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CFOs are navigating 2026 with more technology choices than ever, but the real challenge is not simply keeping pace with innovation. It is knowing which investments will actually improve visibility, reduce risk, strengthen liquidity and enable finance and treasury teams to make faster, better decisions. In this conversation, Bank of America’s Matthew Davies discusses why payments modernization has become a strategic lever for CFOs, how better data and automation can help finance leaders separate practical value from market hype, and why the winning playbook for 2026 starts with outcomes rather than novelty.