Banking stories - Page 156
$800k still unsettled in Renaissance sale
Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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yoobee
Over $800k in limbo following Renaissance's business sale to Exeed, amid pending disputes and legal assurances. Renaissance remains optimistic.
Bank Card Skimmer Jailed
Mon, 16th Jul 2012
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personal computing devices
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credit card fraud
Polish fraudster jailed for bank card skimming attempt in New Zealand, sparking renewed calls for vigilance against offline scams.
Expo invites SMBs to weigh up supply partners
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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uc
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it services
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telco
Auckland's myBix Expo in October offers a rare chance for Kiwi SMBs to compare supply partners and snag top deals in a one-stop event.
Second kiwi software company acquired by CCH
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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accounting systems
CCH acquires Christchurch's Acclipse, marking its second NZ software firm buy in a year, a move set to transform accountant-client work.
Free webinar from Blue Banana and MYOB
Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
The MYOB and Blue Banana online webinar series will wrap up this Thursday with a Craig Rispin, business futurist and technology.
Oracle helps banks service Gen Y
Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
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erp
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oracle
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banking
Oracle FLEXCUBE 12.0 launches to tailor banking services for Gen Y, offering personalised, multi-channel experiences.
Protecting your customers from the business of malware
Fri, 29th Jun 2012
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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banking
Amid rising cybercrime, NZ businesses must enhance their defences and educate customers on safeguarding against malicious attacks.
Accept payments on your mobile with ’Swipe HQ’
Sat, 23rd Jun 2012
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Zealand's Optimizer HQ unveils Swipe HQ, a game changer for mobile payments, directly via the headphone jack.
ASB Bank set to launch payments via Facebook
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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technology gifts
ASB Bank innovates with Facebook payments for Kiwis, allowing users to send money to contacts sans bank details, starting mid-July.
Xero enters NZX 50
Mon, 18th Jun 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
Xero, the Kiwi cloud accounting firm, proudly steps into the NZX 50, marking a milestone in its journey since its 2006 inception.
LinkedIn confirms password breach - Updated
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
LinkedIn confirms password breach, advises users to change passwords. Unisys warns users to change passwords for other accounts as well.
MYOB offers free websites for SMBs
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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westpac
MYOB and Westpac team up to boost kiwi SMBs' online presence with free website access for a year, aiming to support 10,000 businesses.
Business-centric driver for CA
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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partner programmes
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ca technologies
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banking
<strong>CA Technologies has kicked off its increased engagement with the Kiwi reseller market with partner exchanges in Auckland and Wellington.
Xero doubles revenue, customers
Sun, 27th May 2012
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's revenue and customers double, yet losses inch up due to growth expenses. The firm's aggressive expansion strategy shows promise.
Shareholders sue Facebook
Thu, 24th May 2012
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facebook
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banking
Facebook faces legal action as shareholders sue over IPO discrepancies, alleging lack of transparency with forecast revisions.
TSB brings mobile banking app to PC
Wed, 23rd May 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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pc hardware
TSB's innovative [my]bank app, previously mobile-only, now extends to PC, offering a tailored banking experience with user customisation.
Kiwi websites raise the bar for engagement
Fri, 18th May 2012
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cloud services
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twitter
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intergen
Kiwi websites leap forward in user engagement, branching into social media and mobile, finds Intergen. News-media and shopping sites lead the surge.
China to overtake Japan in IT spend next year: IDC
Thu, 17th May 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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mobility
China is poised to surpass Japan as the leading spender in IT within the Asia-Pacific, with an expected $173 billion outlay next year.
App of the Week: Kiwibank
Wed, 16th May 2012
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apps
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kiwibank
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banking
Kiwibank's new app impresses with its intuitive use and robust security, making mobile banking both secure and convenient.
Xero connects with Excel
Mon, 14th May 2012
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Budgeting tie-in allows users to export their figures to Excel, do the 'heavy lifting', then import the results straight back.