Smartstream Research Reveals Five Realities Redefining Buy-Side Reconciliations April 22, 2026 Key Facts Over 70% of firms still rely primarily on end-of-day reconciliation, while 53% cite timing differences and data mismatches as the leading causes of breaks. 59% of participants identified external data dependencies as the primary risk, while 47% highlighted internal inconsistencies. And 41% struggle with incomplete or insufficiently enriched data. 69% describe their T+1 model as partially adapted and still evolving. Whilst 41% say T+1 has made data quality a critical priority.
CoStar Data Shows Aire Park Driving New Rental Highs in Leeds April 17, 2026 Leeds office demand shifts south of the river to the East Quarter, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260417361617/en/ While the traditional City Core remained Leeds’s dominant office location, its [...]
European Firms Deploy GenAI in Mainframe Modernization April 17, 2026 Enterprises adopt AI-enhanced methods that align innovation and compliance, ISG Provider Lens® report says
Over Half (51%) of Consumers Want Promotions That Go Beyond a Basic Discount April 16, 2026 But nearly one in three UK consumers cannot recall a single memorable brand promotion - signalling an urgent need for creativity beyond price cuts.
83% of UK CFOs Say Spend Management Is More Manual Than It Should Be April 16, 2026 84% of UK CFOs say their organisation has been too slow to modernise payments 91% say they are concerned competitors are ahead on payment automation while a confident few are already setting the pace Card-led payments are widely seen as a competitive advantage say 81%
New WP Engine AI Agency Trends Report Finds the Rise of the Intelligent Web is Accelerating Digital Agency Investment in AI April 15, 2026 With the emergence of web design tailored for both humans and AI agents, 63% of agencies are investing in AI tools and platforms, while 72% have adjusted development and design practices, signaling a shift in the digital agency model
CoStar Data Shows London Office Construction at Record High as NYC Sees Sharp Decline April 15, 2026 The gap between office construction volumes in London and New York City reached a record high in the second half of 2025, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260415582253/en/ Over [...]
Grindr for Equality Launches Out in the Open, A New Series Connecting the LGBTQ+ Community to the Conversations that Matter April 15, 2026 Grindr for Equality Presents: Out in the Open with You Are Loved, the first installment focused on chemsex
Expedia Group Reveals ‘The AI Trust Gap’: Travelers Embrace AI for Planning but Rely on Trusted Brands to Book April 14, 2026 New report finds nearly 70% of travelers prefer booking with trusted travel brands over AI chatbots and agents
WRITER Survey Finds 60% of Companies Plan to Lay Off Employees Who Won’t Adopt AI April 7, 2026 C-suite executives report they’re creating a two-tiered workforce: 92% are actively cultivating a new class of “AI elite” employees; 75% say their company’s AI strategy is “more for show” than real guidance