ACCA research reveals rising entrepreneurial ambition among women in finance, as organisation steps up efforts to support future leaders

New global data shows 48% of women in finance aspire to entrepreneurship, with ACCA in the Middle East advancing initiatives to accelerate female leadership

Dubai, UAE – 4 May 2026: New insights from ACCA reveal a significant rise in entrepreneurial ambition among women in the finance profession, highlighting a shift in career confidence and long-term aspirations.

Early findings from ACCA’s forthcoming Global Talent Trends 2026 report show that 48% of women working in finance and accountancy now aspire to become entrepreneurs, up from 45% last year. The data, drawn from a global survey of more than 11,000 professionals across 175 countries, points to a growing drive among women to pursue leadership, independence and impact through business ownership.

Global report reveals how cybercrime, governance gaps and AI-turbocharged deception are converging to create an industrialised fraud environment that demands coordinated action

Dubai, 18 November 2025: According to Combatting fraud in a perfect storm, a new report from ACCA, cyberfraud now dominates both prevalence and materiality globally, amplifying all other risks. Procurement, abuse of authority, and third-party frauds follow close behind as the most prevalent types worldwide. Yet they remain chronically underreported, particularly in SMEs and the public sector.