Why CFOs should turn AI activity into measurable value
by Ben Poole
CFOs need to move beyond isolated AI pilots and build more disciplined finance road maps if they want to deliver measurable business impacts.
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Treasurers push banks for practical innovation - Weekly roundup: 2 June
by Ben Poole
CFOs urged to move AI beyond pilots; Corporates lift FX hedging as volatility bites; Project Agorá moves towards live testing.
Treasurers turn defensive as volatility becomes business as usual
by Ben Poole
New research shows the treasury community has become more accustomed to macro shocks, but is not complacent about them.
Global growth slows as shocks spread - Weekly roundup: 26 May
by Ben Poole
Australian shares rise on US-Iran deal hopes; Flash PMIs show growth cooling as prices rise; Long bond yields climb as US rate cut bets fade.
Why treasury matters in M&A
by Ben Poole
Cash visibility, trapped liquidity, FX risk, funding plans and banking structures are a few of the areas where treasury is essential.
Finance pay rises slow as resource pressure builds - Weekly roundup: 19 May
by Ben Poole
US recession risk eases despite oil shock; Global factoring turnover tops €4 trillion; Glencore taps FIS for US$2.55bn receivables securitisation.
Supply chain stress reaches 2022 crisis levels
by Ben Poole
Supply chain strain has reached its highest level since pandemic-era disruption, as the Middle East conflict stokes fresh shortage fears.
Cross-border payments face fragmentation risk - Weekly roundup: 12 May
by Ben Poole
Canada offers US$1bn loans to tariff-hit metal producers; UK business confidence falls but resilience holds; US funds lead equity comeback.
War tests Sweden’s economic resilience
by Ben Poole
Sweden’s economy is set for a temporary slowdown, but low inflation, rising household incomes, public investment and a cautious Riksbank offer hope.
KYC delays push corporates to breaking point - Weekly roundup: 5 May
by Ben Poole
CFOs chase AI margin gains; African supply chains get US$300m finance facility; Kyriba brings stablecoins into treasury workflows.
Flash data shows war’s growing economic toll - Weekly roundup: 28 April
by Ben Poole
UK backs fintech payments overhaul; Nordic firms scale AI but value still lags; Goldman Sachs sees scope for higher equity volatility.
Payment delays and geopolitics test exporters
by Ben Poole
While war in the Middle East added another shock to the global economy, 75% of firms still expect positive export growth this year.
Geopolitics and FX cloud treasury outlook - Weekly roundup: 21 April
by Ben Poole
European banks weigh crypto threat to payment revenues; AI and volatility redraw CFO remit; UK rebound faces energy price drag.
Payments fraud tightens its grip as AI adoption stalls
by Ben Poole
Fraud attempts or attacks hit more than three-quarters (76%) of US organisations in 2025.
Asia gains ground in global capital shift - Weekly roundup: 14 April
by Ben Poole
Middle East conflict drives sharp March fund outflows; B2B stablecoin use climbs as corporate payments broaden; AI’s move into commerce emerges.
Middle East shock hits global growth and prices
by Ben Poole
Global business activity lost momentum sharply in March as the war in the Middle East rattled demand, confidence, supply chains and pricing.
CFOs dig in as geopolitical strains drag on - Weekly roundup: 7 April
by Ben Poole
Ripple adds single view of cash and digital assets; Eurosystem maps out digital payments strategy; Oil shock muddies rate outlook for treasurers.
Australia slowdown signals tougher operating environment for corporates
by Ben Poole
Australia’s economy is set to slow sharply over the next year as inflation climbs again, unemployment rises and interest rates stay higher for longer.
Energy shock tests global growth outlook - Weekly roundup: 31 March
by Ben Poole
AI uptake rises but friction still shapes B2B purchasing loyalty; CFOs urged to rethink AI ROI approach; Worldpay joins EPI to expand Wero rollout.
Global PMIs flash warning as war drives inflation spike and stalls growth
by Ben Poole
A surge in inflation and a clear loss of growth momentum has begun to filter through the global economy.
55% of CFOs cite AI talent as top challenge - Weekly roundup: 24 March
by Ben Poole
Iran war delays rate cuts as inflation risks rise; Corporates turn to partners for digital assets; 81% of UK SMEs miss growth due to funding gaps.
44% of Asian corporates add banks as trade shifts bite
by Ben Poole
Asian corporates are expanding their banking networks as shifting trade flows and technology advances reshape cash management across the region.
Half of firms adjust hurdle rates as market risks rise - Weekly roundup: 17 March
by Ben Poole
85% of corporates plan to use non-bank lenders; Treasurers eye growing role for renminbi; Suppliers prioritise liquidity as payment delays worsen.
War clouds improving global business outlook as supply chains rebound
by Ben Poole
Firms entered 2026 with improving confidence and strengthening manufacturing demand, but war in the Middle East now threatens supply chains.