Tue.Sep 10, 2024

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Championing inclusion is a win for innovation

Bank of the West

As part of BMO’s commitment to fostering an inclusive society, our pursuit of Zero Barriers to Inclusion—for our customers, communities and colleagues—informs our innovation strategies. From partnering with organizations that… Read more The post Championing inclusion is a win for innovation appeared first on About BMO.

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Citi CFO: Businesses mull derisking as uncertainty persists

CFO Dive

While the “boil” appears to be coming off inflation, companies are still grappling with uncertainty around elections and rates, Citigroup’s Mark Mason said Monday.

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Allied Blenders & Distillers appoints Anil Somani as CFO

CFO News

Somani succeeds Ramakrishnan Ramaswamy at Allied Blenders & Distillers. He was serving as the CFO of Bata India before joining Allied Blenders & Distillers.

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Small businesses bedeviled by inflation as Fed signals rate cut plan

CFO Dive

Inflation persisted last month as the top concern among small businesses, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

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Business Travel Expense Strategies for Everybody

Global business travel is surging, with companies spending as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. This trend is expected to continue, with more growth on the horizon. The types of travelers are also changing, with millennials and Gen Zers taking on the majority of the load. Business travel is evolving, and younger generations expect less hassle, even though there are more ways to book and pay for travel than ever before.

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GST Council's B2C e-invoicing plan to reduce tax evasion, improve compliance, say experts

CFO News

ETCFO explores the purpose and anticipated impact of the GST Council’ recent move for a pilot program, the path to mandatory adoption, and how businesses should prepare for the transition.

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India Inc CFOs see legal spending as a strategic investment, targeting below 4% of costs, with growth aligned to revenue

CFO News

India’s CFOs are transforming the perception of legal expenses from mere operational costs to essential strategic investments crucial for regulatory compliance and sustainable growth. This shift comes as they tackle a 17 per cent rise in legal costs, spurred by complex regulations and increased international deal activities. ETCFO explores how India's finance leaders are strategically managing these rising legal expenses.

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Advantage Futures selects ION’s XTP for real-time, post-trade capabilities

Reval

NEW YORK – 10 September 2024: ION, a global leader in trading, analytics, The post Advantage Futures selects ION’s XTP for real-time, post-trade capabilities appeared first on ION.

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Neogen Chemicals CFO Ketan Vyas resigns

CFO News

Ketan Vyas, who served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Neogen Chemicals for nearly four years, has resigned to pursue new opportunities.

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Instant payments to account for 22% of non-cash transactions by 2028, report predicts

Future CFO

Instant payments are expected to account for 22% of all non-cash transaction volumes by 2028 globally, according to the Capgemini Research Institute’s World Payments Report 2025. Account-to-account payments and instant payments are set to spark a new wave of innovation, as the report reveals an industry set to be reimagined with account-to-account and instant payments.

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4 Things Great Companies Do to Improve Cash Flow

Speaker: Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius

4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor

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The Opportunity Cost of Not Hiring a CFO

Focus CFO

Recently, I had a conversation with a small business owner who was interested in diversifying his business and growing it by 50%. The owner admitted it was a goal without a plan: The business had achieved some success, but the owner didn’t know how to foster future growth. He didn’t have a solid understanding of his financials, nor had he defined any key performance indicators.

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Hiring outlook in India up 7 pc for Oct-Dec quarter, strongest globally: Report

CFO News

The employment outlook in India is the strongest worldwide for the October-December period (Q4 2024), showing significant improvement of 7 per cent compared to the ongoing July-September quarter (Q3), a report showed on Tuesday.

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The Mentoring Round | Scott Blackley, CFO, Oscar Health

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO Scott Blackley emphasizes the transformative role of AI in healthcare, noting that Oscar Health continuously evolves AI capabilities to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and reduce costs. He underscores AI’s potential in automating tasks like call center operations and financial processes, allowing the finance team to focus on insights rather than data management.

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#FASuccess Ep 402: Accelerating Early Advisor Growth With A (Federal Employee) Specialization That Evolves Over Time, With John Mason

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 402nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today's podcast is John Mason. John is the President of Mason & Associates, an RIA based in Newport News, Virginia, that oversees $370 million in assets under management for approximately 390 client households. What's unique about John, though, is how joining a firm that served the niche of Federal government employees allowed him to quickly accelerate his own learning curve and demonstrate h

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The Financial Leaders Playbook: How To Deliver Insight, Oversight, And Foresight

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Imagine being a financial leader who not only ensures the books are balanced but also shapes the future of your organization. 🤔 ✨ This session will take you beyond the routine reporting and into the realm of strategic financial leadership. We’ll explore how today’s finance professionals can juggle the day-to-day operations while also delivering the long term vision that drives growth.

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Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Guide for CFOs in South Africa

CFO Talks

Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Guide for CFOs in South Africa Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are powerful tools for growth, diversification, and innovation in today’s competitive business landscape. However, they come with inherent risks and complexities. As a CFO in South Africa, it’s crucial to navigate these transactions with precision to maximize value and mitigate challenges.

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FCF Robotics Venture Capital Report – 2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is pleased to publish the “Robotics Venture Capital Report – 2024”. The report is part of the “FCF DeepTech Series”, which is a quarterly series of reports tracking European venture. Read more The post FCF Robotics Venture Capital Report – 2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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How FocusCFO Helped One Consulting Firm Go from Crisis to Acquisition

Focus CFO

Learn how strategic financial guidance and mentorship from a Fractional CFO led to a successful acquisition for a mid-sized consulting firm in Florida.

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Mixed growth signals, India’s FY25 GDP may slow to 6.7%: Nomura

CFO News

Nomura is forecasting India's GDP growth to slow to 6.7% in FY25, below the RBI's 7.2% prediction. The report cited mixed growth signals, with positives in government spending and rural demand but negatives in consumer discretionary, industrial, and external demand. India's economy grew 8.2% in FY24 but slowed to 6.7% in April-June FY25.

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How Unify Turned Month-End Mayhem Into a Growth Party With Automation!

By ditching paper and manual checklists, UNIFY embraced ART’s cloud-based solution for seamless automation. The robust dashboards, exception reports, and completion date reports allowed the team to easily track progress and resolve bottlenecks. ART’s flexible access for auditors ensured tight deadlines were met effortlessly. With competitive pricing and a rapid setup, ART cut costs and minimized disruptions, enabling UNIFY’s team to concentrate on high-impact tasks.

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3 Underutilized KPIs DSOs Should Use to Enhance Strategic Decision-Making and Operational Efficiency

E78 Partners

Michael Honeycutt, a Director within our FP&A practice was published on Becker’s Dental + DSO Review. The full article is featured below. As seen on Becker’s Dental + DSO Review Most organizations rely on key performance indicators (KPIs) for driving strategic decisions, optimizing operations, and improving financial outcomes, and dental service organizations (DSOs) are no different.

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Digital cos with 10% India users need CCI nod for mergers & acquisitions

CFO News

Mergers and acquisitions involving digital firms with significant operations in India will need clearance from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) if they meet specific criteria. The new regulations, effective from September 10, aim to capture important transactions, especially in the digital sector, ensuring regulatory scrutiny for deals above ₹2,000 crore or with substantial business operations in India.

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Transcript: Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley

Barry Ritholtz

 The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley , 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 an extra special guest.

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Analjit Singh’s family office clears Rs 5,500-6,000 cr KKR debt by selling 3.2% stake in Max Financial

CFO News

Analjit Singh's family office has repaid debts worth ₹5,500-6,000 crore taken from KKR & Co a decade ago for investments in property and hospitality ventures. The final tranche of ₹1,200 crore was cleared last week using funds from a 3.2% stake sale in Max Financial, reducing the family's holding to 3.2%.

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How to Select the Perfect Payments Partner: 7 Keys for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms for an informational webinar about how to select the ideal payments provider for your platform! This session highlights the 7 key criteria for assessing payments partners and maximizing the value of your investment. From evaluating technology and business development programs to understanding support and compliance, this webinar will equip you with a comprehensive evaluation framework and strategy for

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1,032: From Bitcoin to AI: How Financial Strategy Can Drive a Company’s Evolution | Patrick Fleury, CFO, TeraWulf

CFO Thought Leader

It was during the first half of 2024 that press reports first surfaced to suggest that Bitcoin pioneer TeraWulf was seeking to make a bold strategic pivot into AI and high-power compute. Along the front lines of this move stood Patrick Fleury, TeraWulf’s action-oriented CFO, whose short tenure at the firm thus far has been notable for its aggressive cost-cutting measures and bold efforts to address the company’s debt.

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GST status quo disappoints traders, insurance bulls run for cover

CFO News

Traders reduced their bullish bets on insurers after the GST Council left rates on insurance products unchanged. HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life, and ICICI Lombard saw declines. The industry is lobbying for a rate cut from 18% to 12%. A group of ministers will review the proposal before the next meeting in November.

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To call Sebi chief before PAC or not: Centre, Opposition trade barbs

CFO News

A dispute arose in parliament's Public Accounts Committee over calling SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch to discuss SEBI's functioning. TMC's Sougata Roy demanded her presence, while BJP's Nishikant Dubey opposed, citing procedural rules. The issue stems from Hindenburg Research's allegations against Buch, which she has denied.

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ICRA expects Indian IT services industry to deliver muted 4-6 pc revenue growth in FY25

CFO News

​Despite expectations of continued subdued growth, ICRA has maintained its "stable outlook" on the Indian IT services industry, led by a well-established business position, expectation of healthy earnings and cash flow generation, and strong balance sheets of sector players.

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2024 Annual Trends Survey: Expense Management Insights

Uncover the latest trends in expense management for small and medium-sized businesses. Our 5th Annual Trends Survey reveals that corporate card use is skyrocketing, but expense software isn't keeping up. This mismatch is creating real challenges for finance teams, who now take an average of 14 days to close their books. Travel policies are shifting to accommodate hybrid work, but many companies are struggling with off-tool bookings.