Global Stories

CFOs to gain margin points by backing AI strategically

Gartner says CFOs that back AI strategically could lift margins 10 points by 2029, as finance budgets rise and cloud ERP gains traction.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Gaming

New Zealand households cut festive discretionary spending

New Zealand households trim holiday splurges as cost-of-living pressure pushes spending towards smaller treats and away from big-ticket buys.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Australians trade down to smaller treats, Experian says

Experian data shows Australian households are trimming big-ticket discretionary purchases but still spending on personal care, digital goods and travel.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders

Payhawk survey finds 45% of self-described AI leaders in finance lack minimum use rules, exposing a wider gap between ambition and control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Spendesk names new chiefs as it posts first profit

Spendesk appoints Quentin Vigneau as Chief Product Officer and Alan Wright as Chief Technical Officer as it expands AI plans after first full year of profit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Kong hires Bruce Felt as Finance Chief for growth push

Kong hires veteran finance chief Bruce Felt, whose record of steering three software groups to IPOs bolsters its expansion in API and AI tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

Half of US consumers now expect AI to help manage money, as Plaid says finance apps must offer more guidance, transparency and human oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Grants

Two thirds of UK adults worry about finances ahead

UK households under strain as survey finds finances worsening, bill payments missed and £23 billion in support still unclaimed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app

Feijoa's round-up savings app earns INFINZ Awards innovation finalist spot as the fintech targets bigger KiwiSaver balances.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board

Dig adds Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to its board as the savings platform pushes into consumer tech and digital shopping.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Zip announces launch of ZMobile for Australian app users

Zip moves into mobile plans with ZMobile, giving existing app users early access to prepaid services backed by TPG Telecom's network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Canadians embrace multi-banking as fees & budgeting bite

Canadians increasingly juggle digital and high-street providers as fees rise, with budgeting tools, prepaid cards and direct deposit gaining favour.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds

European workers embrace AI on the job, but most fear personal data is being used to train tools and many have already seen errors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Australians split shopping across retailers to chase value

Households under cost pressure are spreading purchases across multiple outlets, while promotions, online research and store visits shape buying decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026