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Xendoo named Xero National Partner of the Year by Xero's 2026 Partner Awards. By GlobeNewswire September 1, 2026 Accounting and bookkeeping partners recognized for delivering outstanding support to small businesses SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Xendoo has been awarded Xero National Partner of the Year as part of Xero's 2026 Partner Awards. This prestigious accomplishment celebrates practices that have shown exceptional commitment to their clients, a real drive for innovation, and an all-around standard of excellence. This year, there were 8 trophies up for grabs for US-based accountants, bookkeepers, including: Small Firm of the Year, Mid-Size Firm of the Year, Large Firm of the Year, National Partner of the Year, Advisory Innovator of the Year Award, Community Champion, Rising Star of the Year and AI Efficiency Champion. Matan Bar, US CEO, Xero said: "Xero's partners are helping shape the future of accounting by pairing trusted advice with innovation that delivers real value for small businesses. We're proud to recognize firms that are raising the bar for client service and making a meaningful impact across the US." Xendoo is a leading online bookkeeping, accounting and tax provider built to help small and growing businesses manage their finances with greater confidence and clarity. Combining dedicated US-based accounting professionals with innovative technology, Xendoo is modernizing the accounting industry. At the forefront of its innovation is Q2X, Xendoo's proprietary QuickBooks to Xero migration platform. Q2X has migrated more than 53 million transactions and 1,250 years of historical financial data from QuickBooks to Xero. Q2X migrates all time historical data typically within 24 hours, removing the biggest barriers businesses face when transitioning platforms. Xendoo's innovation is matched by a white glove structured client experience, including a seamless onboarding experience, dedicated accountant support, weekly reconciliation, and closed books delivered as early as the 10th of the following month. This combination of technology, migration support, accounting expertise and a relentless focus on client experience has helped establish Xendoo as a leader in the Xero ecosystem and earn Xero National Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year. Lil Roberts, Founder & CEO at Xendoo, said: "Recognition as Xero's National Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year is an incredible honor! It is a reflection of the dedication of our team, the strength of our partnership with Xero, and the trust our customers place in us. We're proud of what we've built together and grateful for the opportunity to continue helping small businesses thrive." This year's judging panel was made up of Xero leadership, along with guest judges from the Xero community and industry leaders. Find more information on all the US accounting and bookkeeping winners and why they are being recognized at this year's awards here. Alexis Kovic Head of Growth 855.858.3952

SEC advances executive pay disclosure overhaul, raising governance stakes for tech boards. Your morning in 30 seconds. * SEC advances a proposal to revamp executive compensation disclosures for public companies, targeting pay transparency (Bloomberg). * SK Hynix breaks ground on a $4B memory packaging facility in Indiana to strengthen the US AI chip supply chain (Bloomberg). * Apple lays off 147 Bay Area employees from Vision Pro and Siri teams, reflecting an AI strategy overhaul (Los Angeles Times). * UK government urges the Bank of England to accelerate innovation in payments and digital currencies (City AM). * Xero faces shareholder protest over CEO Sukinder Singh Cassidy's proposed $25.5M pay package (Forbes Australia). The lead. SEC advances executive pay disclosure overhaul. * The SEC advanced a proposal to overhaul how public companies disclose executive compensation, focusing on greater transparency and alignment with long-term company performance (Bloomberg). * The proposal requires more detailed reporting of executive pay structures, including performance metrics and incentive alignment. * The rulemaking has now been submitted to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review (Public Company Advisory Blog). * This move is part of a broader push by regulators to ensure executive compensation serves shareholder interests and encourages responsible, sustainable leadership. * For women in tech leadership, greater pay transparency can bolster boardroom accountability and support efforts toward equitable compensation. * Why it matters: Tech boards and compensation committees must prepare for stricter disclosure requirements - review current structures and anticipate pressure for both transparency and pay equity. What changed. SK Hynix invests $4B in Indiana AI chip facility. * SK Hynix began construction of a $4 billion memory packaging hub in Indiana, boosting US AI chip supply chain resilience (Bloomberg). * The facility will strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing and is expected to alleviate supply constraints for US-based AI developers. * The move supports the US government's broader CHIPS Act goals and responds to escalating demand for advanced memory solutions. * Implication: US tech execs should assess domestic sourcing options and consider partnership opportunities as onshore chip strategy accelerates. Apple lays off 147 Bay Area employees in AI restructuring. * Apple laid off 147 employees, impacting Vision Pro and Siri teams, amid a strategic AI shift (Los Angeles Times). * This marks a rare Bay Area workforce reduction for Apple, reflecting a reallocation of talent toward core AI initiatives. * The layoffs are part of a global trend, with over 175,000 tech workers let go this year amid industry-wide AI-driven restructuring (Communications Today). * Implication: Senior leaders should anticipate ongoing talent volatility and prioritize transparent communication during strategic pivots - especially important for sustaining diverse teams. UK government pushes digital currency and payments innovation. * The UK government is pressing the Bank of England to modernize payments and accelerate digital currency initiatives (City AM). * The move signals a policy shift that could drive new opportunities and regulatory changes in fintech and digital finance. * Implication: Tech leaders in financial services should closely monitor evolving policy frameworks and prepare for rapid product innovation cycles. Xero faces shareholder backlash over CEO pay. * Xero shareholders protested a proposed $25.5 million pay package for CEO Sukinder Singh Cassidy (Forbes Australia). * The vote highlights growing investor scrutiny around executive compensation, particularly in tech. * Implication: Boards need to engage shareholders proactively and align executive rewards with clear performance outcomes and transparent criteria. Signals. * CHIPS Act: R&D funding lags manufacturing growth, risking long-term US semiconductor innovation (IEEE Spectrum). * SEALSQ's IC'Alps advances quantum-resistant ASICs for AI-powered robotics and critical infrastructure (sealsq.com). * Applied Materials surges in profitability as AI demand drives semiconductor sector growth (Yahoo Finance).

Xero shareholders reject executive pay report. Xero's shareholders have delivered a stinging rebuke to its board, with more than 70 percent voting against the remuneration report at its annual shareholder meeting. The remuneration report is the section of a company's annual report explaining how its directors and senior executives were paid, and why, including salaries, bonuses and share-based incentives. It follows controversy over a revised remuneration structure for chief executive Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, lifting her target total remuneration from US$15.2 million to US$18.5 million. Xero's share price has roughly halved over the past year, despite a strong operational performance, while Singh Cassidy recently sold the remainder of her direct shareholding, worth about US$1.9 million, which the company said was to meet personal tax obligations. Xero said she continued to hold about 586,000 restricted stock units already granted under time-based and performance-based schemes. The resolution itself is only advisory and non-binding and will not stop Singh Cassidy's revised pay structure coming into effect. Xero said the major proxy advisers had recommended shareholders vote against the remuneration report. It said concerns included incentive payments not being reduced to reflect the shareholder experience, too much of the chief executive's equity being tied to continued length of service, rather than performance, and Singh Cassidy's recent share sale. Xero People and Remuneration Committee chair Susan Peterson said poor share price performance had "materially influenced" the vote outcome, and the board respected and understood "the strength of this feedback". Xero said the voting outcome and comments from proxy advisers and investors would be considered when setting future remuneration strategy. Peterson told shareholders the board understood frustration over the company's share price performance, but said Xero needed to pay competitively to attract and retain global technology executives. She said the board would introduce a minimum shareholding requirement for the chief executive, requiring a stake worth five times annual base salary within three years. The shareholder backlash comes as Xero also faces criticism from some customers after it hiked its prices, and over its handling of major platform outages. 27 August 2026, 5:05pm