Banking stories - Page 81

Why open banking is a good thing for New Zealand SMBs
Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Open banking is closer to reaching the New Zealand public, with a pilot project currently underway and due to wrap up by the end of the year.

Exclusive: How blockchain solves a seemingly unsolvable problem
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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blockchain
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opinion
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banking
Blockchain has been causing a stir amongst people and companies due to its ability to solve previously unsolvable problems.

SMBs were paid an average of 8.3 days late in June
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
Businesses that have payment terms that allow for 60-90 days payment were more likely to be met within the payment period, or even earlier.

Take a look at the finalists for the 2018 Xero Awards
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Finalists for the 2018 Xero Awards have been announced, showcasing top accounting, bookkeeping, and app partners from New Zealand, Australia, and Asia.

Banking on success with a multi-cloud approach
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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multi-cloud
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software development
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microsoft
Australia's banks must adopt a multi-cloud approach to keep up with innovation and deliver better customer experiences.

Xero attracts US-based B2B provider to its marketplace
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
B2B payment platform provider PayStand is one of the latest global companies to announce an integration with Xero.

Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Spark and Netsafe have teamed up to combat rising scam threats in NZ, distributing brochures in stores and offering scam education to customers.

Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.

Five technologies that boost shared service centre performance
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Leveraging new technologies is crucial for shared service centres aiming to enhance performance and cut costs. Here are five game-changers.

IDC - APeJ blockchain spending ready to skyrocket
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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blockchain
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spending
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services
Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) spending on blockchain solutions to reach US$2.1 billion in 2022, according to the latest IDC report.

Exclusive: The opportunities and challenges for Kiwi tech companies
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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fintech
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healthtech
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nztech
Kiwi tech businesses face challenges in accessing talent, capital, and larger customer markets, according to Augen Software Group director Mitchell Pham.

New solution helps small businesses get paid anywhere, anytime
Sat, 28th Jul 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A common gripe among start-ups and small businesses is the issue of payment, and this new solution from Westpac hopes to resolve that.

Tycoon game series teaches essential skills to run your own small business
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Want to find out what it would be like to be the next tech tycoon? A new interactive game series might just teach you the skills to walk that path.

Small business confidence dips in June quarter - ANZ survey
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Some small businesses are feeling less confident about the road ahead, with business confidence falling to a nine-year low in the June quarter.

Xero backs down on plans to retire older expense claims functionality
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has made a U-turn on its decision to retire its older expense claims functionality and replace it with the new Zero Expenses.

Level One Robotics breach leaves 157GB of unsecured automotive data exposed
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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robots
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supply chain & logistics
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breach prevention
More than 100 manufacturing companies including Tesla, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Ford have been caught up in a data breach.

Exclusive: Is data monetisation the next big cash cow?
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Accenture ANZ lead discusses data's rising value and monetisation in the digital economy, as IDC forecasts growth.

Exclusive: The future of AI as a business tool
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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uc
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digital transformation
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martech
Recently I had the opportunity to discuss the implications and implementations of AI within enterprise with Bluewolf ANZ MD Gavin Diamond.

Exclusive: Why open source is critical to software development
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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dr
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cloud security
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open source
Pivotal APJ head Lawrence Crowther discusses the importance of open source and cloud in modern software development.

Xero recruits longtime partner into US expansion efforts
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
Xero teams up with US payroll firm Gusto to enhance its US presence, offering full-service payroll across all 50 states and deeper technical integration.