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GRC news roundup: Optro, OnBoard, clarity AI, Eventus & more. GRC technology is one of the fastest-growing segments in enterprise software, and compliance professions are rapidly evolving. Here's the latest from across the industry. New products & platforms. GRC intelligence platform Optro unveiled Optro Partner Connect, a suite of enablement, certification, technical and co-marketing support. Board management platform OnBoard announced Governance IQ, a new framework for its OnBoard AI system that answers directors' questions using three layers of context: an organization's industry, its board's history and the expertise of individual directors. Clarity AI, a financial intelligence platform, released a model context protocol server and native connectors for ChatGPT and Claude, enabling institutional investors to run portfolio compliance checks within the AI environments their firms already use. Nudge Security, a security governance provider, launched new agentic capabilities to help security and IT teams find and remediate malicious and high-risk OAuth grants and browser extensions. Risk management and protective services firm Crisis24 launched Digital Executive Protection, a specialized cybersecurity service designed for senior leaders. Trade surveillance provider Eventus won trade surveillance product of the year at the Risk Technology Awards and best trade surveillance solution in the Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC 2026. NCC Group, a cybersecurity firm, has become certified as part of The Cyber Scheme Accredited Company Programme, which validates an organization's services by verifying that its workforce competence aligns with the UK Cyber Security Council's chartered standards.

Vietcombank chooses Clarity AI to deploy carbon footprint tracking for retail customers. Published: July 7, 2026 Modified: July 6, 2026 * Built on Clarity AI's AI-native sustainability technology and integrated into Vietcombank's digital banking app, the first phase launches with MeGO cardholders and aims to set a new benchmark for retail banking across APAC Hanoi - 7 July, 2026 - Vietcombank, one of Vietnam's largest banks, and Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability technology company, today announced the launch of a new carbon footprint tracking solution for Vietcombank's retail customers. Supported by Visa, the initiative aims to set a new benchmark for sustainability-focused customer experiences in Vietnam. As sustainability awareness grows, banks are increasingly moving beyond disclosure alone to integrate actionable carbon insights directly into everyday customer experiences, helping individuals understand and adjust the environmental impact of their spending habits, while driving engagement, differentiation, and long-term value. Through the initiative, Vietcombank integrates Clarity AI's technology into VCB Digibank for MeGO cardholders, enabling customers to see the carbon emissions associated with each of their card transactions. This makes the environmental impact of everyday spending visible, encouraging more sustainable financial choices, and deepening customer relationships through more meaningful interactions. "This collaboration reflects a broader shift across APAC toward sustainability solutions that are embedded directly into the customer experience," said Evan Pettyjohn, Managing Director, Consumer Segment at Clarity AI. "Together with Vietcombank, we are building a platform that moves beyond standalone disclosures, connecting data, engagement, and action with the transparency and scale required for long-term impact." "In Vietcombank's development strategy, being a leading bank in ESG has always been a top priority. Therefore, the introduction of the MeGO card is a meaningful milestone. Designed to encourage a green lifestyle and sustainable consumption, MeGO is more than a convenient payment card - it represents Vietcombank's strong commitment, shared with our customers, to building a green bank and contributing to a more sustainable future." said Ms. Doan Hong Nhung, Head of Retail Banking Division at Vietcombank. Scaling sustainability from insight to impact. The first phase is already live for holders of the Vietcombank Visa Hanoi Metro Debit Card - MeGO, enabling customers to view the carbon emissions generated by each of their card transactions directly within the VCB Digibank app. Subsequent phases will extend the offering to other Vietcombank Visa cardholders. Later stages will build on the platform with deeper engagement and action-oriented capabilities, including interactive experiences and impact-driven programmes designed to increase customer participation, loyalty, and long-term engagement. These new engagement features will be delivered at scale across Vietcombank's payment card offering, enabled through Visa's global payments network. "This initiative reflects growing momentum in Vietnam for practical, customer-relevant sustainability solutions that support the country's broader digitalisation ambitions. We are pleased to support Vietcombank in this effort, alongside Clarity AI, to help translate strategic priorities into secure, everyday digital experiences for consumers. By bringing together trusted data, technology, and Visa's global payments network, this collaboration highlights the value of strong partnerships in enabling long-term progress in Vietnam," said Ms. Dung Dang, Country Manager for Visa Vietnam and Laos. Together, these features create a long-term architecture that enables measurable behaviour change at scale and supports Vietcombank's broader ambitions across the region. As sustainability expectations continue to evolve, the initiative demonstrates how banks can combine trusted data and digital innovation to build resilient, future-ready retail offerings. About Clarity AI Clarity AI is an AI-native platform that brings impact and risk into decision-making across capital markets, companies, governments, and consumers. Clarity transform complex extra-financial data into decision-grade intelligence that supports capital allocation, regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-term strategy. Its clients - including leading global institutions such as BlackRock, Nordea, Santander, BNP Paribas, and PGIM - rely on Clarity AI to gain comprehensive visibility across the universe they operate in, with insights that are transparent, auditable, and ready for public disclosure. Through proprietary global datasets, research-backed methodologies, and artificial intelligence, Clarity AI delivers scalable solutions designed for high-stakes decisions. Its modular infrastructure integrates easily into existing workflows, enabling efficiency without adding operational complexity. With global presence across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, Clarity AI enables markets to support resilient, sustainable growth. About Vietcombank Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) has more than 63 years of establishment and development, operating a nationwide network of 128 branches and 557 transaction offices, along with 3 overseas subsidiaries, 4 joint ventures and affiliated companies, and representative offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and the US. The bank currently employs nearly 24,000 staff. As a pioneer in Vietnam's banking digitalisation, Vietcombank's digital ecosystem - including VCB Digibank, VCB iB@nking, VCB CashUp, VCB DigiBiz, and VCB iCare - continues to lead the market in innovation, transaction volume, and customer experience. Vietcombank's total assets exceed VND 2.4 quadrillion, with a market capitalisation of approximately US$20 billion, placing it among the top 100 listed banks globally by market capitalisation. Vietcombank's shares are listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) under the ticker symbol VCB, with a significant strategic stake held by Mizuho Bank, Ltd. of Japan. For more information, please visit: www.vietcombank.com.vn About Visa Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Its mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Clarity believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com. Contact Information: For any related inquiries, please contact: Media contact Clarity AI: Media contact Vietcombank: Marketing and Communications Department - Head Office Trang Nguyen Director, Head of Corporate Communications Visa Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Tel: +84 909 199 823 Email: [email protected]