HSBC Project Pulse: building cash-flow forecasting for UK SMEs
Small and medium-sized businesses need a clear view of their finances to make confident decisions. Project Pulse set out to address this by developing the UK’s first cash-flow prediction app for SMEs.
Brainpool brought specialist AI expertise to the project, helping turn the ambition into a practical application through forecasting models and mobile app development.
The project at a glance
The challenge
A clearer view of what lies ahead
Cash flow is central to the day-to-day running of a business. Having a better view of what lies ahead can help SMEs plan, manage commitments and make more informed decisions.
Project Pulse aimed to bring cash-flow prediction into an accessible mobile app — creating a new way for UK SMEs to understand their financial position.
The solution
Forecasting expertise, built into the app
Brainpool contributed AI expertise across the development of Project Pulse, combining advanced forecasting with application components.
The work brought together specialist AI knowledge and practical application development to support Project Pulse’s ambition.
What Brainpool delivered:
Cash-flow forecasting
PhD-level experts developed forecasting models to support the app’s predictive capabilities.
Mobile application development
Brainpool built components that were implemented directly into the app.
Specialist AI expertise
Brainpool provided AI expertise to Project Pulse, supporting the team with specialist forecasting knowledge.
The outcome
Cash-flow prediction, made accessible
Project Pulse aimed to make cash-flow prediction more accessible to SMEs through a dedicated mobile application.
Brainpool’s contribution helped bring specialist forecasting expertise and mobile app components into the project.
We could not be happier with the partnership with Brainpool.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What was HSBC Project Pulse?
Project Pulse aimed to build the UK’s first cash-flow prediction app for SMEs.
How did Brainpool contribute to Project Pulse?
Brainpool provided AI expertise, with PhD-level experts developing forecasting models and mobile application components that were implemented directly into the app.
What was the role of AI in Project Pulse?
AI expertise was used to develop forecasting models for the app, supporting its cash-flow prediction capabilities.
What did Brainpool develop for the app?
Brainpool’s experts built forecasting models and mobile application components that were implemented directly into Project Pulse.
Who worked with Brainpool on Project Pulse?
Brainpool worked with HSBC Global Commercial Banking on Project Pulse. Ameet Benegal, Director at HSBC Global Commercial Banking, said: “We could not be happier with the partnership with Brainpool.”
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