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CFOs tighten grip as rising cloud costs hit tech margins

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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CFOs seize control of cloud spending as volatile infrastructure and AI costs erode tech start-up margins and strain forecast accuracy.
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Finance teams shift from spreadsheets to smart platforms

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Finance teams ditch manual spreadsheets for integrated, real-time platforms as tighter 2026 reporting demands reshape core processes.
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Starting 2026 strong: how investors can navigate the new year with clarity and confidence

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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After crypto's quietly mature 2025, 2026 rewards investors who tune out noise, stick to a plan and favour discipline over prediction.
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Data quality issues - Top causes and consequences

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Flawed, fragmented data is wasting time, money and AI potential; firms must fix ownership, visibility and tooling to restore trust.
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eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.
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On unlocks USD $350 million with AI-driven cash forecasting

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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On, the global sportswear firm, unlocked USD $350 million in cash and boosted investments to USD $600 million using AI-driven forecasting from Palm.
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Private equity sponsors & CFOs clash over exit readiness levels

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.
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Oracle embeds new AI agents in Fusion Cloud for smarter business

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Oracle has integrated new AI agents into Fusion Cloud Applications to boost efficiency and decision-making in finance, HR, supply chain, and sales.
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PwC unifies global finance on Oracle Cloud ERP with AI boost

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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PwC standardises global finance using Oracle Cloud ERP, embedding AI to boost efficiency, transparency and streamline reporting across its firms worldwide.
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Oracle adds AI agents to Fusion Cloud for smarter finance ops

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Oracle has embedded AI agents in Fusion Cloud Applications to boost finance teams' productivity, cut costs, and enhance controls with real-time insights and automation.
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How finance leaders can harness AI to thrive

Sat, 4th Oct 2025
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Finance leaders are harnessing AI and automation to boost agility, cut costs, and drive growth amid rising interest rates and supply chain woes.
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Using AI to predict the timing of supplier payments improves cash flow forecasting

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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AI-driven predictions of supplier payment timing boost cash flow forecasting for manufacturers, enhancing working capital and supplier relations.
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“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Bitcoin's soaring highs spark questions of timing and risk; a calm, disciplined plan beats chasing peaks in the unpredictable crypto market.
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Five ways AI is reshaping finance talent, and how CFOs are responding

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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AI is transforming finance talent, pushing CFOs to prioritise AI literacy, hybrid roles and culture to unlock real business value.
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Webinar: What CFOs can learn from Kieser outgrowing Xero

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Kieser streamlined finance by replacing 27 Xero accounts with one NetSuite system, cutting month-end closes from 25 days to three for faster growth.
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AdsAdvisor launches advanced planning tool for mobile studios

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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AdsAdvisor unveils Business Modeling, a tool helping mobile studios streamline financial planning and boost revenue forecasting across iOS, Android, and more.
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How to know when Xero is holding back your finance strategy

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Xero suits small operations but strains under multiple entities, causing manual work and errors; CFOs must consider unified ERP for scaled finance leadership.
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DXC launches AI-powered platform to transform life insurance

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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DXC Technology unveils AI-driven platform, DXC Assure Illustrations, to speed up and personalise life insurance policy projections globally.
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DXC unveils AI platform to transform life insurance projections

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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DXC Technology launches Assure Illustrations, an AI-driven platform to simplify personalised life insurance projections for advisors and customers globally.
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Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.