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OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding

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OpenAI secures USD $122 billion in funding as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank back a rapid expansion in compute, enterprise tools and product plans.
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Harvey raises USD $200 million in AI legal funding

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Harvey wins USD $200 million as investors back its plan to turn legal AI from chat tools into workflow-running agents.
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Solidatus unveils AI assistant to automate data lineage

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Solidatus launches AI Lineage Assistant to automate complex data mapping for regulated firms under mounting traceability and audit pressure.
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DC Advisory hires Oliver Parker to lead London tech M&A

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DC Advisory has hired Oliver Parker as London Managing Director in its Technology & Software team, boosting senior software M&A firepower.
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Marketing Society adds two marketing chiefs in Hong Kong

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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The Marketing Society names Chubb Life and Driscoll's CMOs to its Hong Kong board, boosting APAC reach with insurance and agrifood expertise.
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Quantum Security 25 honours leaders in post-quantum era

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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DigiCert and Techstrong unveil the first Quantum Security 25, honouring global leaders steering real-world post-quantum security plans.
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Juspay secures USD $50m, hits USD $1.2bn valuation

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Juspay raises USD $50m in follow-on funding led by WestBridge Capital, lifting the payments firm to a USD $1.2bn valuation.
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US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
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Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.
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Most Singapore banks fall short of brand promises, says Forrester

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Forrester's Total Experience Score reveals most Singapore banks fail to deliver customer experiences matching their brand promises, with Citibank and DBS leading.
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GovWare 2025 in Singapore to unite over 13,000 global experts

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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GovWare 2025 in Singapore will unite over 13,000 global experts from 90+ countries to discuss digital trust, AI, and cybersecurity innovation in October.
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Yondr delivers Johor AI data centre phase six months early

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Yondr Group has completed the first 25MW phase of its Johor AI data centre six months early, advancing Malaysia's role in Southeast Asia's digital economy.
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Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.
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James Cameron leads JLL's energy role in Asia Pacific

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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James Cameron has been appointed Head of Energy & Infrastructure for Asia Pacific at JLL, driving the firm's expansion in the region from Singapore.
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Aspire quintupled its compliance & IT security teams

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Aspire's compliance and IT security teams have grown fivefold in 24 months, bolstered by strategic hires to fuel global expansion and enhance regulatory adherence.
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HSBC & Singlife top customer experience in Singapore study

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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HSBC and Singlife lead in customer experience in banking, investments, and insurance, says Forrester's 2024 Singapore CX Index.
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GTreasury partners with Necto to expand APAC API connectivity

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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GTreasury partners with Necto to expand API connectivity in APAC, enhancing its ClearConnect Gateway with seamless data integration from additional regional banks.
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OMS Group secures USD $292.5 million syndicate deal for expansion

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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OMS Group has secured USD $292.5 million for global expansion in subsea telecommunications from a consortium including HSBC and KKR Capital Markets.
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HSBC & BNY Mellon to pilot Quantexa's new AI technology

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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HSBC and BNY Mellon join Quantexa's Lighthouse Programme to deploy Q Assist, a context-aware generative AI suite, debuting at London Tech Week to optimise financial services.
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Raphael Bres returns to Tradeshift, set to harness AI in fintech

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Raphael Bres is set to harness AI to revolutionise Tradeshift's finance function after he rejoins the B2B eCommerce, fintech platform, amid company restructuring and growth.