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.
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Business leaders press ahead in 2026 despite uneven economic outlook - Weekly roundup: 20 January
by Ben Poole
Trade finance demand set to rise as supply chains realign; Swift completes tokenised bond interoperability trial with major banks.
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.
Lloyds and Archax complete public blockchain deal using tokenised deposits - Weekly roundup: 13 January
by Ben Poole
US payroll growth slows in December; Strong 2026 exports set to underpin China growth; Interoperable eBL trade goes live between Thailand and China.
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.
Global growth forecast for 2.8% in 2026 - Weekly roundup: 6 January
by Ben Poole
UK firms look to AI and skills to drive productivity in 2026; GTreasury acquires Solvex; Bulgaria adopts the euro.
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.
CFO priorities split between cost control and growth in 2026 - Weekly roundup: 16 December
by Ben Poole
Pound swings push UK corporates deeper into FX hedging; TIS targets post-deadline gaps as treasurers adjust to ISO 20022; Fed cuts rates by 25 bps.
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.
Mastercard’s six payment trends shaping 2026 - Weekly roundup: 9 December
by Ben Poole
Volatile pound renews hedging focus for 2026; Lloyds completes first India-UK digital LC on WaveBL; Outlook for 2026 Fed cuts still uncertain.
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.
Treasury teams struggle to automate as manual processes persist - Weekly roundup: 2 December
by Ben Poole
APAC finance leaders brace for tougher 2026 as growth remains top priority; EU reaches agreement on sweeping overhaul of payment services rules.
Corporates prioritise core systems as trade digitalisation accelerates - Weekly roundup: 25 November
by Ben Poole
Businesses settle into ‘constant adaptation’ as trade uncertainty persists; US corporates risk losing returns on idle cash.
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.
Corporates cut FX hedging in Q3 as policy uncertainty grows - Weekly roundup: 18 November
by Ben Poole
UK, Singapore and Thailand explore synchronised cross-border FX settlement; Geopolitics reshapes global trade routes as fragmentation accelerates.
Treasury transformation gains pace but certain gaps persist
by Ben Poole
Treasury functions worldwide are accelerating efforts to modernise, but transformation remains uneven.
New Singapore-South Korea corridor strengthens sustainable trade links - Weekly roundup: 11 November
by Ben Poole
Steady recovery forecast for Sweden’s economy; Goldman Sachs expects Fed to cut rates in December; Citi expands tokenised payments platform to Europe.
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.
ECB advances digital euro with potential issuance in 2029 - Weekly roundup: 4 November
by Ben Poole
Fed delivers another rate cut as growth moderates and risks tilt toward jobs; Swift promotes AI tool to support ISO 20022 postal data compliance.
IPO momentum returns as global markets regain confidence
by Ben Poole
Global IPO markets staged a sharp recovery in Q3, signalling renewed investor confidence after nearly two years of subdued activity.
Markets show early bubble traits but fundamentals remain solid - Weekly roundup: 28 October
by Ben Poole
Growth gap widens in October as Eurozone and US accelerate, UK lags behind; Boost gears up for Visa’s enhanced data era.
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.
CFOs tighten overhead while keeping growth targets in sight - Weekly roundup: 21 October
by Ben Poole
Asia corporates brace for tariff turbulence; Ripple enters corporate treasury arena with US$1bn GTreasury deal.
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.