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The FRS 102 transition: Key insights and lessons learned
In June 2025, a live broadcast brought together two subject-matter experts: Gavin Maze, Sales Director for EMEA Occupier & Workplace Solutions at MRI Software, and Richard Olney, Director in CFO Solutions at Grant Thornton UK, to examine the upcoming lease-accounting changes under FRS 102.
INSIGHTS
Why CFOs are now doubling down on deals?
In a strategic pivot, U.S. chief financial officers are taking the offensive, actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions despite the lingering shadow of tariff turbulence. According to Bloomberg, transaction volumes are climbing, driven by companies like Merck, Westlake Chemical, e.l.f. Beauty, Fortescue Metals and Salesforce.
EXPERT INSIGHT BY NEW ENGEN
From theory to application: The rise of desk-ready FP&A training
It’s been a long time since a CFO could afford to think of FP&A as a back-office function. What was once shorthand for “variance tracking” is now, increasingly, where the most important decisions in finance are shaped.
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
As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, it’s time for CFOs to reflect honestly on progress—successes, setbacks, and resets. With many goals unmet by mid-year, this is your chance to recalibrate, adapt strategies, and drive a strong finish for the year ahead.
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In this episode of Finance Transformation Live, Hannah Munro breaks down how to future-proof your finance architecture—from robust APIs and smart data design to layered tech stacks that support long-term growth, automation, and agility.
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