CFOs are embracing AI but want stronger data, controls and accountability first, with practical use cases in forecasting, reconciliation and payments leading adoption.

fscom’s 2026 IT compliance report finds governance and oversight remain key weaknesses, with many financial firms struggling to turn policies into practice.

New research examines how prepared firms are to deploy AI inclusively, and where reported readiness, practice and customer outcomes diverge.

Cross-border payments have long been defined by friction: slow settlement, unpredictable costs and limited certainty for the customer. Since the G20 launched its Roadmap in 2020, most of the policy framework is now in place, yet the experience has been slow to improve. This episode, hosted by TPA Head of Intelligence, Benjamin David, explores the shift from simply moving money to delivering clear, predictable outcomes for customers. It looks at where friction still bites hardest on speed, cost and certainty, why getting the point of initiation right matters so much, and how stronger interoperability and industry collaboration can deliver consistent results. Guests: Stuart Bailey (Head of Payments Industry and Regulation, Lloyds Banking Group) and Nasir Ahmed (Head of Payments Scheme at Swift).

Paysafe research among 5,000 gamers explores how recurring spending, payment preferences and checkout friction are shaping gaming commerce.

Ashurst Perkins Coie will bring banking and regulatory leaders together in London to discuss AI agents, digital assets and the future of banking operations.

Blue Train Marketing has launched five focused accelerators to help fintech firms tackle specific challenges across PPC, SEO, AI visibility and content.

Research into verified account markets reveals a growing fraud ecosystem that helps criminals bypass KYC and gain access to active financial accounts.

Account farmers vary widely in sophistication, requiring firms to look beyond KYC and use behavioural, device and lifecycle signals to detect fraud.

As UK businesses expand internationally, integrated financial services can simplify cross-border payments, multi-currency accounts and corporate administration.