Cash flow stories

Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon’s global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

Employment Hero partners with Zepto and OZEDI to launch HeroClear, a tool automating real-time superannuation payments ahead of stricter seven-day compliance rules.

Manual accounts payable processes drain money, time and trust from businesses, risking cash flow and reputation if action isn't taken promptly, say CFOs.

Over a third of Canadian small business owners question their dreams amid fatigue, financial admin woes, and the most unpredictable economy in a decade.

FlexTecs launches AP Inbox Assist, an AI-powered module for its FlexTrap platform to automate AP inboxes and enhance financial control and risk detection.

DroneShield posts record AUD $92.9 million quarterly revenue, up 1,091%, driven by SaaS growth and new product launches, with positive operating cash flow.

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia’s ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

Nearly all Australian finance teams using AI and automation report measurable benefits, including productivity and revenue growth, finds new research.

The suite aims to automate finance workflows and deliver predictive insights, boosting efficiency for 11,000 firms globally.

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.

SAP has launched AI-driven updates to its Business Suite, unifying data, apps and AI to boost smarter decisions and faster execution across enterprises.

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.

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

Malaysian finance leaders are urged to prepare early for phased e-invoicing mandates to ensure compliance and avoid fines up to MYR RM20,000 per violation.

Dwolla aims to unify instant payments via a single API across FedNow and RTP, simplifying real-time transactions for enterprises amid rapid market growth.

PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.

Business leaders can build resilience amid economic uncertainty by modernising finance operations, improving cash flow, and leveraging technology to capture growth opportunities.

Malpa Games boosted cash reserves by USD $3M and increased user acquisition spend by 81% via a $20M credit facility from PvX Partners to fund growth.