Future CFO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

While the number of IPOs remains healthy, Deloitte says the total capital raised has been the lowest in nine years, with a decline from the US$5.8 It leads the region in all three key metrics: number of IPOs, total amount IPO funds raised, and IPO market capitalisation. For the first 10.5 billion raised across 163 IPOs in 2023.

Marketing 98

Marketing Healthcare Currencies Numbers 98

Global Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

With US investment in Latin America shrinking, China and India are seizing the opportunity to expand their economic reach in the region. billion total, according to the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The number of bilateral delegations visiting each country has grown exponentially since the pandemic.

Pharmaceutical 115

Pharmaceutical Investments Concentration Economics 115

CFO Talks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a CFO in South Africa, where economic pressures and regulatory changes are constant challenges, finding this balance is especially critical. In South Africa’s fluctuating economic environment, regular analysis is crucial. Build Resilient Teams: Train your finance team to look beyond numbers.

CFO 84

CFO Financial Analysis Invoicing Economics 84

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

ADGMs expansion has propelled the financial sectors share of GDP in the emirate, which has expanded by an average 11% a year over the last three years, says Justin Alexander, director of Khalij Economics and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) analyst for GlobalSource Partners.

Economics 72

Economics Finance Investments Manufacturing 72

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 4, 2023

People often talk about "the economy" as a single entity whose parts move in unison, with a small number of key indicators (such as GDP, the unemployment rate, and inflation) moving reliably in relation to each other. manufacturing sector, by the measures of employment and service prices, has been in a recession for nearly 12 months.

Valuation 98

Valuation Economics Marketing Manufacturing 98

CFO Dive

AUGUST 10, 2022

Venture debt remains an option for companies that have seen a number of financing paths narrow amid global economic turmoil.

Economics 176

Economics Finance Numbers 176

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2024

The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. Businesses are also feeling the pinch from higher interest rates, as November saw a rapid increase in the number of Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcies.

Economics 98

Economics Marketing Forecasting Valuation 98

Global Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Global Finance recently sat down with representatives of three financial institutions, including two development banks and one commercial bank, to discuss banking and the role it plays in Africas economic growth. Global Finance: Last year, we discussed the departure of a number of high-profile foreign banks from Africa.

Marketing 98

Marketing Banking Finance Profit and Loss 98

Future CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Countries like Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia are fully committed to using e-invoicing to streamline tax processes, enhance transparency, and support economic growth. Why It Matters Compliance : Governments require standardized customer details, such as taxpayer identification numbers and verified addresses.

Invoicing 98

Invoicing CFO Compliance Auditing 98

Musings on Markets

APRIL 7, 2025

Staying with the safety theme, I looked at US companies, broken down by debt burden (measured as debt to EBITDA): On this dimension, the numbers actually push against the flight to safety hypothesis, since the companies with the least debt performed worse than those with the most debt. The Tariff Crisis?

Marketing 98

Marketing Treasury Economics Investments 98

Global Finance

MARCH 2, 2025

If we think about it, a managerif facing pressure to beat an analyst forecast, or beat last years earnings, or wanting a particular bonushas enough flexibility in the accounting rules to manage those numbers while staying within the rules. You manage your numbers. So, how are we going to track the slippery slope? Horton: Heres one.

Forecasting 112

Forecasting Auditing Accounting Profit and Loss 112

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

He expects initial claims numbers will continue to drift down over the next month or two. But he sees the labor market bouncing back relatively quickly once Covid-19 case numbers come down further. Real Time Economics. The latest economic news, analysis and data curated weekdays by WSJ’s Jeffrey Sparshott.

Economics 130

Economics Forecasting Numbers Marketing 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Since the 1990s, the absolute number of people living in extreme poverty has fallen 60 percent , while the population increased almost 40 percent. By the official numbers, a relatively constant 15 percent poverty rate, year after year, for more than half a century. And for that, we have economic freedom to thank. .

Economics 130

Economics Education Numbers Currencies 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The number of ongoing claims for state unemployment programs totaled 1.960 million for the week ending November 27, a rise of 403,147 from the prior week (see second chart). The low level of claims and high number of open jobs suggest the labor market remains very tight. The results suggest the labor market remains extremely tight.

Concentration 130

Concentration Economics Numbers Investments 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the total number of job openings in the economy decreased to 10.334 million in October, down from 10.687 million in September. Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street.

Transportation 130

Transportation Education Economics Numbers 130

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In a country where economic disparities, regulatory shifts, and global influences constantly reshape the business environment, one skill stands out as indispensable: critical thinking. Analytical Thinking: Turning Data into Actionable Insights Numbers may tell a story, but without analysis, they’re just noise.

Problem Solving 52

Problem Solving Leadership CFO Compliance 52

Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Beyond technical expertise In terms of taking on essential skills beyond just technical expertise, Wong says becoming a standout finance leader definitely takes more than just mastering the numbers. Advice For younger, aspiring finance professionals, Wong advises: Always look beyond the numbers.

Finance 98

Finance Leadership Problem Solving Benchmarking 98

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

As is always the case, a certain number of ineligible companies— many of them publicly traded — got large loans approved before many other firms could even get access to a bank in order to apply. Adam Millsap makes that same point about state and local economic development programs for instance. Source link.

Economics 130

Economics Concentration Numbers Budgeting 130

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

The competition numbered as one of at least 19 major international events featuring at least 14 different sports this year in four countries: United Arab Emirates (UAE: notably, Abu Dhabi and Dubai), Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. These states are primarily seeking political gains, not economic ones, Olivereau points out.

Investments 96

Investments Entertainment Construction Economics 96

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

With just five years remaining on its ambitious Vision 2030 program to modernize and diversify away from its economic dependency on oil, the worlds biggest petroleum exporter and the regions largest economy is nearing a crossroads. Foreign direct investment (FDI) has tripled, and the number of investors has increased tenfold.

Investments 64

Investments Economics Prioritization Construction 64

Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 6, 2024

Given the general innumeracy of the public, it’s easy for a dishonest publisher of economic data to create narratives that are not only false and misleading but effective at confusing the public. This was the case in a nonsensical video depicting 100s of restaurant closings as proof the United States was in economic collapse.

Economics 25

Economics Sales Marketing Numbers 25

Future CFO

DECEMBER 10, 2024

To protect top line growth, Gartner identified five practices that set apart a top 5% of companies that have deliveredefficient growthrelative to their industry peers through several economic cycles: Cycle Discipline Efficient growth leaders plan around all four phases of the business cycle: stable growth, peak, recession and trough.

Economics 52

Economics Budgeting Prioritization Investments 52

Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 13, 2024

I wrote: It appears to me that the Journal got that number from BLS. Its numbers are fake. And second, always recall what Joan Robinson taught us so long ago: “The purpose of studying economics is not to acquire a set of ready-made answers to economic questions, but to learn how to avoid being deceived by economists.”

Economics 122

Economics Numbers 122

Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Transformation: not the number one priority According to Gartner , CFOs and finance leaders are prioritising metrics, analytics, and reporting as their primary focus areas, emphasising the critical role of technology in enhancing business performance.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Compliance Finance Leverage 98

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The Pontiff is notorious for not staying within his proverbial lane, nor following his comparative advantage in theology, instead offering economic advice. Many of his economic views have potentially dire consequences for those he is most intent on helping: the poor. What is so confused, then, about the economics of Pope Francis?

Marketing 130

Marketing Economics Numbers Technology 130

CFO News Room

JANUARY 27, 2023

This puts the first estimate of overall US economic growth in 2022 at 2.1 Inflation, rising interest rates, and uncertainty regarding near-term economic growth are leading firm owners and entrepreneurs to postpone expansion plans. His research focuses on financial markets, monetary policy, and problems in economic measurement.

Economics 130

Economics Healthcare Leadership Investments 130

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In less than 50 years, and amid fluctuations, that number had been paid down to less than $40,000 (roughly $1.25 The second is that the Congressional Budget Office projected two years ago that the $30T debt number wouldn’t be hit until 2025. in 2022) in debt incurred to fight the War of Independence. million in 2022).

Economics 130

Economics Benchmarking Treasury Budgeting 130

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Onward to 2025 Shivam thinks that aside from acceleration in digital transformation— which is, now, a given for the Finance function — finance leaders should double down on building capacity and capability within the organisation to enable quality and agility in their responses to geo-political, regulatory, and economic cycle shocks.

Finance 96

Finance Healthcare Benchmarking Forecasting 96

CFO News Room

JANUARY 29, 2023

Of course, the resulting material standard of living of economically isolated individuals would be desperately low compared to the standard of living available even to the poorest of those who participate in the modern commercial economy. Boudreaux is a senior fellow with American Institute for Economic Research and with the F.A.

Marketing 130

Marketing Economics Transportation Securities 130

CFO Talks

MARCH 18, 2025

By tracking the right numbers, businesses and individuals can make informed decisions, spot potential problems early, and set themselves up for long-term success. A high number means customers are paying quickly. A low number may mean too much unsold inventory, while a high number could suggest strong sales.

Numbers 52

Numbers Sales Investments Accounting 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The total number of officially unemployed was 6.011 million in November, a drop of 48,000. Still, the level of open jobs remains high, and the number of available workers is low, suggesting the labor market remains tight. Bob has a MA in economics from Fordham University and a BS in business from Lehigh University.

Economics 130

Economics Manufacturing Construction Healthcare 130

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 13, 2025

market is overvalued, and if the alternative investment industry is one of the biggest grifts in economic history. They unpack why diversification is both boring and sexy, whether the U.S. This is the first podcast where i am discussing the book.

Investments 59

Investments Economics Numbers Marketing 59

CFO News

MARCH 5, 2025

India's economic growth and entrepreneurial spirit have led to a significant increase in the number of billionaires, positioning the country as a major global wealth creator. With 191 billionaires, India ranks third worldwide, contributing to the expansion of luxury property markets in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.

Economics 45

Economics Numbers Marketing 45

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 14, 2022

With interest rates already taking a toll on housing, consumer spending and business decisions on hiring and investment remain critical to the economic outlook. Overall, the AIER Leading Indicators Index remained well below neutral in the latest month, signaling economic weakness and sharply elevated risks for the outlook.

Economics 130

Economics Manufacturing Sales Retail 130

Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A 2003 paper on corporate sustainability describes it as recognizing that " corporate growth and profitability are important, it also requires the corporation to pursue societal goals, specifically those relating to sustainable development — environmental protection, social justice and equity, and economic development."

Economics 99

Economics Investments Banking Sales 99

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Anyone can download a mobile wallet from their smartphone app store, generate a Bitcoin address, and immediately receive small portions of the cryptocurrency in a trustless, cryptographically secure manner regardless of their race, gender, orientation, economic status, or even location. .

Economics 130

Economics Technology Banking Currencies 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 1, 2022

One of my favorite teaching lessons in economics is the division of labor. It’s one of those ideas that reminds me of my late father’s dual roles, that of both professor of economics and part-time professional magician. He received his BA in economics from Kenyon College and his Ph.D. Richardson.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Economics Communication Numbers 130