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1. Risky business ahead?

The world of finance is getting trickier for companies, with new rules popping up in different countries and more attention on how they handle risks. As we ease into 2025, businesses need to show they can bounce back from challenges, especially when it comes to relying on outside tech providers and dealing with risks from non-bank financial firms. Companies should keep an eye on political changes, improve their risk management, and make sure they’re helping customers, especially as living costs rise. Overall, the emphasis will be on being accountable, fixing problems quickly, and having strong governance as firms navigate this uncertain landscape.?

Four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025?

2. Top 10 risks for telecoms?

We’re one month into 2025 and Telecommunications companies just got handed a mixed bag. With security threats from AI on the rise, talent shortages, and fierce competition from tech giants, the industry has its work cut out. While telcos have shown resilience, they need to adapt quickly to new pressures like shifting regulations and disruptions in their value chains. Key challenges include managing privacy and security, boosting network reliability, and exploring fresh revenue models. To stay ahead, telcos should keep an eye on emerging threats, revamp their workforce and tech, and embrace a solid risk management strategy...?

Top 10 risks for telecommunications in 2025??

3. Ethical and effective?

The need for strong AI governance is more critical than ever. With the surge of generative AI, companies must proactively implement responsible AI policies to keep up with evolving regulations and ethical standards. This means defining clear roles for AI governance, embedding responsible practices throughout the software development lifecycle, and continuously assessing risks. No matter the industry, every organization must prioritize ethical AI to avoid biases and potential harm. Keep reading for the why, the how and the solutions you need to know on AI governance...?

4 pillars of a responsible AI strategy?

4. From balancing books to building value

The role of the CFO is evolving from a "financial scorekeeper" to a Value Architect focused on driving long-term value. As sustainability becomes essential to business plans, CFOs are now responsible for boosting the overall value of the company. New regulations and expectations from stakeholders are demanding more transparency in sustainability efforts, and AI is making it easier to automate tasks, allowing CFOs to concentrate on strategic decisions. Here’s what CFOs need to do in order to succeed in this new environment...?

How sustainability and technology will transform CFOs into Value Architects??

5. Fueling success?

Oil and gas companies want to improve their productivity and profits by using advanced technologies like AI and cloud computing, but they are struggling with managing data from outdated systems. Even though they have a lot of data, problems with sharing and formatting make it difficult to use effectively. To navigate these hurdles, companies need to rethink how they manage their data and consider its value as a key asset. Creating a culture that prioritizes data and helps employees understand its importance will be essential for making informed decisions.?

Driving oil and gas operations value through a robust data foundation strategy?

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