22ND JANUARY 2026


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Powering up fi nancial close


The start of a new business year is the perfect opportunity to reassess how fi nance operates


For many organisations, the fi nancial close remains one of the most time-consuming and risk-exposed processes, slowing decision-making and limiting insight. If fi nance is to play a more strategic role, it’s time to power up the close. Aico by Pacera helps fi nance teams


move beyond manual, spreadsheet- driven close processes towards a more connected and controlled way of working. Built specifi cally for fi nancial close, Aico brings structure, transparency and automation to one of the most critical cycles in fi nance. With Aico, tasks, reconciliations,


journal entries and approvals are managed in a single environment, giving teams real-time visibility into close status and potential risks. Bottlenecks are identifi ed early, accountability is clear and progress is visible across entities. Seamless


ERP systems such as SAP allows organisations


integration with to


high-volume close


automate activities


while maintaining full control and compliance. Journals and reconciliations fl ow directly from source systems, reducing manual eff ort, minimising errors and strengthening audit trails. Built-in controls ensure strong governance without slowing teams down. Powering up fi nancial close is not


only about speed. It’s about enabling collaboration, improving data quality and creating confi dence in reported numbers. By standardising close processes across an organisation, fi nance leaders can reduce risk while supporting growth and change.


By standardising close processes across an organisation, fi nance leaders can reduce risk while supporting growth and change


As part of Pacera, Aico contributes


to a unifi ed platform for the offi ce of the CFO, enabling fi nance leaders to operate with greater agility, clarity and impact. When fi nancial close is no longer a bottleneck, fi nance gains the time and insight needed to support better business decisions. For organisations ready to start the


year stronger, Aico by Pacera makes it possible to unlock the full potential of modern fi nance teams and the role they play in the business.


Is it time to power up your fi nancial close? Scan the QR code to see how Aico by Pacera can transform close and request a demo. pacera.com/products/aico/


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Prevent payment disputes


London’s award- winning fi ntech


With UK bank transactions exceeding £100tn annually, demand for faster, safer and more seamless payment solutions has never been greater


Yaspa, a London-based fi ntech, plays a key role in the fast-growing fi nancial sector, bringing instant payments (Pay by Bank) and crypto payments to businesses for seamless, high-converting transactions that are fast, secure and easy to use. Yaspa’s award-winning Intelligent add


Payments another layer of


sophistication, blending open banking and AI to conduct real-time transaction analysis that benefi ts both customers and businesses, reducing fraud, increasing conversion and building trust and relevancy. After a year of record growth and


Payment disputes and fraud are increasing across the UK and Europe, creating hidden revenue loss for merchants and placing growing pressure on payment operations


Chargebacks don’t just impact margins — they can aff ect approval rates, processor relationships and a company’s ability to scale. Chargeback- and fraud-


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ambitious hiring plans for 2026, Yaspa continues to expand globally, with offi ces in Atlanta, Athens and Leeds, while London remains its home. Recognised as one of CB Insights’ Top 100 Fintechs and winner of


the Innovation Award,


2025 Real-Time Payments the


brand


shaping the future of faster, safer and more seamless payments worldwide.


For more information or to see open vacancies, visit yaspa.com Dogs welcome.


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