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Xero adds AI tools to JAX for small business finance
Software-as-a-Service

Xero adds AI tools to JAX for small business finance

The rollout aims to cut manual bookkeeping and speed cash flow decisions for Xero's 5 million customers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Payhawk hits USD $100 million ARR on AI-driven growth
Software-as-a-Service

Payhawk hits USD $100 million ARR on AI-driven growth

Autonomous AI agents helped the London spend management firm reach USD $100 million in ARR while trimming sales staff and lifting efficiency.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Archaic payment processes costing SMEs time and money
Digital Transformation

Archaic payment processes costing SMEs time and money

Australian SMEs are missing working capital gains as manual invoicing and EFTs leave payments slower and less secure.

By David Shilovsky • 7 min read • 2 days ago
Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners
Fintech

Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners

International founders can now open US business accounts remotely, as Bluevine removes a major barrier for overseas owners in eight markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EOFY pressures drive cyber risk for Australian firms
Data Protection

EOFY pressures drive cyber risk for Australian firms

Rising deadline pressure is leaving finance and payroll teams more exposed to sophisticated scams that can disrupt payments and damage trust.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week
onPhase taps TransferMate for cross-border payments
Software-as-a-Service

onPhase taps TransferMate for cross-border payments

Finance teams will be able to handle overseas supplier payments inside onPhase, as the software maker adds TransferMate as its exclusive partner.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
Software-as-a-Service

Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps

Finance teams face tighter AP controls and fraud risks as Basware gains a second major analyst endorsement for its AI-driven platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
TransferMate partners Raindrop Systems on embedded payments
Digital Transformation

TransferMate partners Raindrop Systems on embedded payments

Finance teams will be able to handle sourcing, invoicing and settlement in one workflow as the tie-up adds domestic and cross-border payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
AP teams face rising fraud risk as AI reshapes role
Document Management

AP teams face rising fraud risk as AI reshapes role

Fraudsters are using AI to forge invoices and supplier messages, prompting finance leaders to warn that traditional AP controls are no longer enough.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Ivalua launches single-agent IVA for procurement tasks
Software-as-a-Service

Ivalua launches single-agent IVA for procurement tasks

Procurement teams could get faster invoice checks and contract searches, while Ivalua bets on tighter governance with a single AI agent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader
Software-as-a-Service

Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader

The recognition underscores rising demand for invoice tools that can meet tighter e-invoicing rules, cut fraud risk and support AI oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Capture Expense partners with Pliant on business cards
Digital Transformation

Capture Expense partners with Pliant on business cards

Finance teams can now issue controlled cards through Capture Expense, reducing out-of-pocket claims and giving real-time spend visibility.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Bottomline launches CFO Suite as finance AI pressure rises
Software-as-a-Service

Bottomline launches CFO Suite as finance AI pressure rises

Most finance chiefs are under board pressure to adopt AI, despite concerns that fragmented systems and poor data could undermine controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update
Software-as-a-Service

Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update

The update aims to cut reconciliation work for enterprise finance teams by linking spend data directly with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Float raises CAD $85 million to expand AI finance platform
Software-as-a-Service

Float raises CAD $85 million to expand AI finance platform

Its valuation has jumped 70% as the Toronto fintech uses fresh capital to broaden AI tools and hire across the business.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK tech leaders say AI should augment workers, not replace
Software-as-a-Service

UK tech leaders say AI should augment workers, not replace

Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia

Small firms could ease cash flow pressure as the pilot lets owners set rules for paying bills, timing and payment methods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month