The agreement will facilitate the expansion of the Al Manassah sukuk trading platform solution. Malaysian tech start-up Freya Capital Sdn. Bhd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) National Bonds, the private joint stock shareholding company under the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the investment…
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IT workers have high intent to stay with current employer
Survey Results Point to Looming IT Talent Retention Issues for CIOs. IT workers are more inclined to quit their jobs than employees in other functions, with a 10.2 per cent lower intent to stay than non-IT employees — the lowest out of all corporate functions, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc.…
Read MoreCloud providers key to driving smarter cities in Asia
Tencent Cloud empowers businesses and governments. At this year’s Technology for Change Week Asia, Tencent Cloud discussed the increasingly critical role the private sector plays in driving digital transformation, as Asia moves towards smart cities. Tencent Cloud believes that private sector stakeholders continue to be invaluable in fostering a vibrant, sustainable digital ecosystem in Asia. Speaking at…
Read MoreAustralians open to the metaverse at work
Social and entertainment to follow as more join the community. The Telsyte Australian Digital Consumer Study 2022 found while it is still early days for the “metaverse” with only 21 per cent aware of the concept, there are immediate opportunities for businesses to explore metaverses if it can demonstrate improved productivity, collaboration,…
Read MoreImpact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global ICT markets
The information and communications technology (ICT) market has also been affected by the conflict. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting diplomatic and economic response have led to a critical turning point for Europe and the world. The information and communications technology (ICT) market has also been affected by…
Read MoreTop security and risk management trends for 2022
Security Leaders Must Evolve Strategies to Protect an Expanding Digital Footprint. Security and risk management leaders must address seven top trends to protect the ever-expanding digital footprint of modern organizations against new and emerging threats in 2022 and beyond, according to Gartner, Inc. “Organizations worldwide are facing sophisticated ransomware, attacks on…
Read MoreAustralian organisations should urgently adopt enhanced cyber security
The discussion paper outlines potential measures as part of a possible new regulatory framework. Context There are no specific or credible cyber threats to Australian organisations currently. Following the attack of Ukraine, there is heightened cyber risk globally, and the threat of cyber-attacks on Australian networks, either directly or inadvertently,…
Read MoreFeedback sought on potential new rules
The discussion paper outlines potential measures as part of a possible new regulatory framework. The ACCC is seeking views from consumers, businesses, and other parties on options for legislative reform to address concerns about the dominance of digital platforms. A discussion paper, released today, outlines options for addressing harms to competition,…
Read MoreNew global heads to lead business banking and drive digital agenda
Tiger Brokers has over 9 million users worldwide. Standard Chartered Bank (the Bank) today announced the appointments of Xie Wen as Global Head, Business Banking and Mohamed Keraine as Global Head, Digital for its Consumer, Private and Business Banking (CPBB) business. Both Xie Wen and Mohamed will report to Judy Hsu, CEO, CPBB. Xie Wen is currently the…
Read MoreTiger Brokers launches one-stop social trading platform
Tiger Brokers has over 9 million users worldwide. The global leading online brokerage Tiger Brokers is set to step into the online brokerage industry in Australia with its app-based comprehensive trading platform and competitive pricing strategy. The Nasdaq-listed firm announced today that it is launching its proprietary one-stop investing platform Tiger Trade…
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