Often in a business setting I hear Japanese speakers using この旨 where この事
seemingly fits as well.

Like 「この旨をご連絡させて頂きます」 or 「〇〇の旨かしこまりました」

Is it just a matter of corporate speak or is there a difference in meaning?

Also, would it sound strange if used outside of formal situations?
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Using 旨 where こと could be used a well
旨{むね} only partially substitutes for こと. It means "effect" in "I'll contact
them to that effect." For telling the topic of matter, you can use 件{けん}
instead.

> ご契約の旨連絡させていただきます。 _I'll let them know to the effect that you (enter into
> the) contract._
>
> ご契約の件連絡させていただきます。 _I'll let them know concerning your contract._

Both of them are only used in formal/business settings.
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