Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I like to make a difference : I do not expect my students to agree with all or even much of what I have to say, but I would like to think that I sometimes change the way they think about finance, and perhaps even affect their choice of professions.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 24, 2024

He advocates for a streamlined dashboard approach to data analysis, using their BI system “big brain” to monitor four product lines. Glazer also highlights the role of technology in automating work processes, enhancing productivity, and reducing manual tasks.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Gartner says to build an AI-driven finance organisation for the future will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today. Mark D McDonald He adds that leading finance teams will learn to position AI-driven tools and solutions as co-workers that help them do their jobs better.

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Future CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

While companies have been transforming their finance models over the last decade, Covid accelerated this process. With this shift to the cloud, companies have more data than ever at their fingertips – data ready to be analysed and potentially turned into valuable business insights.

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Future CFO

APRIL 4, 2025

It has been an imperative for accountants to keep up with the technological advancements in the market, and understanding artificial intelligence now raises key challenges for finance professionals.

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Future CFO

APRIL 12, 2023

Delivering products even Accenture's The Cloud First CFO Study – 2022 edition reveals that in a survey of 740 finance leaders across 15 industries and 11 countries, 39% say the CFO now leads the cloud journey for the whole enterprise. The delivery covers 98% area of Indonesia and 41 international countries to date.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Future-forward finance and accounting organizations were quick to embrace robotic process automation (RPA) years ago to manage mundane, repetitive back-office tasks like data entry and routine financial reporting. AI is a tool and not a replacement for finance professionals.

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Embark With Us

JANUARY 19, 2022

That's the dynamic running rampant across industries right now, with finance organizations pushing Excel past its natural limits and, in turn, preventing their companies from taking a deep dive into the business intelligence pool. Alteryx Use Cases for Finance Professionals and Functions. Data requirements. Data structuring.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Citi , HSBC and Banco Santander are among seven major global banks that are banding together to form a cross-border trade finance network, Reuters reported Thursday (Oct. Other FIs, including HSBC, have been experimenting with blockchain to streamline the data exchange necessary to facilitate trade finance.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A recent whitepaper published by the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) at the National University of Singapore sheds light on the growing demand for ESG data and the widespread use of aggregate ESG scores from a growing number of data providers. Tifanny Hendratama is a Research Fellow of SGFIN.

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Centage

APRIL 28, 2022

Fortunately, finance teams have flocked to Planning Maestro. With Planning Maestro , Centage offers the sophisticated features needed by small and mid-market organizations to integrate budgeting , forecasting , and deep data analysis within one easy-to-use, scalable SaaS solution.

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Private Funds CFO

MARCH 31, 2022

Continuing our list, we examine real-time data analysis, predictive analytics, Zoom fundraising, daily reporting and automated waterfalls.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 24, 2025

The text accompanying that chart reads: “ Consumption: in 2024, one third of GDP came from government spending, a record high excluding periods of war or crisis; this was financed by 6-7% budget deficits, another unwelcome peacetime record.”

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Centage

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A large majority of finance professionals (78%) predict that all future accounting methods can and will be automated. These four steps — all of which are reasonable with the right FP&A automation platform — will set finance teams up for success. Want to explore these issues in more detail?

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Global Finance: You have been the financial head of Iveco Group for almost a year now. Tanganelli: Besides my core, day-to-day finance-related activities, I spend most of my energy and time on people and processes. GF: How do you see the use of artificial intelligence (AI) evolving in finance?

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

It is a cloud-based FP&A solution aimed at reducing reliance on traditional spreadsheets and manual data entry. Primarily built for large enterprises and growing mid-sized businesses, the platform supports finance teams in budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, and financial close processes. Who Its Meant For?

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 3, 2025

He emphasizes the importance of simplifying finance workflows, embracing automation, and aligning talent with business complexity. A pivotal moment came when he partnered with engineers to turn auction data into both operational insights and a customer-facing productproving finance can be a catalyst for innovation across the business.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Get our FREE GUIDE to nonprofit financial reports, featuring illustrations, annotations, and insights to help you better understand your organization's finances. Book a FREE consultation here Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get the free guide!

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Centage

MAY 10, 2022

As a business leader, you’ve probably heard the term SaaS (Software as a Service) but may not fully understand what it means for finance teams or how it can enable you to run your company more efficiently and effectively. In the ever-changing post-pandemic landscape, finance leaders can’t afford to make any errors. Watch Demo.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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Future CFO

AUGUST 13, 2024

Finance leaders nowadays are often asked with not only the usual queries on handling and managing risks in fraud, but also their strategies on digital transformation and how artificial intelligence can be of help.

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Future CFO

APRIL 27, 2023

Stripe announced recently the expansion of its revenue and finance automation suite to give businesses in Asia Pacific power over the entire life cycle of their cash flow. Stripe said its suite relieves those burdens by equipping finance leaders with revenue management tools that are as sophisticated as the businesses they run.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances. McKinsey says that in the past decade, the finance department has successfully reduced costs by almost 30%. But these are table stakes of the profession.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Finance needs to support sales leaders (in this particular instance) by continuing to ask why until you find an area to adjust and help. As defined by Wikipedia, Business Intelligence comprises the strategies and technologies used by enterprises for the data analysis of business information. Finance at the Speed of Business.

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CFO Leadership

MAY 31, 2023

Data analysis and leadership were ranked by CFOs as the most important skills for new team members, outpacing more traditional competencies like accounting and project management. Further, 84% of finance executives and 92% of nonfinance executives expect revenues to grow through year’s end. Learn how to get started.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 2, 2024

This can lead to improved financial reporting, data analysis, and overall financial management. The post How finance leaders can navigate around accounting talent shortage appeared first on FutureCFO. Amidst the challenging shortage of accounting talent, businesses have an opportunity for strategic growth.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 2, 2025

In a report by Gartner , it was found that CFOs are increasingly recognising that their time is best spent on the challenging, unanswered questions on finances evolution, which in 2025 will be centering more on the use of technological advancements rather than on traditional finance automation.

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Centage

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For those dedicated finance professionals working in the nonprofit sector, the myriad of unique industry challenges from managing multiple stakeholders and funding sources, to understanding compliance standards and creating financial processes, add another layer of complexity to the process. The right tools can make all the difference.

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Future CFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Autonomous technology in finance will impact FP&A and controllership in three ways, as acceptance of these technologies among finance leaders is more prevalent, said Gartner recently. “80% FP&A teams build reports and analysis using data from multiple — and often disconnected — systems, the firm said.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 5, 2024

With over 15 years of experience in financial management, she has held key roles at Nedbank, Imperial Bank, and Regiments Capital, where she developed expertise in corporate finance, reporting, and business strategy. What sparked your interest in finance?

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Future CFO

AUGUST 7, 2024

As the business world veer towards constant changes--be it on technological advancements, regulations and policies, or sustainability standards and initiatives, it is imperative that Finance leaders know their way. CFOs are often asked to oversee additional functions on top of traditional finance and accounting."

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 17, 2023

SAP Concur has revealed key 2024 predictions for finance by its executives. The 2024 predictions for finance from SAP Concur executive are as follows. Embracing AI, automation, and data analysis will help finance teams bring more strategy to the organisational table and find a greater sense of confidence amid the uncertainty.

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Centage

MAY 3, 2022

A Quick-to-Implement Solution Today’s finance leaders are often forced to make decisions quickly while dealing with limited budgets and resources. With the new Planning Maestro App, QuickBooks Online Advanced data is brought into Planning Maestro where a first-pass budget and key reports can be created quickly and easily.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 11, 2023

2 With regulations continually evolving, data volumes expanding, and the need for transparency growing, finance leaders are in a strong position to drive these efforts and create strategic value for their organizations.

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Centage

APRIL 12, 2022

Centage was created with a simple mission in mind – to empower modern finance professionals with everything they need to help their companies succeed and grow. In creating our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) solution, we gain valuable insight from a wide range of industry experts, including mid-market CFOs and finance leaders.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There is no shortage of FinTech firms that have emerged since the 2008 financial crisis aiming to facilitate access to small business capital, many of which target supplier and invoice financing specifically. As the industry grows, access to small business financial data is a critical component of risk mitigation and underwriting practices.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

He contends that should make extended warranties part of the “next-generation eCommerce stack,” which also includes such things as point-of-sale consumer financing. But he noted that integrating APIs into the online point of sale is boosting conversions on extended warranties.

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