuracy before they reach claims, pricing and underwriting decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Zywave launches Apex AI platform for insurance sales
Software-as-a-Service

Zywave launches Apex AI platform for insurance sales

Insurers under staffing pressure may use the platform to speed renewals, prospecting and compliance work while cutting back-office time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Summer holidays leave firms more exposed to cyber fraud
Firewalls

Summer holidays leave firms more exposed to cyber fraud

Reduced staffing and delegated approvals during annual leave are giving fraudsters more chances to slip through corporate checks, Everywhen says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries
Crypto

Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries

The launch broadens access to tokenised shares and round-the-clock trading as the platform pushes deeper into DeFi outside the US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

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US workers want human review of AI financial advice
Fintech

US workers want human review of AI financial advice

Most US employees using AI for money advice still want a human check first, as financial stress rises and retirement plans slip later.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Chexy adds Mastercard for Canadian bill payments and rewards
Fintech

Chexy adds Mastercard for Canadian bill payments and rewards

Canadians can now earn card rewards on rent and other household bills as the platform broadens access to recurring payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Cifas joins global fraud-sharing network in crackdown
Malware

Cifas joins global fraud-sharing network in crackdown

UK consumers and businesses could benefit as Cifas adds nearly 500 scam signals to a global network aimed at faster takedowns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
CulturalPulse launches AskGenie to map audience segments
Data Analytics

CulturalPulse launches AskGenie to map audience segments

Businesses risk missing growth in a more diverse Australia unless they measure cultural identity alongside age, income and life stage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
UK businesses overstate AI progress, EXL research finds
Data Analytics

UK businesses overstate AI progress, EXL research finds

Only 12% of UK companies qualify as AI leaders, with most still struggling to turn pilot projects into measurable returns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Canadian AI consortium launches: Telus, Scotiabank partners
Digital Transformation

Canadian AI consortium launches: Telus, Scotiabank partners

Regulated firms in Canada can now share AI controls and intellectual property, with the first system already handling more than two trillion tokens a month.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Truecaller report flags trust gap in India business calls
Unified Communications

Truecaller report flags trust gap in India business calls

Unfamiliar numbers are fuelling a trust gap in Indian business calls, despite most consumers still preferring voice for urgent matters.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
New Zealand urged to boost transparency in data use
Data Protection

New Zealand urged to boost transparency in data use

Wider adoption of AI tools is prompting calls for plain-language data rules that give New Zealanders more control over personal information.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
New Zealand’s main residential warranties differ in important ways
Housing

New Zealand’s main residential warranties differ in important ways

Homeowners could face slower claims and lower payouts depending on which 10-year warranty they choose, NZIBS has found.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026