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Karen Joy Bacudo

Finance Editor

Karen wears two hats at TechDay, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with finance tasks. She bridges writing content and reconciling numbers to support the team, with the same level of accuracy and precision.

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Investors eye GPUs as alternative asset, survey finds
DataCentre infrastructure

Investors eye GPUs as alternative asset, survey finds

Investors warming to GPUs as an alternative asset class, with 75% optimistic, while structured products and better benchmarks seen as key to wider uptake.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Wasabi secures USD $250 million credit facility from Bain
Software-as-a-Service

Wasabi secures USD $250 million credit facility from Bain

Wasabi lands USD $250 million Bain-led credit line to fund cloud storage expansion, AI-ready infrastructure and overseas growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users
Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users

Xero rolls out AI-powered business health scorecards as 4.6 million subscribers gain deeper KPI tracking, cash flow forecasts and sharing tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
1Cover expands Adyen payments deal, saves AUD $35,000
Digital Transformation

1Cover expands Adyen payments deal, saves AUD $35,000

1Cover deepens Adyen partnership across Australia and New Zealand, cutting payments costs and streamlining insurance transactions for customers and staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Paysight adds Paymend failed-payment recovery tool
Software-as-a-Service

Paysight adds Paymend failed-payment recovery tool

Paysight plugs in Paymend's recovery layer to help merchants reclaim failed payments and cut churn across eCommerce and subscription billing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m

DroneShield posts record customer cash receipts and a fourth straight positive cashflow quarter as SaaS revenue and contracted sales swell.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Nium partners Coinbase for USDC cross-border payments
Crypto

Nium partners Coinbase for USDC cross-border payments

Nium and Coinbase launch USDC payments service for businesses across 190 markets, aiming to cut trapped liquidity and speed cross-border settlements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Karen Joy

Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators
Fintech

Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators

Visa and TikTok unveil UK debit card for LIVE creators, as research highlights payment delays, cash-flow strain, and demand for business finance tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury
Crypto

UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury

UK business groups and payments firms warn Treasury delays on stablecoin policy are holding back sterling-backed tokens and cross-border finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
UK finance chiefs prioritise AI accuracy over speed
Digital Transformation

UK finance chiefs prioritise AI accuracy over speed

UK finance chiefs say AI adoption will hinge on traceable outputs and human oversight, as Bloomberg survey shows trust beats speed in regulated markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Salmon secures USD $100 million for Philippines expansion
Fintech

Salmon secures USD $100 million for Philippines expansion

Salmon backs Philippine consumer finance push with USD $60 million equity round and USD $40 million bond issue as it scales lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab
Data Analytics

Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab

Standard Chartered and A*STAR have launched a SGD$15 million Singapore AI lab to turn research into banking tools for fraud checks and faster analysis.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets
Manufacturing

SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets

SoloTruth and Axon Ivy roll out an asset management platform that uses RFID, GPS and inspections to curb ghost assets and errors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

Half of US consumers now expect AI to help manage money, as Plaid says finance apps must offer more guidance, transparency and human oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users
Crypto

Coinbase launches UK crypto-backed USDC loans for users

Coinbase widens UK push with crypto-backed USDC loans, letting users borrow against Bitcoin, Ether and cbETH in under a minute.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
CFIT says financial health tools could unlock GBP £5 billion
Fintech

CFIT says financial health tools could unlock GBP £5 billion

CFIT says financial health tools could help lenders back more SMEs, with improved readiness and data sharing unlocking GBP £5 billion in annual lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
TeamSystem posts record revenue as AI push lifts growth
Digital Transformation

TeamSystem posts record revenue as AI push lifts growth

TeamSystem says overseas expansion and fresh AI editions drove 2025 revenue to EUR €1.15 billion, with EBITDA up 24% and margins widening.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month