Cash flow stories
Many finance teams are losing up to 39 hours a month to reconciliation and banking admin, exposing a stubborn automation gap.
SMEs facing tight margins could cut costs and reduce supplier risk through a new 10-module procurement course from Oboloo.
Rising South West deal activity has prompted Bishop Fleming to strengthen its advisory arm with a veteran due diligence specialist from PwC.
More than 30,000 UK merchants have tapped the scheme as small firms struggle with cash flow and a funding gap estimated at GBP £1.6 billion to GBP £4.1 billion.
Working capital pressure is driving finance chiefs to prioritise cash flow and automation, with 59% seeing AI improve forecasting and liquidity.
Finance teams could save hours on board packs as the software maker's new agent and server let AI use governed live data with audit trails.
Finance teams could cut manual invoice work as Emburse AP combines approvals, payments and supplier data for leaner operations.
Customers could get faster forecasts and risk scores from messy business tables as SAP brings Prior Labs' model into AI Core.
The hires come as manufacturers and distributors demand AI tools that can be verified before they replace manual order and invoice processing.
Borrowers could see more relevant credit offers as the platform uses live data and bank account insights to sharpen approvals.
Governance concerns are slowing corporate AI adoption, as the updated platform puts humans in control of treasury decisions and keeps actions auditable.
Ratepayers could help keep Christchurch's only open-range wildlife park afloat, as councillors weigh a NZD $1.2 million rescue package.
Small firms could earn more on idle cash as American Express moves deeper into deposit-taking and payroll services for business customers.
Mandala Partners says the payments platform's customers supported 29,000 jobs and lifted small-business productivity as exports surged sixfold.
Smaller lenders risk losing commercial deposits as the new suite adds payments, cards and treasury tools to serve complex business clients.
Residential builders face rising defaults and insolvencies as Australia's AUD $150 billion data centre pipeline squeezes labour and materials.
Irish practices could save hours of manual work as VAT 3 and annual Return of Trading Details are prepared from one data set.
Businesses using credit cards are losing insurance, longer grace periods and reward value as major lenders trim perks amid card reforms.
Cashflow strain may force a redesign of Westport's flood defences, with the council warning it could struggle to fund the scheme.
With house price growth slowing, investors are increasingly chasing cashflow and higher yields as rental returns fail to cover costs.