Financial Management stories

Research reveals many small businesses in Australia, the UK and US are cautious about AI, despite growing confidence and benefits like time savings.

Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.

Apptio launches new FinOps tools to help organisations in Singapore and beyond manage soaring AI cloud costs with better visibility and control.

Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.

Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to lead finance operations and support its expansion across the Asia Pacific technology services sector.

Ram Paudel has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at KeyData Cyber, leading financial strategy as the firm expands in North America's cybersecurity market.

Tempo launches Collections, a modular suite for Strategic Portfolio Management, enabling organisations to adapt quickly and scale SPM capabilities with AI-powered tools.

Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.

CFOs are urged to retire outdated on-premises ERP systems, embracing cloud solutions to boost productivity, security and access to AI tools.

TeamSystem has acquired French SME software provider Sellsy, enhancing its presence in France and Spain with AI-powered CRM and financial management tools.

Eighty percent of Canadian accountants are optimistic as AI and advisory services drive growth and transform the industry, says Xero's 2025 report.

Pine Services Group has acquired Ireland’s DB Computer Solutions, marking its first move outside the US and expanding its global ERP software presence.

DoiT has been named a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for FinOps, lauded for its Cloud Intelligence platform with AI-driven cost optimisation.

UMusic Hotels adopts Oracle Cloud tech to enhance guest services and streamline operations as it expands music-focused hotels globally, including a Madrid flagship.

LiquidStack announces three new C-suite executives to boost growth and innovation, supporting rising demand for liquid cooling in data centres globally.

Derek Kudsee has been named Managing Director of Unit4 Financials by Coda to lead AI-driven transformation in financial management and customer engagement.

UK consumers and SMBs increasingly seek flexible, AI-powered payment solutions that offer personalised convenience and support cash flow amid funding challenges.

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

Mastercard and Oracle have launched a virtual card payment solution in Australia with Westpac, streamlining business payments via Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

Meridian Energy modernises finance ops with DXC’s unified Oracle Fusion Cloud, enhancing efficiency and supporting New Zealand’s renewable energy goals.