WEEKLY EDITION BY MARINA MOUKA

Welcome to your latest CFO's Weekend Digest, your go-to source for the week’s top insights and updates tailored for finance leaders.

In this edition you’ll find:

◾ Moët Hennessy's growth spree fizzles - leadership hits reset after €2bn misfire.

◾ BAU is dead - CFOs must now lead digital change or risk falling behind.

◾ Fintech at scale isn’t about hype but about trust, control, and staying compliant.

INSIGHTS

How Moët Hennessy’s pricey gamble backfired

Moët Hennessy, the luxury drinks arm of LVMH, is reeling from a series of costly missteps. Aggressive price hikes, a €2bn acquisition spree, and an underperforming direct-to-consumer retail push have left the business struggling to regain momentum.

Sales are lagging, margins are under pressure, and key acquisitions are now being scaled back. With a leadership shake-up and renewed focus on core operations, the company faces a critical turning point as it tries to recover its once-dominant position in the luxury sector.

EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS

Is this the end of BAU for CFOs?

The CFO role is undergoing a fundamental reset. At Accountex London 2025, leaders from AccountsIQ and Iplicit shared how finance chiefs are moving beyond traditional duties into tech-driven, strategic roles. CFOs are now expected to use data, automation, and cross-functional insight to drive innovation and business growth.

The shift away from business-as-usual requires selecting the right tools, building internal momentum, and leading cultural change. The future CFO is no longer just a financial gatekeeper—but a transformation architect.

Q&A

What the new wave of payments leaders are actually talking about

At Money 20/20 Europe, IFX Payments' CEO Will Marwick and COO Adam Dowling outlined a vision for scaling fintech the right way—through compliance, resilience, and service-first thinking. Rather than chasing rapid growth, IFX is doubling down on infrastructure, automation, and smart regulation.

With no external funding and a profitable model from the start, IFX is proving that in payments, trust and discipline matter more than hype. From potential acquisitions to fraud defense, their approach is reshaping the fintech playbook.