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AI use in finance surges as leaders focus on resilience & risk

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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AI use in finance has surged to 72%, with CFOs leveraging it for resilience, risk management, and navigating tariff-driven economic challenges.
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FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.
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Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.
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Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.
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BillingPlatform unveils RevenueIQ suite to boost AI in finance

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.
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DXC & Boomi join forces to modernise enterprise AI at scale

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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DXC Technology and Boomi partner to modernise enterprise IT, combining AI and cloud-native solutions for seamless system integration and faster decision-making.
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Adobe launches Acrobat Studio with AI, PDF tools

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Adobe unveils Acrobat Studio, merging PDF tools, creative content, and AI to enhance productivity and collaboration for work and personal projects.
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Sage unveils AI features to boost speed & sustainability in finance

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Sage unveils AI-driven features in Sage Intacct to streamline finance tasks, speed up processes, and provide sustainability insights for UK and global teams.
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Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.
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Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.
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Endava unveils new execs to drive AI & global engagement

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Endava appoints Alastair Lukies as Chief Engagement Officer and Rob Machin as Chief People and Locations Officer to boost AI-led growth and global engagement.
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APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.
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AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.
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HCLTech & UiPath partner to deliver agentic automation at scale

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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HCLTech and UiPath have partnered to deliver scalable agentic automation, combining AI and automation to boost business agility and efficiency globally.
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Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025

Wed, 28th May 2025
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UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.
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Nintex launches Solution Studio to simplify business automation

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
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UK firms extend FX hedge lengths as pound rises against USD

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Amid tariff-driven volatility and a rising pound, 54% of UK firms lengthen FX hedges, securing financial protection amidst shifting market conditions.
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Nintex unveils automated onboarding tool to boost retention

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Nintex has launched a solution to automate employee onboarding, streamlining HR, finance, and IT processes for better efficiency and retention.
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Workday unveils AI agents to boost HR & finance productivity

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Workday has launched new Illuminate AI agents to boost HR and finance productivity, streamlining hiring, contracts, and frontline worker support.
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Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.