
Treasury teams are confronting a new era where AI, blockchain and tariff volatility are reshaping supply‑chain finance. A Citi Institute report finds 36% of large corporates now use AI in trade, with 72% seeking working‑capital gains and liquidity release. Tariff exposure reduction is a top driver of supply‑chain reconfiguration, especially in APAC and EMEA. The convergence of technology, geopolitics and ESG is prompting more sophisticated, cross‑border SCF structures.
Effective cash‑flow management remains a top priority for finance leaders, with 43 % citing it as a key concern. Leveraging commercial cards enables early‑pay discounts, extending working capital and improving DPO and DSO. Negotiating longer supplier terms and deploying real‑time reporting...

CFOs are reallocating 2026 budgets toward revenue‑generating functions, technology and AI, while headcount growth and HR spending slow sharply. Nearly 60% of finance leaders plan to raise AI spend, echoing a broader trend of near‑universal AI adoption in financial services....