The impact of finance on performance and risk management
CFO Dive
APRIL 7, 2025
As the CFO's role evolves, it's essential to leverage data and technology for financial success.
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ExecOpinion: CFO’s guide to AI’s impact on risk management
Future CFO
JANUARY 13, 2025
However, for most organisations, it is still early days and much needs to be learned and discovered about AI for users and leaders to fully grasp the impact of the technology. In this context, CFOs must adopt a proactive stance, perceiving AI not only as a source of risk but also as a vital component in the risk management toolkit.
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The Key to Effective Risk Management in Business with Chris Weeks, CFO Center UK In the latest CFO Club podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Chris Weeks from CFO Center UK. Chris shared invaluable insights into effective risk management strategies and how businesses can better prepare for uncertainty.
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Future CFO
JANUARY 22, 2025
This transformation goes beyond adopting new technologies; it requires fundamentally rethinking how finance functions operate and contribute to overall business success. In this context, chief financial officers (CFOs) are emerging as pivotal figures in steering their organisations through technological adoption and innovation.
The evolving banking landscape: insights for CFOs in Asia
Future CFO
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Regulatory demands : Rising regulatory requirements, particularly in AML and cybersecurity, necessitate that banks prioritise IT investments, directly influencing CFOs financial planning and risk management. CFOs should leverage sustainability-linked loans tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to secure favourable financing terms.
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The role of AI-powered risk management in fraud prevention
Future CFO
AUGUST 13, 2024
True enough, the Finance function now is not just about crunching the numbers and making use of data obtained from traditional work, as AI-powered risk management has been deemed a game-changing approach against identity theft and other fraudulent activities. In an article penned by Lina S.
Making AI Pay Off in Global Banking
Global Finance
DECEMBER 16, 2024
As AI is piloted and adopted across all aspects of the personal and business banking landscape, Global Finance held a Digital Banking and AI Innovation panel in London with global financial industry leaders to explore the impact of new technologies and how to incorporate them in a way that creates a win-win for all stakeholders.
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Riding The Disruption Wave
Global Finance
DECEMBER 27, 2024
New technologies promise vast increases in growth and efficiency. Disruptive technologies are not only reshaping the business landscape, but forcing CFOs to rapidly evolve their strategies and embrace innovation. For CFOs, they require balancing stability and transformation. CAGR to 2034. increase from last year.
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European Banks Brace For Heightened Cyber Threat
Global Finance
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The leveraging of IP addresses in attacks reinforces the view among cyber defenders that hackers are “compromising” domestic smart appliances like washing machines and refrigerators to create bot networks ahead of cyber strikes against banks’ critical IT infrastructure, said Sara Mella, the Nordea Bank’s Head of Private Customers Nordic.
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Taking a strategic approach to AI adoption
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
As businesses navigate their way around various technological advancements, finance teams are faced with the task to integrate analytics and automation into their existing processes, determining at the same time which specific system to transform first for maximum operational impact.
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Economy to slow, inflation to persist above Fed 2% goal: NABE survey
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Absa Group: Digitally Enabled
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JUNE 5, 2025
GF : Where does technology and innovation have the biggest impact within finance? Preparing for the “client of the future” means continuously enhancing our capabilities and access points through APIs and online and mobile platforms, providing tailored service options to our clients, and sharing and leveraging industry research and insights.
Leveraging ESG initiatives for business value
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Finance leaders are wedged into a position of not only overseeing the implementation of financial controls and risk management strategies to safeguard their organisations throughout the transformation journey, but also in spearheading the company to find and implement initiatives to drive value. One of which, of course, is ESG.
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Navigating treasury trends in 2024: challenges, strategies, and the role of technology
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FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Delving into the key trends shaping the treasury landscape in 2024, the focus is on themes such as staffing challenges, macroeconomic risks, technology adoption, and strategic financial management. Staffing challenges and technology adoption Staffing emerges as a central theme for corporate treasurers.
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Mastering Financial Services with Cash Flow Management
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This proactive approach not only aids in financial risk management but also equips businesses with the foresight needed to navigate uncertainties confidently. Negotiating favorable payment terms and leveraging early payment discounts are strategies that optimize cash reserves.
From Scale to Value: How CTBC Bank is Pioneering AI
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NOVEMBER 14, 2024
CTBC aims to leverage both GenAI and traditional AI to enhance its personalized banking experience and seamlessly deliver next-gen banking services. Wang attributes AI Skynet’s success to its robust technology: “For each transaction, the AI model can evaluate 100,000 fraud rules within 30 milliseconds.”
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Effective Risk Management Strategies for Businesses
CFO Talks
JULY 23, 2024
This article aims to provide practical, actionable insights into effective risk management strategies that you can implement within your organization. Understanding Risk Management in the CFO Role Risk management is an integral part of the CFO’s stewardship role.
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This issue hampers forecasting accuracy, risk management, and resource allocation. Without accurate insights, businesses struggle with forecasting, risk management, and resource allocation. Leverage FP&A software for real-time tracking and forecasting.
Optimising liquidity and risk amid geopolitical and economic shifts
Future CFO
JUNE 1, 2025
Treasury operations in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, in 2025 and 2026 are navigating a complex and evolving landscape shaped by economic, geopolitical, and technological forces. Companies increasingly adopt digital tools to improve cash flow forecasting, automate reconciliation, and manage liquidity more effectively," he adds.
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Staying Ahead in a Volatile Economic Environment
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MARCH 10, 2025
Establishing clear payment terms, offering early payment incentives, and utilizing innovative technology to streamline invoicing are crucial measures. For example, a SaaS company working with enterprise clients can leverage automated invoicing systems to ensure timely reminders and reduce human error, thereby expediting payment processes.
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How Can Family Offices Leverage Artificial Intelligence? Four Applications
CFA Institute
OCTOBER 24, 2023
AI will revolutionize family office operations. That's why each office must be intentional about its AI adoption formula, governance procedures, and long-term AI roadmap.
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Supporting finance teams' risk management processes
Future CFO
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Providing support to an organisation's finance team is a must in intensifying the focus on risk management. In the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' Rethinking Public Financial Management report, 73.4% of respondents believed risks to their organisations would increase in the future.
Handling the evolving landscape of payments and fraud
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MARCH 12, 2025
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Third-party risk management: Organisations redefining approach
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
When it comes to third-party risk management, organisations are redefining their approaches, with a focus on talent and strengthening the role of executive leadership on third-party risk management teams, said Deloitte recently when releasing results of a survey.
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JUNE 3, 2025
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Evolving CFOs: Driving sustainable growth and cost-efficiency
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APRIL 7, 2025
Finance leaders now are faced with the task of identifying and mitigating ESG-related risks, allocating resources towards sustainability initiatives and communicating the organisation's ESG performance to stakeholders. Another trend is the growing focus on supply chain transparency and Scope 3 emissions reporting," Soh points out. "As
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PodChats for FutureCFO: The intersection of AI and ERP for business success
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
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The Innovators 2025: Africa
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The bank has also taken a proactive approach to risk management by implementing NedCreditAnalysis, a tool that uses Gen AI to extract and analyze relevant information from financial documents for credit decisions in various products. With over 2.4 iibCV launched a digital platform that allows customers to open accounts online.
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PodChats for FutureCFO: AI trends shaping the future of finance
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MARCH 10, 2025
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The Innovators 2025: North America
Global Finance
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JUNE 9, 2025
1.81 < Z < 2.99 : "Gray zone"—some risk, but bankruptcy is not imminent. By automating routine calculations and data preparation, AI frees credit analysts to focus on deeper interpretation and strategic judgment.
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Morgan US Private Bank, discusses navigating rising rates, global tensions, and technological transformation. As a result, private banks are emphasizing the importance of geographic diversification, risk management, and tactical asset allocation to navigate these challenges. David Frame, CEO of J.P. Frame: Its crucial.
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Revamping Trade Finance: Q&A With Finastra’s Anastasia McAlpine
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FEBRUARY 4, 2025
We invest in optimizing processes and leveraging advanced technologies like AI to improve efficiency. tool, based on Microsoft Copilot technology, addresses the industrys knowledge gaps by assisting newcomers in efficiently navigating our Trade Innovation platform and the trade finance landscape. For instance, Finastras Assist.AI
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Coupa Bolsters Controlled Spending, Risk Management Capabilities
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JULY 27, 2020
Coupa , which works in business spend management, is rolling out new capabilities to help with businesses’ spend visibility while lowering risk, through a cloud-based platform, according to a press release.
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CFO Plans
APRIL 1, 2025
In the exhilarating realm of technology startups, ambitious entrepreneurs and CEOs are on a relentless quest for rapid expansion. This foundational integration supports Scaling Business Risk Management, allowing systems and processes to evolve seamlessly as the company grows.
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Modernising Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) for 2025
Future CFO
APRIL 28, 2025
In the evolving financial landscape of Asia, managing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) has become a critical focus for finance leaders aiming to optimise cash flow and sustain business growth. Such tailored approaches balance risk management with customer retention, aligning fiscal needs with market realities.
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Esker Adds More Visibility, Risk Management To Supplier Solution
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DECEMBER 26, 2024
This includes guidance on hedging strategies and risk management to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks associated with carry trades. The use of alternative currencies can be really attractive and reduce the cost of the total transaction, but as a side effect, it can increase risk and volatility.
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Global banking trends: Challenges and opportunities in 2025 and beyond
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DECEMBER 11, 2024
Technological Disruption : The emergence of new technologies, including generative AI, requires banks to adapt quickly. Banks invest heavily in technology to enhance user experience and streamline processes through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain.
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Global Finance
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
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If You Don’t Use the Data, Someone Else Will!
CFO Talks
APRIL 17, 2025
The most progressive finance teams are investing in business intelligence capabilities, leveraging dashboards, scenario models, and rolling forecasts to guide resource allocation in real time. For many finance functions, the real barrier to strategic insight is not the technology, but the mindset.
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