5 changes are rewriting how CFOs manage cash

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The PYMNTS Intelligence report shows that 87% of CFOs say their overall cash flow cycle has improved, while 80% have shortened their cash conversion cycle, but the share of high-velocity businesses has fallen from 29% to 20%. The report points out that customers extending payment terms, the gap between AI analysis and execution, the complexity of system integration, and insufficient backup payment rails are becoming new constraints on corporate cash management. Only 5% of surveyed businesses use agentic AI tools, while 39% maintain backup payment rails and banking relationships.