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AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users
Marketing Technologies

AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users

A Salesforce report reveals New Zealand consumers show mixed trust in AI within financial services, highlighting a growing expectation for lower fees and faster transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Stakeholders holding company boards accountable: Strategic Pay
Fintech

Stakeholders holding company boards accountable: Strategic Pay

The survey has shown a shift in power from the board to its stakeholders, who are applying pressure to improve its ESG performance and reporting.

By Gaurav Sharma • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023

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Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data
Storage

Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data

Percona launches pg_tde, a free open source Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL, enabling secure, compliant data storage without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders
Fintech

Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders

A report from fintech Neo reveals 95% of Payment Service Providers have faced account closures or restrictions, often without bank explanations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
TP-Link UK launches Omada Cloud Essentials for SMB networking
Network Infrastructure

TP-Link UK launches Omada Cloud Essentials for SMB networking

TP-Link UK unveils Omada Cloud Essentials, a cost-effective cloud management service for SMBs without additional fees, hardware, or software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem
Crypto

The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem

Crypto ATMs are growing globally, with the US leading at 82% of market share. As the ecosystem expands, here's what to know before using one.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Exclusive: How Wasabi Technology is tackling dynamic object storage
Storage

Exclusive: How Wasabi Technology is tackling dynamic object storage

Wasabi Technology's leadership reveals how their first-class object storage responds to unique ANZ cloud challenges and global industry trends.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Transforming legal firms into tech-savvy visionaries – the paradox
EduTech

Transforming legal firms into tech-savvy visionaries – the paradox

Despite acknowledging the benefits of technology, conservatism in legal firms is impeding the adoption of AI and legal tech tools; ongoing education and real-world examples may be the remedy.

By Stephen Butler • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Five metrics every successful professional services firm uses to remain profitable
DevOps

Five metrics every successful professional services firm uses to remain profitable

Professional services firms boost profitability through understanding core metrics as insight into these factors enables targeted improvement.

By Nicola Stewart • 12 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

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SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction
Fintech

SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction

SoFi tops JD Power's 2026 US DIY Investor Satisfaction Study, beating rival digital brokerages on app experience, value and product range.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Mastercard & CLIK team up to boost Indonesian credit
Fintech

Mastercard & CLIK team up to boost Indonesian credit

Mastercard partners CLIK Credit Bureau to sharpen Indonesian lenders' credit decisions, balancing digital growth with tighter risk control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to 50,000 US locations
Crypto

Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to 50,000 US locations

Coinme expands cash-to-crypto service to over 50,000 US retail locations, offering low fees and easy access for cash-preferred and unbanked consumers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Motorhome Republic launches PayTo for instant bank transfers
Customer Experience

Motorhome Republic launches PayTo for instant bank transfers

Motorhome Republic now offers PayTo for instant bank transfers in Australia, helping customers avoid card fees and speed up motorhome rental payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
Crypto

DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts

DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Survey reveals Australian SMEs prefer banks for foreign payments
OFX

Survey reveals Australian SMEs prefer banks for foreign payments

A survey reveals that 62% of Australian SMEs use big banks for international trade, ignoring high fees and exchange mark-ups despite cheaper fintech options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Most Aussie SMEs overpay for international money transfers
OFX

Most Aussie SMEs overpay for international money transfers

Study reveals 62% of Australian SMEs use the big four banks for international trade, despite higher fees and exchange rate mark-ups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
UK postal service fees to rise in 2024, hitting SMEs hardest
eCommerce

UK postal service fees to rise in 2024, hitting SMEs hardest

The UK postal service fees will increase in 2024, with significant hikes from USP and Parcelforce. SMEs, heavily reliant on affordable shipping, face the brunt.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024