Corporates move to rebuild hedges after costly 2025
by Ben Poole
Treasurers are moving back toward currency protection after a year of sharp swings in major currencies and mounting losses from unhedged exposures.
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Firmer output meets cautious hiring in January PMIs
by Ben Poole
Global economic activity shows a modest but broad-based improvement at the start of 2026.
The four financial strategies that define ‘efficient growth’ for CFOs
by Ben Poole
#CorporateFinance #Growth #BusinessStrategy #Economy #CashManagement #WorkingCapital #Investments #Sales #CFO
Structured scenario planning separates finance leaders from the rest
by Ben Poole
Finance teams using structured scenario planning report 14% higher alignment with strategic goals.
Two thirds of CFOs expect AI to redefine the finance role in 2026
by Ben Poole
CFOs around the world are increasingly convinced that artificial intelligence will reshape their role over the coming years.
UK CFOs grow more confident in AI as risk appetite steadies
by Ben Poole
UK finance leaders enter 2026 with a cautiously more optimistic outlook on technology investment, particularly around AI.
Corporates turn to AI as tax risk enters a more volatile era
by Ben Poole
Corporates are integrating AI into the core of tax risk management as the list of potential disputes grows.
Part 3: Top areas of focus for corporate treasury in 2026
by Pushpendra Mehta , Executive Writer, CTMfile
Corporate treasury success in 2026 hinges on exceptional leadership, critical skills, and strategic talent development amid growing complexity.
Global supply chains soften further ahead of 2026
by Ben Poole
After a turbulent two years for production lines, global supply chains are entering 2026 in a noticeably quieter state.
AI in treasury moves from promise to practical progress
by Ben Poole
Treasury is now in a transition from rule-based workflows to learning systems and, eventually, autonomous agents.
Finance AI adoption holds steady as treasurers weigh next steps
by Ben Poole
Early AI momentum has cooled as organisations grapple with data, skills, and governance challenges.
Treasury transformation gains pace but certain gaps persist
by Ben Poole
Treasury functions worldwide are accelerating efforts to modernise, but transformation remains uneven.
EY upgrades UK growth forecast to 1.5% for 2025
by Ben Poole
EY has upgraded its forecast for UK GDP growth in 2025 from 1% to 1.5% after economy showed greater momentum than expected.
Cost pressures mount as UK CFOs retreat from investment
by Ben Poole
UK finance leaders are entering Q4 in a cautious mood, with cost expectations rising sharply and profit forecasts falling to multi-year lows.
China powers manufacturing rebound while the West cools
by Ben Poole
China’s factory resurgence drives Asia’s busiest production stretch since mid-2022 while North American and European manufacturers continue to slow.
US CEOs bet on AI as supply chain costs and workforce pressures mount
by Ben Poole
US chief execs are accelerating their investment in AI while rethinking supply chain strategies and workforce models to sustain growth.
How treasurers can transform to create value in uncertain times
by Ben Poole
New EY research highlights that treasurers are now expected to provide insights that shape organisational growth.
Growth holds but confidence slips in September’s flash PMI data
by Ben Poole
Across the Eurozone, UK, and US, services have largely propped up activity, while manufacturing shows renewed fragility.
Three near-term AI priorities for CFOs
by Ben Poole
Gartner’s latest research suggests finance leaders should concentrate on three areas that will have the most immediate and transformational impact.
Global economic growth at 14-month high in August
by Ben Poole
The rate of global economic expansion accelerated for the fourth month in a row in August, with output rising at the quickest pace since June 2024.
US growth heats up while Europe and UK tread carefully
by Ben Poole
Private sector growth in August 2025 picked up across major developed economies.
Mind the gap: US treasurers lose ground on cash discipline
by Ben Poole
Companies across North America are facing renewed working capital pressures, including deteriorating cash flow metrics and longer payment cycles.
Investor risk appetite wanes as macro and political tensions rise
by Ben Poole
Investor confidence slipped sharply in August over concerns about valuations, tariffs and the broader economic outlook.
BoE cuts rates to 4% as growth falters and inflation picture shifts
by Ben Poole
In a closely split decision, the BoE made its third rate cut in the past 12 months.