E78 Partners
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The alternative investment industry is facing rapid transformation. Fund managers contend with increasing regulatory requirements, mounting investor expectations, and the complexities of managing multi-asset class portfolios. At the same time, pressure to reduce operational costs and optimize efficiency continues to intensify, particularly for mid-sized and emerging fund managers.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Additional pressure on audit pricing is expected to come from regulatory changes on the horizon such as the FASB’s income statement expense rules, FERP reports.
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Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 19, 2024
I have been playing a lot this year with ChatGBT, and saved some of my favorites. This is one of them: Chapter 1: The Creation of the Market In the beginning, the Trader created the Market and the Economy. The Market was formless and void, and volatility was upon the face of the indices. The Spirit of Investment hovered over the trading floor. And the Trader said, “Let there be Value,” and there was Value.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Trust in public company financials “can easily be taken for granted,” outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler warned in a statement on the audit watchdog’s budget.
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Tips Watch
DECEMBER 19, 2024
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. stock and bond markets were sent into turmoil Wednesday by confusing messaging from the Federal Reserve on future inflation and interest rates. As a result, the stock market plummeted and Treasury yields surged higher.
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CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Director General of Foreign Trade Santosh Kumar Sarangi said that the department of commerce has been "struggling" to convince the finance ministry regarding the relevance of the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and the extent to which it is maintaining manufacturing competitiveness.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Fed is “going in the right direction, albeit maybe not fast enough for some,” PwC’s Liz Crego said.
E78 Partners
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The alternative investment industry is facing rapid transformation. Fund managers contend with increasing regulatory requirements, mounting investor expectations, and the complexities of managing multi-asset class portfolios. At the same time, pressure to reduce operational costs and optimize efficiency continues to intensify, particularly for mid-sized and emerging fund managers.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
India's economy, once burdened by a "Four Balance Sheet Challenge" involving banks, infrastructure companies, NBFCs, and real estate firms, has seen a remarkable turnaround. The initial "Twin Balance Sheet Problem" stemming from stressed bank loans and struggling infrastructure projects expanded to include the NBFC and real estate sectors.
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Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
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Future CFO
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Since its inception in 2014 with just one delivery van, Singapore-headquartered Ninja Van Group has scaled significantly, employing over 50,000 staff, including delivery personnel. The company provides last mile logistics and package delivery. However, as the company grew, it faced mounting challenges in managing financial planning through manual spreadsheets.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
InCred Finance, the consumer and MSME lending arm of the InCred Group, has announced the appointment of Gaurav Maheshwari as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Vivek Bansal.
CFO Thought Leader
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO Brian Registe of Questek discusses the integration of SaaS with traditional project-based work, highlighting how Questek balances both business models. He explains the key SaaS metrics they focus on, such as sales pipeline and cycle length, to drive growth. Brian also shares insights on Questeks partnerships with industry leaders like SpaceX and the US Navy, emphasizing the importance of reducing time-to-market and leveraging technology to advance material scienc
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
This year was dominated by elections. In the New Year, we will see the impact of elections. Elections, even won in thumping majority, have their own impact. Look at Maharashtra, it has taken so long to allocate the ministries, and yet discontent lingers. I pored through more than a dozen reports on 2025 outlook in the last few days, and broadly there are a few themes that I came across.
Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
India may see a small rate cut in February as food prices fall. Global markets dipped after the US Federal Reserve cut rates but hinted at fewer cuts ahead. This impacts Indian markets. Experts are watching how company earnings and global events unfold. Government spending and private investment are key to India's economic growth. Market stability depends on these factors.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
India Investment Spending: India is poised to spend a massive USD 8 trillion on investments over the next five years, says a report by Motilal Oswal.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Switzerlands suspension of the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) status, effective January 2025, follows an Indian Supreme Court ruling that reversed a judgment in favor of Nestl, triggering a re-evaluation of tax treaty terms.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Speaking at a CII event, Khare expressed concern over India's absence from the top five nations in international standards meetings, which she said were dominated by European countries.
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CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Appealing against the RoC's penalty, a representative of Wistron submitted to regional director M Jayakumar that the current management (Tata Electronics) has "decided to address the past violations (by Wistron) and, therefore, the suo-motu application for adjudication has been filed"
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Mohandas Pai criticizes stagnant wages for entry-level IT workers, highlighting a mere 15% increase since 2011 despite significant CEO compensation growth. He emphasizes the need for fair wages, especially for the bottom 60% of earners, advocating for higher minimum wages and a reevaluation of compensation policies to address the widening pay gap.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Indian startups saw a funding revival in 2024, reaching $11.3 billion, slightly up from $10.7 billion in 2023. While VC firms have ample capital, they are cautiously deploying funds, prioritizing profitability and strong governance. Zepto led funding with $1.4 billion, but overall deal closures were uneven throughout the year. Investors remain optimistic about India's growth potential.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Per data shared by executive search firm Longhouse Consulting, the year saw a trend in the startup ecosystem of some leaders choosing to move away from their cofounder roles to take on senior executive positions, bringing their entrepreneurial expertise to established firms.
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CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
A significant portion of the latest financing round comprises secondary share sales, conducted at a lower valuation of around $750-800 million. In contrast, the primary funding infusion was executed at a flat valuation of $1.4 billion. While secondaries are typically done at a discount to the last primary valuation, this transaction reflects a steep discount of approximately 50 per cent.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Reserve Bank of India commends states for fiscal deficit reduction but urges adherence to the 'golden rule' of financing current expenditure with current revenue. The RBI also criticizes excessive subsidies and cash transfers, advocating for rationalization and outcome-based budgeting for better resource allocation and developmental impact.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
It further said several states have announced sops pertaining to farm loan waiver, free electricity to agriculture and households, free transport, allowances to unemployed youth and monetary assistance to women in their Budget for 2024-25.
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Laxmi India Finance, a Jaipur-based non-banking financial firm, has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO. The IPO comprises a fresh issue and an OFS. The company primarily focuses on MSME and vehicle loans.
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