Focus CFO
OCTOBER 24, 2024
As a small business owner, you've poured your heart and soul into building your company. But have you considered your endgame? What's your "number" - the amount you want to walk away with when it's time to sell? More importantly, are you actively building the transferable value that will help you reach that number?
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The share of companies worldwide that are at least experimenting with AI has surged this year to 98% from 47% last year, BCG found in a survey.
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Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 24, 2024
What do the Great Depression, the Great Financial Crisis, the Stagflationary 1970s, and the upcoming 10-years have in common? If you are a strategist at Goldman Sachs , then a lot. At least if you do forecasts for market returns over the next decade (lol), you may see incredible similarities. ICYMI: David Kostin and his team of strategists see a 72% chance the S&P 500 underperforms Treasuries, and a 33% possibility equities return less than inflation.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Over the course of Jason Dubinsky’s tenure as finance chief, Morningstar’s revenue, operating profit and cash flow have more than doubled, the company said.
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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Tips Watch
OCTOBER 24, 2024
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $24 billion in a new 5-year TIPS, CUSIP 91282CLV1, auctioned today with a real yield to maturity of 1.670%, the lowest for this term since April 2023.
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Bramasol
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Previously in this Insights Series, we have touched on a wide range of topics that are important for enabling companies to cost-effectively move to cloud-based ERP implementations. These have included migration tools such as SAP RISE and GROW , reducing Digital Debt , and fast-tracking Subscription Billing with Public Cloud Packaged Solutions. In this new Insights post we focus on SAP Clean Core to explore how it can lay a solid foundation for streamlining the transition to SAP Cloud Public or P
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 24, 2024
To truly gauge the ROI of their GenAI investments, CFOs need to consider their strategic as well as their financial impact, Heidrick & Struggles’ Sachi Vora advised.
Bank of the West
OCTOBER 24, 2024
As holiday shopping kicks off, the latest BMO Real Financial Progress Index reveals 72 percent of Americans plan to scale back on holiday gift purchases this year, amid growing concern… Read more The post U.S. consumers plan to spend less this holiday season. Here’s how BMO can help make budgeting for the holidays easier appeared first on About BMO.
Reval
OCTOBER 24, 2024
LONDON – 24 October 2024: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow. The post ION LookOut wins “market surveillance solution of the year” at FOW Asia Pacific Awards 2024 appeared first on ION.
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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Bank of the West
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Venture funding for a new eco-friendly hair care product and reducing waste through sustainable fashion are among the many examples of the transformative work being done by our Fellows At… Read more The post Empowering a sustainable future: the impact of the 2024 BMO Fellowship powered by Watson appeared first on About BMO.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
INDIA-India-EU free trade deal cannot include dairy sector, trade minister says
CFO Thought Leader
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Inside The Mentoring Round, Brian Hogeland, CFO, Packer Fastener highlights key themes around leveraging technology, data, and intentional planning to drive business growth. He emphasizes the role real-time financial insights have when it comes to streamlining operations, and supporting the alignment of financial and operational metrics. Hogeland also focuses on balancing data-driven decisions with a human approach, using AI tools for predictive modeling, and managing competing priorities effici
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Cement and building materials leader ACC Ltd, part of the diversified Adani Group, on Thursday reported the highest quarterly revenue at Rs 4,614 crore, up 4 per cent (year-on-year).
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.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The government has been working tirelessly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create an ecosystem that is conducive to growth of businesses and, in particular, startups, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, said on Thursday.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
On one hand, I feel happy for the women and households who really need it. But on the other hand, the question that comes to my mind is whether it is a good idea. Freebies and ‘revadi’ culture are not new for India, but in the last few years this phenomenon has grown significantly. On one hand, when we are talking about building a country and doubling the GDP we should have better ideas to deal with finances.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Hindustan Unilever: Bhattacharya brings 38 years of extensive experience, previously served as CFO and Board Member at Royal Philips NV since 2015.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Singapore, India, and ASEAN can develop a regional policy for green energy using small modular nuclear reactors. This initiative aims to diversify energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. Harish Dudani of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission emphasizes the importance of cooperation, regulatory frameworks, and international support for safe and secure nuclear energy development.
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.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A majority of Indian exporters cite high interest rates as a major hurdle, with many borrowing at rates over 12%. Despite government efforts to address freight concerns, borrowing costs and collateral requirements remain issues, especially for smaller exporters, affecting their competitiveness.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
IndusInd Bank shares fell nearly 17% to a 52-week low after a 40% drop in Q2 net profit to ₹1,331 crore, with deteriorating asset quality and a market valuation loss of ₹15,572 crore.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Supreme Court's affirmation of states' authority to tax all types of alcohol and mining helps enhance their fiscal capabilities. This gains significance post-GST, as states seek more autonomy in local revenue generation while balancing collaborative efforts with the Centre for equitable development.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
India Inc is expected to report a 16-quarter low revenue growth of 5-7% for the September quarter. The stagnation in construction, a decline in industrial commodities, and sluggish investment-linked sectors contributed to the slowdown. Additionally, the agriculture sector experienced a significant 20-22% revenue drop.
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
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
G20 finance ministers meeting in Washington on Thursday reaffirmed their desire to cooperate on taxing the super-rich, before a summit next month where taxes are expected to be a top priority. But at a previous meeting of finance ministers in July, the G20 pledged to cooperate to ensure that the very wealthiest are taxed more heavily, in the name of fighting inequality.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
This came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) received certain queries concerning the applicability of provisions of advertisement code on a research report issued by an RA.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The SBI Ecowrap report on MPC meetings highlights divergent views among committee members on policy rates, with debate on inflation control versus economic flexibility. A proposed amendment seeks to shorten the release timeline for meeting minutes from 14 to 7 days for timely communication.
CFO News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
India is developing a new collateral-free, pre-shipment loan scheme for SME and ecommerce exporters to help achieve $2 trillion in exports by 2030. This initiative aims to expand export credit and lower interest rates, focusing on firms' track records to ease financial difficulties and procedural trade finance issues.
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