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Australian online retailers see 301% surge in PayTo payments
Fintech

Australian online retailers see 301% surge in PayTo payments

Australian online retailers have seen a 301% rise in PayTo payments, boosting cash flow and cutting costs through faster, direct bank-to-bank transfers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns
Small Business

Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns

Qantas and Airwallex have launched Airwallex Yield for over 625,000 SMEs, enabling returns on idle AUD and USD funds via low-risk money market investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Cash flow stories

Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions
Risk & Compliance

Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions

Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Bizcap acquires 8fig to expand AI-driven SME funding globally
Fintech

Bizcap acquires 8fig to expand AI-driven SME funding globally

Bizcap has acquired US-based AI-driven platform 8fig to enhance global SME funding, integrating tech to speed up flexible lending across multiple markets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
project44 hits cash flow breakeven as AI-powered growth surges
Supply Chain

project44 hits cash flow breakeven as AI-powered growth surges

project44 grows new annual recurring revenue by over 40% and reaches operational cash flow breakeven amid rapid AI-driven expansion in supply chain solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks
Data Analytics

Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks

Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The silent driver of China's mobile gaming growth
Gaming

The silent driver of China's mobile gaming growth

China's mobile gaming market earned US $32.7bn in 2024, with domestic ad agencies vital in funding developers' global expansion and scaling efforts.

By Damian Foo • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cash flow stories

QuickBooks Payments aims to tackle GBP £2.5 billion late invoice gap
Fintech

QuickBooks Payments aims to tackle GBP £2.5 billion late invoice gap

QuickBooks Payments launches in the UK to help SMBs cut late invoices, aiming to tackle a GBP £2.5 billion annual payment delay problem.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
The proptech blind spot: Why market volatility exposes technology gaps
Supply Chain

The proptech blind spot: Why market volatility exposes technology gaps

Market volatility reveals gaps in commercial real estate proptech, as platforms struggle without real-world experience and robust stress testing frameworks.

By Sundip Patel • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Shifting 10% of spend to small retailers could add NZD $11 billion
Customer Experience

Shifting 10% of spend to small retailers could add NZD $11 billion

Shifting 10% of New Zealand household spending to small retailers could boost their economy by NZD $11 billion, says Xero analysis ahead of Black Friday.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Small businesses turn to embedded finance for Black Friday
Supply Chain

Small businesses turn to embedded finance for Black Friday

Small businesses boost Black Friday sales by 30% through embedded finance, securing fast funding via eCommerce platforms to overcome cash flow challenges.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Moving past the AI excitement to true maturity in finance
Data Analytics

Moving past the AI excitement to true maturity in finance

Finance firms are shifting from AI hype to mature, strategic use, aiming to cut costs by 81% and speed processing by 73% with integrated solutions.

By Rob Israch • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Stuut raises USD $29.5M to automate accounts receivable
Enterprise Resource Planning

Stuut raises USD $29.5M to automate accounts receivable

Stuut Technologies secures USD $29.5m Series A funding to expand its AI platform that automates accounts receivable, cutting manual tasks by 70%.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better
Digital Transformation

Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better

Automation can tackle talent shortages in finance by cutting repetitive tasks, making roles more engaging amid new European e-invoicing mandates.

By Tim Stuart • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why zero touch A/R belongs on the CFO agenda
Data Analytics

Why zero touch A/R belongs on the CFO agenda

Zero Touch A/R transforms finance by automating receivables, boosting cash flow, and freeing CFOs to focus on growth and strategic initiatives.

By Joel Campbell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Kaaj secures USD $3.8m for AI-driven small business loans
Fintech

Kaaj secures USD $3.8m for AI-driven small business loans

U.S. fintech Kaaj will accelerate its AI-driven platform, hoping to revolutionise small business loan underwriting and boost access to capital.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why payments are leading the fintech charge
Fintech

Why payments are leading the fintech charge

Payments now make up 55% of global fintech revenues at USD $126 billion, driven by innovation, regulation, and demand for instant, secure transactions.

By Laurent Descout • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025