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UK Stories

Cash flow stories

UK small business sales growth slows as sector gap widens

Agriculture and high street firms dragged on UK small business growth as sales rose just 4.0% in the September quarter, below normal levels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

As payments become invisible, AI must prove it can be trusted to reach its full potential

Cross-border payments could become routine faster, but only if AI can explain flagged transactions to customers, auditors and regulators.

By Patrick Gauthier • 5 min read • Last month

Payment Technologies

UK businesses back Open Banking but trust concerns grow

Trust and oversight are now the biggest hurdles for wider Open Banking use, even as 94% of UK businesses say they may trial it soon.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data governance

UK finance leaders struggle to prove AI value in cash

Despite widespread adoption, nearly a third of UK finance chiefs cannot quantify AI's impact on cash and liquidity management, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Taxation

Is corporation tax the wrong number to watch on 28 October?

With tax rises possible, finance teams may find business rates and cash flow matter far more than the unchanged 25% corporation tax rate.

By Michael Gould • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

UK finance leaders back AI but struggle to prove value

Nearly a third of UK finance leaders cannot quantify AI's benefits, highlighting a gap between enthusiasm and proof as liquidity teams face rising pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Cash flow stories

Fintech

Planet & YouLend launch fast SME funding in Europe

Eligible merchants in seven countries will get decisions within hours and funding within 48 hours through their existing Planet software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Construction

Sole to launch in New Zealand targeting sole traders

New Zealand's sole traders are set to get a dedicated app as rising accounting software prices push demand for cheaper admin tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data governance

NetSuite showcases AI tools for ERP workflows & finance

Local businesses may have to wait for broader access, as NetSuite's AI features are already live in North American NetSuite Next environments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Fintech

Tech Mahindra acquires Finastra cash management suite

The acquisition gives Tech Mahindra direct control of software used by banks to manage cash visibility, liquidity and account structures across markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Financial Systems

Klarna & FreshBooks add BNPL to small business invoices

The integration gives US and Canadian FreshBooks users a way to collect invoices through Klarna without extra setup, while keeping cash flow predictable.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Cash flow stories

Taxation

Businesses can still pay ATO tax by card through platforms

Third-party platforms will keep card payments open for tax bills, despite the ATO's planned ban on direct credit card acceptance from July 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Xero

Canadian small business sales rise 2% as Alberta leads

Higher oil prices helped lift Canadian small business sales 2.0% in the September quarter, though growth remained below historical norms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand small business jobs growth rebounds in September

Higher sales helped New Zealand small businesses lift hiring 2.5% in the September quarter, though payment times also lengthened.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Network Security

Fortinet lifts full-year guidance after strong quarter

Strong demand for network security and AI-related tools drove revenue to USD $2.08 billion, prompting a higher full-year forecast.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Small Business

Bizcap lifts Fast Business Loan limit to AUD $1 million

Eligible Australian SMEs can now access unsecured funding of up to AUD $1 million as demand for faster, larger loans grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data centers

SCX.ai joins SpaceX AI partner network in Australia

Investors gained fresh evidence of growth as SCX.ai posted AUD $1.9 million in quarterly receipts and positive operating cash flow after listing on the ASX.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month