Navigator SAP
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Multi-channel sales are the norm for most businesses, with direct-to-consumer sales, distributor and retail channels, and online marketplaces such as Amazon. So is multichannel customer support, which often requires phone, chat, and email along with social media customer service.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Household spending, the labor market and the broader economy have shown signs of unexpected strength in recent weeks.
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CFO News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday expressed frustration with the slow crawl of foreign investments to India despite its textbook appeal as a dynamic and robust economy.
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The airline's board compensation package includes free travel on Southwest for each non-employee director, their spouse and children and 50 “unrestricted” one-way flight passes annually.
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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Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Ethiopia has become the focus of attention in the turbulent Horn of Africa. Every political move in the ancient, landlocked country is closely monitored for its potential impact on the stability of a region where war drums are getting louder. This continues to be the case with the appointment last month of a new president, Taye Atske Selassie. Previously foreign minister and a seasoned diplomat, Taye replaces Ethiopia’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde.
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Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 25, 2024
This week, we speak with Toto Wolff , Team Principal & CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Prior to joining Mercedes, Toto spent time in the investment world, founding his own company Marchfifteen in 1998 and Marchsixteen in 2004. In 2009 Toto combined his passion for racing and business by investing in the Williams F1 Team. He eventually came to be the team’s Executive Director, helping to lead them toward their first win at the Spanish Grand Prix in eight years.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has reached an agreement to buy German chemicals maker Covestro in what is set to be the biggest acquisition in the history of the United Arab Emirates and the largest Middle Eastern purchase of a European company. The $16 billion-plus deal comes at a sensitive time for Germany. Facing its worst economic crisis in a decade, the sale of Covestro represents the loss of another jewel in the industrial base of Europe’s largest economy after a spate of forei
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli Associates and Osaic found that at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking comprehensive planning relationships with their financial advisors, many advisors appear to be overestimating the comprehensiveness of the services they provide.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
VOL. 38 NO. 10 The ranking of the world’s Safest Banks—which is at the center of this issue at all its different global, regional and country levels—is the result of a significant effort at Global Finance , not only through the dedicated work of David Sanders, who coordinates the project, but also through the thorough internal checks on the data conducted by our editorial team.
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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Future CFO
OCTOBER 25, 2024
KPMG in Singapore and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants launched a pioneering learning ESG programme for the accountancy profession, according to a press release. The programme, which is a direct response to the recommendations of the Accountancy Workforce Review Committee (AWRC) report released in May, is designed to address the future skills needed for the accountancy profession, as well as equip non-accountancy graduates and strengthen their professional capabilities to enter
Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Elections in Mozambique have been marred by irregularities, disputed results, accusations of fraud, violent unrest, and assassinations. The pattern persisted with the October 9 balloting that saw Daniel Chapo elected president. This time, according to EU observers, the affair went beyond irregularities to “unjustified alteration” of results. Chapo, the ruling party Frelimo’s candidate, carried the day and will replace Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after eight years in office.
CFO News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights the possibility of a soft landing for the global economy due to coordinated actions among countries and multilateral institutions. She emphasizes cautious optimism as economies are stabilizing but notes trade growth remains subdued and managing fiscal deficits will be challenging.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
CVS Health surprised Wall Street with an unexpected change in corporate leadership last month when it named David Joyner its newest president and CEO. Joyner replaces Karen Lynch, who had served as CEO since February 2021 and stepped down in an agreement with the company’s board of directors. “To build on our position of strength,” Executive Chairman Roger Farah said during the announcement, “we believe David and his deep understanding of our integrated business can help us more directly address
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 25, 2024
CFO Sibaji Biswas highlights the urgent need for supply chain diversification, noting that 25-30% of clients seek local alternatives to China, even at higher costs, as reliance becomes counterproductive.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The board of Tata Trusts met in Mumbai on October 11 to name a successor to Ratan Tata, who had died just two days before. Ratan is India’s most renowned business tycoon and chairman of Tata Trusts, the country’s oldest and largest private-sector philanthropic organization. The meeting produced a unanimous vote for Noel Naval Tata, Ratan’s half-brother, as the new leader.
CFO News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The second straight weekly drop in filings for state unemployment benefits reported by the Labor Department on Thursday likely reflected an ebb in claims from Hurricane Helene, which earlier this month had boosted applications to the highest level in nearly 1-1/2 years. The rise in claims related to Hurricane Milton has been more muted than initially feared.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
For the first time, Indian securities held under custody by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have exceeded the $1 trillion mark, reaching $1.1 trillion as of September, according to data from the National Securities Depository. Of this total, $930 billion is invested in equities while the remainder is allocated to debt and hybrid instruments. Currently, FPI equity holdings account for 16.4% of India’s total market capitalization.
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 25, 2024
Birlasoft Ltd. anticipates a gradual recovery of its EBITDA margins, targeting the 15-16% range over the next four quarters, CFO Kamini Shah outlines the company’s strategic improvements.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The global financial community gathers in Beijing for Sibos 2024. This year’s theme, “Connecting the Future of Finance,” highlights the pivotal moment the financial industry is facing, with both significant opportunities and challenges ahead. Stay informed with the latest developments from the Sibos floor. HSBC Simplifies Trade Finance For Chinese SMEs HSBC announced at Sibos on Wednesday that it is expanding the trade financing solutions it offers to businesses trading on e-commerce platforms i
CFO News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Nvidia will supply its Blackwell AI processor for the Reliance data centre while its Hopper AI chips will be supplied to large-scale data centres of firms like Yotta Data Services and Tata Communications. Also, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro will help clients deploy AI with custom-built solutions that use the US giant's enterprise software platform. Tech Mahindra will use its new Hindi-language AI model to develop a custom AI model called Indus 2.0.
Global Finance
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Sovereign wealth funds have been multiplying in recent years, giving governments greater flexibility as to how they deploy their extra financial resources and diversify their investments for future generations. While most have been established in emerging-market countries, driven by energy resources, sovereign funds have lately become a more prominent financing tool in the developed world as well.
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 25, 2024
This initiative’s objectives include developing Indian intellectual property by encouraging startups to create unique products and solutions tailored to India, improving product quality by providing startups with the tools and expertise to produce world-class products that meet global standards, and building a robust manufacturing ecosystem by establishing a network of interconnected startups and suppliers capable of supporting the full manufacturing value chain
CFO News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
"The proposed transaction entails the acquisition of minority shareholding of the Shiprocket Private Ltd (Target) by the MUFG Bank, Ltd (Acquirer)," said a notice filed with the CCI on Thursday.
CFO News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
INDIGO-India's top airline IndiGo swings to first quarterly loss in 2 years
CFO News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The study highlights that more than half of Indian manufacturers are prioritising investments in sustainability this year with efforts include leveraging digital technology to integrate renewable energy sources and boost energy efficiency.
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