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What a bee’s brain can teach us about smarter automation
New research from the University of Sheffield highlights how intelligence may be a product not of size, but of movement and perception working in unison.
EXPERT INSIGHT BY CFI
FPAP vs. FMVA: Which certification builds the finance team you need?
It’s a familiar dilemma for today’s CFO: you’ve secured the headcount, you’ve set the strategy, and now you need people; people who can not only understand the numbers but shape what comes next.
LEADING VOICE BROADCAST INSIGHTS
From spreadsheets to software: The essential shift for FRS 102 compliance
Spreadsheets can't keep up with the demands of the revised FRS 102 standard. Here's why finance teams are shifting to purpose-built software for compliance, audit efficiency, and real-time oversight, before the 2026 deadline hits.
THE BIG INTERVIEW
Q&A: PensionBee’s CFO on when growth demands slowing down
PensionBee CFO Christoph Martin reflects on scaling a fintech business with restraint, why timing matters more than speed, and how finance can lead from behind the scenes.
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TALENT, TECH & THE MID-YEAR RESET
AI agents in finance: Transforming financial operations with automated efficiency
AI agents in finance automate tasks, improving efficiency by reducing costs and errors by up to 90%. Driven by rising adoption rates in banking and financial services, AI agents forecast growth from $7.4 billion in 2025 to $47 billion by 2030.
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CFO THOUGHT LEADER
From finance partner to business architect
Josh Schauer's journey from a finance partner to CFO at insightsoftware highlights the role of finance as an operational partner, emphasising AI integration and team engagement. Insightsoftware delivers AI-powered tools that ensure CFO efficiency with a unified data approach.
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