Tue.Jan 14, 2025

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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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SEC’s chief accountant follows Gensler to exit

CFO Dive

During his tenure at the SEC, Paul Munter didn’t pull any punches when it came to sounding the alarm about controversial accounting issues that concerned him.

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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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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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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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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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#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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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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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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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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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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

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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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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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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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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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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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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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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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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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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. But what about the sneaky cash flow that’s quietly messing with your organization’s success? It’s time to step into the spotlight and expose the “dirty little secrets” of cash flow to fuel strategic growth. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist.

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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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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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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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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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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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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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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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Consumer brands’ funding ride keeps deal street busy

CFO News

Venture funds are sitting on ample dry powder and will accelerate deal-making in early-stage startups. Funds like Accel, 3One4 Capital, Peak XV Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners and others are on the hunt for new deals across sectors and themes.

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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.