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Asian Stories

Financial Management stories

Taiwan market value tops USD $5 trillion on AI demand

Foreign investors are helping drive Taiwan's stock market to record size as chip and AI shares account for more than four-fifths of value.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Global Stories

Financial Management stories

Data Analytics

Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises

Australian and New Zealand mid-sized firms will gain faster deployments and real-time people, payroll and finance insights from Workday GO.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Flexera report shows organisations use AI but lack skills

Most businesses are now using generative AI in the cloud, but three-quarters say they lack the skills to control rising costs and complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026

Risk & Compliance

Companies boost FX hedging as currency losses mount

Unhedged currency swings still cost firms nearly GBP £1 million each, as finance teams lift protection to the highest levels in over a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase

Customers can now open accounts, apply for loans and use Apple Pay in one app as Tirana Bank replaces its fragmented legacy setup.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Digital Transformation

Xero launches no-code AI agent builder for finance

Small businesses and accountants can now automate month-end close and approvals without coding, as early access opens to XeroForce.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Data Analytics

Elite launches advisory services unit for law firms

Law firms facing billing and collections pressure will get executive-level guidance on cloud migration, compliance and reporting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026

Data Analytics

Elite appoints Jake Simpson as Chief Sales Officer

The legal technology provider is betting on stronger sales execution to win cautious law firm buyers and convert demand for finance software into growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control

The deal gives employers a single place to curb waste from software renewals and shelfware as AI subscriptions add to IT spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Sage unveils glass box AI push across finance & HR

Customers may get more auditable AI in finance and HR as Sage rolls out new products, partnerships and a Doyen AI acquisition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Management stories

Fintech

Robinhood opens AI agents to trading & card spending

Customers can now let their own AI software place equities trades or make card purchases, but Robinhood says safeguards and limits still apply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026

Data Analytics

Counterculture partner backs Aqilla for not-for-profits

Charities could cut manual finance work and improve board oversight as the cloud system helps staff spend more time on planning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Fintech

Xero warns of stress crisis for Australian small businesses

More than a quarter of owners fear the economy will worsen their strain as tax time and compliance pressures erode productivity and sleep.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Data Analytics

Genesis goes live with Workday in finance overhaul

The new platform should improve reporting and data access across Genesis's operations as it pushes a wider finance transformation and energy transition.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026