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Two-thirds of small businesses don't fully understand tax returns
Fintech

Two-thirds of small businesses don't fully understand tax returns

New research from Xero has found that 66% of small business leaders in Australia don't understand all parts of a business tax return.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Aussie small business losing money on bad digitisation
Fintech

Aussie small business losing money on bad digitisation

Australian SMEs are spending $2.2bn annually on digital solutions, but 3 in 5 are hindered by the lack of integration between these tools, according to MYOB.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
The tech powering an Aussie health company's global success
Fintech

The tech powering an Aussie health company's global success

As Australian probiotics company, Life-Space Group eyed off global expansion they knew they would need to have all the pieces of the puzzle in place beforehand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022

Global Stories

Banking stories

Aqua Security launches cloud native security SaaS in APAC
DevOps

Aqua Security launches cloud native security SaaS in APAC

Aqua Security has announced the general availability of cloud native security SaaS in Singapore, serving the broader APAC region.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Airwallex, Xero extend partnership with easier invoice payments
Fintech

Airwallex, Xero extend partnership with easier invoice payments

Airwallex has partnered with Xero to release a new payment link integration for Australian businesses, making invoice reception easier and faster.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Unlimint and Alipay+ to improve payments for one billion customers
eCommerce

Unlimint and Alipay+ to improve payments for one billion customers

Unlimint says this partnership will enable the company to better reach the more than one billion users of digital payment tools brought by Alipay+.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
Xero announces financial news and new updates in monthly wrap
Fintech

Xero announces financial news and new updates in monthly wrap

Xero has announced a successful revenue growth in its new annual report, along with a variety of new product enhancements and a new plan.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition
Data Protection

Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition

Lookout expands security offerings with the acquisition of password management company SaferPass, aiming to provide customers with proactive protection.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
FIs failing to adequately secure cloud, leading to huge losses
EduTech

FIs failing to adequately secure cloud, leading to huge losses

Not moving to more reliable cloud options is costing FIs 21%-50% of revenue on average yet only 2% of financial institutions are planning to change providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
Finance sector's tolerance of poor cloud connectivity costly
Fintech

Finance sector's tolerance of poor cloud connectivity costly

Financial institutions are tolerating poor cloud connectivity despite significant revenue losses, according to new research by BSO.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
APAC to be the fastest-growing cashless region - report
Financial institutions

APAC to be the fastest-growing cashless region - report

BPC and Kapronasia's new report finds cashless transactions in APAC will rise by 109% from 2020 to 2025, while global cashless payments will triple by 2030.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
Digital commerce fraud: What it is and how to stop it
eCommerce

Digital commerce fraud: What it is and how to stop it

Australia and New Zealand experience a surge in eCommerce sales, but face the challenge of rising online fraud.

By Joe Lee • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Tonik chooses Noname Security to safeguard digital platform
Application Programming Interface

Tonik chooses Noname Security to safeguard digital platform

Tonik, the Philippines' first neobank, has selected Noname Security to enhance cybersecurity measures for its digital platform.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
DataRobot AI solution for CIMB Bank recognised at Asset Triple A Digital Awards
Robotics

DataRobot AI solution for CIMB Bank recognised at Asset Triple A Digital Awards

CIMB Bank Berhad wins Best Financial AI Project in Malaysia at The Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2022 with its AI platform developed by DataRobot.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Multiple digital solutions hindering, not helping, Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

Multiple digital solutions hindering, not helping, Kiwi SMEs

Research has revealed this disconnection of systems is costing businesses time, money and resources, and posing a strategic risk.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Why personalised CX will pay off for Asia's banks
Customer Relationship Management

Why personalised CX will pay off for Asia's banks

In just a few years, well-funded fintech firms, mobile wallets, trading apps and digital-only banks have revolutionised the centuries-old banking industry.

By Saurabh Madan • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022
Widespread fall in house prices continue
Insurance

Widespread fall in house prices continue

Tighter, costlier credit is set to deepen New Zealand's housing downturn, with CoreLogic warning of more price falls and weaker sales.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022