6SEPTEMBER 2025CFO TECH OUTLOOKManaging EditorSarah DawsonAaron Pierce Ann Bennis Antony MosesVisualizersKevin ParkerSarah DawsonManaging Editoreditor@cfotechoutlook.comEditor's NoteEmail:sales@cfotechoutlook.comeditor@cfotechoutlook.commarketing@cfotechoutlook.com SEPTEMBER 2025, Vol - 11, Issue - 03 (ISSN 2644-2841)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CFO Tech OutlookVisit www.cfotechoutlook.com Editorial StaffAva GarciaJoshua Parker Paul BarberJoy ParkerCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.2 025 has been a breakthrough year for digital currency and project financing. What used to feel like a distant experiment is now a core part of how financial institutions manage capital and tackle complex projects. With regulations tightening, investors demanding more transparency, and markets moving faster than ever, organizations are looking for solutions that are reliable and smart. Modern digital currency platforms are leading the way. They are flexible, interoperable, and built to meet global compliance standards. Banks and institutions can set up projects faster, work smoothly with fintech partners, and tap into real-time data to make better decisions. Features like automated compliance, tokenized assets, and smart contract financing are no longer optional--they are what keep companies competitive.Project financing is also becoming simpler and more transparent. Historically slow and fragmented, the process is now streamlined by platforms that facilitate capital flows, enhance risk visibility, and promote easier collaboration with sponsors and regulators. By combining blockchain workflows with advanced analytics, these solutions bring clarity and speed to a market that has long been complicated.The focus is on creating systems that can grow with the organization, handle volatility, and support new financial models. Security, compliance, and ESG considerations are integral to every plan, ensuring that digital innovation aligns with long-term goalsFor CFOs and finance leaders, the message is clear. The choices made today around digital currency and project financing platforms will shape competitiveness for years to come. With the right tools, organizations can not only handle current challenges but also set themselves up for a future that is agile, intelligent, and trustworthy.In this edition, we spotlight insights from Christopher Phillips, Director of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Senior Vice President, Valley Bank, and Jack M Jacobs, Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking, WesBanco Bank Inc, as they discuss emerging trends and best practices in digital currency and project financing for 2025.We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.Let us know your thoughts!NEXT-GENERATION FINANCE IN ACTIONDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOs
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