CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

a day after the pharmaceutical company said its respiratory syncytial virus vaccine is effective in preventing the disease in older adults. Microsoft — Shares of the technology giant moved 1% lower after it announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs through March 31 in an attempt to trim costs as economic uncertainties linger and growth slows.

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MARCH 4, 2025

In Europe, it is even more challenging, not only because of the economic and political challenges, but also because the markets have been rather sluggish since 2023. And we have ongoing important collaborations with other companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim and Veloxis Pharmaceuticals.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 20, 2023

after CEO Sundar Pichai announced the company will lay off 12,000 employees noting in a memo that the company “hired for a different economic reality than the one we face today.” ” Eli Lilly — Shares of the pharmaceutical company fell more than 2% after the U.S. .”

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Pharmaceutical industry software company Kit Check has rolled out Bluesight Insights, which harnesses technology for supply chain management. The product is constantly revised with wholesalers' data on important buying points such as presentation choices, medication pricing and more economical options, according to the company.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Directionally, the government continues with its focus on infrastructure spending which is slated to bring the next phase of economic growth. Towards this, the PM Gati Shakti initiative promises economic transformation.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re a chief marketing officer (CMO), the current economic uncertainty undoubtedly creates anxiety for you, your team, and your agencies. The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has demonstrated the tight correlation between advertising spend and economic indicators like GDP growth by looking at historical data.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Less space for cargo translates into higher rates for cargo to the extent that cargo-only flights of planes that usually carry primarily people make economic sense for airlines. The shipments include products such as cheese, ham and pharmaceuticals. Fewer flights mean less belly space for cargo.

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Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

Since then, Rajapaksa’s successor, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has presided over yet another tentative economic recovery. Sri Lanka has always held great potential for economic development, say experts; and this latest recovery again offers attractive prospects for outside investors. “The The World Bank projects GDP growth of 1.7%

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Why IAS 38 is Hindering South Africa’s Growth: A Call for Change In an era where innovation, intellectual property (IP), and intangible assets drive economic success, South Africa finds itself at a critical crossroads. They drive productivity, enhance competitiveness, and provide the foundation for long-term economic growth.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Take a pharmaceutical company that had outsourced its facilities management to a supplier for almost 25 years. While savings and performance targets were being met, the pharmaceutical company was irritated with the supplier’s lack of innovation. It’s called “vested” because the parties have a vested interest in each other’s success.)

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This study provides some key insights that are highly relevant to our discussions and podcasts at the CFO Club on how South Africa can improve its treatment of intangible assets to foster economic growth. Like China, our future economic growth depends heavily on innovation and technology-driven industries.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Indias WPI inflation eased to 2.31% in January 2025, down from 2.37% in December, signaling steady economic momentum. The manufacturing sector surged with 2.51% growth, driven by food products, machinery, and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, food inflation cooled to 7.47%, offering some relief to consumers.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This sentiment is echoed by AI Now, a research institute, which asserts that “AI is now firmly positioned as a critical strategic technology for the geopolitical and economic ambitions of nation-states.” These advancements have thrust AI into the heart of national security and geopolitical discussions.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 17, 2023

As the world’s attention is focused on the war in the Ukraine, it is the human toll, in death and injury, that should get our immediate attention, and you may find a focus on economics and markets to be callous. Ukraine, a part of the Soviet Union, has had its shares of ups and downs, and its economic footprint is even smaller.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 16, 2019

last year, likely due to the global economic uncertainty, Hsu added. Companies in the manufacturing, energy and natural resources, and pharmaceuticals and healthsSciences industries have the highest involuntary attrition rate in the region, Hsu pointed out. in 2017 to 10.4% in 2017 to 4.0% in 2018, he observed. in 2020 versus 4.1%

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Moody's reports that India's overall exposure to US tariffs is lower compared to other APAC countries, but sectors like food, textiles, and pharmaceuticals are at risk. The APAC policy response will determine the impact on credit strength, currency pressure, and economic growth.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

A federal program aimed at identifying and stopping counterfeit sales has recently expanded to the pharmaceutical space. It can also change the economics of buying a fake by offering consumers more affordable but still genuine options.”. and European authorities to help them build stronger criminal cases.”.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

economist at Oxford Economics, Lydia Boussour, said, “Consumers shielded the economy from global headwinds for most of 2019, but they won’t prove immune to the coronavirus outbreak.” And, the Food and Drug Administration said the pharmaceutical space noted its first medicine shortage because of the coronavirus, CNBC reported.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Aside from well-anchored inflation expectations, fading supply disruptions and restrictive economic policy also helped restore a better balance between aggregate demand and supply at the global level. Therefore, the interest rate cannot be used to stimulate the economic activity. However, employment has surprised to the upside.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

British pharmaceutical industry company GSK is among the companies to express their intention to adopt the said recommendations. The Taskforce is expecting more companies to follow suit, with some institutions invited to the inaugural cohort of TNFD Adopters to be announced at the World Economic Forum at Davos.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

A new study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that trading in pirated and counterfeit goods has risen significantly, according to a report in the Financial Times. In fact, medical items and pharmaceuticals are usually the most-seized products.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Carrying this through to the real world, you should not be surprised to see technology and pharmaceutical companies, the two biggest spenders on R&D, report much higher accounting returns than they are actually earning on their investments.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The possibility of a new variant that requires significant non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), such as highly stringent nationwide lockdowns, to contain transmission is a continuing risk to the global economy, Fitch said.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

The last few years have been eventful for all companies, with the COVID crisis and ensuing economic shut down causing pain for companies, with recovery coming in 2021, as the global economy opened up again. Superior unit economics. Brand name allows you to charge higher price for the same products. Economies of scale. YouTube Video.

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Musings on Markets

MARCH 19, 2022

As the world's attention is focused on the war in the Ukraine, it is the human toll, in death and injury, that should get our immediate attention, and you may find a focus on economics and markets to be callous. Ukraine, a part of the Soviet Union, has had its shares of ups and downs, and its economic footprint is even smaller.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

Companies in the region plan to give employees larger rises next year as they recover from the economic fallout of the pandemic and face mounting challenges attracting and retaining employees, according to the latest Salary Budget Planning Report by the company. Average salary increases projected at 3.7% for 2021 and 3.7%

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

billion on R&D , making it one of the largest corporate spenders on research and development in the world; seven of the top ten companies, in R&D spending, are technology companies with two pharmaceutical companies and one automobile company (Volkswagen) rounding out the list.

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APRIL 6, 2017

The economic costs of counterfeiting is staggering — and obvious. Combatting counterfeiting and piracy is not simply about protecting corporate profits; it has direct implications on global health, safety and security, as well as economic growth.”. Those costs are also, according to GFI, only the beginning.

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CFO Talks

AUGUST 15, 2024

Futuristic Finance: Strategic Thinking for Tomorrow’s CFO In an era where rapid technological advancements and global economic shifts are the norm, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are not just financial stewards but strategic visionaries. This helps in preparing the organization for unexpected changes in the market.

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The Finance Weekly

MAY 4, 2023

Michaels, who is a director at Soluna and chairs the audit committee, brings more than a decade of CFO experience, including his ten-year tenure at the American Institute for Economic Research. Prior to this, Ojany spent two years in the hospitality sector as the Director of Global Strategy and Planning for Intercontinental Hotels Group.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2019

This collaboration will enable Infibeam to target [the] $12 trillion global trade finance market,” said Vishal Mehta, managing director of Infibeam Avenues, according to The Economic Times. The startup also operates BankChain, an alliance of banks created to build, explore and implement blockchain-based solutions.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2018

It would also set aside subsidized hard currencies for trade of pharmaceuticals, as well as commodities. We are in conditions similar to an economic war,” Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati has said on television, according to Financial Times. “[But] Plus, the bank would allow currency markets to open again. “We

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

However, the initial, rapid economic rebound is giving way to a patchier, more tenuous recovery, as the pandemic proves hard to contain, the credit rating agency added. Social issues will attract further prominence in 2021 in public policies, corporate strategies and investment decisions, according to Moody’s.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 23, 2021

Leading organisations will lean on the emerging technologies in this year’s Hype Cycle of Gartner to build trust and new growth opportunities against a background of continued strategic change and economic uncertainty, he added. Once the innovation-led core is scaling, accelerated growth extends delivery and value.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

The last few years have been eventful for all companies, with the COVID crisis and ensuing economic shut down causing pain for companies, with recovery coming in 2021, as the global economy opened up again. I will use this data to draw three broad conclusions: Low Hurdle Rate ?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

TruTag offered no immediate comment, but news of the funding round comes not only amid an ongoing push to enable more online pharmaceutical sales and delivery, but also an increasing focus on the global problem of counterfeit goods. In fact, medical items and pharmaceuticals are typically the most-seized products. Counterfeit Trends.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

TruTag offered no immediate comment, but news of the funding round comes not only amid an ongoing push to enable more online pharmaceutical sales and delivery, but also an increasing focus on the global problem of counterfeit goods. In fact, medical items and pharmaceuticals are typically the most-seized products. Counterfeit Trends.

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