CFO Selections
DECEMBER 3, 2024
As I was working on this article, the region where I live was hit by a "bomb cyclone" – an ocean-generated storm that, while not rising to the level of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast hurricanes, still did plenty of damage to our electrical grid. The CFO Selections/ASP/Valtas Group headquarters and my home office were both without electricity for several days.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The question for CFOs isn’t whether they need AI, but how long they can survive without it, says Runway CEO Siqi Chen.
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Global Finance
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Central Asia’s fastest growing and most diversified economy is being radically changed by reforms, rising FDI and high growth. Global Finance spoke with Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade. Global Finance : Tell us about Uzbekistan’s transformation over the past eight years and what else you are looking to accomplish.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The tech company probe’s findings come on the heels of Big Four firm EY resigning in October from its position as Super Micro’s registered public accounting firm.
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CFO Talks
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Balancing Cost and Service in Financial Management: A CFO’s Perspective Every decision a CFO makes carries weight on the bottom line, the team’s efficiency, and the overall direction of the business. One of the toughest challenges in this role is finding the right balance between controlling costs and delivering the quality of service that stakeholders expect.
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Future CFO
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Cost allocation has emerged as a strategic lever and finance transformation priority for finance leaders in Asia amid increasing pressure to boost finance operations and make data-driven decisions. This is the findings of a study by Ernst & Young LLP in Singapore and the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), which found that effective cost allocation now plays an important role in the current business environment.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The company is focusing on streamlining the supply chain for its newest AI chip in the face of rising demand, CFO Colette Kress said.
CFO Thought Leader
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In March 2020, as global lockdowns disrupted industries worldwide, Chris Nagy encountered a pivotal moment as CFO. Overnight, his company lost 25% of its revenue due to the closure of in-person focus group facilities. Responding swiftly, Nagy redirected resources to fast-track a shelved video conferencing product. By year-end, the initiative recovered half of the lost revenue, reflecting his capacity to navigate crises with focus and efficiency.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CFO David Zinsner will step in as interim co-CEO as Intel races to regain lost ground in the GenAI race after reporting a record loss of $16.6 billion for its most recent quarter.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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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CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Noting that all public sector banks are turning profitable, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that banks are being professionally run under the Modi government and the total branches of all scheduled commercial banks have increased by 3,792 in a year to reach 1,65,501 in September 2024.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Steps to overhaul the company’s spending approach have resulted in cost savings of more than $40 million, according to procurement chief Harold Wu.
CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Experts including Ashok Haldia, Amarjit Chopra, and Shiva Kumar highlight the urgent need for modernisation, elimination of undue influence, and the promotion of diversity and merit.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Steps to overhaul spending, including AI adoption, have resulted in cost savings of more than $40 million, according to procurement chief Harold Wu.
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 3, 2024
BlackRock plans to acquire HPS Investment Partners for about $12 billion in an all-stock deal to expand its presence in the burgeoning private credit market. The acquisition is set to close in mid-2025 and aligns with BlackRock's strategy to grow within alternatives, leveraging HPS's substantial $148 billion assets under management.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.
CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
India's Services PMI eased marginally to 58.4 in November from 58.5 in October, according to S&P Global. The sector saw record job creation since 2005, driven by strong sales and growing export orders from Asia, Europe, and the US. However, input costs surged 15-month high, with output prices rising at a near 12-year peak.
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 3, 2024
You may have missed this little brouhaha over the Thanksgiving weekend. We posted an analysis of a deeply flawed (dare I say fabricated?) data analysis from the Hoover Institution. Dated August 7th, it seemed to have been overlooked during the Summer. (It went viral recently) Something about it seemed off — California’s economy is fairly robust, how could they be lagging national job creation so much?
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CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights family businesses' pivotal role in achieving India's vision of a USD 5 trillion economy by 2047. Contributing over 70 percent to the GDP, their share is expected to rise to 80-85 percent. Government initiatives and resilience during crises underscore their importance.
CFO Thought Leader
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO Cyrus Lam of Orion Innovation, shares a compelling finance strategic moment that transformed business outcomes. Lam explains how aligning sales and delivery teams through transparent metrics and shared goals doubled profit margins in one business line. He also discusses empowering his team, implementing systems for seamless operations, and fostering a collaborative culture where employees aspire to leadership roles.
CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
India's services sector maintained robust growth in November. There was a significant rise in prices, the highest in over a decade. Despite this, strong demand led to increased business sentiment and record hiring. New orders from both domestic and international markets supported the growth. Companies passed cost increases to clients, causing a notable rise in prices.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 414th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Eric Franklin. Eric is the Managing Partner of Prospero Wealth, an RIA based in Seattle, Washington, that oversees $52 million in assets under management for 80 client households. What's unique about Eric, though, is how he was able to 10X his AUM to $50 million in just 3 years by focusing on working with his ideal target client (employees at big tech firms), which led to him
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CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
India's consumer price inflation is forecasted to stay above 5 per cent in 2024. This persists despite lower vegetable and protein prices in November. Rural food consumption and imported inflation are significant factors. Government support through Direct Benefit Transfers has increased rural purchasing power. Meanwhile, urban demand has weakened due to depleted pandemic savings.
CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Morgan Stanley has reduced India's GDP growth estimate to 6.3% for this fiscal year. The slowdown was observed in the July-September quarter with GDP growth at 5.4%. However, recovery is anticipated in the second half of FY25, driven by government spending and improvements in rural demand. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep interest rates unchanged.
CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
India's rapid urbanisation, robust infrastructure development, and economic growth have collectively driven significant demand, boosting construction activity in the industrial and logistics sector and supply, which is projected to surpass 60 million square feet annually over the next 3-4 years, a report said on Tuesday.
CFO News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting began in Mumbai today and will run until December 6, with decisions announced on December 6. The meeting comes amid economic challenges, including lower-than-expected GDP growth, high inflation, and declining production levels.
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