Anthropic is enhancing Claude for Financial Services by introducing an Excel add-in, new real-time data connectors, and pre-built Agent Skills to streamline financial tasks like discounted cash flow modeling and coverage reporting. These updates leverage Sonnet 4.5’s superior performance and aim to integrate Claude seamlessly into industry-standard tools, enhancing its utility for financial professionals. Claude for Excel, currently in beta, allows direct interaction within Microsoft Excel, enabling users to analyze and modify spreadsheets while maintaining transparency and formula integrity. The platform's new connectors provide real-time access to various financial data sources, enriching Claude’s capabilities. Additionally, new Agent Skills are designed to automate and improve financial tasks, ranging from company analysis to earnings reports. These advancements are intended to support diverse roles in financial services, from client experience to compliance and risk management, emphasizing data privacy and security. Anthropic’s partnerships with companies like Citi, Visa, and Moody’s highlight Claude’s impact and potential in transforming workflows, accelerating tasks, and fostering innovation within the financial sector.