Tag: New Zealand
Xero takes on a fresh $26.4m from Silicon Valley investor TCV
New Zealand Stock Exchange-listed accounting software-maker Xero has landed $26.4m from US late-stage investor Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV). Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Voice biometrics take ANZ higher for mobile payments
ANZ has announced it will be the first Australian bank to introduce voice biometrics on mobile devices to allow higher value transactions. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Xero launches machine learning automation to transform accounting
Xero is announcing an machine learning automation system that is set to transform the accounting practices of small businesses and their partners. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Xero ties up with DBS, wants to help SMEs access capital
Xero announced today it has inked a strategic partnership with DBS Bank. Read more: www.e27.co
New Zealand gets a FinTech group
The New Zealand government and NZTech, the peak technology lobby, are working together to launch a FinTech industry group. Read more: www.altfi.com
Spotcap strikes deal and nabs €14m from Heatland Bank
Online small business lender Spotcap has inked a partnership with New Zealand’s Heartland bank and secured €14m in funding. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Vend grabs $13m for retail-focused POS
Point of sale (POS) and retail management software provider Vend has picked up $13m in a Series D round. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Android Pay finally makes its way to New Zealand
It immediately allows BNZ customers to pay for goods anywhere that Visa payWave is accepted, tapping their phones instead of their debit cards. Read more: www.thetechportal.com
Xero and Bottomline Tech post net losses
Cloud accounting firm Xero and B2B payments and procurement firm Bottomline Technologies have each released their latest earnings reports this week. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Australia and the road to FinTech in Asia
Clearly Australian and New Zealand fintech companies are punching above their weight. Read more: www.finnovate.com