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Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Supply Chain

Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings

Supply chain leaders are under pressure as Blue Yonder's survey finds sustainability slipping down priorities despite mounting climate and inflation risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Asia Pacific real estate investment hits record USD $92.5bn
Data centers

Asia Pacific real estate investment hits record USD $92.5bn

Higher energy costs and currency volatility have not deterred investors, with regional dealmaking still surging to a six-month record of USD $92.5 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Holiday shopping starts before Black Friday, Attentive says
Customer Experience

Holiday shopping starts before Black Friday, Attentive says

Holiday season spending is shifting earlier, with 71% of shoppers planning to start before Black Friday and value-driven buying under pressure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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CreditorWatch sees RBA raising rates again by November
Artificial Intelligence

CreditorWatch sees RBA raising rates again by November

Higher borrowing costs for households and businesses may be back by November as inflation risks remain tilted to the upside, CreditorWatch says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain
Agricultural Technology

Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain

Shoppers could face higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits as Australian companies pass on rising supply chain costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Irish workers boost AI skills amid job security fears
Human Capital Management

Irish workers boost AI skills amid job security fears

More than two in five Irish professionals now fear AI could affect their jobs, even as most remain confident their skills will still count in three years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Retail Insight launches AI waste prediction for grocers
Data Analytics

Retail Insight launches AI waste prediction for grocers

Earlier markdowns could curb food waste and protect margins as grocers are warned of unsold stock up to a week before expiry.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Irish professionals boost AI skills amid job market fears
Artificial Intelligence

Irish professionals boost AI skills amid job market fears

AI worries are prompting more Irish workers to upskill as 41% fear their roles could be affected, a survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Gen Z Australians juggle bills amid payday pressure
Fintech

Gen Z Australians juggle bills amid payday pressure

More than half of young adults are shifting cash between accounts to dodge failed transactions, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Australian fintechs warn of tougher AI & payments scrutiny
Fintech

Australian fintechs warn of tougher AI & payments scrutiny

Rising regulatory pressure could force banks, merchants and payment firms to tighten controls on AI and card costs as Australia reforms payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Xero data shows US small business sales rise unevenly
Digital Transformation

Xero data shows US small business sales rise unevenly

Uneven regional demand and slower cash collection show many smaller firms still lagging the national sales recovery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK small business sales & hiring growth slow again
Xero

UK small business sales & hiring growth slow again

Weak demand, higher fuel costs and slower payments are squeezing cash flow at small firms, with jobs growth at a near two-year low.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance
Supply Chain

CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance

The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
UK motor insurance switching falls to lowest since 2023
Data Analytics

UK motor insurance switching falls to lowest since 2023

Fewer motorists switched cover as easing premiums cooled shopping activity, while older vehicles and Chinese brands complicated pricing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australian small business sales growth slows to 6.5%
Xero

Australian small business sales growth slows to 6.5%

Higher borrowing costs and fuel prices have cooled discretionary spending, leaving consumer-facing firms under pressure as sales growth slowed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
tastytrade launches prediction markets with Apex support
Crypto

tastytrade launches prediction markets with Apex support

Active traders can now bet on Fed calls, inflation and crypto around the clock, as tastytrade becomes the first broker live on Apex's FCM infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month