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Over two-thirds of CFOs describe their year-end process as ‘challenging,’ with over one-in-four (26%) describing it as ‘very challenging’. In practice that means significant overtime, major bottlenecks, and greater risk of delays.
CFOs face rising AI pressure and tighter cash. Discover seven no-regrets questions to unlock smarter, defensible tech investment.
Our HE Roundtable discussion brought together audit committee chairs to explore how universities can strengthen financial stability.
Many CFOs feel confident about tax governance. Until HMRC asks for proof. Learn how to build defensible decisions with a minimum viable evidence pack.
CFOs are absorbing more risk than ever. Explore why Finance becomes the default owner, and how CFOs can reset risk, governance and decision‑making.
Are you viewing the amendments to FRS 102 as a compliance headache – or a springboard for lasting improvements across your finance function? Pinkesh Patel, Head of Financial Reporting, shares how to develop a robust conversion plan that delivers both control and strategic value.
We have spoken to CFOs and FDs to find out what their priorities are, from battling inflation to the battle for talent.
Our annual report outlines how not-for-profit organisations can manage risks during ongoing uncertainty.
Explore five key pressure points for SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses and how finance leaders can turn financial strain into stability, resilience and growth.
Securitisation and synthetic risk transfers face increased PRA, FCA and BCBS scrutiny as regulators push to improve transparency and reduce systemic risk.
Our first CFO Forum of 2026 brought together a panel of senior finance leaders to decode the tensions for 2026 and what's CFOs top priorities this year.
In this piece, Simon Davidson and Mark O'Sullivan examine the growing tension between data and instinct in CFO decision making and explain why data influenced leadership is becoming essential as organisations accelerate towards AI.
Significant Risk Transfers, or SRTs, have quietly grown from a specialist solution into a mainstream feature of European banking, and a compelling opportunity for credit investors. They sit at the crossroads of two significant trends: banks looking to manage risk and optimise capital, and investors searching for yield and diversification in a market where spreads remain tight.
Biannual insights from 500 finance leaders. Independent, anonymous trends revealing CFO priorities, pressures and opportunities shaping 2026. Explore the findings.
Catch up on our latest CFO Forum, where we were joined by a guest panel of finance leaders to explore how CFOs can break functional silos, build influence, and embed Finance at the heart of decision-making.
Discover how FRS 102 updates impact retail leases, revenue, and reporting. Learn key challenges and steps to stay compliant and ahead.