Professional services stories
Law firms risk sounding alike as AI trims routine work, pushing judgement and bespoke advice back to the centre of client value.
Auditors could cut review time sharply as Caseware's new system keeps AI guidance inside regulated workflows with citation-backed controls.
The tie-up aims to let law firms and in-house teams ground AI-assisted drafting and research in their own precedents and knowhow.
Infrastructure demand and vendor spending will drive most of the surge as AI outlays are set to jump 47% next year.
Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.
More than 276,000 KPMG staff will gain access to Claude as the firm speeds up tax, legal and cybersecurity work across 138 countries.
The renewal will help LSEG bolster resilience and security across regulated market systems as it deepens use of VMware Cloud Foundation.
Corporate legal teams are using AI to scrutinise bills more tightly, pushing law firms' invoice rejection rates from 11% to 18% in 2025.
Most executives still rely on artificial intelligence to draft emails and summarise documents, despite rising confidence and training uptake.
Employees are increasingly seeing company news through AI first, raising concerns that automated summaries are stripping out tone and context.
The platform is aimed at regulated industries and sensitive data users, with on-premise and air-gapped deployment to keep control in-house.
The UK firm said automated payment chases have also improved cash collection as more smaller businesses outsource day-to-day finance work.
Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.
Smaller firms risk being left behind unless ministers back AI infrastructure, training and accessible support, the body said.
The move will put AI tools in daily use for more than 1,900 staff, as HWLE seeks tighter controls around risk, training and compliance.
Australian freelancers can earn the most from business and legal work, as crowded design listings keep average rates lower.
The hires bolster Accordion's push into AI-driven finance work for private equity clients as demand grows for tighter reporting and faster exits.
Mid-market law firms can now cut onboarding delays as verified ID checks are fed straight into compliance records within Silks' platform.
Small businesses can now diagnose trust gaps in marketing campaigns through Claude or ChatGPT without paying for RAMMP's score itself.
More than 300 members have joined The Pillars in eight months, turning Sydney's private club into a venue for deals, partnerships and referrals.