Below you will find an outline of our top finance premier publications'
content calendars for upcoming quarters of 2024
Below you will find an outline of The Global Treasurer’s content calendar for upcoming quarters of 2024.
If you would like to submit an opinion, feature as part of our Treasury Insights series, or contribute to our forthcoming articles please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected]
Treasury Insights is a monthly interview series that delves into the dynamic world of corporate treasury management. Each month, we sit down with a leading corporate treasurer to explore their invaluable perspectives, strategies, and best practices for navigating the ever-changing financial landscape.
Update on crypto
As regulatory frameworks for crypto-assets continue to evolve, this piece will examine the potential implications for corporate treasury operations, offering guidance on risk management, compliance, and potential use cases.
Taas – outsourcing options
This article will delve into the concept of Treasury-as-a-Service (TaaS), evaluating the potential benefits and challenges of outsourcing specific treasury functions to specialized service providers.
Sanctions risk (in the wake of cyber concerns?)
As sanctions regimes evolve globally, this piece will offer best practices for treasury teams to mitigate sanctions risks, including robust due diligence processes, transaction monitoring, and effective training programs.
Treasury as a strategic business partner
Discusses the evolving role of corporate treasuries from back-office functions to strategic business partners. It highlights how treasurers are now involved in board-level decisions, contributing to strategic planning, and driving business growth.
Machine learning for payment flows
This piece will explore the application of machine learning techniques for detecting anomalies in payment flows, enabling treasurers to identify potential fraud, errors, or deviations from expected patterns more effectively.
Optimizing collateral management
With ongoing regulatory changes and market developments impacting collateral management, this article will provide strategic guidance on optimizing collateral processes, ensuring compliance, and maximizing operational efficiency.
Beyond ESG compliance
This piece highlights how treasuries are moving beyond mere compliance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards to actively leveraging ESG principles to create value for their companies. It covers innovative financing options like green bonds and sustainability-linked loans, showing how they can enhance a company’s brand and bottom line.
AI in trade finance
This article will explore the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in trade finance operations, showcasing use cases for automating processes, enhancing risk assessment, and improving decision-making capabilities.
Quantum computing for treasury risk modelling
This forward-looking article will examine the potential applications of quantum computing in treasury risk modeling, exploring how this emerging technology could revolutionize scenario analysis, portfolio optimization, and risk quantification.
Impact of tax reforms on treasury strategies
Analyzes recent global tax reforms, including the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative, and their implications for corporate treasury strategies. The piece offers guidance on restructuring operations and financial flows to remain compliant while optimizing tax efficiency.
Optimising in-house banking structures
For multinational corporations with complex in-house banking structures, this article will offer strategies for streamlining intercompany lending and borrowing processes, enhancing transparency, and improving overall efficiency.
How much of an opportunity is DeFI for treasury teams?
An in-depth look at how DeFi is opening up new opportunities for corporate treasury, including access to liquidity, yield farming, and more transparent cross-border transactions. The article also addresses the inherent risks and how treasurers can mitigate them
How advanced analytics are redefining treasury
The article will look into the role of advanced analytics in treasury, offering insight into how data analytics can uncover hidden risks and opportunities, optimize liquidity, and predict future cash flows with greater accuracy.
DLT for real-time liquidity tracking
This piece will delve into the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) for real-time liquidity tracking across multiple entities and jurisdictions, addressing implementation challenges and potential benefits for enhancing cash visibility and forecasting accuracy.
Tax witholding complexities in cross border cash-pooling
As cash pooling structures become increasingly global, this piece will address the intricate tax withholding considerations and challenges associated with cross-border cash movements, offering practical guidance for compliance and optimization.
A guide to API integration
Explore the power of API integration in creating a connected treasury ecosystem, enabling real-time data exchange, and facilitating faster, more informed decision-making. Includes practical advice on how to overcome common integration challenges.
Why are we still talking about cloud? Just upgrade now
An in-depth look at how cloud-based treasury solutions are providing the flexibility, scalability, and security required to optimize liquidity management in an unpredictable economic environment.
Implementing real-time treasury – the role of instant payments and reporting
This piece provides a roadmap for treasuries looking to implement real-time payments and reporting capabilities, detailing the benefits of instant transactions and the technologies that enable them.
Operational to strategic – how technology is moulding the future treasurer
A thought leadership piece on how the adoption of advanced treasury technologies is shifting the treasury’s role from operational to a more strategic focus within the corporation, offering insights into leveraging this transition for business growth.
Below you will find an outline of The CFO’s content calendar for upcoming quarters of 2024.
If you would like to submit an opinion, feature as our CFO Spotlight, or contribute to our forthcoming articles please reach out to [email protected]
Zero-based budgeting
This article will provide an in-depth look at zero-based budgeting, a strategic cost management technique that involves justifying every dollar spent, rather than using last year’s budget as a baseline.
CFO spotlight
The CFO Spotlight is a monthly Q&A interview series highlighting the perspectives and insights of leading corporate financial executives. Each month, we sit down with a different CFO to discuss their career, the current challenges and opportunities in their industry, their strategies for navigating today’s economic landscape, and their vision for driving financial performance.
EU AML update – what finance teams need to know
The piece will explore the latest updates to the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and their impact on finance teams, highlighting key compliance requirements and best practices for maintaining robust AML programs.
Cryptoinvestments – are they worth the risk
With the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, this article will provide a balanced perspective on the potential risks and opportunities associated with investing in digital assets, offering guidance for corporate finance teams.
CFO spotlight
The CFO Spotlight is a monthly Q&A interview series highlighting the perspectives and insights of leading corporate financial executives. Each month, we sit down with a different CFO to discuss their career, the current challenges and opportunities in their industry, their strategies for navigating today’s economic landscape, and their vision for driving financial performance.
FCA impending access to cash ruling
The piece will analyse the upcoming regulations from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding access to cash and outline the implications for financial institutions, including potential operational and compliance challenges.
The importance of cyber stress tests
This article will emphasize the criticality of conducting regular cyber stress tests to assess the resilience of financial institutions’ systems and infrastructure against potential cyber threats, providing recommendations for effective testing methodologies.
CFO spotlight
The CFO Spotlight is a monthly Q&A interview series highlighting the perspectives and insights of leading corporate financial executives. Each month, we sit down with a different CFO to discuss their career, the current challenges and opportunities in their industry, their strategies for navigating today’s economic landscape, and their vision for driving financial performance.
Fostering financial acumen
The article will explore the importance of developing financial acumen across finance teams, equipping professionals with the skills to analyze data, interpret financial statements, and contribute to strategic decision-making processes.
Venture capital investment
This article will explore the potential of venture capital investments as a means for corporations to foster innovation, diversify their portfolios, and drive long-term growth.
Tax optimisation strategies
This article will offer guidance on tax optimization strategies for corporations, ensuring compliance with ever-changing tax regulations while maximizing financial efficiency.
CFO spotlight
The CFO Spotlight is a monthly Q&A interview series highlighting the perspectives and insights of leading corporate financial executives. Each month, we sit down with a different CFO to discuss their career, the current challenges and opportunities in their industry, their strategies for navigating today’s economic landscape, and their vision for driving financial performance.
Nuances of carried interest tax rules
For CFOs in the private equity or venture capital space, this piece will offer insights into the complex tax rules surrounding carried interest, providing guidance on compliance and potential planning opportunities.
Maximising R&D tax credits
This article will explore strategies for identifying and claiming eligible research and development (R&D) expenses, ensuring companies take full advantage of available tax credits to support innovation investments.
Transfer pricing complexities in a digital economy
With the rise of digital business models, this article will address the challenges of transfer pricing in a digital economy, offering guidance on compliance with evolving tax regulations and best practices.
CFO spotlight
The CFO Spotlight is a monthly Q&A interview series highlighting the perspectives and insights of leading corporate financial executives. Each month, we sit down with a different CFO to discuss their career, the current challenges and opportunities in their industry, their strategies for navigating today’s economic landscape, and their vision for driving financial performance.
Intercompany accounting
For multinational corporations, this article will address the challenges of intercompany accounting, offering strategies for streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and eliminating potential transfer pricing risks.
A reflection on carbon accounting strategies
As concerns over climate change intensify, this article will explore carbon pricing strategies, such as carbon taxes and emissions trading systems, and their implications for corporate finance and risk management.
Integrating ESG metrics into corporation valuation models
With the increasing emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, this article will explore methodologies for incorporating ESG metrics into corporate valuation models, enabling a more holistic assessment of long-term value creation.
CFO spotlight
The CFO Spotlight is a monthly Q&A interview series highlighting the perspectives and insights of leading corporate financial executives. Each month, we sit down with a different CFO to discuss their career, the current challenges and opportunities in their industry, their strategies for navigating today’s economic landscape, and their vision for driving financial performance.
Below you will find an outline of Accountancy Age’s content calendar for upcoming quarters of 2024.
If you would like to submit an opinion, feature as part of our Accounting Frontiers, or contribute to our forthcoming articles please reach out to [email protected]
Accounting Frontiers is a monthly series that explores the cutting-edge developments and emerging trends shaping the accounting profession in the UK. Each month, we engage with leaders from the UK’s top accounting firms and Heads of Accounting at prominent businesses to gain invaluable insights into the strategies, best practices, and innovative approaches they’re employing to stay ahead of the curve.
Cybersecurity Risk Management in a Hybrid Workforce
Addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by UK accounting firms with hybrid workforces, this article will offer strategies for data protection, access control, and fostering a robust cybersecurity culture across remote and on-site teams.
MTD for ITSA – The countdown is on
With the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) approaching, accountants must prepare their clients and firms for the digital transition and new compliance requirements.
Increase in the national living wage
The article summarizes the implications of the recent increase in the national living wage for businesses and individuals, highlighting the need for accountants to advise their clients on payroll adjustments and potential cost impacts.
Reflections on end of the financial year
As the financial year draws to a close, this piece offers accountants an opportunity to reflect on the challenges and successes of the past year, identify areas for improvement, and plan for a successful new fiscal year.
Why accountants need to know corporate business law
Accountants must have a solid understanding of corporate business law to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and provide valuable legal and regulatory insights to their clients or employers.
Leveraging Cloud-Based Audit Tools
Explore the latest cloud-based audit tools and platforms available to UK audit firms, highlighting their benefits, such as real-time collaboration, data analytics capabilities, and seamless integration with client systems.
Navigating the UK’s Digital Services Tax
As the Digital Services Tax (DST) continues to evolve, this article will provide insights on compliance challenges, transfer pricing considerations, and potential implications for UK businesses operating in the digital economy.
Crypto asset taxation
Two Years After the 2022 Reforms: Revisiting the UK’s crypto asset taxation rules introduced in 2022, this piece will analyze the real-world impact on businesses and individuals, offering strategies for compliance and highlighting potential areas for further clarification or reform.
Automating practice management
Explore how UK accounting firms can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline practice management tasks, such as client onboarding, billing, and document management, improving efficiency and client experience.
XBRL and Digital Financial Reporting
As the UK continues to adopt eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) for digital financial reporting, this article will offer guidance on implementation, data quality assurance, and leveraging XBRL for enhanced transparency and analysis.
35 under 35 list revealed
Accountancy Age, in partnership with AJ Chambers, will publish the 2024 35 under 35 list of accountants – rising stars within their industry who are making an impact on the profession.
Green Finance- Opportunities for UK Accountants
Examine the growing demand for green finance services, such as sustainability-linked loans, green bonds, and carbon accounting, and how UK accountants can position themselves as trusted advisors in this rapidly evolving field.
50+50 2024 Entries Open
Accountancy Age will launch entries for the 50+50 – a ranking of the top 100 accountancy practices in the UK. Firms will be invited to submit annual turnover and well as data relating to partner income, fee income by department, CSR and ESG policies, as well as DEI statistics.
ESG Reporting in the UK – Two Years After Mandatory Requirements
Reflecting on the UK’s mandatory ESG reporting requirements introduced in 2022, this article will analyze the progress made, challenges faced, and best practices for UK companies in meeting these sustainability disclosure obligations.
UK Tax Reforms
Preparing for 2025: As the UK government plans for potential tax reforms in 2025, this piece will analyze the proposed changes and their implications for businesses and individuals, helping UK accountants stay ahead of the curve and advise their clients accordingly.
Accounting for Regenerative Business Models
Explore the emerging concept of regenerative business models, which aim to restore and renew natural resources, and provide guidance for UK accountants on recognizing and reporting the financial impact of these sustainable practices.
The Future of Audit
AI, Continuous Monitoring, and Real-Time Assurance: This thought-provoking piece will examine the potential future of auditing, where artificial intelligence, continuous monitoring, and real-time assurance could transform the audit process, offering insights for UK audit firms to prepare for these disruptive changes.
Upskilling for the Metaverse
This forward-looking piece will discuss the potential impact of the metaverse on accounting and finance, exploring the skills and competencies UK accountants may need to develop to navigate this emerging virtual realm.
Accounting for Web3 Business Models
With the rise of Web3 and decentralized business models, this piece will provide guidance for UK accountants on recognizing revenue, accounting for digital assets, and addressing the unique challenges posed by these emerging business structures.
Below you will find an outline of Bobsguide’s content calendar for upcoming quarters of 2024.
If you would like to submit an opinion, feature as an interview subject, or contribute to our forthcoming articles please reach out to [email protected]
Fintech for Mental Health
This article will explore specific fintech solutions designed to promote financial mindfulness and mental well-being.
Cybersecurity in Fintech
This piece will focus on the importance of cybersecurity within the fintech industry, discussing prevalent challenges such as data breaches and identity theft. It will also explore cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and best practices adopted by fintech companies to safeguard sensitive financial information and will offer practical advice for both fintech providers and users to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
The State of AI in Banking and Finance
The goal of this piece is to provide a comprehensive overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising various aspects of the banking and finance industry. It will explore AI applications such as fraud detection, risk management, and personalised recommendations, supported by real-world use cases, and discuss the benefits of AI adoption, potential risks and ethical considerations, current trends, and future directions of AI in banking and finance.
Do Banks Need Gamification?
This piece will explore the concept of gamification in banking, illustrating how game mechanics can be applied to enhance customer engagement and drive desired behaviours. It will showcase successful examples of gamification in banking services, such as loyalty programs and financial education apps, and discuss the core principles of effective gamification implementation, including user motivation, feedback mechanisms, and rewards systems.
The Rise and Future of Paytech
This article will investigate the growing influence of payment technology (paytech) on the financial services industry, analysing key trends and drivers of its adoption. It will explore regulatory frameworks shaping the paytech landscape and potential future developments, discuss emerging payment technologies, such as contactless payments and biometric authentication, and their impact on consumer behaviour and industry dynamics.
Is Blockchain the Answer to Financial Inclusion?
With this piece, our goal is to explain how blockchain technology can address the challenges of financial inclusion by providing secure and transparent access to financial services.
What Gen Z Wants From Banking
This article will delve into the unique preferences and behaviours of Generation Z regarding banking and finance. It will explore how Gen Z’s digital-native mindset influences their expectations from financial institutions, including seamless digital experiences, personalised services, and ethical banking practices.
Tokenization in Fintech
This piece will try to explain the concept of tokenization and its applications in the fintech space. It will explore the different types of tokenization, including asset-backed tokens, utility tokens, and security tokens, and their respective use cases.
Expert Advice on Green Investments
Expert guidance on sustainable and environmentally responsible investing strategies: With this interview or thought leadership piece we will try to define green investing and explore various opportunities for eco-friendly and alternative investments, such as renewable energy, clean technology, and impact funds. We will discuss the financial benefits of green investments, including potential returns and risk mitigation, and provide practical tips for investors looking to incorporate sustainability criteria into their investment portfolios while achieving long-term financial goals.
Open Banking: Opportunities and Risks
Our goal is to conduct a detailed analysis of the potential opportunities and risks associated with open banking initiatives. This piece will explore how open banking APIs enable data sharing and foster innovation in financial services, leading to improved customer experiences and new revenue streams for banks and fintech firms, and discuss regulatory implications and privacy concerns related to open banking, as well as strategies for banks to navigate the competitive landscape and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
The State of Gender Diversity in the Fintech Sector
An overview of the current state of gender diversity within the fintech industry, highlighting existing disparities and challenges faced by women in accessing finance, entrepreneurial opportunities, and career advancement.
Green Fintech
This article will explore the intersection of financial technology and environmental sustainability, focusing on innovative fintech solutions driving positive environmental impact. It will highlight technologies such as green bonds, carbon offsetting platforms, and sustainable investment platforms that promote eco-friendly financial practices, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of green fintech adoption, including regulatory compliance, market demand, and scalability.
The Era of Digital Payments
With this piece, our goal is to offer a comprehensive overview of digital payment methods and their role in shaping the future of commerce. We will explore the evolution of digital payments, from traditional card-based transactions to mobile wallets, peer-to-peer payments, and contactless payment technologies, and discuss emerging trends in digital payments, such as the rise of digital currencies and the integration of artificial intelligence and biometrics for enhanced security and user experience.
Embedded Finance
This article will focus on embedded finance and its implications for traditional banks, Banking as a Service (BaaS) providers, and fintech companies. It will explore how embedded finance enables businesses to integrate financial services seamlessly into their products and customer experiences, unlocking new revenue streams and enhancing customer loyalty, and discuss real-world examples of embedded finance applications in industries such as e-commerce, gig economy platforms, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions.
The Rise of Neobanks – Disrupting the Traditional Banking Model
This piece will focus on the disruptive impact of neobanks on the traditional banking industry, analysing key trends and market dynamics driving their rapid growth. It will compare the digital-first approach of neobanks with traditional banking models, highlighting differences in cost structure, customer experience, and product offerings.
Expert Predictions for Fintech 2025
Our goal for this piece is to gather insights and forecasts from industry experts on the future of fintech, highlighting emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities, and discuss predictions for key areas of fintech innovation, such as decentralised finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital assets. We will also explore potential regulatory developments and their implications for fintech startups and established players, and provide actionable recommendations for businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve and capitalise on the evolving fintech landscape in the coming years.
Virtual/Crypto POS
This article will explore the emergence of virtual and cryptocurrency Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and their potential to revolutionise retail payments. It will discuss how virtual POS solutions enable merchants to accept a wide range of payment methods, including digital wallets, contactless cards, and cryptocurrencies, both online and in-store.
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