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Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders

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Payhawk survey finds 45% of self-described AI leaders in finance lack minimum use rules, exposing a wider gap between ambition and control.
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Kong hires Bruce Felt as Finance Chief for growth push

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Kong hires veteran finance chief Bruce Felt, whose record of steering three software groups to IPOs bolsters its expansion in API and AI tools.
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AI leaders lack rules & data to scale finance tools

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AI 'leaders' in finance rush to pilots but lack rules, data and governance to scale tools into core, high‑accountability workflows.
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LivTech strengthens leadership for senior care growth

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LivTech hires Ron Kozlin as CFO and Andrew Goode as VP of Development to steer its fast-growing senior care software business.
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Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority

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On International Women's Day 2026, Give to Gain calls for women's financial knowledge and autonomy to be treated as a fundamental right.
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CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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CFOs shift from hiring to hardware, funnelling bigger budgets into tech, AI and sales while HR, headcount and pay growth lose momentum.
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CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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CFOs are funnelling 2026 budgets into tech, AI and sales, while easing back on hiring, HR spending and rapid pay growth.
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Creators warned dashboard earnings overstate income

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Social media creators urged to treat content as a business as dashboard payouts ignore platform cuts, tax and rising running costs.
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CFOs step up investor relations as AI tools reshape IR

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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CFOs are devoting more time to investors as AI accelerates research, driving faster, higher-volume engagement and tighter response demands.
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Aspire links with Deel to streamline cross-border hiring

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Aspire embeds Deel's Employer of Record tools to let startups hire, pay and manage overseas staff from a single cross-border finance platform.
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IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
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CFOs tighten grip as rising cloud costs hit tech margins

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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CFOs seize control of cloud spending as volatile infrastructure and AI costs erode tech start-up margins and strain forecast accuracy.
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Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.
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CelcomDigi & Vircle unveil SafePAY Jr, and e-wallet for kids

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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CelcomDigi and Vircle launch SafePAY Jr, a prepaid card and e-wallet with parental controls to teach kids cashless, safer spending.
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Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety

Fri, 26th Dec 2025
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Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.
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Zoho debuts unified spend & AI-driven billing tools

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Zoho launches unified spend management and AI-driven billing tools, aiming to give large enterprises tighter control over finances.
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Graylog appoints Jody Cire as CFO to drive AI growth

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Graylog names Jody Cire CFO to sharpen capital strategy and scale its AI-powered security analytics platform for global enterprise growth.
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AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.
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ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.
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Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Singapore's Moneythor launches AI Suite to help banks deliver personalised, proactive banking experiences and boost customer engagement globally.