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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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SAS & Notilyze aid FairClimateFund carbon tracking
Software-as-a-Service

SAS & Notilyze aid FairClimateFund carbon tracking

SAS and Notilyze have helped FairClimateFund replace spreadsheets with a digital platform to track carbon credits and household payments more transparently.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Stake adds portfolio chart & stock move explainers
Data Analytics

Stake adds portfolio chart & stock move explainers

Stake rolls out in-app portfolio chart and stock-move summaries as it courts retail investors seeking clearer performance and market context.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
9fin launches full Asia Pacific platform after funding
Data Analytics

9fin launches full Asia Pacific platform after funding

9fin expands into Asia Pacific with a full credit market platform, giving banks and asset managers wider access after its USD $170 million fundraise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Talos flags KelpDAO rsETH exploit as major DeFi shock
Crypto

Talos flags KelpDAO rsETH exploit as major DeFi shock

Talos says KelpDAO's rsETH bridge flaw triggered a DeFi liquidity crunch, with unbacked tokens used on Aave and more than USD $9 billion withdrawn.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline
Software-as-a-Service

Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline

Backbase unveils AI-native Banking OS to tackle fragmented bank operations and shared customer records, targeting practical AI gains across frontline work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Software-as-a-Service

Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts

Pinewood boosts annual revenue and EBITDA as testing begins at Lithia's US dealerships, with cash rising and medium-term growth targets intact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
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

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Karen Joy

Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
Crypto

Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX

Macropod's AUDM lands on OKX Australia as Drew Bradford and Kate Cooper revive NAB stablecoin ties in a push for faster payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
CRI adopts Caseware cloud audit suite in US rollout
Digital Transformation

CRI adopts Caseware cloud audit suite in US rollout

CRI to roll out Caseware's cloud audit suite nationwide as the top 25 firm shifts to a single platform for audit, tax and AI tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Float launches AI tool to automate Canadian tax coding
Hyperscale

Float launches AI tool to automate Canadian tax coding

Float rolls out AI-driven transaction coding for Canadian businesses, aiming to cut month-end admin with HST, GST and PST automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending
Software-as-a-Service

Firenze raises GBP £6 million to expand Lombard lending

Firenze lands GBP £6 million to scale portfolio-backed credit platform as wealth managers and banks chase faster access to client liquidity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
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