Financial Planning stories - Page 3

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.

Sydney fintech Xynon plans to raise up to USD $10 million to grow its adviser-focused wealth platform, integrating Morrison Securities' broker infrastructure.

AI-driven predictions of supplier payment timing boost cash flow forecasting for manufacturers, enhancing working capital and supplier relations.

AI is transforming finance talent, pushing CFOs to prioritise AI literacy, hybrid roles and culture to unlock real business value.

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

AdsAdvisor unveils Business Modeling, a tool helping mobile studios streamline financial planning and boost revenue forecasting across iOS, Android, and more.

Xero suits small operations but strains under multiple entities, causing manual work and errors; CFOs must consider unified ERP for scaled finance leadership.

DXC Technology unveils AI-driven platform, DXC Assure Illustrations, to speed up and personalise life insurance policy projections globally.

DXC Technology launches Assure Illustrations, an AI-driven platform to simplify personalised life insurance projections for advisors and customers globally.

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

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

Seventy-one per cent of Australians plan to shop in EOFY sales, with spending expected to hit AUD $10.5 billion amid rising cost-of-living pressures.

SYSPRO appoints Mathias Høyer as CFO to lead global finance during growth, leveraging his extensive experience in tech-focused financial strategy and transformation.

As FY24–25 ends, Australian businesses face increased ATO compliance checks on tax debts and deductions; automation and tighter controls are vital to start FY25–26 strong.

As businesses add subsidiaries, basic accounting software falters, creating manual woes and scaling issues that cloud ERP systems can resolve efficiently.

OneStream has unveiled its new ESG Reporting & Planning solution, empowering CFOs to integrate sustainability into their financial strategies amidst evolving global standards.

TeamViewer's new report reveals a surge in AI adoption among manufacturers, with 78% using it weekly, highlighting its transformative role amid global challenges.

As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.

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