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Synapse Analytics raises USD $13 million in Series A
Software-as-a-Service

Synapse Analytics raises USD $13 million in Series A

Regulated lenders gain software that keeps sensitive data in-house as the Abu Dhabi-based group expands after a USD $13 million round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
KPMG sees AI-driven future for India's finance sector
Data Protection

KPMG sees AI-driven future for India's finance sector

India's banks face a rapid shift towards AI-led operations as digital public infrastructure and data-sharing systems reshape finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants
Software-as-a-Service

Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants

The accolade could help Google win larger corporate contracts as businesses judge enterprise AI assistants on governance, integration and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Sep 2026
Experian launches AI platform with real-time underwriting
Data Analytics

Experian launches AI platform with real-time underwriting

Borrowers could see more relevant credit offers as the platform uses live data and bank account insights to sharpen approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Sep 2026
Lumin Digital launches open banking integration with MX
Digital Transformation

Lumin Digital launches open banking integration with MX

Banks using the platform can now connect customers to approved financial apps without screen scraping, improving consent controls and data access oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Sep 2026
Intapp launches DealCloud plug-in for ChatGPT for finance
Software-as-a-Service

Intapp launches DealCloud plug-in for ChatGPT for finance

Eligible financial firms can now tap their own DealCloud records in ChatGPT while keeping confidential data and access barriers intact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Sep 2026
Google launches AlloyDB Omni RPM orchestrator for servers
DevOps

Google launches AlloyDB Omni RPM orchestrator for servers

Enterprises running PostgreSQL on servers can now automate failover, backups and scaling on-premises as Google broadens AlloyDB Omni support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Sep 2026
RDC.AI steps up North America push on banking growth
Software-as-a-Service

RDC.AI steps up North America push on banking growth

More US and Canadian banks are set to adopt RDC.AI's tools as the Australian-founded software group moves beyond trials and into production deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT platform for Financial Services
Fintech

OpenAI launches ChatGPT platform for Financial Services

Financial institutions will gain access to licensed market data and governance tools as OpenAI targets research, modelling and client documents.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Regulatory technology stories

Peoples Group taps Feedzai ahead of Real-Time Rail
Fintech

Peoples Group taps Feedzai ahead of Real-Time Rail

Fraud checks are being upgraded before Canada's instant payments network goes live, as Peoples Group seeks to stop scams in real time.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2026
Zeta launches passkey authentication for RuPay payments
Multi-factor authentication

Zeta launches passkey authentication for RuPay payments

Eligible RuPay cardholders in India can now bypass SMS one-time passwords, cutting checkout time as digital-payment fraud climbs sharply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
Savira launches free privacy tools for small firms
Software-as-a-Service

Savira launches free privacy tools for small firms

More than 100,000 small businesses are now in privacy regulators' sights as tougher rules push demand for cheaper compliance tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
Confluent: Data architecture gap impairing AI ambitions
Data Protection

Confluent: Data architecture gap impairing AI ambitions

Older systems may leave Australian firms unable to meet CDR demands, while modern data architecture is becoming crucial for real-time AI use.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026
Banks boost AI surveillance but operational gaps stay
Digital Transformation

Banks boost AI surveillance but operational gaps stay

Higher AI spending is doing little to cut false positives, as most banks still run alert-heavy surveillance systems, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Sep 2026
Bank of Ireland expands Stripe deal on AI & payments
Software-as-a-Service

Bank of Ireland expands Stripe deal on AI & payments

The bank aims to speed up customer payments and back-office tasks as it deepens use of Stripe's systems across its group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026
Xero apologises after two incidents upset advisers
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Xero apologises after two incidents upset advisers

Accountants and bookkeepers were left frustrated after an influencer post and an automated analytics email sparked concerns over Xero's adviser ties.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026
Visa, Mastercard & Ant International back AI agent trust
Fintech

Visa, Mastercard & Ant International back AI agent trust

A shared trust framework could cut repeated checks for AI agents making purchases and ease adoption across card and wallet networks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026
LoanPro AI tool cuts loan servicing call times 15%
Software-as-a-Service

LoanPro AI tool cuts loan servicing call times 15%

Loan servicers could see fewer escalations and faster calls as the new interface also creates an audit trail for compliance checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026