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Asian Stories

Insurance stories

FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth

Profitability in FY2025 caps a decade of expansion for the insurer, as adviser-led sales and wealth products helped drive growth in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Insurance stories

Firewalls

Hiscox warns ransomware hits UK SMEs more than once

Many SMEs face repeat disruption after paying ransomware gangs, with insurers warning that restored access often still means costly system rebuilds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Drones

Felix launches AI workflow platform with USD $1.7 million

The new platform targets regulated firms seeking auditable AI processes, after Felix raised USD $1.7 million to expand beyond legal work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds

The recognition highlights growing demand for auditable AI, as regulated industries seek tools they can trust in live operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Virtualisation

Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market

Backed by USD $34 million, the voice-AI firm is targeting regulated US and European customers as it bolsters its leadership team.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

MongoDB launches APAC partner push for AI modernisation

Customers across Asia Pacific could get faster AI modernisation support as MongoDB widens a smaller, strategic partner network in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief

The appointment is aimed at expanding Smart Communications' partner network to speed growth in regulated-industry markets and widen customer reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Origin raises USD $30 million to streamline global benefits

Origin secures USD $30 million to scale its AI-driven platform simplifying fragmented global employee benefits for large multinationals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Data Protection

GSMA says Mobile Money hits USD $2 trillion in 2025

Mobile money transactions topped USD $2 trillion in 2025 as global use surged, led by Sub-Saharan Africa but with growth across all regions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Corlytics wins FinTech Breakthrough policy management award

Dublin regtech Corlytics wins Policy Management Solution of the Year at FinTech Breakthrough for its AI-driven compliance platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Insurance stories

Digital Signage

Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand

Financial institutions could cut manual checks as a Fujifilm-DoxAI tool scans identity and income records for fraud in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

UK data privacy complaints rise in finance & health

Higher complaint volumes are adding regulatory and reputational pressure on UK firms handling sensitive customer data, especially in finance and health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

UK firms back bank-led recurring payments over cards

Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

New Zealand SMEs hit by falling revenue & weak confidence

Rising costs and policy uncertainty are squeezing small firms, with 63% of owners reporting lower revenue and confidence subdued across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum

Women running financial services firms will gather in Cambridge as Bain and Cambridge Judge seek to tackle AI, risk and falling returns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Data Protection

FIFAI panel report sets 'AGILE' guide for AI in finance

The report warns Canadian lenders that fraud, supply-chain concentration and market shocks are becoming the main AI threats in finance.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Manchester tech event to focus on AI, trust & risk

Boards face mounting pressure to prove AI and automation improve service, resilience and compliance as Manchester Tech Week opens in Manchester Central.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026