AI keeps rewriting finance — and Greenspan turns 100 into a ledger note
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Jun 23, 2026
AI keeps rewriting finance — and Greenspan turns 100 into a ledger note
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AI keeps elbowing its way into every finance room — from bookkeeping to municipal budgets — while old-school institutions and icons get a reality check. Also: a century-spanning economic CV just closed, prompting fresh reassessments of policy, markets, and legacy.
Business
AI, regulation, and a 100-year-old legacy reshape business headlines
The business world is juggling big shifts: Alan Greenspan died at 100, sparking fresh debate on his macroeconomic legacy and central banking influence. [P]Meanwhile AI is creating legal headaches—old NDAs may be broken when employees feed sensitive data into tools—and companies from Meta to MoonPay paused or reshaped AI projects after data leaks and internal missteps exposed. Add a scramble on payments security after email fraud cost firms $2.8B in 2024 and mandatory e-invoicing rules pushing compliance upgrades across the globe.
Financial Accounting
Audits, AI, and new tax rules force firms to rethink accounting
KPMG Australia parted ways with senior leaders after whistleblower fallout, signaling a trust reset for big firms at KPMG. [P]Regulators and lawmakers are adding complexity—Virginia approved a first-of-its-kind data-center energy tax that brings fresh reporting duties for companies—even as fintech deals like MoonPay’s acquisition of AI accounting startup Entendre push automation and stablecoin accounting into mainstream practice and crypto.
Coaching
Coaching carousel spins across pro and college hoops
The NBA coaching shuffle kicked off with the Milwaukee Bucks hiring Taylor Jenkins as teams race to reset rosters and systems during a busy market. [P]College programs are no calmer—Michigan’s high-profile search after Dusty May’s exit underscores how hires now carry major program and brand stakes for recruitment, while NFL assistant profiles remind that coaching is equal parts craft and character development.
Leadership
From clinical trials to groundwater, leadership is getting practical
HHS launched a department-wide clinical-trials reform to restore U.S. competitiveness in research and tighten oversight at scale. [P]Locally, community-driven models like the Salinas Valley Water Leadership Institute show how grassroots leaders are solving groundwater crises across languages and boundaries with practical collaboration, and the AMA is pushing for real authority and mentorship time to groom physician leaders not just titles.
Finance
Regulatory pivots, market jolts, and green-finance growing pains
The CFPB rolled out new Enforcement Principles that relax previous standards, shifting compliance priorities for lenders and fintechs in practice. [P]Markets wobbled—SpaceX shares plunged 16.4% after three down days—while Switzerland debates tougher capital rules for UBS to shield subsidiaries and stability abroad. Sustainability finance also tightened its focus: calls are growing to add clear social-impact and just-transition criteria to green bonds standards.
money management
Globalization questions and consolidation reshape wealth advice
RBC experts are debating whether globalization is ending, a big strategic question that could reshape portfolio tilts and risk models for advisors and clients. [P]Meanwhile RIAs are consolidating—Modera bought a $312M Florida firm and other deals push scale—while community financial literacy efforts like Corpus Christi’s teen program aim to fix the future one budget at a time and teach.
Bookkeeping
AI turns bookkeeping into strategy, not just transaction chores
AI is accelerating a shift in bookkeeping from data entry to strategic financial advising: a Forbes Council piece argues tools are freeing accountants to focus on analysis, forecasting, and business guidance and strategy. [P]That’s good news for small business owners who want clarity over chaos—automation handles the drudgery while humans interpret the numbers and coach better decisions.