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Financial Transformation

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.

Daniel Meyer

Daniel Meyer CTO at Camunda

Orchestrating Financial Services Processes with Business Strategy

The financial services sector faces complex challenges like regulatory changes, cost pressures, and an increasing need for improved customer experience. To stay ahead of the competition, financial services organizations need to enhance efficiency and improve their customer experiences. Automation is a clear strategic imperative that aligns to thes...

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Anton Roe

Anton Roe CEO at MHR

Finance in 2025 – acting on the value of interconnecting and streamlined systems

The demand for real-time information is only continuing to grow as businesses process an ever-increasing amount of data. To manage this optimally, finance departments need a way to streamline their various business functions into a single platform, improving data accuracy and accessibility. We’re seeing organisations looking to integrate, or bett

/regulation /predictions

Kunal Jhunjhunwala

Kunal Jhunjhunwala Founder at airpay payment services

How Cross-Border Payment Platforms Contribute to India's Global Trade Ambitions

Cross-border trading, economic growth, and tech-driven payment solutions—these buzzwords are gaining momentum across industries faster than ever and are all interconnected. With changing consumer preferences and dynamic demand, India is sitting on a massive opportunity to attain the full potential of cross-border trade. This shift encourages busin...

/payments /inclusion

Scott Smith

Scott Smith Co-founder at Fizz

Bridging the financial literacy gap for Gen Z

Most college students today face a financial blind spot as they head into adulthood. They graduate with degrees, internships, and mountains of student debt—but little knowledge about managing their money effectively. Shocking: Only 35% of college students can correctly answer 4 out of 5 basic financial literacy questions, according to TIAA Instit...

/wealth /startups

Luigi Wewege

Luigi Wewege President at Caye International Bank

Fintech Collaboration: Reshaping the Banking Industry

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...

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Karim Ben-Jaafar

Karim Ben-Jaafar SVP, Software Solutions at Quadient

Pay smarter, not harder: Five ways AI is transforming AP

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...

/ai /payments

Shagun Malhotra

Shagun Malhotra CEO and Founder at SkyStem

Mastering Month-End Reconciliation: How to Navigate Common Pitfalls

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...

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Steven Hatton

Steven Hatton Co-founder & Director at Trusek Ltd

What does a Financial Institution need to consider when looking for a technical partner?

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...

/wholesale /startups

Tim Loo

Tim Loo Executive Director of Strategy at Foolproof

Financial middle management: the next major fintech opportunity for financial services innovators?

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...

Sarah-Jayne Martin

Sarah-Jayne Martin Director, ICA Global AR Practice at Quadient

Making accounts receivable the CFOs secret weapon

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...

/payments /cloud

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