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Finance, Leasing & Rental stories - Page 7

Budgeting can be tricky, and in the tech and consumer space, many items are often incredibly expensive at full price.

Finance, Leasing & Rental are options that allow consumers to have access to goods and services for a fixed term period at a fraction of the cost. Financing can also include slowly paying off an expensive item or service.

Many major companies in the tech space offer Finance, Leasing & Rental services so that users can access their products to suit their financial and business needs.
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Fintech innovation is bridging financial divides in Asia Pacific - report
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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financial systems
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finance, leasing & rental
A new report shows fast-paced fintech innovation in Asia Pacific has a measurable, positive impact on access to financial services in the region.
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank chooses EncompaaS to help enhance compliance
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has chosen SaaS provider EncompaaS to automate its electronic document compliance going forward.
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SAP Concur releases guide to navigating disaster resilience
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
SAP Concur has released its findings on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and has created a guide on navigating disaster resilience.
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The year ahead: Unpacking customer engagement and loyalty trends for 2022
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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cx
Loizou and Toolin predict key trends driving customer engagement and loyalty, including customer data activation and unique rewards.
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Ten features of an effective business decision-making platform
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
CFOs need access to large amounts of data, but lack the tools to perform deep data analysis. Decision-making platforms are emerging as valuable tools.
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Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Embedded finance is projected to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, accounting for 49% of the market within a decade, says Mambu report.
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Board International Australia partners with Decision Inc. to enhance development strategies
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Decision-making platform provider Board International has announced a new partnership with data and analytics consultancy company Decision Inc. Australia.
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Worried about unpredictable multi-cloud spending? Get yourself a partner
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Adopting a cloud-first policy doesn't have to mean paying twice as much - a multi-cloud strategy can offer cost savings and flexibility.
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Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hyperscale
The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.
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Microsoft Singapore unveils enhancement strategy within the financial sector
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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public cloud
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fintech
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microsoft
Microsoft Singapore unveils plans to enhance its presence in the financial services sector, focusing on customer engagement, security, and open platforms.
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The best practices for safer adoption of open banking
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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fintech
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cloud services
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finance, leasing & rental
Asia-Pacific leading open banking thanks to digital ecosystems and data sharing. Australia moving towards wide rollout. Trust and security key.
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Xero partners with Shopify to help support small businesses
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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commerce systems
Cloud-based accounting software platform Xero has announced that it will partner with Shopify to help better support small businesses.
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Five reasons merchants must invest in open ecosystem loyalty programs
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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cx
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martech
The booming eCommerce sector has increased competition in the retail industry, leading to a focus on customer experience and loyalty programs.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Congress Rental?
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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covid-19
TechDay speaks to Congress Rental MD Jeremy Ducklin about how the company has expanded into new markets amid the pandemic.
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APAC firms struggle to meet new lease accounting standards
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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dr
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fintech
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financial systems
Over half of companies in the Asia Pacific are yet to fully comply with IFRS 16 lease standards, facing significant hurdles with data and discount rates.
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IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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fintech
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blockchain
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ibm
ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, and Scentre Group and Westpac have launched a new pilot program that will bring blockchain into the retail property lease system.
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Ingram Micro & FlexiGroup launch online lease hub for resellers
Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
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flexigroup
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ingram micro
The Hub is designed to give more than 3000 IT resellers the ability to access and offer competitive leasing quotes to their business customers.
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To 2019 and beyond: Seven habits to keep your business strong
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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bartercard
Understanding the core financials and maintaining cashflow is vital for enduring business success, according to Bartercard's guide for small business owners.
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Serverless architecture market to reach $14B by 2024
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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it in manufacturing
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fintech
According to KBV research, the drive for agility and flexibility in enterprise IT is driving the adoption of serverless architecture worldwide.
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NZ small businesses struggle with serious debt
Wed, 19th Dec 2018
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fintech
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it debt
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finance, leasing & rental
Small businesses in New Zealand are grappling with severe debt issues, particularly over the Christmas period, warns advisory firm NexGen Group.