Wed.Oct 30, 2024

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Outsourced Solution for Business Growth: Your Key to Success

Capital CFO LLC

Picture this: Sarah’s startup was gaining traction but struggling to manage growth and needed to find an outsourced solution for business growth. This is not an isolated case. Many startups and growing businesses face a similar dilemma. With numerous facets to juggle, from financial planning to human resources, businesses often find themselves stretched thin, unable […] The post Outsourced Solution for Business Growth: Your Key to Success appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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When it comes to AI, CFOs must get their ‘hands dirty’: EY

CFO Dive

CFOs that want a successful AI strategy need to be sure they’re “skating to the puck,” EY’s Deidre Ryan said.

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COP29: Aliyev’s Moment In The Spotlight

Global Finance

Oil-dependent Baku seemed like an odd choice to host COP29. But the economy is betting heavily on developing a renewables sector. Ilham Aliyev, the 62-year-old president of Azerbaijan, should be feeling pretty content. Being chosen to head the COP29 Summit in Baku, attended by over 190 countries, is a big honor. It is also controversial; Azerbaijan is the second petrostate in a row to host COP following Dubai in the United Arab Emirates last year, and the summit president will be Aliyev’s natura

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Alphabet CFO looks to ‘push a little further’ on efficiencies, cost

CFO Dive

Anat Ashkenazi is prioritizing cost reductions, even as the company expects to invest $13 billion next quarter in GenAI and other growth areas.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Factsheet: QIA’s Key Investments

Global Finance

The QIA (Qatar Investment Authority) is the wealth manager of the State of Qatar. It was established in 2005 with an overarching objective to create long-term value, as well as two other objectives in support of Qatar’s wealth: providing liquidity when needed to stabilize the local economy and supporting local economic development. The QIA is the world’s eighth largest sovereign fund, with $526 billion worth of total assets, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.

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Why Advertising “Conflict-Free” Advice Could Violate The SEC’s Marketing Rule

Nerd's Eye View

As fiduciaries, financial advisors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that exist between themselves and their current and potential clients. The conflicts themselves can range from compensation models that impact how much money an advisor might earn as the result of a recommendation (such as specific product recommendations for advisors compensated on commission and 401(k) plan rollover recommendations for AUM-based advisors) to less direct conflicts such as 'soft dollar' benefit

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India's fiscal deficit narrows to 29.4 pc of FY25 target in April-Sep

CFO News

India's fiscal deficit for the April-September period stood at Rs 4.75 lakh crore, or about 29.4 per cent of the estimate, for the current fiscal (FY25), government data showed on Wednesday.

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The Qatar Investment Authority’s Core Investments Of Its Wealth Fund

Global Finance

The QIA (Qatar Investment Authority) is the wealth manager of the State of Qatar. It was established in 2005 with an overarching objective to create long-term value, as well as two other objectives in support of Qatar’s wealth: providing liquidity when needed to stabilize the local economy and supporting local economic development. The QIA is the world’s eighth largest sovereign fund, with $526 billion worth of total assets, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.

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Elevate Middle-Market Business Growth and Performance with Advanced FP&A

E78 Partners

Middle-market companies face increasing pressure to maintain their value edge in this competitive financial landscape. Changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and an increasing demand for quick decisions based on cross-functional data have fundamentally reshaped how businesses operate. This means that traditional approaches to performance management are no longer sufficient.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Uber, Back On The Acquisition Trail, Eyes Expedia

Global Finance

Uber Technologies is reportedly considering an acquisition of online travel giant Expedia Group. The deal, should it happen, would represent not only the latest strategic move by Uber but also a nostalgic return for CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who helmed Expedia for over a decade before swapping flights for surface transport in 2017. It was during his tenure at Expedia that Khosrowshahi benefited from the mentorship of veteran dealmaker Barry Diller.

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At the Money: Shareholder Yield

Barry Ritholtz

At the Money: Getting More Out of Dividends with Shareholder Yield. Meb Faber, Cambria Investments (October 30, 2024) Dividend investing has a long and storied history, but it turns out dividends are only part of the picture driving stock returns. One alternative is shareholder yield, which includes not only dividends, but also share buybacks and debt paydowns as indicators of future gains.

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The Art of Communication and Storytelling in Financial Leadership

Focus CFO

"What makes a story stronger is data - good, reliable data that instills confidence in the goal and the plan to achieve it." FocusCFO is proud to have contributed an article to the FENG Journal titled "Speaking the Language: The Art of Communication and Storytelling in Financial Leadership". In today's fast-paced business landscape, financial leaders must be able to effectively communicate complex information to a variety of audiences, and this includes using storytelling to bring data to life a

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CFOs', finance professionals' confidence on economic prospects declines in Q3

Future CFO

Confidence among chief financial officers, accountants, and finance professionals declined moderately in the third quarter of 2024, marking its lowest point since the fourth quarter of 2023 and slightly below its historical average. This is the findings of the latest joint survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Institute of Management Accountants , revealing that CFOs' confidence fell, with a sharp deterioration in their assessment of new orders.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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CFO Corner With QIA’s Niall Byrne: Remodeling Finance Function

Global Finance

Niall Byrne, chief financial officer of QIA (Qatar Investment Authority), the country’s wealth fund, discussed from Doha his two-year tenure and his focus on transforming the QIA’s finance function to support growth. QIA, established in 2005 with the target to create long-term value, invests across nine sectors: retail and consumer; technology, media and telecoms (TMT); liquid securities; infrastructure; financials; funds; healthcare; industrials; and real estate.

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2025 Operating Budget: A Comprehensive Guide for Success

Capital CFO LLC

Facing your 2025 operating budget, businesses must brace for complex economic dynamics. In light of high interest rates, inflation, and market uncertainty, preparing a solid 2025 operating budget becomes crucial. To navigate these challenges effectively, adopt a flexible, data-driven approach that empowers your organization to adapt and thrive amidst potential disruptions.

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Remodeling Finance Function: CFO Corner With QIA’s Niall Byrne

Global Finance

Niall Byrne, chief financial officer of QIA (Qatar Investment Authority), the country’s wealth fund, discussed from Doha his two-year tenure and his focus on transforming the QIA’s finance function to support growth. QIA, established in 2005 with the target to create long-term value, invests across nine sectors: retail and consumer; technology, media and telecoms (TMT); liquid securities; infrastructure; financials; funds; healthcare; industrials; and real estate.

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Members’ Spotlight: Shivani Govender

CFO Talks

Members’ Spotlight: Shivani Govender In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Shivani Govender, the Chief Financial Officer of TRT Industries. Shivani’s impressive career in finance has seen her rise through the ranks in industries like property development and technology, with her journey culminating in her appointment as CFO in 2024.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Best Cash Management Solutions for Businesses

The Finance Weekly

Cash management isn’t just about keeping tabs on your cash flow. It’s really a strategy for handling the money coming in and going out of an organization, making sure there’s enough liquidity to pay bills, invest, and handle any unexpected expenses. Effective cash management is a cornerstone of financial health for businesses of all sizes. It’s about finding the right balance between short-term needs and long-term goals and using that insight to make smart decisions for the company and its team.

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Turning the Unpredictable into the Manageable for CFOs in Uncertain Times

CFO Talks

Turning the Unpredictable into the Manageable for CFOs in Uncertain Times Picture this: you’re steering a boat in open waters. The sun is out, and everything’s smooth sailing until, out of nowhere, a fog rolls in. The once-clear horizon is obscured, and even your compass seems unsure. In many ways, that’s how decision-making feels for CFOs today. The waters of business are constantly shifting, with unexpected challenges popping up: changes in regulations, new tech disrupting the game, or globa

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How will Vikram Samvat 2081 fare for the Indian economy and markets?

CFO News

In the upcoming Samvat 2081, market stability is expected overall, although volatility may emerge due to domestic and global factors, including India's state elections, the US presidential election outcomes, and continued geopolitical risks.

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BRICS+ group's share in global goods exports can overtake G7 by 2026: EY India

CFO News

BRICS+ group, which includes countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and newly joined members, is rapidly increasing its share in global merchandise exports and imports. EY India predicts that BRICS+ is expected to overshadow the G7 nations in global exports by 2026 due to current trends and new members potentially joining the group.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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Happy Diwali 2024: India Inc CFOs to pray for Goddess Lakshmi's blessings of economic stability and community Prosperity

CFO News

This Diwali, as the festival of lights illuminates the nation, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) from various sectors unite in heartfelt prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, seeking blessings for economic stability, innovation, and community prosperity.

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Core sector growth rebounds to 2% in Sept after Aug setback

CFO News

India's core sector output grew by 2% in September, up from the 1.6% recorded in August. Five of the eight sectors, including cement and refinery products, saw growth. Cement had the highest year-on-year growth at 7.1%. The overall growth in these sectors during the first half of the financial year was lower than the same period last year.

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Taxman fires rockets at Indians with 'undisclosed' Dubai properties

CFO News

Recently, around 100 wealthy Indians have been served notices by the Foreign Asset Investigation Unit of the Income Tax department for allegedly undeclared properties in Dubai. These notices were triggered by information shared by UAE authorities on Indian passport holders who have spent less than 90 days in the country.

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Sebi proposes measures to simplify public issue processes for small and medium REITs

CFO News

SM REITs were introduced in March 2024 to encourage smaller real estate investments and increase participation in the sector. These are similar to REITs but operate on a smaller scale with a minimum asset value of Rs 50 crore compared to Rs 500 crore for regular REITs.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.