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Inside the minds of CFOs: Q2 2025 insights
We’re sharing The CFO’s Q2 2025 AIR, revealing key content trends from senior finance leaders across the UK, US, and Europe.
FROM THE MARKET
EDITOR’S PICKS
NEWS ANALYSIS
OpenAI's CFO is making the biggest bet in tech – and it’s not on AI
OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar is making the biggest bet in tech: a trillion-dollar investment in data centers. This move isn't just about technology; it's a bold financial strategy that will reshape capital markets, vertical integration, and the very role of the finance leader.
INSIGHTS
Is deregulation an illusion?
EXPERT INSIGHT BY IRIS SOFTWARE GROUP
(Lease) Accounting for what’s been out of sight
When the UK revises Section 20 of FRS 102, it won't just change lease accounting—it will rewrite the entire workflow for CFOs. Mark Chambers, Managing Director at IRIS Software Group, explains why this is a strategic shift with fundamental implications for your business, and what you need to do to prepare before the 2026 deadline.
THE BIG INTERVIEW
As mid-sized businesses scale, financial complexity creeps in — and with it, mistakes that can carry a hefty cost. Intuit’s Pauline Green shares the pitfalls she sees most often, and how finance leaders can stay ahead of them.
WE’RE ALSO READING
INTERNATIONAL BANKER
World economy to slow sharply in wake of US tariff shock
CLIMATE, CAPITAL & CREDIBILITY
Carbon markets are booming, but early-stage projects struggle without protection. Artio’s innovative insurance model could be the safety net that unlocks real climate finance at scale.
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
CFO BOOKSHELF
Financial fiction explored with four notable novels on investing and personal finance
Few works of fiction address personal finance or stock picking, yet four titles—three contemporary and one classic—demonstrate how narrative can effectively engage readers in investment themes absent in mainstream literature. For professionals and enthusiasts, these examples offer both educational insight and credible additions to any finance-oriented library.
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