Financial Services

Xinja almost abandoned serverless backend built for Apple Pay

Xinja almost abandoned serverless backend built for Apple Pay

Highlights risks and rewards of running fully in the cloud.
Ry Crozier May 22 2020 6:57AM Financial Services
Baidu considers leaving the Nasdaq to boost its valuation

Baidu considers leaving the Nasdaq to boost its valuation

Amid rising tension between the US and China.
Julie Zhu and Zhang Yan May 22 2020 6:34AM Financial Services
NAB nixes hotdesking in favour of app-bookable desks

NAB nixes hotdesking in favour of app-bookable desks

Plots gradual return of 32,000 staff working remotely.
Ry Crozier May 21 2020 12:52PM Financial Services
Facebook to launch new shopping feature across apps

Facebook to launch new shopping feature across apps

Reveals 'Shops' for businesses to display and sell products.
Katie Paul May 20 2020 12:33PM Financial Services
Westpac tech chief poached by Barclays

Westpac tech chief poached by Barclays

UK juggernaut swoops on local talent again.
Julian Bajkowski May 20 2020 10:46AM Financial Services
SoftBank's Vision Fund tumbles to US$18bn loss in 'valley of coronavirus'

SoftBank's Vision Fund tumbles to US$18bn loss in 'valley of coronavirus'

Deepening crisis at its portfolio companies from the global downturn.
Sam Nussey May 19 2020 1:03PM Financial Services
Westpac CIO Craig Bright heads for the exit

Westpac CIO Craig Bright heads for the exit

Resigns after less than two years.
Julian Bajkowski May 19 2020 8:42AM Financial Services
Westpac’s new core prototype primed for alpha go-live

Westpac’s new core prototype primed for alpha go-live

CIO Craig Bright says commercial release slated for early 2021.
Julian Bajkowski May 19 2020 12:47AM Financial Services
Commonwealth Bank CTO snapped up by Google

Commonwealth Bank CTO snapped up by Google

Pancino questions cult of hot-desking and corporate property fixation.
Julian Bajkowski May 18 2020 2:15PM Financial Services
California officials reject subsidies for Musk's SpaceX over Tesla spat

California officials reject subsidies for Musk's SpaceX over Tesla spat

Follows threats to move Tesla workforce from state.
Staff Writers May 18 2020 1:44PM Financial Services
France to go ahead with digital tax this year

France to go ahead with digital tax this year

Regardless of possible international deal.
Staff Writer May 15 2020 12:40PM Financial Services
Sydney woman charged for running alleged unlawful digital currency exchange

Sydney woman charged for running alleged unlawful digital currency exchange

Bitcoin, cash seized in searches.
Matt Johnston May 15 2020 11:18AM Financial Services
Demand for CBA's automated 'Benefits finder' explodes

Demand for CBA's automated 'Benefits finder' explodes

As customers look for a simple journey that makes sense.
Julian Bajkowski May 14 2020 1:49PM Financial Services
Cisco's third quarter gets boost from demand for work-from-home apps

Cisco's third quarter gets boost from demand for work-from-home apps

CFO says economic challenges will persist despite technology.
Stephen Nellis and Munsif Vengattil May 14 2020 12:58PM Financial Services
Amazon.com asks for federal law against price gouging during national emergencies

Amazon.com asks for federal law against price gouging during national emergencies

After being criticized for not acting quickly enough to curb rapacious sellers.
Staff Writer May 14 2020 6:46AM Financial Services
Hogan to endure at Suncorp after Oracle core flop

Hogan to endure at Suncorp after Oracle core flop

As bank seizes moment to accelerate other digital projects.
Julian Bajkowski May 12 2020 1:28PM Financial Services
NBN Co sources $6.1 billion from banks

NBN Co sources $6.1 billion from banks

Bolsters working capital, upgrades possible.
Ry Crozier May 12 2020 7:45AM Financial Services
Westpac CIO Craig Bright reveals iOS app overhaul

Westpac CIO Craig Bright reveals iOS app overhaul

Goes fully native with Android to follow.
Julian Bajkowski May 12 2020 12:57AM Financial Services
CBA signs onto digital receipts platform Slyp

CBA signs onto digital receipts platform Slyp

Joins rest of the Big Four.
Matt Johnston May 11 2020 1:30PM Financial Services
Suncorp's Oracle core finally junked, leaves $90m crater

Suncorp's Oracle core finally junked, leaves $90m crater

As payroll problems booked in at between $40m - $70m.
Julian Bajkowski May 11 2020 1:06PM Financial Services

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