Finance stories

Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality ‘AI workslop’ outputs.

AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.

CFOs bet big on AI to reshape finance, but a Kyriba survey shows trust is lagging as privacy and security fears intensify worldwide.

Select ID becomes UK’s only dedicated identity orchestration network with DIATF status and ISO 27001, boosting reusable digital IDs for finance.

Sage predicts mid-sized firms will embrace AI automation, sector-specific software and a more strategic, data-led role for finance by 2026.

Sertis teams with data centre pioneer Toto Sugiri to launch an Indonesia-based AI and data venture targeting key growth sectors.

Finance chiefs warn 2026 AI tools must be fully auditable and data‑driven, with ‘prove it’ tests replacing hype in buying decisions.

Agiloft launches AI-powered obligation manager to turn contract clauses into trackable data and cut revenue lost to missed commitments.

Hedgehog lab has bought Label Sessions to build a full-stack innovation consultancy, linking AI delivery with a 500-strong global expert network.

1Kosmos has joined the Saviynt Exchange, embedding biometric identity proofing and passwordless login into Saviynt’s cloud security platform.

Fintech and healthcare prepare to tame quantum-era unpredictability, as firms plan AI guardrails and quantum-safe security by 2026.

Finance chiefs brace for AI upheaval as CIMA warns of widening skills gap and underprepared teams despite soaring expectations.

Databricks secures over USD $4bn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to USD $134bn as demand for AI data infrastructure surges.

Asia Pacific firms are urged to prioritise real-time, high-quality data and robust governance to unlock AI's full potential and avoid costly errors.

Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.

Accenture and Snowflake have formed a new business group to accelerate generative AI adoption and data transformation, with Caterpillar as an early client.

By 2026, AI will transform customer service with firms mandated to disclose AI use, boost transparency, and balance trust and security in interactions.

Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.

Freshworks unveils Freshservice for Business Teams as a standalone platform, enabling HR, Finance and Legal to independently manage internal workflows.

New Budget rules clarify pension inheritance tax but raise concerns over delays and introduce a £2,000 salary sacrifice pension cap from 2029, sparking employer caution.