“The financial controller agent is intended to speed up the month-end closing process by automatically chasing receipts.” – 01:40
Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of the Fintech Times, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the latest headlines from Europe and the Middle East. The episode begins with an exciting announcement from Payhawk, which is rolling out its Fall 25 product edition. This new edition enhances its AI office of the CFO suite by introducing four integrated AI agents designed to streamline everyday finance tasks.
Polly explains how these AI agents assist employees in making requests using natural language, guiding them through processes while adhering to established company policies. This innovation aims to reduce manual effort and free up time for staff, ultimately making businesses operate more efficiently. Each AI agent has specific functionalities: the financial controller agent accelerates the month-end closing process by automating tasks such as chasing receipts and flagging anomalies; the procurement agent simplifies purchasing by gathering context and applying budget rules; the travel agent ensures bookings comply with company policies; and the payments agent serves as an automated help desk for transaction-related inquiries. Polly emphasizes the potential of these AI agents to transform workflows and enhance productivity within organizations.
The conversation then shifts to BitGo’s recent achievement in obtaining an extension of its license from Germany, allowing the company to expand its services to include regulated crypto trading for European institutional investors. Polly details how this extension enables access to BitGo’s over-the-counter trading desk and electronic trading platform, providing aggregated access to various liquidity sources. This development marks a significant step forward for BitGo, as it now offers a comprehensive suite of regulated crypto services, including custody, staking, transfer, and trading, all while ensuring that assets remain secure in cold storage.