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The pace of evolution for many corporate finance and accounting functions is accelerating. The mandate of the CFO is expanding and the challenges they face accumulating. This blog is an exploration of these topics.
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Luigi Wewege President at Caye International Bank
The banking industry is undergoing a transformative evolution, driven by the rapid advancement of financial technology, or fintech. This burgeoning collaboration between traditional banks and fintech companies is not merely a trend; it is a fundamental shift that is reshaping the very foundation of financial services. In this op-ed, we will explor...
15 July 2024 /retail /predictions
Karim Ben-Jaafar SVP, Software Solutions at Quadient
Introducing any new technology into an organisation is generally a tricky process. From a lack of clear objectives to damaging knowledge gaps, there are plenty of things that can go wrong. This is especially true for emerging technologies like AI, where nearly half of all adoption projects fail to deliver measurable benefits. Yet the transformati...
13 June 2024 /ai /payments
Shagun Malhotra CEO and Founder at SkyStem
The month-end close is a pivotal moment for any finance team—a time where accuracy reigns supreme, and missteps can have devastating consequences. As organizations look to ensure that all financial statements are in order, they encounter numerous challenges that can hinder their progress and expose them to unnecessary risks. According to a recent...
29 April 2024 /startups /markets
Steven Hatton Co-founder & Director at Trusek Ltd
In today’s world of collaboration between the Financial Institutions and Fintech there could be a number of reasons for looking to partner with a technical provider rather than attempt to create a new product internally. A subject previously discussed. Whether looking to modernise incumbent infrastructure, maybe launching additional new products wi...
07 March 2024 /wholesale /startups
Tim Loo Executive Director of Strategy at Foolproof
A significant shift is occurring in the demographic landscape, presenting unique challenges and opening new avenues for innovation, particularly in financial services. This demographic transformation is not just a trend, but a catalyst for rethinking and reshaping financial products and services. As we have seen with increasing life expectancies a...
06 February 2024
Sarah-Jayne Martin Director, ICA Global AR Practice at Quadient
All too often the finance function is seen solely as a back-end department. The role of the accounts receivable (AR) team is to process invoices – ensuring that they are paid on time and following up with customers who are late on payments. However, forward-thinking organisations and strategic CFOs are starting to realise the potential of the AR fu...
10 January 2024 /payments /cloud
Chirag Karnik Founder & Director at Neyo Ltd
When it comes to financial services, the tech landscape is changing rapidly. For many, it can prove difficult to keep up with the pace, let alone position themselves at the forefront of the digital revolution. This can have ramifications, too; with the UK's fintech sector employing over 60,000 people, competition is high. Embracing evolving techno...
05 December 2023 /inclusion
Lydia Coyle Management Consultant at Woodhurst
Modernising the tech stack is fundamental to becoming a Modern Mutual – prioritising automation, channel consistency, seamless customer experiences, and leveraging insights from data. Whilst modernisation isn’t just about technology, it does still play a key role in delivering a better, more efficient and digitally enabled service to your customer...
05 December 2023 /inclusion /predictions
In the last few years, we’ve seen audit errors cause serious consequences. These aren’t simple fines for late accounts: it’s been impossible to ignore a string of names from the worlds of fashion (Superdry) and advertising (M&C Saatchi) having shares suspended by stock exchanges after missing auditing deadlines. This bigger-picture impact – c...
29 November 2023 /regulation
To navigate the complex landscape of channel strategy, Building Societies must consider their core mission of serving diverse customer needs while adapting to changing technological trends. How do Building Societies create the optimal physical channel strategy? Preserving the human touch: Branches can remain a differentiator and a key point of val...
27 November 2023 /people /inclusion
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