THE FINWISE HUB

Why The FinWise Hub Exists

Finance affects almost every part of business and everyday life — yet it is often made more complicated than it needs to be.The FinWise Hub explores financial ideas, developments and issues in a practical and accessible way, bringing together experience, analysis and perspective.The aim is simple: better understanding, better questions and better financial thinking.

What We Explore

The FinWise Hub explores the broad world of finance — from the fundamentals of accounting, tax and financial management to the changing role of finance leaders, technology, transformation and business performance.We also look at topical developments, emerging ideas and the wider issues influencing businesses, individuals and the financial world.No single agenda. Just thoughtful perspectives on the financial issues that matter.

Latest Thinking

Ideas, perspectives and practical insight from across the world of finance.Explore our latest thinking on finance and accounting, tax, business performance, finance leadership, technology, transformation and the issues shaping the financial world.New perspectives are added regularly.

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FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY

Before You Invest in Finance Technology, Ask What Problem You're Actually Trying to Solve

Technology can transform finance — but investment should begin with a clear understanding of the problem being solved.Technology investment is often driven by the promise of automation, efficiency and lower costs. But introducing new technology before understanding the underlying business problem can simply automate complexity — or create new problems altogether.This article explores why finance technology decisions should begin with the business problem, the underlying processes and the outcomes the organisation is actually trying to achieve.

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