
Basware strengthens its AP automation reach through Redmap acquisition. The global invoice automation leader has acquired Australian AP software provider Redmap, expanding its reach across the fast-growing Asia-Pacific market as governments and businesses accelerate adoption of e-invoicing and compliance automation.

The UK Treasury plans to extend financial regulation to cryptocurrency markets, requiring exchanges and wallet providers to register with the FCA and meet anti-money-laundering standards. The new rules, set to take effect by 2027, aim to boost investor confidence and ensure global competitiveness.

UK and Canada agree partnership to modernise public services. The deal will expand AI adoption, strengthen semiconductor research, and build collaboration in digital infrastructure between the two countries.

Cloud costs now average 10% of revenue. Start-ups and SaaS companies are putting finance teams in charge as spending volatility turns cloud into a major profit risk. New research by Cloud Capital shows 89% of CFOs report margin erosion and 97% have formalised cloud governance.

Neo4j launches Fleet Manager to unify graph database governance. The platform gives CIOs and CDOs centralized oversight across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments, simplifying administration and compliance as graph adoption accelerates in AI and data-driven enterprises.

Airwallex has raised $330 million at an $8 billion valuation. The company will establish San Francisco as a dual global headquarters to accelerate its U.S. growth and AI expansion. The move follows a 30% valuation rise and marks a major milestone in its global financial technology strategy.

Revolut Business has opened the waitlist for Titan. Designed for modern, high-growth teams, the ultra-premium Visa-powered card offers travel, lifestyle, and productivity benefits within a single spend management platform. It launches for UK businesses early next year.

Payments executives are confident; fewer are ready for the future. A new ACI Worldwide study reveals a growing divide between confidence and capability among global payments leaders, with legacy systems and internal resistance holding back modernisation as industry expectations accelerate into 2026.

Most AI tools miss where teamwork happens. Miro’s new study finds 75% of global business leaders believe current AI systems focus too much on individual tasks, hindering collaboration and slowing transformation. The findings underline a growing demand for AI that supports shared workspaces and team-level creativity.

GoodData unveils its Intelligence Layer for governed, context-aware AI. The platform embeds data governance, business logic, and semantic integrity into every analytical process, enabling enterprises to make faster, more reliable AI-driven decisions across complex environments.