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At the Money: Can You Have Too Much Money?

Barry Ritholtz

At the Money: Can You Have Too Much Money? Brian Portnoy, Shaping Wealth (September 18, 2024) Can money buy you happiness? How much money is too much? Does wealth offer diminishing returns? In this edition of At the Money, I sit down with Brian Portnoy to explore these questions. Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Brian Portnoy is founder and CEO of Shaping Wealth , which helps advisors and their clients to achieve “funded contentment,” and operates as an outsourced Chief Beha

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CFOs juggle strategy, economic pressures in AI push: Billtrust

CFO Dive

Heightened pressure to deliver strategy could push CFOs to adopt GenAI faster than previous technologies, Billtrust CEO Sunil Rajasekar said.

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AI May Transform Your Advisor Practice In 10 Years, But It Still Won’t Do Much In 2 Years

Nerd's Eye View

In the nearly 2 years since the launch of ChatGPT, there has been an explosion of new technology solutions incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI). Today, AI is now almost ubiquitous across many of the tools that we use, from smartphone cameras to search engines to office productivity software. For financial advisors, too, a ballooning number of new advisor-focused AI tools has appeared over the last 24 months, purporting to save advisors' time and staffing needs by automatically performing p

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Xerox taps insider to succeed retiring CFO

CFO Dive

The transition comes on the heels of recent financial challenges at the Norwalk, Connecticut-based tech company.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

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Small business strategy: Taking advantage of lower interest rates

CFO Share

The federal reserve will lower interest rates , ending a three-year strategy to stamp out inflation. During that time, I’ve seen startups turn to zombies as they failed to raise VC funding, growth stumble as digital marketing turned upside-down, and small businesses struggle to pass price increases onto customers. I’ve also seen dozens of our clients seize the opportunity a high-interest environment creates to differentiate their products, focus on their core, and deepen their competitive

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India's economy will double by 2030, projects NITI Aayog CEO, aiming for global power status

CFO News

BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, envisions a transformative economic future for India, projecting a doubling of the economy by 2030 and highlighting its potential as a global powerhouse.

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90% of finance functions to deploy at least one AI-enabled technology solution by 2026

Future CFO

Ninety percent of finance functions will be deploying at least one AI-enabled technology solution by 2026, but less than 10% of functions will see headcount reductions, according to Gartner, Inc. The technological research and consulting firm says chief financial officers are already making changes to fully harness AI in finance, a sense of uncertainty, inflated expectations and employee disengagement often quells success rates in AI’s usage.

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Nippon Life India names Parag Joglekar as CFO

CFO News

Nippon Life Asset Management Company also redesignated Amol Bilagi as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer who was appointed as the Interim CFO in January.

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Cost-Effective Strategies for Maximizing Capital Employed

CFO Talks

Cost-Effective Strategies for Maximizing Capital Employed As a CFO, one of the critical tasks is to ensure that capital employed in your business is used efficiently to generate the highest possible returns. Maximizing capital employed doesn’t always require hefty investments; instead, you can use cost-effective strategies to ensure that every rand works hard for the company.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management

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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1,035: Balancing Growth and Sustainability: The Financial Strategy Behind Health Innovation | Daniel Welch, CFO, Kate Farms

CFO Thought Leader

In 2018, Daniel Welch made a life-altering decision when—after having spent a decade in investment banking working on high-profile IPOs and M&A deals at Morgan Stanley—he found himself at a crossroads. The birth of his daughter and a health scare involving his father led him to question the career path that he was on. “I was mentally stimulated by the work, but it didn’t align with my personal values,” he now reflects.

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US Fed slashes interest rates by 50 bps in first cut since 2020

CFO News

The Federal Reserve has announced a half-point rate cut before the end of this year and an additional percentage point cut in 2025. This decision will lower borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. The Fed is confident that inflation is moving towards its 2 percent target, with balanced risks to employment and inflation goals.

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The Mentoring Round | Daniel Welch, CFO, Kate Farms

CFO Thought Leader

The post The Mentoring Round | Daniel Welch, CFO, Kate Farms appeared first on CFO THOUGHT LEADER.

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CFOs move into the line of succession for the top job

CFO News

CFOs are increasingly being seen as strategic partners, with their roles expanding into company strategy, governance, and digital transformation. This shift is positioning them for potential CEO roles, especially in sectors like private equity and startups. Their expertise in cost structure, fundraising, and digital initiatives is becoming crucial.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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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Largest Companies In The World

Global Finance

The valuation of the largest companies in the world fluctuates day to day, even minute by minute, but true success is a marathon, not a sprint. You heard the news: propelled by the AI frenzy, the chipmaker Nvidia passed the $3 trillion market cap and became the most valuable company in the world by market capitalization—for a few days last June, that is.

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Bhartias lead race for Coke bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, ink exclusivity pact to buy up to 40% stake for $1.4 billion

CFO News

The Jubilant Bhartia Group promoters are leading the race to acquire a significant minority stake in Coca-Cola's India bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB). They have signed an exclusivity agreement with Coca-Cola to negotiate the purchase for Rs 10,800-12,000 crore. This move is part of Coca-Cola's strategy to adopt an asset-light model and precedes a planned listing of HCCB.

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Fed opens up policy space around the world without feeding panic

CFO News

The Federal Reserve's recent half-point interest rate cut has influenced global central banks, including those in Europe and emerging markets. This move aims to ease pressure on exchange rates and provide space for recalibrating their own rate settings. The European Central Bank may consider further cuts, while emerging markets adjust their policies accordingly.

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Tatas future bets woven along India's growth ambitions, says N Chandrasekaran

CFO News

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran anticipates Tata Electronics, Air India, and Tata Digital to become top businesses within three years. The group's revenue grew by 13% in FY24, with profits surging over 50%. Investments are projected to exceed $120 billion in five years, focusing on electronics, digital services, and battery manufacturing.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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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Online festive season sales set to touch $12 billion this year: report

CFO News

Festive season sales, in terms of gross merchandise value (GMV), will likely reach $12 billion this year, rising 23% from the previous year’s $9.7 billion, according to data from market research company Datum Intelligence. Quick commerce may account for $1 billion of these ecommerce sales.

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GST haze holding up funding, innovation at ride-hailing companies

CFO News

App-based ride-hailing firms have put innovation and fresh investments on the backburner due to uncertainty around the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates applicable under different business models on taxi and auto-rickshaw rides. Aggregators have cited conflicting rulings by the Authority on Advance Ruling (AAR) for hitting the brakes on their future plans.

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Banks step up vigil on fraudulent account opening via digital banking channels

CFO News

“Some of the largest banks in the country could be processing around Rs 300-400 crore worth of fraudulent transactions through mule accounts on a monthly basis; for mid-tier banks, the amount could be around Rs 50-100 crore," a senior banker with a private sector bank said on the condition of anonymity.

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Star claims $940 million damages from ZEE over failed deal

CFO News

Star India, owned by Walt Disney, has sought $940 million in damages from Zee Entertainment for not honoring a $1.5 billion ICC TV rights deal. Zee refuted the claims and stated that arbitration is still in its initial stages. The matter will likely continue post Star's merger with Viacom18.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

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