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Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms
Digital Transformation

Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
Cartech

Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Global Stories

Tariffs stories

Celonis predicts context‑aware AI to reshape supply chains
Data Analytics

Celonis predicts context‑aware AI to reshape supply chains

Celonis forecasts context-aware AI, autonomous operations and open platforms will overhaul global supply chains and competition by 2026.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm
Ransomware

AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms
Fintech

Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms

Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns
Data Privacy

ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns

Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand report high confidence ahead of the holidays, despite financial pressures and concerns over AI in marketing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China
Supply Chain

Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China

Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3
Risk & Compliance

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3

US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad
ICT sector

More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad

Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Tariffs stories

Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation
Digital Transformation

Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation

London-based Procure AI raised USD $13 million seed funding to expand its AI-driven procurement automation across Europe, boosting efficiency and cost savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Why supply chain resilience is more than a buzzword; it's a competitive advantage
Supply Chain

Why supply chain resilience is more than a buzzword; it's a competitive advantage

Supply chain resilience in 2026 is a competitive edge, driven by evolving trade policies, AI tech, and the need for adaptability amid global uncertainties.

By Andrew Coldrey • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?
Data Analytics

Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?

Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.

By Simon Geale • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Moving past the AI excitement to true maturity in finance
Data Analytics

Moving past the AI excitement to true maturity in finance

Finance firms are shifting from AI hype to mature, strategic use, aiming to cut costs by 81% and speed processing by 73% with integrated solutions.

By Rob Israch • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Ivalua: 71% of UK businesses passed on rising costs to consumers
Supply Chain

Ivalua: 71% of UK businesses passed on rising costs to consumers

Over 4 million UK businesses have raised prices amid soaring costs, risking supplier stability and supply chain health ahead of possible tax hikes.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Deal or no deal - the new and nuanced view of tariffs
Supply Chain

Deal or no deal - the new and nuanced view of tariffs

HSBC survey shows 75% of logistics firms face impacts from US tariffs; many delay investments and reshape supply chains amid rising trade uncertainties.

By Ferhat Ocsel • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian exporters face stricter compliance & e-invoicing rules
Taxation

Australian exporters face stricter compliance & e-invoicing rules

From 2026, Australian exporters must adopt stricter compliance and e-invoicing rules to navigate US tax complexities and new Asia-Pacific digital standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers
Supply Chain

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers

UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.

By Emmett Young • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025