Australian stories

Mark Bartels appointed CEO of Fergus to drive growth

Fergus, an Australian trade industry software leader, names Mark Bartels CEO, starting 5 August 2024. Bartels aims to drive growth and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Financial Systems

Mastering cash flow: How integrating Xero with NetSuite optimises financial management

Effective cash flow management is crucial for growing enterprises. Integrating Xero with NetSuite streamlines operations, offering real-time data visibility and automation.

By Don McLean • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Fintech

Xero invests USD $25m in Deputy for seamless business management solution

In a strategic partnership, small business platform Xero invests USD $25 million in shift work platform Deputy to offer comprehensive business solutions, integrating the companies' accounting, payroll, and workforce management systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Fintech

Australian platform Marmalade raises AU$16m to support SMB financial health

Australian fintech Marmalade secures AU$16m to bolster its invoice payment solution for SMEs, aiming at mitigating cashflow issues and providing risk-free capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Global stories

Migration

From complexity to clarity: Streamlining account consolidation with Xero and NetSuite

CFOs struggling with inefficient account consolidation can discover clarity by joining the From Complexity to Clarity webinar on 27 August 2024.

By Don McLean • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Fintech

Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses

Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Fintech

Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k

Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Fintech

Anchora launches in New Zealand, appoints Romit Sinha as director

Anchora has launched in New Zealand, appointing former Proximity CTO Romit Sinha as Regional Director. Sinha aims to boost business growth through advanced martech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Fintech

Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy

Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

DevOps

Surviving digital Darwinism by levelling up to a cloud ERP

In the age of digital Darwinism, businesses must adapt swiftly. Transitioning to a cloud ERP system like NetSuite offers scalability, integration, and industry-specific solutions vital for growth.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Fintech

Volopa integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 bolstering finance tools

Payments provider Volopa collaborates with Microsoft Dynamics 365, enhancing its expense management tools, building on partnerships earlier this year with ClearBank and Yapily.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Fintech

Nearly half of Australian SMEs project dip in turnover

Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Fintech

A beginners guide to attending Xerocon London

Xerocon London's first-timers' guide provides essential insights to prepare for the thrilling atmosphere of the event, which will alter one's perspective on accounting.

By Nicola Stewart • 12 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Fintech

Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX

Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Stories from other regions

Financial Systems

Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag

New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Financial Systems

Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments

Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Fintech

Xero introduces AI tool JAX to boost accounting accuracy

Xero has unveiled JAX, a new AI-powered smart business companion, at Xerocon London, promising enhanced accuracy in accounting tasks for small businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024