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

• [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
• [New] 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
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will elevate the role of finance leaders rather than diminish it. GrowCFO
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will reward teams that start early and build capability progressively rather than waiting for full transformation. GrowCFO
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will demand a new skill set that combines technical awareness with strategic thinking. GrowCFO
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will bring significant benefits, but also new risks that finance leaders must manage carefully. GrowCFO
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will transform daily workflows into something far more streamlined and intelligent. GrowCFO
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will not replace CFOs, but it will change how decisions are made. GrowCFO
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will be defined by a few core capabilities that move beyond basic automation into intelligent decision support. GrowCFO
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will fundamentally reshape what finance teams spend time on. GrowCFO
• [New] AI and finance in 2026 will be deeply integrated, shifting finance teams from reporting to real-time decision-making, automation, and strategic influence. GrowCFO
• [New] Islamic banking in Bangladesh has strong potential to become a leading model of ethical, inclusive, and development-oriented finance. The Daily Star
• [New] Europe's leadership in sustainable finance and green bonds presents an opportunity to expand the global use of the euro. European Central Bank
• [New] Underdeveloped consumer finance markets in Latin America could be an opportunity for MercadoLibre to expand its credit revenue faster than expected. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] DeFi protocols may become a key infrastructure layer for onchain finance as tokenized assets on public blockchains could reach $4 trillion by 2028. CoinDesk

Last updated: 12 June 2026