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Rosella raises AUD $3.7 million for AI insurance brokerage
Software-as-a-Service

Rosella raises AUD $3.7 million for AI insurance brokerage

The funding will help Rosella target smaller US businesses that insurers often serve slowly, using AI to cut brokerage admin from hours to minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
Hyperscale

Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body

Backers say the move will give AI agents and apps a neutral, open payments standard for web transactions, with support from Amazon, Visa and others.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Kyndryl launches agentic AI service management toolkit
Data Protection

Kyndryl launches agentic AI service management toolkit

Many firms lack the controls to deploy autonomous AI safely, leaving governance gaps as Kyndryl sells a new oversight toolkit.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Kelleher visits ACI Worldwide's Limerick data centre
Data Protection

Kelleher visits ACI Worldwide's Limerick data centre

The site underpins real-time payments for banks and merchants across Europe, while keeping sensitive data within the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Ripple adds digital asset accounts to treasury platform
Fintech

Ripple adds digital asset accounts to treasury platform

Treasury teams can now oversee cash and crypto balances in one dashboard, after Ripple folded digital asset accounts into its Ripple Treasury system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Agentic AI raises new cybersecurity and privacy risks
Data Protection

Agentic AI raises new cybersecurity and privacy risks

Organisations face fresh breach and privacy exposure as autonomous AI agents gain access to tools, data and records across their systems.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Personetics & Atomic partner on in-app deposit switching
Data Analytics

Personetics & Atomic partner on in-app deposit switching

Banks will be able to prompt customers to switch salary payments and bills inside their apps, aiming to boost deposit growth and track uptake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push
Digital Transformation

Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push

The deal is set to add immediate revenue and earnings, while keeping all DXLabs staff in place to support Vection’s Australian expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Manufacturing

Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds

The recognition highlights growing demand for auditable AI, as regulated industries seek tools they can trust in live operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform
Software-as-a-Service

Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform

The cash will fund a new release, cloud rollout and expansion in North America and Europe as enterprise demand for orchestration grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments
Crypto

OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments

The funding will help OpenFX expand hiring and infrastructure as it tackles slow, costly cross-border transfers for banks and fintechs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
Agricultural Technology

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal

The deal will give Canberra access to AI risk findings and usage data as Anthropic expands research support and plans a Sydney office.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Bybit EU deepens identity checks with Fourthline partnership
Data Protection

Bybit EU deepens identity checks with Fourthline partnership

Tighter onboarding could ease Bybit EU’s MiCAR compliance burden as the exchange expands identity verification across eligible EEA markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
David Hyman launches monō ai to scale enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

David Hyman launches monō ai to scale enterprise AI

Backed by its founders, the AI venture is targeting firms struggling to turn pilots into measurable gains as demand grows across regulated industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Huntington picks SEI for private bank platform shift
Software-as-a-Service

Huntington picks SEI for private bank platform shift

The bank's private wealth arm will shift to a single system to cut complexity and improve service for advisers and clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Mphasis completes Flagstar Bank data centre overhaul
Disaster Recovery

Mphasis completes Flagstar Bank data centre overhaul

Hundreds of critical banking apps moved without disruption as the US lender cut six data centres to two and boosted resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
RBC partners with Hopper to update Avion Rewards Travel
Digital Transformation

RBC partners with Hopper to update Avion Rewards Travel

Avion Rewards members will soon get a new booking portal with flexible point redemptions and pricing tools as RBC shifts travel tech to Hopper.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors
Fintech

TD launches Easy Trade app for novice Canadian investors

Novice investors can now start with CAD $1 as TD targets younger Canadians who want simpler, low-cost access to shares and funds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026