by alix | Dec 5, 2025 | Banking, Services
This week’s guest post is from our regular exhibitor, Forecast 5: As AI adoption accelerates, finance teams are grappling with unforeseen expenses – rising cloud bills, outdated software licenses, and shadow IT purchases – that strain budgets and...
by alix | Dec 1, 2025 | Banking, Services, Technology
We’re really paying attention to finance tools and tech for the coming year. There’s lots of talk of AI and how it will become the norm. In 2026, AI integration will move from experimental to systemic and ubiquitous, becoming a core part of daily business operations...
by alix | Nov 14, 2025 | Banking, Risk, Services
UK finance leaders are worried about the UK economy, with specific concerns centered on rising costs, low productivity, weak competitiveness, and an uncertain fiscal policy outlook. Recent surveys highlight a generally defensive stance and a focus on managing...
by alix | Oct 30, 2025 | Banking, Services
Agentic AI will shift from a reactive helper to a proactive digital worker, enabling autonomous financial decision-making, personalised customer experiences, and enhanced operational efficiency. Key areas of impact include autonomous portfolio management, dynamic risk...
by alix | Oct 24, 2025 | Banking, Services, Technology
This week’s guest blog is from one of our exhibitors, Paraglide: Accounts receivable automation is one of the biggest opportunities in finance today. AR clerks spend much of their time chasing customers for payments, sending invoice reminders, and answering...
by alix | Oct 17, 2025 | Banking, Risk, Services, Technology
CFO mindsets have definitely had to change in 2025. This is mainly because of an increased focus on technology and data (especially AI), a drive to lead growth and transformation, and a need to manage volatility and risk in an uncertain global landscape. This shift...