Financial Planning stories
It gives Raise a foothold in India's fragmented insurance market as the group aims to expand beyond investing and trading products.
Survey data suggest trust, not demand, is the main hurdle as Bitcoin-backed consumer lending expands from a USD $3 billion base.
Retailers facing stock and margin pressure get a live planning system aimed at cutting spreadsheet sprawl and speeding decisions.
The move could cut repetitive work in finance teams while giving Chief Financial Officers tighter control over AI spending and risk.
The new tools give life sciences finance teams clearer trial spending forecasts and scenario planning after a USD $24 million Series A round.
Australian consumers unsure about sharing bank data now have a plain-language guide as PocketSmith expands its use of consented open banking feeds.
The move could cut costly rollout delays for finance teams, as Sage brings in-house AI that speeds data migration, mapping and configuration.
Many firms are foregoing interest and leaving surplus funds idle, as 64% of UK SMEs keep some or all cash reserves in current accounts.
Financial stress is now hitting productivity and loyalty, with 91% of workers saying tailored benefits could sway them to change jobs.
Users can now ask ChatGPT about their own spending and savings after OpenAI added a Plaid-linked finance preview for US Pro subscribers.
Prospective buyers are increasingly using AI and other digital tools to navigate an unsettled housing market, with 59% feeling more confident than a year ago.
Assurance-ready firms are pulling ahead as finance teams face rising scrutiny over AI results, with active use now at 75% globally.
Early-stage founders in New Zealand are being offered step-by-step help on tax, branding and cashflow as Bossit targets stronger business survival.
Flexible finance can ease the upfront burden for Sydney buyers, making RV ownership more manageable while protecting long term budgets.
Families in New South Wales face legal, logistical and emotional hurdles when a loved one dies overseas, making repatriation support vital.
Australian finance teams are tightening oversight as AI tools flag risky trips before booking, following a near 10% rise in flight bookings.
Cash flow pressure is building for US small firms as payment times lengthened and late invoices rose in Xero's March quarter data.
Momentum stayed firm for Australian small businesses in the March quarter, as sales, jobs and wages all rose despite higher fuel costs.
Unified software should give the housing group clearer control over costs, staffing and service delivery as it manages 85,000 homes.
Most firms expect AI to streamline admin and planning support, while only 3% plan staff reductions this year, a survey shows.