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Finance, Leasing & Rental stories - Page 6

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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'Robo-advice' a low-cost option for financial planning
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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Only two firms offer low-cost computer-generated financial advice in New Zealand, despite it being available for four years.
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The battle of big tech: Biggest tech retailers in NZ reveal financial reports
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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JB HI-FI and Harvey Norman show improved business performance in recent financial records, driven by the COVID-19 spending boom.
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BlackLine expands Google Cloud partnership to enhance digital transformation
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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BlackLine is continuing to expand its partnership with Google Cloud, announcing they will collaborate on joint selling and go-to-market activities.
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Ministry of Women paves the way for eInvoicing rollout in NZ government
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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The Ministry of Women in New Zealand has implemented eInvoicing, joining the government's push for digital infrastructure improvements.
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Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.
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GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.
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Tablet and Smartphone sales slump in Q4, but see overall yearly growth
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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Tablets and Smartphone sales saw a decline in Q4 of the last financial year, however they also saw an overall yearly increase.
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Global CFO Survey shows technology and skills are key in future proofing finance teams
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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Launched in 2015, the CFO Indicator Survey provides insights into the challenges, opportunities and priorities for CFOs worldwide.
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Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.
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Vital assets: Why modernising your organisation’s finance function has never been more important
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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COVID-19 has highlighted the need for finance teams to adapt and invest in digital transformation, as outdated tools hinder growth and deter top talent.
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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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New roundtable series by The Malaysia Global Business Forum to discuss threat matrix in digital economy
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) is launching a new roundtable series addressing the evolving threat matrix of the digital economy.
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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.