Budgeting stories

AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.

New Budget rules clarify pension inheritance tax but raise concerns over delays and introduce a £2,000 salary sacrifice pension cap from 2029, sparking employer caution.

eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.

ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.

Yarra City Council partners with TechnologyOne to upgrade IT, enhancing management of AUD $2 billion assets and speeding up customer service delivery.

Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

OCN London has streamlined its finance operations and cut costs by adopting AccountsIQ's cloud accounting platform, enhancing automation and real-time reporting.

UK firms face growing cyber risks and errors from spreadsheet reliance, urging a shift to more secure, collaborative business planning tools.

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

Most Australians plan to cut festive spending in 2025, focusing mainly on gifts and food, as economic caution shapes their holiday priorities.

Ram Paudel has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber, leading financial strategy as the firm expands in North America's cybersecurity market.

Kieser Australia has replaced manual spreadsheets with AI-powered Oracle NetSuite, cutting financial closing from 25 to 3 days and boosting national expansion.

Finance leaders are harnessing AI and automation to boost agility, cut costs, and drive growth amid rising interest rates and supply chain woes.

Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.

Kieser streamlined finance by replacing 27 Xero accounts with one NetSuite system, cutting month-end closes from 25 days to three for faster growth.

Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.

Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.

Singapore's Moneythor launches AI Suite to help banks deliver personalised, proactive banking experiences and boost customer engagement globally.

NetSuite's cloud-based Enterprise Performance Management now brings advanced, AI-powered planning tools to mid-market finance teams for real-time business insights.