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Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses
Payments NZ

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m FX fee losses

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m annual losses from hidden foreign exchange fees by enforcing transparency in bank currency conversion costs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs
Small Business

Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs

A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Hidden Fees stories

Cloudera & Dell join forces for unified Private AI platform
Storage

Cloudera & Dell join forces for unified Private AI platform

Cloudera and Dell have combined their platforms to launch a unified Private AI solution that simplifies data governance and scales enterprise AI securely and cost-effectively.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
How to choose the right UA financing partner: A founder's guide
Gaming

How to choose the right UA financing partner: A founder's guide

Founders face growing choices in UA financing; this guide highlights how to select partners offering transparency, scalability, and support beyond just interest rates.

By Jeff Cohen • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses
Firewalls

HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses

Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway, a network security solution tailored for SMBs lacking IT resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
RingCentral unveils flexible pay-per-organiser model for events
Unified Communications

RingCentral unveils flexible pay-per-organiser model for events

RingCentral wins Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Customer Value Leadership Award and rolls out pay-per-organiser pricing for its Events platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis
Clean technologies

Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis

New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing
Customer Experience

Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing

A Gartner survey reveals that 68% of US consumers feel exploited by dynamic pricing, with many preferring brands that offer consistent prices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Geyser Data launches Tape-as-a-Service for cloud storage
Storage

Geyser Data launches Tape-as-a-Service for cloud storage

Geyser Data has unveiled its Tape-as-a-Service solution, offering businesses a cost-effective cloud storage option without the need for expensive hardware.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hidden Fees stories

eight launches 10Gbps home internet in Singapore for SGD $28.80
Network Infrastructure

eight launches 10Gbps home internet in Singapore for SGD $28.80

eight Telecom launches eight Home Internet in Singapore, offering up to 10Gbps fibre broadband for SGD $28.80 monthly with no contracts and BYOR option.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Hana Wallet launches Web3 Debit Mastercard with USD $5 bonus
Crypto

Hana Wallet launches Web3 Debit Mastercard with USD $5 bonus

Hana Wallet launches its Web3 Debit Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend crypto like Bitcoin with USD $5 bonus on first use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Shopmonkey adds Affirm pay-over-time for Canadian auto repairs
Fintech

Shopmonkey adds Affirm pay-over-time for Canadian auto repairs

Shopmonkey partners with Affirm to offer Canadian auto repair customers flexible pay-over-time plans with rates as low as 0% APR, boosting affordability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
Fintech

Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge

78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
Fintech

Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad

New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing
Customer Experience

Carnival Internet UK launches with eco pledges & fair pricing

Carnival Internet UK launches full-fibre broadband with fair pricing, eco initiatives, and charity donations to tackle digital poverty and loyalty tax practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution
Storage

ASL CN1 Cuneo halves costs with Cubbit's DS3 solution

ASL CN1 Cuneo in North Italy has slashed storage costs by 50% and enhanced data security by adopting Cubbit's geo-distributed S3 cloud solution, DS3.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Australia debates banning debit card surcharges impact
Australian Government

Australia debates banning debit card surcharges impact

The Australian Government's decision to ban debit card surcharges has sparked debate, with fintech groups cautioning against potential harm to small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024