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Kiwibank posts $174m profit as lending & deposits grow
Fintech

Kiwibank posts $174m profit as lending & deposits grow

Earnings fell as lower margins squeezed Kiwibank, even though home loans and deposits climbed faster than those of bigger rivals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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OceanBase tops Asia & Oceania database market in 2025
Hybrid Cloud

OceanBase tops Asia & Oceania database market in 2025

Demand for databases that can handle AI and hybrid cloud workloads has lifted OceanBase to the top of Asia and Oceania, Omdia said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Genetec tops global video management software rankings
Hybrid Cloud

Genetec tops global video management software rankings

Growing demand for cloud, on-premises and hybrid security systems helped Genetec widen its lead in video management software, analysts said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Midea rises to highest Fortune Global 500 rank yet
Robotics

Midea rises to highest Fortune Global 500 rank yet

Rising overseas sales and profit have lifted the home appliance maker to No. 231 on the Fortune Global 500, its best showing yet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Hisense expands appliances into 65 Noel Leeming stores
Customer Experience

Hisense expands appliances into 65 Noel Leeming stores

The wider shelf presence should help Hisense win more whitegoods shoppers as New Zealand households compare appliances in store before buying.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
SAP Concur adds AI tools with Amex GBT partnership
Robotics

SAP Concur adds AI tools with Amex GBT partnership

It aims to cut manual work for travel and finance teams as new dashboards, approval tools and disruption alerts roll out in stages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Bir named among world's top fintechs in neobanking
Digital Transformation

Bir named among world's top fintechs in neobanking

The ranking puts Azerbaijan's digital finance sector on a global stage, as Bir becomes the first South Caucasus firm to join CNBC's neobanking list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

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Alkami tops credit unions in FI Navigator rankings
Data Analytics

Alkami tops credit unions in FI Navigator rankings

For smaller lenders, the rankings offer evidence that digital banking spend can translate into faster customer and deposit growth against larger rivals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK online retail sales fall as July spending eases
Omnichannel

UK online retail sales fall as July spending eases

July's dip in internet-led spending left online retail accounting for a smaller share of Britain's total shopping, official figures showed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Ecovacs launches robot cleaners in Aldi Special Buys
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches robot cleaners in Aldi Special Buys

Households can now buy robotic vacuums and window cleaners in Aldi's middle aisle for under AUD $300 each, while stocks last.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
B2B firms favour sales over brand building in survey
B2B Marketing

B2B firms favour sales over brand building in survey

Most UK B2B leaders now say tight budgets make it harder to justify marketing that does not directly generate leads or revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia

Record pre-orders and double-digit growth signal stronger demand for Samsung's foldables in Australia, as rivals lose switchers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile users onto network
Customer Experience

StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile users onto network

The deal gives StarHub more scale in Singapore's mobile market as MyRepublic Mobile 4G users join its 5G base on one network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
EZVIZ names Jamie Durie as Australian brand ambassador
Data Protection

EZVIZ names Jamie Durie as Australian brand ambassador

The smart home maker is betting a household name will lift trust as it expands Australian retail sales amid fierce competition and privacy concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Elemental Concept expands to Australia with CX model
Data Analytics

Elemental Concept expands to Australia with CX model

The consultancy is betting that Australian buyers will back a decision-led CX model as brands struggle to prove revenue gains from journey redesigns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Social media reshapes Australians' shopping habits
Digital Transformation

Social media reshapes Australians' shopping habits

Six in ten Australians now act on products they see on social platforms, underscoring a shift in how brands must win buyers online.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
TBC Uzbekistan named among world's top fintechs again
Digital Transformation

TBC Uzbekistan named among world's top fintechs again

Its return to CNBC and Statista's fintech ranking underscores TBC Uzbekistan's growing influence in a fast-expanding digital banking market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026