Mon.Sep 23, 2024

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Rate cut to trigger slow rise in real estate investment ‘tide’

CFO Dive

Richard Barkham, CBRE’s global chief economist, is expecting “a meaningful uptick” in commercial real estate deals rather than an “explosion.

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7 New Lessons Learned Building A Fee-Only RIA From Scratch: Years 3–5

Nerd's Eye View

Starting a new firm can be a nerve-wracking time for an entrepreneurially minded financial advisor, as making the jump involves a significant amount of professional and financial risk. Nonetheless, after a year or 2 in business, some firm owners will find that their plate is becoming full and their available time is shrinking as they balance servicing current clients with marketing for new ones and also possibly managing staff.

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Seize the day: Optimize your risk management strategy to improve your bottom line

CFO Dive

As we move closer to 2025, the insurance market presents a window of opportunity with a period of relative stability compared to the volatility of recent years.

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SPACs Try For A Comeback

Global Finance

Is the SPAC back? Maybe, a little. As a group, special purpose acquisition companies have crashed and burned spectacularly. Some 860 SPACs raised money from investors in the frenzied years 2020–2021, according to corporate advisor Kroll. Less than 100 survived. Most SPACs simply folded and returned cash to investors without ever making an acquisition.

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If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It: A Dangerous Mindset

Time and time again we tell ourselves and others NOT take action on something that is not "broken." We apply that mindset at home and at work. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so well. Because when it's truly broken, it's usually an emergency, costs more and causes stress. Join us in this webinar where we share ways where you are able to anticipate your needs, understand benefits that you will get from getting better now instead of later, and relieving your team of tasks that they don't need to be

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Services spur growth as coming election jars business confidence: S&P

CFO Dive

“The economy continues to offer mixed signals about its underlying strength,” Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said Monday.

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Aligning IT investments with business goals

Future CFO

As the business world's thirst for mastering technological advancements properly intensifies, with the seemingly never-ending developments in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, it is expected that organisations steer their priorities towards investments on the IT side. Finance leaders are already aware of such shifts , and it has been a part of the CFO agenda for quite some time now.

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Chase Bright Steel appoints Franklin Tavares as CFO

CFO News

India Inc: This announcement follows the resignation of the previous CFO, Sampada Sakpal, who stepped down on September 21 due to personal reasons.

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Alternative payment methods for online buys gain popularity in Philippines

Future CFO

Alternative payments are taking the centre stage in the Philippines for online purchases, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. Cash remains the preferred payment method in the interim for online purchases in the country, but alternative payment solutions collectively accounted for over one-third share in the overall e-commerce payments in 2023.

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ICAI Council divided on way forward over SA 600 revision; former president advocates legal action against NFRA

CFO News

In a heated council meeting, ICAI members debated the proposed revision of SA 600, highlighting divisions over potential legal action against the NFRA and concerns about the impact on smaller audit firms. Despite these discussions, NFRA remains firm and has invited public consultation until October 30.

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Business Travel Expense Strategies for Everybody

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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Why Nonprofits Need Financials: Key Insights Revealed

Capital CFO LLC

Why Nonprofits Need Financials for Growth and Stability Have you ever wondered why nonprofits need financials for growth and stability? The answer lies in the multifaceted challenges they face daily. Without robust financials, nonprofits struggle to allocate resources effectively, jeopardizing their mission and community impact. This limitation hinders their capacity for sustainable operations.

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Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital CFO resigns

CFO News

Udhay Shankar, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital, has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons.

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Twenty years of changing lives with BMO’s Equity Through Education

Bank of the West

This year marks the 20th anniversary of BMO’s Equity Through Education Program (ETE). On one day every year, BMO donates institutional equity, BMO InvestorLine equity and ETF trading commissions to… Read more The post Twenty years of changing lives with BMO’s Equity Through Education appeared first on About BMO.

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Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy CFO resigns

CFO News

Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy: Dastoor joined Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy in the September of 2017, having served for more than 7 years.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Don Gallianza, Credit Manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical and Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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How to Create Better Nonprofit Leadership Teams

The Charity CFO

Your nonprofit organization relies on the knowledge and guidance of its leadership team to advance its mission. A strong leadership team makes it easy for your organization to reach its goals by effectively using resources and managing strategy. However, nonprofit leaders face unique challenges that their for-profit counterparts don’t, such as limited resources or reliance on volunteers.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 08/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe 08/2024”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 08/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Dish TV appoints Amit Kumar Verma as CFO

CFO News

This follows the impending retirement of Rajeev Kumar Dalmia, who will superannuate on September 30, 2024.

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Transcript: Victor Khosla, Strategic Value Partners

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Victor Khosla, Strategic Value Partners , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ 00:00:09 [Speaker Changed] This is Masters in business with Barry Riol on Bloomberg Radio 00:00:15 [Speaker Changed] This week on the podcast.

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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State of the Economy: How macroeconomic indicators performed in August 2024?

CFO News

In the month of August, India's GST collections stood at Rs 1.75 lakh crore, retail inflation rose to 3.65%, and unemployment increased to 8.5%. While the trade deficit expanded to USD 29.7 billion, UPI transactions reached Rs 20.60 lakh crore.

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India pushes for stricter framework on online gaming companies

CFO News

India is advocating for online gaming companies to be included under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks. The government is pushing for strict Know Your Customer norms and reporting of suspicious transactions, citing concerns over illicit funds laundered through platforms like Mahadev Apps. This will be discussed at the next FATF meeting in Paris.

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GoM on GST rate rationalisation to meet on September 25 to discuss slab, rate tweaks

CFO News

The ministerial panel on GST rate rationalisation will meet on September 25 in Goa to discuss potential changes to tax slabs and rates. The six-member Group of Ministers, led by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, is considering merging the 12 and 18 per cent tax slabs. Some states are cautious about making changes.

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Indian audit regulators spar on proposed change for companies

CFO News

India's accounting regulators are clashing over a proposal to make parent company auditors responsible for consolidated financial statements. The National Financial Reporting Authority supports the change, citing audit failures, while the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India argues it will harm smaller firms. The proposal aims to align with global standards.

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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Stress needs an audit too: Tragic death of EY employee sparks concerns over intense work pressure & client demands

CFO News

The sudden death of a young SR Batliboi & Co employee has highlighted intense work pressure in the audit profession. Auditors face tight deadlines, complex audits, increased disclosures, and regulatory scrutiny. The low audit fees and rising costs further strain firms, making it difficult to attract and retain talent.

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Waaree Energies gets SEBI nod for IPO

CFO News

​“The company proposes to utilize the net proceeds towards part financing the cost of establishing the 6-GW of ingot wafer, solar cell, and solar PV module manufacturing facility in Odisha, India as well as for general corporate purposes,” it said.

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Geopolitics is most important; Ukraine bombardment, Houthi attacks pose significant dangers, says JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon

CFO News

In an interview with ET, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, emphasized that geopolitics will shape the global economy more than finance. He highlighted the resilience of the US dollar and discussed interest rate movements in the US and Japan. Dimon also addressed geopolitical risks, oil prices, and India's economic progress under PM Modi's leadership.

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Will RBI follow the US Fed in cutting rates?

CFO News

RBI Interest Rate Cut: The RBI is anticipated to maintain its pause on rate cuts for the remainder of 2024, with an early reduction possibly in February 2025, experts say.

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How to Select the Perfect Payments Partner: 7 Keys for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms for an informational webinar about how to select the ideal payments provider for your platform! This session highlights the 7 key criteria for assessing payments partners and maximizing the value of your investment. From evaluating technology and business development programs to understanding support and compliance, this webinar will equip you with a comprehensive evaluation framework and strategy for