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Xero launches Irish VAT tool for accountants & bookkeepers
Digital Transformation

Xero launches Irish VAT tool for accountants & bookkeepers

Irish practices could save hours of manual work as VAT 3 and annual Return of Trading Details are prepared from one data set.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Cash flow stories

CFOs focus on cash flow as AI use rises in finance
Data Analytics

CFOs focus on cash flow as AI use rises in finance

Working capital pressure is driving finance chiefs to prioritise cash flow and automation, with 59% seeing AI improve forecasting and liquidity.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Prophix adds AI tools to finance platform for CFOs
Software-as-a-Service

Prophix adds AI tools to finance platform for CFOs

Finance teams could save hours on board packs as the software maker's new agent and server let AI use governed live data with audit trails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Emburse launches AP platform for growing businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Emburse launches AP platform for growing businesses

Finance teams could cut manual invoice work as Emburse AP combines approvals, payments and supplier data for leaner operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
SAP adds TabPFN-3.5 Plus to AI Core for business data
Customer Relationship Management

SAP adds TabPFN-3.5 Plus to AI Core for business data

Customers could get faster forecasts and risk scores from messy business tables as SAP brings Prior Labs' model into AI Core.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Conexiom names product & marketing chiefs for AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Conexiom names product & marketing chiefs for AI push

The hires come as manufacturers and distributors demand AI tools that can be verified before they replace manual order and invoice processing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Alceon Private Equity Access Fund invests in Engage Squared
Digital Transformation

Alceon Private Equity Access Fund invests in Engage Squared

Fresh capital will fund expansion across Asia Pacific as demand rises for Microsoft-based AI services and selective acquisitions are planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park could get $1 million grant from ratepayer funds
Conservation

Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park could get $1 million grant from ratepayer funds

Ratepayers could help keep Christchurch's only open-range wildlife park afloat, as councillors weigh a NZD $1.2 million rescue package.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last week
American Express launches high-yield business savings
Fintech

American Express launches high-yield business savings

Small firms could earn more on idle cash as American Express moves deeper into deposit-taking and payroll services for business customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Airwallex adds AUD $4.6 billion to Australia economy
Software-as-a-Service

Airwallex adds AUD $4.6 billion to Australia economy

Mandala Partners says the payments platform's customers supported 29,000 jobs and lifted small-business productivity as exports surged sixfold.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
CSI launches commercial banking suite for community banks
Fintech

CSI launches commercial banking suite for community banks

Smaller lenders risk losing commercial deposits as the new suite adds payments, cards and treasury tools to serve complex business clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK firms still rely on manual finance admin, study
Digital Transformation

UK firms still rely on manual finance admin, study

Many finance teams are losing up to 39 hours a month to reconciliation and banking admin, exposing a stubborn automation gap.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Data centre boom deepens strain on Australia builders
Data centers

Data centre boom deepens strain on Australia builders

Residential builders face rising defaults and insolvencies as Australia's AUD $150 billion data centre pipeline squeezes labour and materials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks
Westpac

Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks

Businesses using credit cards are losing insurance, longer grace periods and reward value as major lenders trim perks amid card reforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Funding uncertainty threatens Westport flood protection
Risk & Compliance

Funding uncertainty threatens Westport flood protection

Cashflow strain may force a redesign of Westport's flood defences, with the council warning it could struggle to fund the scheme.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Last week
Oboloo launches free online procurement course for SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Oboloo launches free online procurement course for SMEs

SMEs facing tight margins could cut costs and reduce supplier risk through a new 10-module procurement course from Oboloo.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Bishop Fleming hires ex-PwC partner to lead deals team
Small Business

Bishop Fleming hires ex-PwC partner to lead deals team

Rising South West deal activity has prompted Bishop Fleming to strengthen its advisory arm with a veteran due diligence specialist from PwC.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week