by Sholto Macpherson | Jan 22, 2026 | Features
At a glance: Xero will begin charging developers for API access from March 2026. The move will raise costs for developers using Xero data in their applications. Accountants will likely face higher subscription costs for their connected apps. Developers criticise the...
by Ian Rogers and David Walker | Jan 22, 2026 | Features
At a glance SME borrowing conditions are the most favourable they have been in several years. Banks and non-bank lenders are actively targeting the SME sector for business growth. Competition has improved pricing, application processes, and the range of available...
by Chris Sheedy | Jan 27, 2000 | Features
At a glance: The government is launching another deregulation drive, prompted by a Productivity Commission report. Decades of deregulation reviews and task forces have brought little meaningful change. Governments should look at why previous reviews have so...
by Sholto Macpherson | Jan 27, 2000 | Features
At a glance: Generative AI struggles with the precise mathematics required for reliable accounting. AI currently solves complex abstract maths but fails at simple, procedural business logic. Hybrid systems combining AI with deterministic rules may offer a path to...
