1. Think global, act local
The world’s biggest companies are going small. Three in four CEOs have already localized parts of their production, and more than half are doubling down on portfolio transformation. Why? Because 57% expect uncertainty to linger, and waiting for calm seas is no longer a strategy. Deals are back too, but with a twist: alliances and joint ventures are the new power couples of business. The smartest leaders aren’t chasing stability; they’re engineering it…
Does today’s disruption provide the blueprint for tomorrow’s growth?
2. Mind over models
The asset management industry is undergoing a major shift and data is at the heart of it. Firms are moving away from siloed systems and legacy infrastructure toward smarter, more connected strategies. Secure data sharing and marketplace models are opening doors to real-time collaboration and insights that were once out of reach. But it’s not just about tech upgrades, it’s about shifting the mindset. Treating data as a strategic asset, aligning it with business goals, and building a culture of innovation are now essential. The firms that embrace this transformation won’t just adapt, they’ll lead the future of asset management.
How data-driven strategies are transforming asset management
3. The future’s fluent in data
In July 2025, GMX V1, a crypto trading app built on Arbitrum, was hacked for $42 million. The problem came from a coding flaw that let the attacker repeatedly sneak in and mess with the system before it could catch up, showing how risky complex smart contracts can be. The attacker used a refund callback to sneak back into the system, triggering a chain reaction of misaligned data, inflated asset values, and flash-loan-fueled drains. It wasn’t a new trick, but it was a masterclass in how small assumptions can spiral into systemic risk. The incident spotlighted the need for tighter reentrancy guards, atomic state updates, and smarter failure handling. It’s a wake-up call for engineers: in DeFi, “medium” risks can be anything but.
Reentrancy + State Desync: The $42M GMX V1 exploit that redefined smart contract risk
4. Cash me if you can
Treasurers could be the rock stars of finance — if they’d grab the mic. CFOs back them (93%), yet only 52% of treasurers say they’re value builders. Instead, they’re stuck doing the same old setlist: 25% of time on basics, 16% on strategy. Only 17% can see cash in real time. But when AI joins the band, the sound changes: 42% of frequent users hit highly accurate forecasts versus 35% overall. With 79% betting the role will evolve, the encore is obvious: make cash flow sing…
How can treasurers transform to realize new value in a world of uncertainty?
5. AI on the prize
Most companies jump into AI with tools first and strategy later. That’s how you end up with slick tech and underwhelming results. The real power of AI shows up when you start with the problem, not the platform. It’s about solving what matters, not just automating what’s easy. Smart organizations are shifting from scattered use cases to value-driven themes, things like improving employee experience, boosting productivity, and forecasting talent needs. The goal isn’t one perfect solution; it’s a flexible ecosystem that scales. And the secret is to keep the value story alive from kickoff to rollout. This is how transformation actually sticks…