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🌪️ Insurers are facing rising pressure from climate, compliance, and cyber risks.

Swiss Re Institute says insured natural catastrophe losses reached $107bn in 2025 — the sixth year above $100bn.

#Insurance #RiskManagement #ClimateRisk

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🌍 Sustainability reporting is moving closer to common global standards.

A study by IFAC, AICPA, and CIMA found 97% of large companies provide sustainability disclosures, while one-third referenced ISSB standards in 2024 — up from 16% the year before.

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Most companies understand their sustainability strategy — but struggle to measure its financial impact.

KPMG found 72% of executives say they understand their strategy, yet only 19% use robust valuation methods to quantify sustainability’s impact on value creation

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📊 Most investment analysts oppose replacing quarterly reporting with semiannual reporting.

A CFA Institute survey found 62% oppose reducing reporting frequency, while 70% oppose letting companies choose their own schedules.

#SEC #FinancialReporting #Investing

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Happy 4th of July to our readers, partners and colleagues across the United States.

Today is a moment to celebrate independence, community and the values that continue to shape American life and business.

#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #USA

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Some companies are reportedly regretting AI-driven layoffs — and rehiring.
CNBC says firms including Ford, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and IBM are refocusing on human capital after finding AI could not fully replace experienced workers, judgment, and oversight.

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CFOs say AI success depends on workforce skills — not just tech investment. Finance leaders warned that companies are spending heavily on AI infrastructure, but not enough on employee training.

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CFOs are less confident in the global economy — but more confident in their own companies.
Deloitte’s Q2 2026 CFO Signals survey found 90% are optimistic about their company’s prospects, up from 74% in Q1.
But overall CFO confidence fell from 6.3 to 5.9 out of 10.
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U.S. firms have largely absorbed the recent oil price shock, according to a Fed survey of 500+ CFOs.

Two-thirds reported higher production costs, but only one-third raised prices. More than 70% said demand was unchanged or higher.

CFOs cut their U.S. growth forecast to 1.8%.

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CFO compensation increased 8% in 2025.

The biggest shift? Long-term incentives now account for 63% of total CFO pay, highlighting the growing strategic importance of finance leaders in AI, data, and transformation initiatives.

#CFO #FinanceLeadership

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#Finance Risk Intelligence is evolving. As #AI adoption accelerates, finance teams are looking beyond risk detection toward governed execution, accountability, and action. @OversightSystms' new Oversight Actions aims to help bridge that gap.

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CCOs are gaining influence in the C-suite.

Nearly half now report directly to the CEO, with growing responsibilities spanning strategy, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, and AI initiatives.

#Communications #Leadership #AI #BusinessStrategy

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Many CFOs believe they should help shape value creation, yet only 25% lead major investment decisions, according to a new EY survey.

As AI and technology reshape business, the CFO's role is becoming increasingly strategic.

#CFO #Finance #Leadership #AI

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Chief Communications Officers are gaining influence in the C-suite.

More CCOs now report directly to CEOs and are taking on broader responsibilities across strategy, reputation management, and AI initiatives.

#Leadership #Communications #BusinessStrategy #AI

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Chinese firms are reportedly adopting a quieter approach to AI-driven workforce changes, favoring gradual job reductions over large-scale layoffs.

The trend highlights different approaches to balancing AI adoption, productivity, and workforce stability.

#AI #FutureOfWork

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Expense fraud is evolving. From AI-generated receipts to sophisticated policy abuse, traditional audits may not be enough. Join @OversightSystms's webinar to learn how organizations are using AI to detect risk earlier and strengthen financial controls.

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AI is creating a new challenge for CFOs.

With usage-based pricing becoming the norm, only 26% of companies report having a comprehensive view of their AI spending, according to a forthcoming KPMG survey.

As AI adoption grows, cost visibility is becoming a key business priority.

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The #IRS is facing criticism over its e-file provider approval process after a TIGTA report identified vetting and oversight gaps that may have allowed some ineligible applicants into the program.

#Tax #Compliance #Audit
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AI is transforming finance teams today - not someday.
Discover where AI is driving the biggest gains, how teams are overcoming adoption barriers, and what's next for AI in finance.

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AI is reshaping finance operations, helping teams improve efficiency, decision-making, and performance.

Learn where AI is delivering the biggest impact—and how finance leaders are putting it to work today.

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