Finance stories

A survey by Soldo shows that 88% of UK finance leaders believe restricted budget access is hindering business growth and employee productivity.

Caseware has acquired Australian AI startup Extractly.ai, known for its intelligent document processing, enhancing its presence in the audit technology sector.

As Australia prepares for 2025, agentic automation is set to revolutionise industries, enhancing productivity and collaboration through advanced AI capabilities.

Edge Total Intelligence has successfully raised CAD $4,999,490 through a private placement, aiming to enhance its AI-powered Digital Twins technology.

Everyday People Financial plans to issue 2,439,024 common shares to EAM Enterprises, settling USD $2 million of debt in a strategy to enhance liquidity.

A Forrester report reveals that while quantum computing has made strides, practical applications remain a decade away due to persistent challenges.

Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.

The car subscription model is rising in Australia, offering consumers alternatives to traditional loans amid inflation and economic uncertainty.

Weebit Nano has appointed Anne Templeman-Jones as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 January 2025, enhancing its board with her extensive expertise.

Cloudera has unveiled a preview of its Retrieval-Augmented Generation Studio, enabling enterprises to deploy AI chatbots using real-time data without coding.

Drive mate has launched a new car-share hub near Sydney Airport, offering hassle-free vehicle access for over 70,000 members from AUD $40 per day.

HP has announced its new Elite t660 Thin Client, claiming to be the world's most secure desktop thin client, available from March 2025.

A Freshworks survey reveals that nearly half of UK employees would consider job changes for better AI integration, highlighting its workplace importance.

Multiverse Partners Technology has launched the SELODE Mother Box, an AI device for SMEs in Australia, providing secure, on-premise data management.

NVIDIA has unveiled its inaugural research and development centre in Vietnam, a significant step in enhancing the country's artificial intelligence landscape.

The Competition and Markets Authority has approved the Vodafone-Three merger, which experts see as a significant boost for UK businesses and consumers.

Litera has acquired Office & Dragons to enhance its legal tech offerings, leveraging automation and AI to improve document workflows for legal professionals.

As AI transforms finance operations, many firms lack a clear strategy for its integration, risking inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

By 2025, AI is set to revolutionise industries with advancements in agents, edge computing, and nuclear energy, driving sustainability and efficiency.

With crypto dominating headlines and social media, newcomers are urged to ask questions and understand the market before diving into investing.