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Xero unveils 2025 app Power Lists spotlighting top tools

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.
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AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.
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Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.
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Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.
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Oracle introduces new AI tools to boost global supply chains

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Oracle unveils new trade management features in Fusion Cloud SCM to help firms tackle global tariffs, boost shipment visibility and automate supply chains.
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Avalara enhances global trade with new compliance tools

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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Avalara has launched innovative cross-border tools to aid businesses in navigating rising tariffs and complex international trade regulations.
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Selling low dollar value goods into the US could soon become more complex

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Changes to the US de minimis exemption could complicate sales for Australian exporters, with potential new taxes and paperwork looming on the horizon.
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MUSE unveils luxury asset investment platform with USD$150m

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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MUSE has unveiled a digital investment platform for luxury assets, enabling investors to trade items like rare handbags and fine wines as investment-grade assets.
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Geopolitical disruptions & AI reshape global trade

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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A new report by Customs Support Group reveals that geopolitical disruptions and AI challenges are severely impacting international trade operations.
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'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.
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Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into Trade Innovation software

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into its Trade Innovation working capital solution, leveraging CoriolisESG technology to enhance the sustainability of trade and supply chain finance.
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Tradies' guide: Prepare now for a fresh start in 2024

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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It's critical that tradies take the opportunity ahead of the January cashflow slowdown to get their business in shape so they can make a fresh start.
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Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report

Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.
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Thomson Reuters unveils ONESOURCE eInvoicing for global compliance

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Thomson Reuters launches ONESOURCE eInvoicing platform to aid multinational businesses in navigating global eInvoicing regulations.
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The dark side of social media influencers: facilitating counterfeit trade

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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The success of the deviant social media influencers lies in exploiting certain consumer characteristics that make them susceptible to their charms.
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Dubai Chambers opens inaugural Sydney office to boost trade

Mon, 22nd May 2023
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Dubai Chambers make a double announcement that marks a strategic turning point in achieving mutually beneficial trade deals with Australia.
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FMI investigates quickly growing eCommerce logistics market

Fri, 12th May 2023
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FMI has found the market is predicted to reach US$626.23 billion in 2023. It's anticipated to develop at a CAGR of 17.8%, reaching US$3221.36 billion by 2033.
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GSBN and HSBC complete 'ground breaking' trade finance POC

Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has completed a proof-of-concept with HSBC to transform global trade finance using blockchain-enabled technology.
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Appian awarded billions in damages against Pegasystems Inc.

Thu, 12th May 2022
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Appian has been awarded USD$2.036 billion in damages against Pegasystems Inc as the result of a jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia.
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Equinix part of Sustainable Trading network to reach ESG goals

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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Equinix is one of 30 founding members of a new Sustainable Trading network to develop best practices, benchmarking, and transparency in the trading industry.