Westpac stories
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.
Recognition for more than 50 finalists highlighted women's growing influence in Asia-Pacific artificial intelligence as Grace Chung took the top prize.
The London-based software group is set to expand sales after turning EBITDA-positive and growing annual recurring revenue by more than 30%.
Demand for core banking upgrades is helping 10x Banking scale, with live accounts topping 10 million and ARR rising by more than 30%.
Banks can add fintech services without ripping out ageing core systems as DXC's CoreIgnite offers a single link to partners and networks.
Bank-led name checks in Australia and New Zealand are eroding the niche that made Eftsure easy to sell a decade ago.
Households could be losing hundreds of millions in interest as bonus savings rates vanish when monthly conditions are missed.
Analyst recognition highlights rising demand for AI governance tools as banks and governments face tighter compliance risks from poor data controls.
Businesses using credit cards are losing insurance, longer grace periods and reward value as major lenders trim perks amid card reforms.
Extreme heat can cut warehouse throughput, disrupt freight and shift shopper demand, forcing Australian businesses to plan ahead now.
A record shortlist across 20 categories spotlights women, non-binary people and allies shaping Australia's banking, health and education systems.
Persistent inflation and weak household finances leave the Reserve Bank of Australia facing another possible rate rise before year-end.
Fewer free cash points are leaving many New Zealanders facing fees, longer trips and concerns about access as ATMs disappear.
More than 1,500 New Zealand schoolgirls will get workplace exposure as the tech sector seeks to widen its talent pipeline.
Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.
Up bank grew by focusing on design and trust, with more than 80 per cent of customers arriving through word of mouth.
The name-checking service is now helping avert scam losses and mistaken payments, with more than 150 million checks completed in its first year.
Australian SMEs can now earn Velocity and Qatar Avios on routine bills, as B2Bpay broadens its rewards platform beyond Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Telstra store customers can now verify their identity through a bank in seconds, cutting document handovers and helping curb fraud.
Rising demand and tighter economics are squeezing network spending, with One NZ warning New Zealanders could feel slower progress in coverage and resilience.
