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The Role of CFOs in Sustainability: Insights from the ICFOA Barometer

CFO Talks

The Role of CFOs in Sustainability: Insights from the ICFOA Barometer As the global landscape shifts toward sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, the role of CFOs has never been more critical. To understand how finance professionals are navigating these changes, the International CFO Alliance (ICFOA) launched its Global CFO Barometer , a survey that explores the evolving responsibilities of CFOs and finance teams in driving sustainable business practices.

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AI could drive new record growth in big tech’s capex this year: UBS

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The tech giants are also expected to make progress in narrowing the gap between their AI spending and revenue levels.

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The changing landscape of finance leadership

Future CFO

As with anything in the world, the finance leadership landscape has been evolving especially following the COVID-19 pandemic which brought about drastic changes into the market. The finance function has been handling shifts here and there and chief finance officers have time and again strove to find the balance as they now work as strategic advisors to the C-suite team to bring in specific strategies for innovation.

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Corporate chiefs aim for ‘sweet spot’ in GenAI spending

CFO Dive

Only 2% of C-suite leaders plan to invest $250 million or more in the technology this year, KPMG found.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Document-heavy workflows slow down productivity, bury institutional knowledge, and drain resources. But with the right AI implementation, these inefficiencies become opportunities for transformation. So how do you identify where to start and how to succeed? Learn how to develop a clear, practical roadmap for leveraging AI to streamline processes, automate knowledge work, and unlock real operational gains.

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Members’ Profile: Etienne Raubenheimer

CFO Talks

Members’ Profile: Etienne Raubenheimer In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Etienne Raubenheimer. With a passion for finance sparked by his father and a natural affinity for numbers, Etienne Raubenheimer has carved out an impressive career journey, culminating in his current role as Head of CFO Services at Outsourced CFO.

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In conversation with Isaac Kamuta, Group Head: Payments, Cash Management & Client Access at Ecobank.

Global Finance

Joseph Giarraputo, the Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance, talks to Isaac Kamuta, Group Head: Payments, Cash Management & Client Access at Ecobank, about its suite of payment solutions to help customers optimise cash flow, improve efficiencies, and maintain their competitive edge. Ecobank, which was named by Global Finance as the best bank for payments and cash management in Africa, provides a seamless Pan African payments gateway thats meant to streamline cross-border transact

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Accounting flexibility, governance key to reducing errors: Netgain

CFO Dive

Reducing the barrier to enter into the accounting profession can help ward against accounting errors, Netgain’s Chris Miller said.

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Budget 2025: Govt to counter slowdown, may unveil measures including tax relief to help economy climb

CFO News

The measures being considered include tax relief for the middle class, tariff measures to shield industry from the adverse external environment, and initiatives to foster job creation and private investment, among others, said people familiar with the deliberations. A meeting in the Prime Ministers Office last week discussed broad contours of the budget and more will be held to firm up details, they said.

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Meta joins chorus of DEI rollbacks, cutting roles and programs

CFO Dive

The tech and social media giant ended a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives last week, including its supplier diversity program.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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High manufacturing cost led to surge in WPI inflation in December: Report

CFO News

A report by ICICI Bank attributes the surge in December's wholesale inflation to increased manufacturing inflation, with 18 out of 22 manufacturing sub-components recording positive inflation. Notably, manufactured food inflation reached a 32-month high, while non-metallic mineral products and basic metals witnessed negative inflation. Potential risks include higher international crude oil and industrial metal prices.

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Strategic AI Adoption in Finance: CFO Hetu Patel at Thrive Market

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Hetu Patel explains how Thrive Market leverages AI for a competitive edge. He highlights the success of AI-driven product recommendations that enhance new member experiences, the promising use of generative AI in member services, and AI’s powerful role in marketing creativity and operational efficiency. Patel emphasizes fast-follower strategies for adopting AI tools to scale effectively, demonstrating how thoughtful AI integration can transform member engage

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Commerce Ministry may seek 5-year extension of interest equalisation scheme for exporters in Budget

CFO News

The commerce ministry in India is expected to seek an extension of the interest equalisation scheme for five more years in the upcoming Budget. This scheme assists exporters in obtaining competitive rupee export credits, particularly benefiting MSMEs during challenging economic times. Exporters and organizations like FIEO are supporting the extension, emphasizing its importance for maintaining competitiveness.

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ION certified as algorithmic trading vendor on BSE

Reval

MUMBAI 14 January 2025: ION, a global leader in trading, analytics, treasury, The post ION certified as algorithmic trading vendor on BSE appeared first on ION.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Demerger to push pace of growth: ITC Hotels MD

CFO News

ITC Hotels, now a separate debt-free entity, aims for accelerated growth with its six brands. ITC Hotels plans to increase its room capacity to over 18,000 rooms across 200 hotels by 2030 through an asset-right strategy. Managing director Anil Chadha highlighted the focus on upscale and economy segments, and the continued importance of food and beverage in their revenue generation.

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Transcript: Brian Hurst, ClearAlpha

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Brian Hurst, ClearAlpha , 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. ~~~ 00:00:02 [Speaker Changed] Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News.

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PTC India's 4 PSU shareholders want to log out of promoter role

CFO News

Its key shareholders are four public sector undertakings - NTPC, Power Grid Corporation of India, PFC and NHPC - all of which are promoters of the company. They want to relinquish that role to ringfence the companies from any fallout from the PTC India inquiry. They aim to limit participation in PTC India's affairs, such as board representation, according to the people cited.

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The Leader as a Motivator: Unlocking Team Potential 

CFO Talks

The Leader as a Motivator: Unlocking Team Potential Great leaders understand that a motivated team doesnt just work harder; they work smarter, think creatively, and stay committed to achieving shared goals. Motivation is not about flashy perks or one-off incentives. Instead, its about fostering an environment where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered to give their best.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Government to hold wider, focussed consultation with industry bodies on DPDP rules: Ashwini Vaishnaw

CFO News

Ministry of Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan highlighted the provision for submitting feedback through the MyGov portal, enabling participants to share their views anonymously, ensuring a broad spectrum of inputs.

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#FASuccess Ep 420: Making Financial Planning More Repeatable Without Losing The Customization Where Clients Prioritize What Matters Most, With Michelle Underwood Gass

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 420th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Michelle Underwood Gass. Michelle is the Founding Principal of Paradigm Advisors, an RIA based in Dallas, Texas, that oversees approximately $110 million in assets under management for 80 client households. What's unique about Michelle, though, is the way she created a structured meeting process to navigate around the places where new clients often get stuck, standardized thei

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Fintechs see a minefield of costs, regulatory issues as DPDP looms

CFO News

The draft Digital Private Data Protection (DPDP) rules are set to create a major compliance burden for tech startups, already reeling under a funding winter and narrowing business margins. Industry executives pointed out that a window of 48 hours for any platform to erase an inactive customers data is too short a duration and might need to be extended.

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Gujarat Hotels CFO Abhishek Kanodia resigns

CFO News

Abhishek Kanodia, CFO of Gujarat Hotels Limited, has resigned to pursue new career opportunities, effective March 6, 2025, after overseeing financial operations at ITC Limited since 2015.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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How China wants to press pause on India's Apple success story

CFO News

China is hindering India's Apple manufacturing progress by delaying the supply of high-tech machinery, impacting sectors like electronics and EVs. This move aims to disrupt the Make in India initiative and Foxconn's expansion, especially as India emerges as a key player in global iPhone production.

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Significant growth opportunities in India because of under-penetration in most sectors: Report

CFO News

India stands out as a promising market with vast untapped potential, as the country remains below the global average in product penetration across several key sectors, highlights a report by ICICI Mutual Fund.

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Budget could levy higher import duties to contain dollar demand, stem rupee slide: EY's Srivastava

CFO News

The government may increase import tariffs in the upcoming Budget to counter the significant fall in the rupee's value. This move is expected to reduce the demand for dollars by importers and provide higher protection to the domestic industry. It may also lead to an increase in import duty revenue.

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NCLT Mumbai’s outsourcing staff goes on strike over delay in salary

CFO News

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal's outsourcing and contractual staff went on strike due to non-payment of December 2024 salaries and delays in payments over the past six months. They demand salary release and a revision in pay not updated since NCLT's inception in 2016.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.