How to build your treasury playbook for a competitive edge
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Companies often focus on boosting sales or streamlining operations, but have you considered the role of the finance team?
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Companies often focus on boosting sales or streamlining operations, but have you considered the role of the finance team?
Corporate Finance
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Airbus has been a proponent of hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft, stating that it wanted to have the first plane in the air by 2035. Now, it appears that Airbus was too ambitious in its goal as it has delayed plans for the new jet. Airbus did not give a new target date, but noted that the technology was 5-10 years behind the pace needed to bring the plane to the skies by 2035.
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CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The sales occurred after board members, including Kimbal Musk, agreed to pay a collective $919 million back to the EV maker to settle claims of excessive compensation last month.
Navigator SAP
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Growing consumer products companies need a backend system that will grow with them. Whether a manufacturer, a distributor, or a seller of consumer products, continued growth requires workflows and backend infrastructure that can scale and meet the needs of the business both today and tomorrow. If a consumer products business is struggling with complexity, data silos, or IT systems limitations, it is time to consider an ERP solution such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
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Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Previously : 1 2 3 See also : Is This a Bubble? (Ben Carlson, January 31, 2025) Tulipomania! (The Paris Review, February 3, 2014) The post Tulipmania! appeared first on The Big Picture.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Cash flow management has emerged as a top financial risk that poses the greatest threat to organisational growth, according to a report by insurance company Chubb. In the Chubb Risk Decisions 360: Emerging Risks that Can Impede Sustainable Company Growth report, which polled senior risk management or insurance purchaser decision-makers, to seek clarity on the emerging risks that can impede sustainable company growth, it was revealed that there is a huge concern among executives involving cash fl
Musings on Markets
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
In the first five posts, I have looked at the macro numbers that drive global markets, from interest rates to risk premiums, but it is not my preferred habitat. I spend most of my time in the far less rarefied air of corporate finance and valuation, where businesses try to decide what projects to invest in, and investors attempt to estimate business value.
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
You might have been bored by the not-so-Superbowl last night (at least the better team won this year). Several non-football fans went to see the Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary (they raved). But neither the game nor Zep’s origin story was the biggest story last night. Rather, the most intriguing aspect of last night was the gambling. Sports betting on Super Bowl LIX (2025) was estimated at more than $1.5 billion — a 15% increase compared to 2024.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller this week announced his plans to retire and step down from his position at the end of April next year. During his nearly two-decade tenure, Keller oversaw a near-doubling of the number of CFP professionals, the establishment of a new 501(c)(6) professional organization to promote the benefits of financial advice and planning careers, and up
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CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
“If there’s a growing sense of uncertainty [among CFOs], we’re probably going to feel it a little bit first,” said Tom Shea, the finance software maker’s CEO.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
It was supposed to be the merriest time of the year in 2019 when Typhoon Odette , or Super Typhoon Rai , hit the Philippines. With a wind speed of 316km/h and a 5-meter storm surge, it was one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded, displacing over 4 million people, and causing damage to infrastructure across a huge area of the country, especially in Cebu.
CFO News
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
India's central bank aggressively sold between $4 billion and $7 billion to support the rupee, which faced record lows due to portfolio outflows and US trade tariff uncertainties. The Reserve Bank of India intervened heavily before markets opened, a departure from its previous steady pace in managing the currency.
Tips Watch
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
All-items and core inflation both rose much higher than expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The January inflation report, just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demonstrated that U.S. inflation is far from tamed. This was not good news.
Speaker: Susan Richards
Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
To earn the CFP marks, candidates must fulfill four key requirements: Education (holding a bachelor's degree and completing the required coursework through a CFP Board registered program), Exam (passing the 170-question CFP exam), Experience (gaining hands-on experience providing financial advice to the public), and Ethics (acting as a fiduciary). Among these, the Education component offers the greatest flexibility in how it can be completed.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The new CFO joins the budget-friendly airline as it aims to realize $500 million in cost savings while facing inflationary pressures and challenges to its fleet capacity.
Musings on Markets
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
I am in the third week of the corporate finance class that I teach at NYU Stern, and my students have been lulled into a false sense of complacency about what's coming, since I have not used a single metric or number in my class yet. In fact, we have spent almost four sessions (that is 15% of the overall class) talking about the end game in business.
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
This week, I speak with Sahil Bloom, founder and managing partner of SRB Ventures , a Venture Capital focused on accelerating compelling startups. Sahil spent seven years in high finance, serving as Vice President of a private equity fund with $3.5 billion in assets under management. He holds multiple degrees from Stanford University, where he also played Division 1 baseball.
Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards
Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.
CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The Foundations of Effective Corporate Governance Corporate governance might sound like a complex business term, but at its core, its simply about how a company is managed and controlled to ensure it runs fairly, responsibly, and successfully. It is the system that ensures those in charge make ethical decisions, protect stakeholders, and guide the company toward long-term success.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The discussion on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has not died out, as it only became more relevant within the Finance department, as the global conversation around it continues to evolve. The latest edition of the Ipsos ESG Council report dives deep on the current landscape and the challenges faced by organisations, including the question on how one can measure the return of investments when it comes to this matter.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
DeepSeeks AI model is good news for adoption across companies because it could significantly bring down the cost for companies to develop their own
Reval
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
MUMBAI 11 February 2025: ION, a global leader in trading, analytics, treasury, The post ION secures empanelment with National Stock Exchange of India appeared first on ION.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Bank of the West
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Ahead of Valentines Day, the BMO Real Financial Progress Index finds singles and couples alike are willing to spend a pretty penny to find love or keep that romantic spark… Read more The post The price of love: How a rising cost of living is affecting dating and relationships appeared first on About BMO.
CFO Talks
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The Art of Leadership: Insights from Paula Amesbury on Inspiring Teams and Navigating Change Introduction Leadership is more than making strategic decisionsits about inspiring people, adapting to change, and creating a culture where teams thrive. In this episode of the CFO Club Podcast, Leana van der Merwe sits down with Paula Amesbury, Principal at CFO Center UK, to explore the essential principles of leadership, team management, and business transitions.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Imagine a scenario where your company's operations grind to a halt, sensitive data is exposed, and customer trust is shattered all because of a cyberattack. This isn't just a hypothetical situation; it's a reality that businesses of all sizes face in today's increasingly digital world. CFOs, with their unique understanding of financial risk and strategic planning, must champion cybersecurity initiatives and weave them into the core of their business strategy.
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
CFOs are feeling more upbeat about economic prospects following the U.S. election, but still face uncertainty when it comes to tax or regulatory policy shifts.
Advertiser: GEP
2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.
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