AI
Former Funding Societies CTO Ishan Agrawal Launches YC-Backed Branch AI
Ishan Agrawal, the former Group Chief Technology Officer of SME digital finance platform Funding Societies, has embarked on a new entrepreneurial journey with the co-founding of Branch AI. With over 7 years of experience in building and scaling Funding Societies
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What Drives 53% of Singaporeans Away from Digital-Only Banking?
A plethora of technological advancements and geopolitical events repeatedly upend the banking industry. 2023 was no exception, marked by highly publicised bank failures, rising interest rates, and various global economic challenges. Amidst these upheavals, one constant emerged: People remain content
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Personetics Co-founder David Sosna Steps Down as CEO, Udi Ziv Named Successor
Personetics, a global provider of data-driven personalisation solutions, announced that it has named Udi Ziv as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ziv, who brings a wealth of experience from previous leadership roles, including at SAP, NICE, and Earnix, will replace
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Franklin Templeton Joins Transparently.AI’s US$3 Million Fundraise
Transparently.AI, a Singapore-based AI firm specialising in detecting accounting fraud, announced that global asset management firm Franklin Templeton had joined its US$3 million pre-Series A funding round. This financial backing is part of Transparently.AI’s inclusion in Franklin Templeton’s Fintech Incubator
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Revolut Deploys AI to Combat Card Scams, Reports 30% Fraud Loss Reduction
Global neobank Revolut has rolled out an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) feature designed to shield its 35 million users worldwide from the growing threat of card scams. The AI-driven feature is engineered to identify and prevent Authorised Push Payment (APP)
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German Regtech Hawk AI Appoints Robin Lee to Lead APAC Operations
Hawk AI, a Germany-based provider of artificial intelligence technology for fraud detection and anti-money laundering efforts, has announced Robin Lee as the new General Manager for its Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations. Lee brings extensive experience in regulatory technology and anti-financial crime,
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Are APAC Businesses Ready? Assessing Digital Preparedness in Finance
In an era marked by rapid technological evolution, the finance function within businesses stands at the forefront of digital transformation in the Asia Pacific (APAC). This shift is not merely about adopting new technologies; it’s about reimagining the role of
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Dennis Martin Joins ADVANCE.AI as Credit Reporting CEO
ADVANCE.AI, a provider of digital identity verification and risk management solutions in Southeast Asia, has announced the appointment of Dennis Martin as the CEO of its credit reporting business. Martin will be based in Singapore where the startup is headquartered.
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ServiceNow Lands AI Partnerships with Visa and EY
ServiceNow, a provider of digital workflow services, has recently broadened its partnership with both EY and Visa, focusing on AI-driven compliance solutions and the transformation of payment services. These collaborations mark another noteworthy step in the integration of advanced AI
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Bloomberg Introduces AI-Powered Earnings Call Summaries for Enhanced Financial Analysis
Bloomberg has unveiled a new tool, AI-Powered Earnings Call Summaries, on the Terminal, showcasing the practical use of artificial intelligence in enhancing the research process for analysts. The new tool is designed to simplify the complex task of dissecting financial
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