Deal Updates

SmartSearch and Iress have announced a new integration aimed at transforming compliance for financial advisers. The partnership is designed to address one of the most...

Descope, the drag-and-drop external IAM platform, has closed an extension of its seed financing round, securing an additional $35m. The new funding brings its...

AMLTRIX, an open-source AML initiative, has launched the world’s first AML knowledge graph, aiming to create a universal framework for tackling financial crime. The product...

When supply chain leaders think about the risks that could destabilise their organisations, financial pressures, operational disruption, and regulatory issues are usually top of...

The Emerging Payments Association of Asia (EPAA) has released a new report urging the Asia Pacific payments industry to take immediate steps to address...

In an era where data fuels innovation but privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA loom large, organizations grapple with a paradox: harnessing collective intelligence...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of financial services, reshaping how institutions approach efficiency, risk management, and customer engagement. To support this transformation, a 10-session AI Masterclass has been launched by SS&C Blue Prism, aimed at giving industry leaders the tools and confidence to navigate this new landscape. The programme is designed to move participants from the basics of AI through to practical applications, focusing on the needs of enterprises in banking, asset and wealth management, insurance, and private markets. By providing structured guidance, the series aims to ensure executives are equipped not just with technical understanding, but also with the strategic insights necessary to lead organisations into the AI era. Real-world case studies form a core part of the Masterclass, including lessons from SS&C and other financial firms that have already embedded AI across their operations. These customer stories highlight both the opportunities and the challenges of implementation, offering participants a realistic picture of what digital transformation looks like in practice. The course also focuses on demystifying terminology, making the language of AI more accessible for senior decision-makers. Beyond this, participants gain exposure to a wide range of use cases. Sessions cover everything from risk management and compliance applications to intelligent document processing. By the end of the series, participants are expected to leave with both a stronger understanding of AI and a clear roadmap for implementing it within their organisations. Register for the free Masterclass here.

Eastnets and Facephi have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at tackling financial crime worldwide. The collaboration seeks to deliver an end-to-end fraud defence ecosystem,...

Australia is preparing for one of its most significant updates to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulation. Known as Tranche 2, the reforms...

Zania, an agentic AI company focused on governance, risk, and compliance, has completed an $18m Series A funding round. The oversubscribed round was led by...