Xero stories
As SMEs demand faster lending and integrated tools, banks risk losing ground unless they cut red tape and modernise their platforms.
A difficult June close often exposes hidden costs, manual workarounds and compliance gaps that smaller finance systems can no longer hide.
Australian SMEs can now earn Velocity and Qatar Avios on routine bills, as B2Bpay broadens its rewards platform beyond Qantas Frequent Flyer.
More than a quarter of owners fear the economy will worsen their strain as tax time and compliance pressures erode productivity and sleep.
Finance teams can now issue controlled cards through Capture Expense, reducing out-of-pocket claims and giving real-time spend visibility.
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Businesses can now test near-term liquidity without changing the ledger, as Xero's new planner uses bank history and manual entries to forecast cash.
Small businesses and accountants can now automate month-end close and approvals without coding, as early access opens to XeroForce.
Asia-based Xero users can now compare revenue growth, margins and cash metrics with local peers to spot problems earlier.
Hollywood fears over AI are surfacing as Taika Waititi says the technology speeds up mediocre work and is already displacing artists.
Irish fintechs are helping finance chiefs cut costs, speed up funding decisions and ease compliance across capital, accounting and payments.
The tool could cut repetitive finance admin for accountants and small businesses, while keeping every automated step logged for compliance.
New data show Kiwi small firms generating less per hour than peers in Australia and the UK, as rising costs squeeze margins.
Accounting firms may be able to widen client capacity without hiring as Meridian automates month-end close work and returns review-ready statements.
Accountants cannot yet use Claude to pull invoices or amend records, as Xero's new link is limited to read-only financial summaries.
Poor sleep and stress are eroding productivity for New Zealand business owners, prompting a free week-long challenge backed by Xero.
The UK firm said automated payment chases have also improved cash collection as more smaller businesses outsource day-to-day finance work.
Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.
Rugby clubs and provincial unions will get discounted accounting software as Xero deepens ties with New Zealand Rugby beyond branding.
Privacy worries and mistrust are slowing AI uptake among Kiwi small firms, despite 61% already using the technology, Xero says.
