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Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'
Fintech

Potential Holiday Act revamp will 'remove key business pain point'

Small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) in New Zealand are calling for changes to the Holiday Act to make it easier to administer.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Xero launches in-depth look into the economic health of Kiwi SMBs
Fintech

Xero launches in-depth look into the economic health of Kiwi SMBs

Cloud accounting firm Xero has released Xero Small Business Insights, offering an in-depth analysis of the economic health of small businesses in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting
Unified Communications

This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting

The changes include the implementation of the new Pay Day PAYE process, the accounting income method (AIM) for provisional tax, and a revamp of myIR.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018
Human Capital Management

Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018

Regardless of the size of the business, whether you do or don't have a handle on these common pitfalls, the market is a dynamic and shifting place.

By Stuart Holder • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Payroll stories

Xero recruits longtime partner into US expansion efforts
Fintech

Xero recruits longtime partner into US expansion efforts

Xero teams up with US payroll firm Gusto to enhance its US presence, offering full-service payroll across all 50 states and deeper technical integration.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Reckon shakes up leadership team in new plan for growth
Fintech

Reckon shakes up leadership team in new plan for growth

Reckon reshapes strategy with new leadership and acquisitions, eyeing cloud expansion post-MYOB deal collapse.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites
Application Programming Interface

Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites

Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings
Fintech

Going cashless to end the black economy: MYOB supports Aus Govt findings

The Black Economy Taskforce released the findings from its recent report that it will tackle large cash payments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
KPMG, CBA and Microsoft partner to simplify SMB business management
Fintech

KPMG, CBA and Microsoft partner to simplify SMB business management

The venture is the first time a professional services firm, a bank and a technology company have come together in Aus to start a fintech venture.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Today is World Password Day: Here's what the experts think
Malware

Today is World Password Day: Here's what the experts think

Microsoft hails the death of passwords. What are other security experts saying? Comments from Malwarebytes, CyberArk, Vault Systems, ESET & SailPoint.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
6 ways your manual payroll system could be increasing your risk profile
Human Capital Management

6 ways your manual payroll system could be increasing your risk profile

Using a manual payroll system? You're likely boosting your risk profile. Here are six reasons why an automated, cloud-based system is essential.

By Ruth Postle • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades
Unified Communications

IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades

myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
1.5 billion confidential data files publicly available - that's more than 12 petabytes of data
Human Capital Management

1.5 billion confidential data files publicly available - that's more than 12 petabytes of data

Credit card data, medical records, payroll data, intellectual property and tax information are all available publicly online with no data protection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade
Data Privacy

APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade

The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data
Malware

New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data

It's no secret that web browsers store a substantial amount of sensitive information about their users - hackers are taking advantage of this.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Payroll stories

TechnologyOne picks up 7-year SaaS contract with Victoria University
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne picks up 7-year SaaS contract with Victoria University

TechnologyOne secures 7-year contract with Victoria University for delivery of SaaS solution for Vocational Education and Training program.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation
Human Capital Management

Aus Govt urging payroll providers to prepare for new legislation

From July 1, Australian employers with 20 or more employees will need to use STP-enabled software to report employees' tax and super information.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018