AI in the Finance Function: The UK CFO’s Action Plan for 2026
AI is transforming UK financial planning and close processes — CFOs who build governance around automation now will lead peers on accuracy, speed, and compliance.
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ISSB S1 and S2: The UK CFO’s Mandatory Sustainability Reporting Action Plan
ISSB S1 and S2 sustainability disclosures are now mandatory for UK listed companies. Here is the CFO data infrastructure, assurance, and systems action plan for 2026.
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Pillar Two GloBE: The UK CFO Compliance Deadline You Cannot Miss
UK CFOs of multinationals face a critical June 2026 deadline to file the GloBE Information Return under OECD Pillar Two. Here’s your compliance action plan.
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The UK CFO’s Treasury Playbook for a Falling Rate Environment
UK CFO confidence has hit a six-year low amid geopolitical risk and rate uncertainty. Here is the treasury playbook every UK finance leader needs to navigate corporate financing strategy in 2026.
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IFRS 18: The CFO Preparation Guide for UK Boards in 2026
IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1 from January 2027 — but UK CFOs must act in 2026, as comparative data for the transition year must already comply with the new presentation standard.
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The UK CFO’s 2026 Agenda: AI, Cost Strategy and Board Governance
UK CFOs face a defining H2 2026: AI finance transformation, defensive cost strategy and heightened board accountability. Here is what the data demands of finance leaders now.
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SMCR Reform 2026: What UK Financial Executives Must Do Now
FCA and PRA’s SMCR Phase 1 reforms took effect April 2026. What UK financial services executives must know — and act on — before Phase 2 legislation lands.
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FCA Non-Financial Misconduct: What UK Boards Must Do Before September
FCA non-financial misconduct rules take effect 1 September 2026. Every UK regulated firm must act now — here’s what boards and senior managers need to do.
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FCA Operational Incident Rules: What UK Boards Must Do Now
FCA PS26/2 introduces mandatory operational incident and third-party reporting rules from March 2027. Here’s what UK boards and senior executives must action now.
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Agentic AI in Finance: What UK CFOs Must Own in 2026
UK CFOs face mounting legal accountability as autonomous AI agents execute financial decisions at machine speed. Here’s what the FCA now expects from boards.
