Sage launches next-gen Sage X3: high-performance, AI-powered, and continuously evolving
SAGE (FTSE:SGE), THE LEADER IN ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL, HR, AND PAYROLL TECHNOLOGY FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZED BUSINESSES, TODAY UNVEILED THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF SAGE X3 AT ITS FLAGSHIP SAGE FUTURE FOR PARTNERS EVENT.
Delivered directly by Sage as a fully managed cloud service, this next-gen Sage X3 gives high-performing organisations a modern streamlined environment that simplifies upgrades without compromising the deep customisation that users depend on. It also sets
the foundation for continuous, AI-driven innovation and scalable performance.
As more organisations modernise their core systems, they are seeking a balance between smart agile solutions without sacrificing control. Gartner predicts that by 2029, 50% of all cloud compute resources will be devoted to AI workloads, a dramatic jump from under 10% today. In addition, it expects that over half of organisations will use industry-specific cloud platforms to accelerate their business initiatives. These trends show how cloud technology is evolving to deliver greater
intelligence, specialisation, and business performance, helping companies modernise and prepare for the future.
Driving high-performance through innovation
Designed for mid-sized organisations with complex needs, it provides the same flexibility and industry-specific capabilities that Sage X3 is known for , now delivered as a continuously updated cloud service from Sage.
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ClearBank announces plans to join Circle’s payments network to power faster, more connected finance
CLEARBANK, THE TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED CLEARING BANK, TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAS SIGNED A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH A SUBSIDIARY OF CIRCLE INTERNET GROUP, INC. (NYSE: CRCL) (“CIRCLE”), A GLOBAL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY FIRM AND STABLECOIN MARKET LEADER, TO COLLABORATE ON A RANGE OF IN-
ITIATIVES IN THE EUROPEAN MARKET.
Initially, this collaboration will focus on expanding access to USDC and EURC— Circle’s MiCA-compliant, fully reserved stablecoins— through Circle Mint in Europe. This step positions ClearBank as a key infrastructure provider for financial institutions and fintechs seeking compliant, and multi-currency stablecoin solu-
tions for payments, treasury and liquidity use cases.
ClearBank also plans to become one of the first European banks to join Circle Payments Network (CPN), enabling clients to move value globally with internet-speed and blockchain transparency.
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Projectworks UK Expansion: London Office Now Open
THE UK IS A WORLD LEADER IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND CONSULTING, WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO GROWING THESE SECTORS IN THE YEARS AHEAD. ESTABLISHING A PRESENCE IN LONDON STRENGTHENS OUR ABILITY TO SUPPORT CLIENTS ACROSS THE UK AND EUROPE, AND REFLECTS THE GROWING DEMAND FOR SMART, INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AUTOMATION (PSA) SOFTWARE THAT ENABLES FIRMS TO SCALE.
“We’ve grown organically in the UK since 2019, and it’s been amazing to see how many forward-thinking consultancies have embraced Projectworks,” said Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks.
“Now, we’re excited to expand our local team so we
can help even more SME consultancies grow, scale, and succeed.”
Celebrating with Our UK Customers
We officially kicked off our London office with a visit from Projectworks' CEO Mark, and a dinner with our UK customers. It was a fantastic opportunity to share our product strategy and growth plans, and most importantly, to say thank you to our valued customer community.
It was incredibly rewarding to connect in person, listen to feedback, and celebrate how far we’ve come together. We’re committed to growing the Projectworks community in the UK and beyond, helping even more consultancies operate
smarter and achieve their growth ambitions.
Our New UK Headquarters to Support UK and European Consultancies
Our new UK headquarters in Moorgate, London places us right at the centre of the country’s professional services hub. From here, we’re perfectly positioned to support our growing community of customers across the UK and Europe.
With the UK investing heavily in infrastructure, housing, AI, and the next generation of professional services, opportunities for specialist consultancies are expanding rapidly.
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The latest release introduces Copilot Sales Insights and Copilot Chat, transforming productivity and collaboration.
We’re excited to announce the opening of our new office in London, England, marking a major milestone in our continued global growth.
ClearBank to leverage Circle’s technology to offer European clients access to MiCAcompliant stablecoins USDC and EURC
October Product Updates: Smarter Imports, Clearer
Better Rounding
WE’VE BEEN LISTENING CLOSELY TO YOUR FEEDBACK, AND THIS MONTH’S UPDATES ARE DESIGNED TO SAVE YOU TIME, REDUCE MANUAL WORK, AND BRING GREATER CLARITY TO YOUR HR OPERATIONS.
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Access: Benefit > Administration
The Challenge
Previously, the Bene-
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fit module didn’t support bulk operations—meaning you had to manually create categories and enter claim records one by one. For organizations handling large volumes of data, this was time-consuming and error prone.
The Solution
We’ve added an import function that lets you create categories and claims in bulk using a simple Excel template. Just download the template, fill it in, and upload—no more repetitive data entry.
Why It Matters
Many clients needed to import historical claims for two key reasons:
1. Record-keeping and compliance – Maintain complete claim histories for audit and reference purposes
2. Mid-year onboarding –Calculate accurate available balances for employees when companies join partway through the benefit year
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New Updates Summary
REACH REPORTING
NEW UPDATES SUMMARY
Turn Dashboards Into Shareable PDFs
Need to share your dash-
board? You can now export any Reach Reporting dashboard as a polished PDF. Simple, fast, and presentation-ready!
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Smarter returns for your transport business
EVER WONDERED JUST HOW MUCH FASTER AND SMARTER YOUR TRANSPORT BUSINESS COULD BE? MYTRUCKING’S NEW RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) CALCULATOR TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF EFFICIENCY. PLUG IN YOUR BUSINESS NUMBERS AND, IN SECONDS, WATCH YOUR POTENTIAL SAVINGS APPEAR. DISCOVER WHY MORE THAN 700 TRANSPORT OPERATORS ACROSS NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, AND THE UK TRUST MYTRUCKING.
How much can I save with MyTrucking?
MyTrucking has always believed smarter job management should be simple and accessible.
The ROI Calculator is designed for anyone, whether using another job management system or still on paper. Just enter a few details and instantly get an estimate
EXPENSIFY (NASDAQ: EXFY), THE EASIEST WAY TO MANAGE EXPENSES, CORPORATE CARDS, AND TRAVEL, TODAY ANNOUNCED THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF CONCIERGE, ITS EMBEDDED SUPPORT SYSTEM, NOW TRANSFORMED INTO A FULL-SERVICE EXPENSE AGENT. COMBINING CUTTING-EDGE AI WITH ROUND-THE-CLOCK HUMAN EXPERTISE, CONCIERGE HELPS MEMBERS SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY MANAGING EXPENSES THROUGH CHAT, EMAIL, AND TEXT.
“Everybody’s got an AI agent these days. But not all agents are equal,” said David Barrett, founder and CEO of Expensify. “Most agents are new AI-washing of old rules engines. Some agents are disconnected Clippy-style chat bubbles slapped atop a traditional GUI. But Expensify’s Concierge agent is ‘contextual’ in that it allows you to chat within the context of an individual expense or expense report. It's the difference between ‘Tag my Starbucks expense on Nov 4 as Coffee’ and ‘Tag this expense as cof-
fee.’ Context is what puts the ‘super’ in ‘superintelligence,’ and because AI is the new UI, we believe that Expensify's chat-everywhere design makes it into the first truly AI-everywhere design,” Barrett said.
The upgraded Concierge experience now:
• Lives everywhere in the Expensify app , so you can access help right within your expenses, reports, and beyond.
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of how much you could save.
“Our ROI calculator helps transport companies put real numbers to everyday frustrations and shows how quickly MyTrucking can pay for itself,” says Sara Orsborn, co-founder.
Making the day-to-day simple
MyTrucking’s journey started in rural New Zealand, building smart software based on real transport needs.
As Sara puts it, “We started at the ground level. We know the pressure transport companies are under, because we lived it. Our team is dedicated to making the day-to-day simpler, giving small teams back the time to focus on driving their businesses forward”.
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CONVERSIGHT, THE CATEGORY CREATOR IN UNIFIED DECISION INTELLIGENCE (UDI), TODAY ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF QUICKSTART AI FOR QUICKBOOKS ONLINE (QBO) – A SET OF PLUG-AND-PLAY FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING AI SOLUTIONS FOR SMB’S TO HARNESS REAL-TIME AI INSIGHTS, PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS, AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS WITH THEIR QBO DATA AND BEYOND.
Finance teams using QuickBooks Online often struggle to extract timely insights or consolidate multiple reports without relying on IT. ConverSight’s QuickStart AI for QBO solutions removes those challenges with one-click integration and automated onboarding, providing instant access to curated dashboards, reports, and AI insights.
“This release takes the complexity out of financial reporting,” said Ganesh
Gandhieswaran, CEO and Co-Founder of ConverSight. “QBO users can now connect directly to ConverSight, explore their data in real time, and ask Athena finance-related questions in natural language, all without setup or engineering. It’s the next step in democratizing decision intelligence for every business leader, accountant, and controller using QuickBooks Online.”
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ConverSight launches plug-and-play finance and accounting solutions for QuickBooks Online (QBO) giving SMB’s automated AI capabilities with QBO data and beyond
The agent combines chat-first AI automation with realtime human escalation for enhanced accuracy and efficiency
Track non-financial data in Joiin
RUNNING A BUSINESS IS ABOUT MORE THAN YOUR P&L. METRICS LIKE STUDENT ENROLMENTS, HEADCOUNT, STORE COUNTS, AND PRODUCTION VOLUMES LINK DIRECTLY TO REVENUE, COSTS, AND EFFICIENCY – GIVING A FULLER VIEW OF PERFORMANCE ACROSS YOUR ORGANISATION.
With Joiin, you can now bring non-financial data into your reports, side by side with your consolidated financials. It means a fuller picture of how your organisation is performing, all in one place.
Why it matters
Until now, many teams have had to keep these operational KPIs in spreadsheets, separate from their financial reporting. It adds time, increases the risk of errors and makes it harder to connect financial results with what is really happening across the business.
By weaving non-financial data into Joiin, you can:
• See the health of your business across all areas
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Take Control of Your Invoicing with Quotient
DEPOSITS, SPLIT INVOICES, AND ADJUSTMENTS GIVE YOU THE POWER TO MANAGE CASH FLOW AND PROJECTS LIKE A PRO. START USING THEM TODAY TO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS RUNNING SMOOTHLY
This update pairs perfectly with Xero or QuickBooks. For everyone else, stay tuned — we’re currently planning Quotient’s own
built-in invoicing and payments!
Deposits are here
An upfront Deposit can save the day by protecting you and showing a mutual commitment to the project.
You can easily set a deposit as a percentage of the total on any Quote or Template.
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You can now turn Apron Card spend into cash, Amazon gift cards, and (soon) air miles
DCEPUTY, THE GLOBAL PEOPLE PLATFORM FOR SHIFT WORK, TODAY ANNOUNCED DEPUTY AI, AN INTELLIGENT, TRUSTED TEAMMATE DESIGNED TO HELP ORGANISATIONS OPERATE SMARTER, FASTER, AND MORE STRATEGICALLY. BUILT ON NEARLY TWO DECADES OF WORKFORCE DATA, DEPUTY AI GOES BEYOND AUTOMATING ROUTINE MANAGEMENT TASKS, IT TRANSFORMS FRONTLINE OPERATIONS INTO AN AGENTIC INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM THAT CONTINUOUSLY LEARNS, ANTICIPATES CHANGE, AND DELIVERS ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS AND ACTIONS TO DRIVE PERFOR-
Across industries like retail, hospitality and healthcare, shift-based operations face complex variables like fluctuating demand, labour compliance, and staffing volatility that make intelligent workforce management a strategic advantage. Deputy AI addresses these challenges by connecting scheduling, labour forecasting, and real-time performance insights into a single adaptive layer that helps leaders make confident, data-driven decisions across locations and teams.
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ARD REWARDS USED TO BE THE RESERVE OF LARGE CORPORATIONS SPENDING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS EACH MONTH. SMALL BUSINESSES WERE MISSING OUT, EVEN IF THEY WERE SPENDING IN THE SAME CATEGORIES AS THOSE LARGER BUSINESSES. AS ADVOCATES FOR ALL SIZES OF BUSINESS, WE THINK THAT’S UNFAIR.
That’s why we’re putting our own creation, Apron Card, to work in more ways.
Earn up to 1% uncapped cashback on eligible spending with your Apron Card. You’ll get 1% on selected categories and 0.5% on all your other spending.
How it works
Simply spend with Apron Card to earn points which you can redeem for cashback, gift cards or air miles (coming soon) in the Apron app.
The power of Capture + Apron Card Apron Card was designed to bring clarity to expense management. With customisable spending limits, real-time spending alerts, automatic receipt chasing and automatic transaction reconciliation, it’s a powerful partner for any business owner or finance team, as well as accountants and bookkeepers.
Every pound you spend with Apron Card translates to points. Right now, you can redeem your points as cash to your Apron balance, or as an Amazon gift card. We’re working on introducing air miles as a redemption option, too.
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Small Business
STARLING HAS TEAMED UP WITH SMALL BUSINESS BRITAIN, THE UK’S LEADING CHAMPION OF SMALL BUSINESSES, TO FOUND A CAMPAIGN TO EMPOWER WOMEN ACROSS THE UK TO START AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.
Launching in early 2026, the new partnership will feature a free training programme - ‘Female Founder Fundamentals: the definitive guide to starting and growing your business’. comprising online masterclasses and peer-learning opportunities focused on building confidence, growth and financial skills. The programme will also support mental resilience, financial wellbeing and community connection after earlier joint research
found that 60% of female founders struggle to switch off from work.1
The partnership kicked off with an inspiring networking event at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 8 November, capitalising on Starling’s partnership with Arsenal and taking place ahead of their WSL match against Chelsea. Over 150 female entrepreneurs from across the country came together to celebrate women’s achievements in business and sport, enjoying a day of connection, learning and football.
“There’s such incredible energy when women come together to celebrate success and support one another, whether in business or on the pitch,” said Michelle Ov-
ens CBE, CEO and Founder of
“This event with Starling at Arsenal Emirates Stadium was the perfect way to kick off our new partnership and to spotlight the confidence, community and ambition that drive female founders forward. Together, we’re building on that momentum with a new training programme to help even more women start and grow brilliant businesses.”
Established female founders will lead the series of masterclasses, which are designed for women who have recently started their own businesses.
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MANCE, PROFITABILITY, AND GROWTH.
As number of female founders falls in the UK, new online training will help women upskill, network and unlock growth potential
Small Business Britain.
Why are businesses embedding financial services with ClearBank?
77% of senior leaders say embedded finance will open new revenue streams
Improve customer experience.
Enhance customer retention and loyalty.
Unlock new revenue streams.
Say goodbye to batch payments
Reconciliation you can trust
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Starling expands business banking capabilities ahead of HMRC ‘Making Tax Digital’ launch
TARLING TODAY RE-
SVEALS A SUITE OF NEW TOOLS FOR ITS BUSINESS CUSTOMERS.
THESE INCLUDE AI-POWERED FEATURES TO HELP BUSINESSES MANAGE THEIR MONEY, PRODUCTS THAT MAKE IT EASIER FOR SMES TO GET PAID, AND THE BANK’S HMRC-RECOGNISED ‘MAKING TAX DIGITAL’ SOFTWARE.
The ‘Making Tax Digital’ software, available in the new year, is embedded
within the bank’s sole-trader account, enabling customers to send information to HMRC directly from their account. From April, HMRC will start to require landlords and sole traders with income over £50,000 to keep digital financial records for Income Tax Self Assessment.
Starling’s offering is a direct result of the Group’s acquisition of tax-accounting software platform, Ember, in August. By integrat-
ing the Ember solution into Starling’s app, Starling’s sole trader and SME accounts offer everything business leaders will need for ‘Making Tax Digital’, with no reliance on third party software. Customers will be able to see tax deadlines in their Starling account, create, store and correct digital records of self-employment, property income and expenses, and file updates directly to HMRC.
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Dashboard Insights launches
AI tool that cuts BAS prep from hours to minutes
FOR YEARS, BAS PREP HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST TIME-CONSUMING AND ERROR-PRONE TASKS FOR ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING FIRMS. BAS OFTEN TURNS INTO HOURS OF MANUAL REVIEW AND BACK-AND-FORTH COMMUNICATION, GATHERING DATA, RECONCILING DISCREPANCIES, AND DOUBLE-CHECKING COMPLIANCE.
Dashboard Insights is changing that narrative. Introducing BAS Pro.
BAS can now be done faster, more accurately, and
with confidence.
Built for Accountants, by Accountants
BAS Pro was created with one clear mission: to make BAS prep simple, intelligent, and efficient. The tool integrates seamlessly with Xero, automatically pulling the data you need, cutting prep from hours to minutes, detecting anomalies, and automating client communications.
It doesn’t just automate tasks, it thinks alongside accountants. It reviews data patterns and flags inconsistencies, so corrections can
be done before they reach clients. And the best part? Accountants remain in the driver’s seat – AI assists, accountants sign off.
The Impact on Firms
With BAS Pro, firms can expect more than just time savings. Firms can now:
• Reduce manual data handling: Eliminate spreadsheets and duplicate data entry.
• Increase accuracy: AI-driven checks ensure you meet ATO standards every time.
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MAYDAY 2.0 MARKS THE NEXT STEP IN OUR MISSION TO MEND MONTH END FOR FINANCE TEAMS SCALING WITHOUT AN ERP.
From day one, that mission has been at the heart of what we do. For too long, finance teams have been left behind when it comes to month end, relying on the same spreadsheet processes they used 20 years ago, despite rapid advances in bookkeeping and accounting technology.
We got started by tackling one of finance’s hardest challenges: month end for intercompany groups. With Recharger, BRAG, and Balancer, we’ve helped multi-entity teams on Xero deliver over 250,000 postings, saving hundreds of thousands of manual spreadsheet hours.
But month-end challenges don’t stop at multi-entity organisations using Xero. They run through every accounting process, for every finance team.
That’s why we’ve evolved, and why Mayday 2.0 is built to power the next generation of month-end automation for every finance team across the globe.
Mending month end for every finance team
With Mayday 2.0, we’re moving beyond multi-entity to tackle the core accounting processes at the heart of every month end, powered by our new engine, Artificially Intelligent Recognition (AIR).
Core accounting processes
In July, we launched De-
OUR LATEST RELEASE FOCUSES ON BUG FIXES AND STABILITY TO ENHANCE THE USER EXPERIENCE.
New Features
Granular Auto-Export Settings for Invoices and Statements
If you have set up API workflows that require invoice data but not bank statement data, you can enable/disable the events directly within the app.
Receipt Bot provides separate auto-export settings specifically for invoices (both purchase and sales) and bank statements.
“Notes” Field Visibility in Main Document Grid
The notes attached to
documents were previously only visible upon opening the document details. This required extra clicks and could slow down document review workflows, especially for users needing quick context.
A new “Notes” field has been added directly to the main document grid. You can now quickly glance at important information or internal comments associated with each document without needing to open its details.
Main document grid showing the new 'Notes' column
Copy Icon for Invoice Description
We’ve added a convenient “copy icon” next to the description cell on the Invoice Details pop-up. A single click will now copy the full
ferred Revenue & Prepayments, powered by AIR, to help finance teams automate the creation and recognition of their deferred-revenue and prepayment schedules.
The results speak for themselves:
• 7,500 + prepayment and deferred-revenue schedules created
• 11,000 + invoice, bill, journal, or transactions predicted
Hear how our customers are using Deferred Revenue & Prepayments to get ahead in the quotes below.
Expanding to Quickbooks Online
And we’re not stopping there.
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Receipt Bot Bug Fixes to Improve User Experience Introducing
description to your clipboard. This small but powerful addition significantly speeds up data transfer and reduces manual effort when working with invoice details.
“New” Indicator for Contacts
The contact column in the document and analysis grid now displays “(New)” next to recently added contacts. This subtle visual cue helps you quickly identify and review new contacts, speeding up the review process.
Open Parent Documents in New Tab
When viewing a child document (e.g., a credit note) and needing to access its parent document (e.g., the original invoice)
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We’ve just launched God Mode - giving you access to all of your Adfin accounts with a single login
It's effortless to switch between multiple businesses and manage client accounts in one place.
For accountants and bookkeepers, this means you can refer clients in seconds and make Adfin your central tool for delivering credit control as a service.
Another great reason to switch to Adfin!
Add live data to Excel with the Joiin Add-in
With our new Excel Add-in, you can bring your Joiin data straight into your spreadsheets for live reporting.
IF EXCEL IS WHERE YOU LIKE TO THINK AND BUILD, GOOD NEWS. YOU CAN BRING YOUR JOIIN DATA INTO EXCEL WITH OUR NEW ADD-IN. IT PLUGS LIVE NUMBERS INTO YOUR SPREADSHEETS, SO YOUR MODELS STAY THE SAME AND YOUR DATA STAYS FRESH.
What it does
Joiin’s Excel Add-in brings single and multi-entity data into Excel in real time. Your sheets stay current. Your formulas and layouts stay the same. Month-end feels
simpler and you can continue to work in Excel.
At a glance
• Real-time, consolidated, always-synced figures from Joiin
• Fewer manual steps and fewer errors
• Your Excel workflow, powered by trusted data
Why it helps
Plenty of teams prefer to analyse and present in Excel.
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Manage payroll and HR on the move with the new BrightPay app
THE WAY WE WORK IS CHANGING. BUSINESSES NEED TOOLS THAT ARE FLEXIBLE, SECURE, AND ACCESSIBLE FROM ANYWHERE. THAT’S WHY WE’RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE BRAND-NEW BRIGHTPAY MANAGER & EMPLOYEE APP. THIS POWERFUL MOBILE APP BRINGS THE CORE FEATURES OF OUR CLOUD MANAGER & EMPLOYEE PORTALS DIRECTLY TO YOUR FINGERTIPS, MAKING PAYROLL AND HR MANAGEMENT SMOOTHER AND MORE EFFICIENT THAN EVER.
This new app is designed to streamline communication, empower your em-
ployees, and give managers greater control, all from a single, intuitive interface. Let’s explore what makes this app an essential tool for your business.
What’s new? Discover the BrightPay app
The BrightPay Manager & Employee App is a dedicated mobile experience for both managers and employees. It connects seamlessly with your BrightPay Cloud account, providing secure and convenient access to essential payroll and HR functions anytime, anywhere.
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Multi-platform payroll, centralized for Canadian firms.
PAIDAY HAS OPENED A CLOSED BETA FOR CANADIAN ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING FIRMS THAT MANAGE CLIENT PAYROLLS ACROSS MULTIPLE PAYROLL SYSTEMS. THE PROPOSITION IS FIRMFIRST PAYROLL: ONE HUB TO SEE ALL CLIENTS, MANAGE DEADLINES AND APPROVALS.
Canadian firms rarely struggle with a single payroll. They struggle with many. One client might be on Wagepoint, another on ADP, a third on Payworks or QuickBooks Payroll. Status gets tracked in spreadsheets, drafts are rebuilt from multiple client emails, and compliance checks often happen after approval when corrections are slow and expensive. Paiday moves that work into one flow: a cross-vendor dash-
BGL launches BGLiD UK to meet new ECCT Act requirements
BGL CORPORATE SOLUTIONS (BGL), THE WORLD LEADER IN COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT AND AI-POWERED PAPER-TO-DATA SOLUTIONS, IS PROUD TO LAUNCH BGLID, A SOLUTION DESIGNED TO HELP FIRMS STAY COMPLIANT WITH NEW COMPANIES HOUSE IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) REQUIREMENTS.
From 18 November 2025, certain individuals will be required to verify their identity with Companies House and obtain a Companies House Personal Code, which must be included on future filings. These changes form
part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) and represent the most significant reforms to UK company law in over 180 years.
Individuals required to verify include directors, people with significant control (PSCs), company secretaries, and Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) such as accountants and solicitors.
BGLiD is a client identity verification solution that integrates seamlessly with CAS 360, BGL’s company secretarial and KYC / KYB / AML management software
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MyTrucking’s Xero Integration Gains Recognition – Again!
board to see all client payrolls in one place.
Under the hood, Paiday is partnering with The Nmbr Company to bring to market the payroll engine firms have been missing. The focus is Canadian compliance at scale: correct treatment of statutory holiday pay across provinces, tighter handling of terminations and on-time ROEs, and year-end reporting that reconciles to CRA so T4s match the payroll account.
This engine pairs with deep accounting context. Paiday integrates both sides of the GL to post entries and pull financial insights into the payroll workflow, answering practical questions like whether a client can afford the upcoming run.
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N AN EXCITING DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY, MYTRUCKING HAS BEEN RECOGNISED AS ONE OF XERO’S FEATURED APPS COLLECTION FOR NOVEMBER. EVEN BETTER, THIS MARKS THE THIRD TIME MYTRUCKING HAS BEEN FEATURED. OUR INTEGRATION WITH XERO CONTINUES TO SET THE INDUSTRY STANDARD.
Why is this recognition important? It means MyTrucking is popular with Xero users, and the Xero team, for its great benefits and customer experience. MyTrucking consistently receives 5 star reviews from Xero customers.
“We’re delighted to be in Xero’s featured apps collection again” says MyTrucking Co-Founder and Marketing Director, Sara Orsborn.
“Our partnership with Xero continues to grow, and with 70% of our customers using Xero, this has always been a great fit for us. It means a lot to know how well loved MyTrucking really is.”
Sara adds, “The Xero integration is a game changer for our customers. It streamlines invoicing, and reduces admin time. MyTrucking and Xero together make running a transport business simpler and smarter.”
Why MyTrucking’s integration with Xero stands out
What really stands out for customers is how much time the MyTrucking and Xero integration saves every week.
Customers also see improved accuracy with no manual data entry required.
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Deel Welcomes Joe Kauffman as President & Chief Financial Officer
WE’RE THRILLED TO WELCOME
JOE KAUFFMAN
AS DEEL’S NEW PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. JOE JOINS
US AFTER MORE THAN A DECADE AT CREDIT KARMA, WHERE HE SERVED AS CFO, PRESIDENT, AND CEO. JOE’S EXCEPTIONAL CAREER AND NOTABLE EXPERIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH, COMPLIANCE, AND PUBLIC MARKETS WILL STRENGTHEN
DEEL’S LEADERSHIP TEAM AS IT CONTINUES ON ITS PATH TO BECOMING A GENERATIONAL COMPANY.
Alongside this transition, Philippe Bouaziz, who has served as Deel’s CFO since day one, will continue his work as Executive Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer.
Strengthening for the Next Phase of Growth
Under Philippe’s leader-
Expensify Named Official Travel and Expense Management Partner of the Brooklyn Nets
EXPENSIFY, THE EASIEST WAY TO MANAGE EXPENSES, CORPORATE CARDS, AND TRAVEL, TODAY ANNOUNCED A MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BROOKLYN NETS, NAMING EXPENSIFY THE TEAM’S OFFICIAL TRAVEL AND EXPENSE MANAGEMENT PARTNER.
The partnership expands on a long-standing relationship between Expensify and Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment (BSE) — parent company of the Brooklyn
Nets, New York Liberty, and Barclays Center. As one of Expensify’s marquee customers and early adopters of Expensify Travel, the Nets have been a consistent advocate for modernizing finance operations through automation.
“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with Expensify and spotlight their cutting-edge expense management solutions, including Expensify Travel,”
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IRIS Software Group Appoints Marissa Carlson as Chief Marketing Officer to Accelerate Growth and Market Expansion Globally
Jonathan Priestley Assumes Newly Created Role as General Manager for Global Accountancy Solutions
IRIS SOFTWARE GROUP (IRIS), A LEADING GLOBAL SOFTWARE PROVIDER OF ACCOUNTANCY, PAYROLL, HR, AND EDUCATION SOLUTIONS, TODAY ANNOUNCED THE APPOINTMENT OF MARISSA CARLSON AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (CMO). JONATHAN PRIESTLEY, WHO PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS INTERIM CMO, ASSUMES A NEWLY CREATED ROLE AS GENERAL MANAGER, GLOBAL ACCOUNTANCY SOLUTIONS AND TRANSFORMATION. TOGETHER, THESE APPOINTMENTS UNDERSCORE THE COMPANY’S COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING CUSTOMER-FIRST INNOVATION
ship, Deel has grown at an exceptional pace – from an early-stage startup to a trusted global platform now serving more than 37,000 businesses across 150+ countries. The company has been profitable for more than three years and recently surpassed $1 billion in annual recurring revenue. Deel has also secured over $1 billion in funding from leading investors
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THAT ENABLES BOTH CLIENT SUCCESS AND LONGTERM BUSINESS GROWTH.
Proven Marketing Leader Brings Proven Track Record of Revenue Acceleration
Marissa Carlson, who will assume her role on November 10, will oversee global marketing for the organisation. She brings nearly two decades of experience scaling high-growth businesses and building high-performing marketing teams. customer-centric commercial executive, Carlson most recently served as CMO at TigerConnect
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How your ideas from the Xerocon
Laundromat
are shaping the future of Xero
XEROCON BRISBANE 2025 WAS A FANTASTIC FEW DAYS OF CONNECTION AND INSPIRATION. WHILE THE KEYNOTES WERE HAPPENING ON THE MAINSTAGE, SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS WERE TAKING PLACE AT A NEW SPACE WE LAUNCHED THIS YEAR: ‘THE LAUNDROMAT’.
No, we weren’t washing clothes. We called it The Laundromat because it was a place for candid, ‘clean
slate’ conversations about what you need from Xero.
We often talk about building products for you, but this was an opportunity to build them with you, getting direct feedback from the people who use Xero every day.
Building Xero with you
The Laundromat was our first-ever, purpose-built user experience lab at a Xerocon. It was an interac-
tive hub where our product managers, designers, and engineers stepped out from behind their screens to connect with people one-onone.
Through hands-on workshops, in-depth interviews, and quick-fire feedback sessions, we explored the topics that matter most.
Amaka and Xero team up to simplify accounting for Etsy sellers
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRST OFFICIAL ETSY + XERO INTEGRATION, DEVELOPED BY AMAKA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH XERO.
The integration, available free of charge, provides Etsy sellers with a powerful, seamless way to manage their ecommerce finances and keep their books up to date automatically.
For the millions of creative entrepreneurs on Etsy, this collaboration brings together Etsy’s vibrant mar-
MAYDAY, A XERO APP PARTNER FOCUSED ON MONTH-END AUTOMATION FOR INHOUSE FINANCE TEAMS, HAS PARTNERED WITH XERO TO BETTER SUPPORT LARGER, COMPLEX BUSINESSES ACROSS AUSTRALIA.
Founded in 2021, Mayday has rapidly grown to serve over 12,000 Xero organisations, helping them automate thousands of postings back to Xero every month. After earning 300+ reviews on the Xero App Store with a 4.98 average rating and being named Xero People's Choice Award Finalist in 2025, Mayday is now taking its partnership with Xero to the next level.
“Everything I need to scale with Xero. Mayday embodies and amplifies everything amazing about Xero. They are hands down the best
two software companies I've ever worked with.” Katy Hazley, Finance Manager at Sourceflow. 25th September, 2025
Through this partnership, Mayday and Xero will collaborate on joint commercial initiatives designed to help scaling organisations automate their month-end processes and migrate off costly, complex ERP systems.
Together, we’re making it easier for finance teams to build a modern tech stack with Xero at their core, empowering them to mend month end and scale efficiently without the burden of an ERP.
As part of the collaboration, customers will be able to access to exclusive discount offers
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ketplace and Xero’s trusted accounting ecosystem to make financial management simpler, faster, and accurate.
This partnership reflects the shared vision of Amaka and Xero to empower small business owners. By combining Amaka’s expertise in accounting integrations with Xero’s powerful small business platform, the new integration ensures Etsy sellers can stay focused on growing their creative businesses with complete confidence in their financial data.
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Mantle partners with Modulr to transform pension payroll and enhance member experience
MODULR, THE LEADING EMBEDDED PAYMENTS PLATFORM, HAS PARTNERED WITH MANTLE, A GLOBAL PENSIONS SOFTWARE PROVIDER AND MARKET LEADER IN ACTUARIAL AND PENSION ADMINISTRATION SOFTWARE TO PROVIDE SEAMLESS PAYMENTS FUNCTIONALITY TO THE PENSIONS MARKET.
This collaboration marks a major milestone in the automation of pension payroll, delivering a fully integrated solution that simplifies payment execution and addresses key pain points for pension administrators. Pension payroll is traditionally reliant on manual file uploads, disjointed processes, and multiple approval
actions across different systems. Mantle’s enhanced offering, powered by Modulr, introduces a new embedded payments capability directly into Mantle’s platform, supporting third-party administrators and pension trust administration teams to execute payroll with speed, accuracy, and confidence, without leaving the Mantle environment.
Solving Long-Standing Challenges in Pension Administration
The Modulr–Mantle integration directly addresses the long-standing challenges of fragmented systems and numerous manual interventions in pension payroll.
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The partnership marks Expensify’s first professional sports team deal, with the Nets adopting the platform to manage travel and expenses.
PayPal Brings No-Fee Buy Now Pay Later Offering to Canada
PAYPAL TODAY ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF PAYPAL PAY IN 41, AN INTEREST-FREE, NO-FEE, BUY NOW, PAY LATER (BNPL) SOLUTION FOR CANADIANS. STARTING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, CANADIAN SHOPPERS CAN ACCESS A MORE FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTION ACROSS MILLIONS OF ONLINE CANADIAN AND GLOBAL LIFESTYLE, CONSUMER, AND TRAVEL BRANDS, JUST IN TIME FOR BLACK FRIDAY, CYBER MONDAY, AND BOXING DAY.
Consumers can now make their budget go further with
PayPal Pay in 4 at their favourite brands including Knix, Samsonite, Sephora, Silk & Snow, The Home Depot Canada, Expedia, Hotels. com, Ticketmaster and many others.
PayPal's 2025 Festive Spending Survey reveals strong consumer interest: 60% of respondents who haven't yet used BNPL say they'd be encouraged to try it if there were no fees. PayPal Pay in 4 gives Canadians more flexibility at checkout, letting shoppers split eligible purchases from $30 to $1,500 into four equal, interest-free payments over six weeks. Automatic pay-
Worldpay to Unlock New Commerce Channels for Merchants with OpenAI Agentic Commerce Protocol
WORLDPAY®, A GLOBAL LEADER IN PAYMENT TECHNOLOGY, TODAY ANNOUNCED ITS SUPPORT FOR THE AGENTIC COMMERCE PROTOCOL (ACP), AN OPEN STANDARD FOR AI COMMERCE THAT LETS AI AGENTS, PEOPLE, AND BUSINESSES WORK TOGETHER TO COMPLETE PURCHASES.
With ACP, U.S.-based ChatGPT users will soon be able to shop directly from participating Worldpay merchants using Instant Checkout. Worldpay’s leading credential management and advanced fraud prevention tools enable merchants to accept transactions securely and reliably, ensuring consumers’ data is protected in
the same way as traditional e-commerce transactions.
“For agentic commerce to truly scale, it must deliver seamless, secure payments that both consumers and merchants can trust,” said Cindy Turner, chief product officer at Worldpay. “Our credential management doesn’t just keep payment data safe - it keeps it up to date to mitigate failed transactions. We’re developing future-proof, multi-agent solutions designed for scalable growth. By integrating with OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol, we’re empowering merchants to stay ahead as AI transforms the shopping experience.”
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ments keep everything on track with options to fund the payment including debit, credit, or bank account. If consumers want to pay early, they can do so using the PayPal app or online.
With PayPal Pay in 4, there are no late fees, signup fees, or hidden costs— just predictable installment payments that make holiday shopping less stressful and more manageable. Eligible PayPal Pay in 4 purchases are covered by PayPal's Purchase Protection2, bringing peace of mind to online shopping—whether purchases don't show up, or aren't quite as described.
As a leading online payment brand in Canada3, PayPal continues to deliver secure, convenient solutions to meet the needs of both shoppers and businesses.
"PayPal has served Canadians for over 15 years and is one of the most trusted brands across the country. To meet demand for transparent and trusted payment options, PayPal's Pay in 4 helps Canadians manage cash flow without late fees or hidden costs," said Michelle Gill, General Manager, Small Business and Financial Services, PayPal.
Venmo Introduces 'Venmo
Stash' to Reinvent Rewards
VENMO, THE MONEY MOVEMENT APP REDEFINING SOCIAL PAYMENTS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION, TODAY ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF VENMO STASH1, AN INNOVATIVE REWARDS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GIVE CUSTOMERS MORE VALUE THAT GROWS WITH EVERY INTERACTION. UNLIKE MANY TRADITIONAL REWARDS PROGRAMS, VENMO STASH IS ALWAYS ON AND FLEXIBLE, EVOLVING ALONGSIDE CUSTOMERS AS THEY ENGAGE ACROSS VENMO'S EXPANDING SUITE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
Venmo Stash builds on the app's evolution from a peer-to-peer payment app into an everyday commerce
platform, designed to drive greater engagement with Venmo products. It incentivizes users to do more with Venmo, bringing more funds into the ecosystem, spending in-store and online, and earning meaningful rewards on their purchases.
Cash Back that Multiplies
The more customers interact with Venmo products, the more they can earn, with cash back going directly into their Venmo balance each month to spend however they choose. Here's how Stash works:
• Stash customers choose from curated bundles of their favorite brands
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BCB Group Launches USD Named Accounts
BCB GROUP HAS UPGRADED ITS USD SERVICES THROUGH THE LAUNCH OF NAMED ACCOUNTS, ENABLING CLIENTS TO TRANSACT UNDER THEIR OWN BRAND.
Named accounts, developed with BCB US banking partners, mean that payments made by clients will appear in payee accounts with the client’s name. Their customers will also be able to direct payments to a named account.
Existing USD account clients will be able to migrate to a named account at their own pace and at no
extra cost over the coming months, while new client USD accounts will be automatically named.
BCB’s Chief Product Officer, Valentin Vincendon, has said: “The launch of named USD accounts will make for a more intuitive experience for our clients and for their customers, reducing errors and increasing security.”
Previously, USD accounts operated with reference numbers, and payments appeared in statements under the BCB name.
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Revolut Gets Green Light to Launch Banking Operations in Mexico
REVOLUT, THE GLOBAL FINTECH LEADER WITH OVER 65 MILLION RETAIL CUSTOMERS, TODAY ANNOUNCED IT HAS RECEIVED FINAL AUTHORISATION FROM THE NATIONAL BANKING AND SECURITIES COMMISSION (CNBV), WITH APPROVAL OF THE BANK OF MEXICO, TO START OPERATIONS AS A MULTIPLE BANKING INSTITUTION IN MEXICO. THIS PIVOTAL APPROVAL IS THE LAST REGULATORY STEP REQUIRED BEFORE OPENING THE BANK’S DOORS TO THE PUBLIC, CEMENT-
ING ITS LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO THE MEXICAN MARKET.
This milestone completes Revolut's journey to becoming the first independent digital bank to directly apply for and successfully complete the full licensing and approval process "from scratch" in the country. Revolut is now preparing to launch its product to people in Mexico who have signed up on the waiting list.
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Revolut is the first independent digital bank to directly apply for and successfully complete the full licensing and approval process "from scratch" in the country.