Cfos news and trends

AI Agents Push CFOs to Rethink Business Payments
Artificial Intelligence // July 08, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents have arrived, but who is using them across commerce? The software-driven autonomous transaction solutions are adding a new layer to the payments stack, but the marketplace remains split as to whether the momentum will gather around retail or wholesale use cases....

CFOs See AR Automation Driving Growth in B2B Payments
Accounts Receivable // May 18, 2026

For today’s CFO, modernization isn’t about efficiency alone. It’s about removing the manual, painstaking work that keeps finance teams stuck in the back office — and freeing them to focus on more strategic, customer-focused initiatives that drive growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Why CFOs Are Getting Smart on B2B Card’s Identity Benefits
B2B Payments // May 15, 2026

CFOs are asking more of their B2B payments. And for the first time, B2B payments can deliver. Digital innovations like virtual cards and embedded payments have transformed accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) from back-office functions into a dynamic cash flow management engine. Get...

61% of North America Middle Market Companies Use Cards to Speed Cash Flow
Working Capital // May 01, 2026

For many growth-company CFOs, working capital is no longer a back-office cushion, but a strategic lever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
85% of Financial Firms Plan AI Budget Increases

July 09, 2026
Enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technology project. It is becoming a line item with momentum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

AI Agents Push CFOs to Rethink Business Payments

July 08, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents have arrived, but who is using them across commerce? The software-driven autonomous transaction solutions are adding a new layer to the payments stack, but the marketplace...

CFOs See AR Automation Driving Growth in B2B Payments

May 18, 2026
For today’s CFO, modernization isn’t about efficiency alone. It’s about removing the manual, painstaking work that keeps finance teams stuck in the back office — and freeing them to focus...

61% of North America Middle Market Companies Use Cards to Speed Cash Flow

May 01, 2026
For many growth-company CFOs, working capital is no longer a back-office cushion, but a strategic lever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
CFOs Say AI Less of a Threat to Highly Skilled Workers

March 24, 2026
The past few weeks have seen numerous headlines about AI-related job cuts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Walmart’s OnePay Adds AMC Exec Patrick O’Connell as CFO

February 02, 2026
OnePay, the consumer financial-technology platform backed by retail giant Walmart, appointed Patrick O’Connell as its new chief financial officer last week, according to a Thursday (Jan. 29) press release. O’Connell...

Bottomline Adds AI Agent to Cash Management Hub

October 27, 2025
Business payments/cash management company Bottomline is rolling out an artificial intelligence (AI) agent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Centime and Fyle Team to Bolster Small Business Spend Management

October 30, 2024
Small-business-focused cash management solutions provider Centime has teamed with expense management firm Fyle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...