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VEON partners with MindBridge on AI-driven audit shift

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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VEON will use MindBridge AI to scrutinise all financial transactions in real time, replacing traditional sample-based internal audits.
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Forward Edge-AI appoints Alan R Seid to drive global sales

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Forward Edge-AI hires Alan R Seid as vice president of international sales to spearhead global quantum-resilient cybersecurity growth.
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Xero rolls out AI analytics suite for small businesses

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Xero launches AI analytics across its platform, giving small firms dashboards, forecasts and scorecards once reserved for larger rivals.
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Mastercard links with TerraPay to boost wallet tap-and-go

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Mastercard and TerraPay team up to let mobile wallet users tap and pay at over 150 million Mastercard contactless locations worldwide.
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Finance teams demand auditable AI & stronger data in 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Finance chiefs warn 2026 AI tools must be fully auditable and data‑driven, with 'prove it' tests replacing hype in buying decisions.
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Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.
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Finance leaders fear AI skills gap as change accelerates

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Finance chiefs brace for AI upheaval as CIMA warns of widening skills gap and underprepared teams despite soaring expectations.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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Ant International brings AI-powered customer service to Asia

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Ant International partners with TNG Digital and easypaisa to launch AI-driven customer service, enhancing efficiency and security in Asian digital banking.
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Supervity unveils AP AI Command Centre to automate finance tasks

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Supervity launches its AP AI Command Centre to automate invoice-to-pay finance tasks, cutting processing times by 90% and boosting payment accuracy for firms.
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Mastercard adds stablecoin wallet payouts to expand global reach

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Mastercard partners with Thunes to enable near-instant payouts to stablecoin wallets via Mastercard Move, enhancing global digital payment options.
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Thomas Sullivan named Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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digital finance
Thomas Sullivan has been appointed Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets to lead strategic growth and innovation in digital finance and blockchain integration.
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LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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blockchain
London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.
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Pipe launches four AI agents to streamline small business funding

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Pipe has launched four AI agents to speed up small business funding, automating fraud checks and payments to cut decision times from weeks to minutes.
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BlackLine appoints Sam Balaji to Board for global growth drive

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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BlackLine has appointed Sam Balaji, former Deloitte Consulting CEO, to its Board to drive global growth and accelerate AI-led digital finance transformation.
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XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
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Binance secures USD $2 billion institutional backing by MGX

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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blockchain
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binance
Binance has secured its first institutional investment, a groundbreaking USD $2 billion from Abu Dhabi's MGX, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency.
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MongoDB acquires Voyage AI to boost data retrieval accuracy

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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MongoDB has acquired Voyage AI, enhancing its data retrieval capabilities for AI applications, crucial for sectors like healthcare and finance.