CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

Learn how CFOs can enhance decision-making through data-driven opportunities. Learn how CFOs can enhance decision-making through data-driven opportunities.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 17, 2025

With each passing decade, not only does technology evolve at an ever more dramatic pace, but each new wave comes faster than the last. From the advent of the computer chip in the 1950s to the rise of the personal computer nearly 25 years later in the early 1980s, to the emergence of the internet just 15 years thereafter in the late 1990s, to mobile smartphones only 10 years after that in the late 2000s, to 'robos' less than a decade later in the 2010s, and most recently to AI, which 'suddenly' w

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CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

Read Deloitte’s use cases about how GenAI can drive innovation across the finance organization.

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Global Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Global Finance (GF): What are CIBs growth plans for 2025 and beyond across Africa? How will you achieve these? Islam Zekry (IZ): CIBs strategy is centered on expanding our footprint in East Africa by leveraging our expertise in corporate, SME and retail banking. Using Kenya as a regional hub, we will extend our reach into other key African markets that have strong trade ties with Egypt.

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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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CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

Ralph Lauren alum John Szczepanski will join the retailer’s leadership team as it struggles with liquidity concerns and looks to cut costs and pay down debt.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

A report of weak retail sales in February aligns with a 0.5% decline in overall consumer spending in January.

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CFO Plans

MARCH 17, 2025

Flipping real estate properties is an enticing venture, promising substantial profits for those who master its intricacies. Yet, this journey is fraught with Real Estate Flipping Challenges , demanding a blend of strategic foresight and robust support systems. For real estate developers, property flippers, or hospitality managers, the financial landscape is ever-evolving, making it essential to have a dependable back-office support structure to navigate these waters effectively.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

The enterprise software company is seeking to acquire AI startup Moveworks for $2.85 billion.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 17, 2025

Keeping up with bills, payroll, and expenses can be overwhelming. Without proper cash management, businesses risk financial stress and missed opportunities.Cash management controls, monitors, and optimizes cash flow, ensuring enough to cover expenses while using extra funds wisely. Poor forecasting and untracked expenses lead to cash shortages. For instance, the Resolution Foundation study found that 14% of UK workersface pay fluctuations, highlighting the risk of financial instability.

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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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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

India's Reserve Bank announced that bilateral trade transactions with Maldives can now be settled in Indian Rupees (INR) and Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) in addition to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) mechanism. This decision follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed between RBI and Maldives Monetary Authority in November 2024, aimed at promoting the use of local currencies for bilateral transactions.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 17, 2025

Businesses need cash to keep running, but not every sale brings in immediate payment. Accounts receivable is the money customers owe for goods or services bought on credit. It allows businesses to track unpaid invoices and ensure they get paid.Payments could be delayed or lost without a proper system, leading to financial trouble. Managing accounts receivable helps maintain cash flow, reduce risk, and build customer trust.

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

Manish Sonthalia of Emkay Investment Managers highlights the impact of macroeconomic changes on India's market, particularly regarding de-dollarisation and fiscal policies. He notes the benefits for discretionary spending and consumption stocks due to income tax savings and potential growth in government salaries. Additionally, he emphasizes valuation concerns in capex stocks despite government initiatives.

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One to One

MARCH 17, 2025

M&A in 2025 has continued its strong momentum, building on the recovery seen in 2024. With stabilizing macroeconomic conditions, increased access to financing, and a growing appetite for strategic consolidations, deal activity has remained robust. Key Read More. The post The Biggest M&A Deals of 2025 So Far appeared first on ONEtoONE Corporate Finance.

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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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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

Starlink faces a potential 3% spectrum tax on its adjusted gross revenue in India. This tax, alongside an 8% license fee, could increase service costs for the company. Discussions by Trai on pricing and taxes for satellite spectrum allocation are ongoing, with final recommendations expected soon.

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Corporate Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Forever 21, the store known for its trendy fashions among teens and young adults turned 22 today when the company filed for its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy since 2019. During the 2019 bankruptcy, the company closed 150 of its 534 stores and was brought out of bankruptcy by label owner Authentic Brands and mall operators Simon Property and Brookfield Asset Management.

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

Moody's has placed IndusInd Bank's baseline credit assessment under review for downgrade due to concerns over internal control discrepancies in derivative accounts and ongoing retail loan stress. The bank discovered a $175 million accounting discrepancy related to currency derivatives. Shares have dropped 28% since the central bank's decision on CEO Sumant Kathpalia's term extension.

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Essentials of Corporate Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Forever 21, the store known for its trendy fashions among teens and young adults turned 22 today when the company filed for its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy since 2019. During the 2019 bankruptcy, the company closed 150 of its 534 stores and was brought out of bankruptcy by label owner Authentic Brands and mall operators Simon Property and Brookfield Asset Management.

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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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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

Trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties are weighing on economic perspectives, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Monday as it lowered its projections for global growth in 2025.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 17, 2025

My back-to-work morning train Futureproof reads: From Covid to today: five years that changed our money : With the anniversary of the first lockdown approaching, inflation and market volatility are now facts of financial. ( Financial times ) Stocks Tumble Into Correction as Investors Sour on Trump : The S&P 500 is now more than 10 percent below its last record high a line in the sand for investors worried about a sell-off gathering steam.( New York Times ) see also The Bond Markets Trump

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

With surging globalisation, many Indians earn income from foreign sources be it through employment, business, or overseas investments.

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Global Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

In the second part of Global Finance s conversation with former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Rosswho served during President Trumps first termthe discussion shifts to the impact of Trumps tariffs and trade policy on CEOs, CFOs, and key trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and India. Global Finance : What would you recommend to CEOs and CFOs navigating this climate of uncertainty due to US tariffs and trade policy as they determine their near- and long-term strategies?

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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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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

The planned measures, agreed on Monday by management and labour representatives, should save the carmaker 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) per year in the medium term, it said.

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Global Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

In the second part of Global Finance s conversation with former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Rosswho served during President Trumps first termthe discussion shifts to the impact of Trumps tariffs and trade policy on CEOs, CFOs, and key trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and India. Global Finance : What would you recommend to CEOs and CFOs navigating this climate of uncertainty due to US tariffs and trade policy as they determine their near- and long-term strategies?

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

NTT DATA CEO Abhijit Dubey highlights Chinas AI model DeepSeek's shift toward inferencing hardware. Despite disruptions, NTT maintains its $59 billion global data center investment, expanding in India with a 500MW facility and subsea cable network.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 17, 2025

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Stephanie Kelton on US Fiscal Policy and the Deficit Myth , 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. ~~~ Barry Ritholtz : This week on the podcast, I have another extra special guest.

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