Insurance stories
Australian firms face faster reporting clocks and penalties of up to AUD $50 million, as regulators step up scrutiny after cyber attacks.
Supply chain compromises helped actively exploited flaws to 215 in the first half of 2026, as attackers used trusted tools and platforms to steal credentials.
Cross-border data breaches could force New Zealand companies to notify multiple regulators, as Asia Pacific rules tighten and deadlines vary widely.
Resilience-minded organisations are turning to compact edge systems to keep critical services running if cyberattacks, outages or floods hit.
Yet many insurers still wait months to connect new systems, with only 29% saying tech plans delivered major gains last year.
The findings could sway regulated firms seeking cheaper, more controllable AI, after orchestrated small models beat several larger systems on enterprise tasks.
Banks and insurers face rising losses as deepfake fraud is now estimated at USD $40 billion a year, with voice cloning fuelling most cases.
As AI moves into core operations, the hire is designed to strengthen governance and resilience for regulated customers in Australia.
The integration aims to curb prompt injection, data leakage and unauthorised actions as firms shift AI from pilots to critical systems.
Merchants can now offer Klarna's instalment and deferred-payment options through Ecommpay without extra technical work or separate systems.
The rollout could free up advisers' time by cutting mortgage administration, while giving the software firm a stronger foothold in the UK market.
The deal gives Xopero a foothold in AI governance as businesses race to stop prompt injection and data leaks from generative tools.
The Irish provider has committed €500,000 to the unit as demand grows for secure, practical AI adoption among businesses.
Global quantum computing revenue is set to top USD $1 billion by 2027 as governments and companies keep funding early-stage research.
Women's health firms facing banking and payments blocks may gain easier access as FemTick begins rating supportive service providers.
The update targets cash-flow pressure by letting users manage housing, transport and utility bills in one app, including mortgage payments.
Flood damage has left the reserve closed for months, with repairs estimated at $35,000 and new toilets costing $148,000 before campers can return.
The funding will help Tamr speed up development of agentic features as enterprises struggle to make fragmented records usable for AI systems.
Policyholders could save thousands as Float says hidden commissions of 15% to 25% and admin-heavy renewals are inflating premiums.
Despite rapid adoption, UK firms are struggling to turn AI spending into measurable gains, with trust and returns still out of sync.
