Gen Z Swaps Coffee for Cocktails November 17, 2025 18-29 year-olds are driving the growth of cocktail culture in the UK according to the 2026 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report
87% of Institutional Investors Have Declined or Reconsidered Fund Commitments Due to AML/KYC Concerns November 17, 2025 63% of GPs say they have lost investors or reinvestments due to AML/KYC compliance shortcomings 88% of LPs are more likely to invest in a manager with a formal AML/KYC program Nearly three-quarters of GPs report cost savings of 10-30% from outsourcing AML/KYC functions to dedicated specialists
Global Cement Industry Reports 25% CO2 Intensity Reduction and Calls for Urgent Government Action to Accelerate Net Zero Mission November 17, 2025 GCCA launches ‘Cement and Concrete Industry Net Zero Action and Progress Report 2025/6‘. New report demonstrates decarbonisation action of global cement industry and the required government policies to accelerate net zero progress. More than 60 standout projects from across the world are featured, highlighting ongoing development of innovation and technology, deployment of carbon capture, increasing use of alternative energy sources and use of new materials.
Intuit’s All-in-One Platform Introduces a Virtual Team of AI Agents to Help UK Businesses Increase Efficiency and Growth November 14, 2025 A more powerful QuickBooks on the Intuit platform combines AI agents and trusted experts to unlock time savings and insights as 58%* of UK SMBs miss growth opportunities
Landmark GARP Risk Institute Study Sheds Light on Physical Climate Risk Assessment Vendors November 13, 2025 New report conducted on behalf of the Climate Financial Risk Forum (CFRF) provides critical insights for financial institutions in managing physical climate risk
Capgemini: Banks and Insurers Deploy AI Agents to Fight Fraud and Process Applications, With Plans for New Roles to Supervise the AI November 12, 2025 Three in five banks and insurers cite customer onboarding among top reasons for AI agent adoption 33% of firms are actively developing proprietary AI agents in-house, though only 10% have deployed at scale Nearly half of banks and insurers are creating new jobs to supervise AI agents
Autonomous intelligent supply chains: BearingPoint study reveals how leaders will win in a world of constant disruption November 12, 2025 Global survey of C-suite supply chain decision-makers highlights a shift towards autonomous intelligent supply chains. This new and fully data driven model is based on AI, regionalization, and circularity in order to be highly adaptive and fully self-orchestrating. Key findings: 48% of companies are advancing in regionalizing or localizing their supply chains. However, high production costs and supplier gaps continue to slow progress. By 2030, trade growth is expected to shift to India, Mexico, and ASEAN, while China is expected to experience a relative slowdown amid decoupling and diversification pressures. 69% rank cloud platforms in their top-3 investments, making it the single most prioritized enabler of supply chain transformation. Only 8% of companies have fully integrated AI-driven planning and orchestration into their supply chain operations. 44% of executives now treat circularity as a strategic driver of growth rather than a compliance obligation.
SymphonyAI and AML Intelligence Launch FinCrime Frontier 2025–26 Report: Proactive Intelligence Becomes Compliance’s Next Competitive Edge November 11, 2025 Survey of 250+ global compliance leaders reveals nearly 80% plan to innovate with AI-powered proactive intelligence, but cost and data hurdles stand in the way
Emplifi Reveals 82% of Marketers Agree AI Is Increasing Productivity, But 47% Say the Increase Is Moderate November 5, 2025 The State of Social Media Marketing 2026 report from Emplifi includes findings from a survey of more than 560 marketers on key marketing strategies, including AI, influencer marketing, UGC, and more
Car Connectivity Consortium Releases Inaugural Industry Report on Global Vehicle Connectivity Trends November 5, 2025 60% of industry leaders cite security and ease of use as top priorities in CCC’s new report highlighting global trends and innovation across the connected vehicle ecosystem