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Budgeting can be tricky, and in the tech and consumer space, many items are often incredibly expensive at full price.

Finance, Leasing & Rental are options that allow consumers to have access to goods and services for a fixed term period at a fraction of the cost. Financing can also include slowly paying off an expensive item or service.

Many major companies in the tech space offer Finance, Leasing & Rental services so that users can access their products to suit their financial and business needs.
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Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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New Zealand's cryptocurrency usage rate is below the global average, with only 9% of Kiwi adults owning cryptocurrency, finds a new study by Finder.
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TradeWindow and Mastercard collaboration set to strengthen cross-border trade relations

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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TradeWindow has partnered with Mastercard in a bid to increase access to trade finance and simplify cross-border payments.
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Digitisation proving positive for finance companies

Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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Finance firms reaping benefits from digital investments, survey by Broadridge shows. Asia-Pacific leads in tech implementation.
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The rise of the CRO - an evolutionary step in business

Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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As the business landscape fluctuates and COVID-19 continues to overturn usual routines, companies have had to readjust their focuses.
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New Citrix study says employees prefer remote work to office work

Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Employees are moving towards a hybrid work model, with nearly 80% preferring it, as offices struggle to entice them back after lockdowns.
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Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite

Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.
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The changing role of the CFO in a post-pandemic era: Leading business change through digital transformation

Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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The role of the CFO is evolving post-COVID, with a focus on agility, resilience, and outcomes, according to Nathan Kale of Icertis.
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Blockchain company DigitalX appoints new CEO after extensive search process

Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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Experienced finance exec, Lisa Wade, appointed as CEO of DigitalX, the world's first publicly listed Bitcoin company.
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Apptio collaborates with Microsoft to deploy financial decisioning platform

Tue, 21st Dec 2021
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Apptio partners with Microsoft to deploy its financial decisioning platform on the Microsoft Cloud for enhanced enterprise migration and optimization.
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Fintech innovation is bridging financial divides in Asia Pacific - report

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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A new report shows fast-paced fintech innovation in Asia Pacific has a measurable, positive impact on access to financial services in the region.
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SAP Concur releases guide to navigating disaster resilience

Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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SAP Concur has released its findings on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and has created a guide on navigating disaster resilience.
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The year ahead: Unpacking customer engagement and loyalty trends for 2022

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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Loizou and Toolin predict key trends driving customer engagement and loyalty, including customer data activation and unique rewards.
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Ten features of an effective business decision-making platform

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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CFOs need access to large amounts of data, but lack the tools to perform deep data analysis. Decision-making platforms are emerging as valuable tools.
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Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Embedded finance is projected to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, accounting for 49% of the market within a decade, says Mambu report.
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Board International Australia partners with Decision Inc. to enhance development strategies

Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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Decision-making platform provider Board International has announced a new partnership with data and analytics consultancy company Decision Inc. Australia.
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Worried about unpredictable multi-cloud spending? Get yourself a partner

Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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Adopting a cloud-first policy doesn't have to mean paying twice as much - a multi-cloud strategy can offer cost savings and flexibility.
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Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.
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The best practices for safer adoption of open banking

Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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Asia-Pacific leading open banking thanks to digital ecosystems and data sharing. Australia moving towards wide rollout. Trust and security key.
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Xero partners with Shopify to help support small businesses

Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Cloud-based accounting software platform Xero has announced that it will partner with Shopify to help better support small businesses.
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Five reasons merchants must invest in open ecosystem loyalty programs

Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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The booming eCommerce sector has increased competition in the retail industry, leading to a focus on customer experience and loyalty programs.