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Robinhood fund buys into Stripe, AI start-up ElevenLabs

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Robinhood Ventures Fund I adds Stripe and ElevenLabs stakes to give retail investors listed access to late-stage private tech firms.
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SBS Bank taps Deloitte for cloud core banking overhaul

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SBS Bank has chosen Deloitte to deliver a multi-year cloud core banking overhaul using Engine by Starling to modernise services.
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Revolut partners with Ardie Savea for NZ campaign on global finance

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Revolut has launched an eight-week NZ campaign with All Blacks star Ardie Savea, highlighting its app's global finance features and ease of use.
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Vietnam tops the list for high ATM fees faced by Kiwi travellers

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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New data shows Vietnam charges Kiwi travellers the highest ATM fees globally, with average third-party costs of 27.1% per withdrawal, the biggest worldwide.
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Emburse launches AI app to streamline global expense reporting

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Emburse launches AI-powered mobile app for enterprise expense management, boosting accuracy and speeding reimbursements for global business travellers.
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AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.
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SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.
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University education remains vital despite growing scrutiny

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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As students return to campus, Charlotte Ibbotson, Director of Talent at mthree, defends the enduring value of university education amid rising scrutiny.
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IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.
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Apptio releases new Cloud Financial Planning offering

Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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Apptio has unveiled Cloud Financial Planning, intended to equip cloud leaders with the ability to create accurate, driver-based forecasts.
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Travelex and Nium team up to bring digital remittance solution to APAC

Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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Travelex has partnered with global payments platform Nium to bring digital remittance services to Asia Pacfic customers.
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NZ dollar heads for 1.5% weekly gain after Fed's more cautious outlook on US economy

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Federal Reserve gave a more cautious assessment of the US economy, prompting traders to pull back their bets that the US dollar would gain.
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Significant milestones for Bartercard

Tue, 25th Oct 2011
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Bartercard NZ celebrates a decade with current shareholders and surpasses $2.5 billion in trades, a testament to the enduring value of barter.
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Integrated solution

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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Custom software development is commonly perceived as a black pit into which you pour your hopes, your efforts, and loads of money and time.
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When whatsitsname blew its top

Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Iceland's infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupts, stranding millions and costing billions, sparking calls for better disaster planning.