Our Scans · (ZY.4.02) Business Studies · Weekly Summary

• [New] By the end of 2026 some 90% of finance teams worldwide will operate at least one AI-driven tool. Abdul Latif Jameel
• [New] Marketing leaders expect AI-driven automation of marketing work to more than double, from 16% in 2026 to 36% by 2028. Tru Performance
• [New] Embedded finance is now a $185 billion opportunity for B2B SaaS platforms, and less than 20% of it is captured. Apideck
• [New] While microfinance has expanded financial inclusion in India, sustaining future growth will require a shift towards meso-finance and stronger financial services for growing enterprises. Current Affairs - NEXT IAS
• [New] The Commission will launch a consultation with the EU member states, the European Investment Bank Group and other key stakeholders to set up a European equity capacity at scale to finance Europe's tech sovereignty ambitions. Analytics, EU Law & Governance | Integrin Dk | EG in Eu
• [New] Gen AI could unlock $50 billion to $70 billion of insurance industry revenue, with the highest impact on marketing and sales, customer operations, and software engineering dimensions. Octo Telematics -
• [New] Upflex combines AI-powered office orchestration with access to the world's largest on-demand workspace network, giving corporate real estate, finance, and HR leaders a single platform to forecast attendance, coordinate teams, manage desk booking, and optimize their real estate portfolio. UPFLEX
• [New] Crush demand would climb to 2.75 bb, while exports are forecast to be 100 mb higher than the 2025-26 marketing year at 1.63 bb. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] USDA could lower the soybean export estimate as well due to relatively weak shipments and sales with just a couple months left in the marketing year. Pro Farmer
• [New] As local supply weakens, South Africa is expected to rely more heavily on wheat imports in the 2026/2027 marketing season. Gulf Africa Review
• [New] The stocks-to-use ratio excluding China is projected to fall from 12.2% in 2025/26 to 11.4% in 2026/27, offering some support for higher prices in the marketing year ahead. American AgCredit
• [New] Embedded finance and commerce platforms are the fastest-growing end-user category at 28.02% CAGR from 2026 to 2031, because BNPL providers, super-apps, and marketplaces can turn first-party behavioral data into instant underwriting at checkout. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] Islamic finance assets have been forecast to reach more than US$ 2.6 trillion this year, with Islamic banks and Sukuk comprising, respectively, US$ 2 trillion and US$ 400 billion. Policy Center
• [New] Recent analysis from the World Economic Forum points to strong long-term interest in embedded finance, reinforcing the scale of opportunity for consumers, financial institutions, and commercial platforms. RSM Global
• [New] (Thomson Reuters) 79% of finance leaders expect AI to automate more than half of routine accounting work. ReceiptsAI
• [New] In 2026, CMOs are expected to deliver growth while rebuilding trust, modernising data strategies, and integrating AI into every part of the marketing machine, without losing what makes a brand distinctive and authentic. MWC Barcelona
• Future of AI in Marketing: By 2026, we expect to see autonomous systems that can run and fix entire ad campaigns without human help. Amquest Education
• AI and finance in 2026 will elevate the role of finance leaders rather than diminish it. GrowCFO
• AI and finance in 2026 will reward teams that start early and build capability progressively rather than waiting for full transformation. GrowCFO

Last updated: 19 June 2026