Bank of the West
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
High-quality, discoverable, accessible and secure data is foundational to building a digital first, future-ready bank. That’s why BMO has streamlined the discovery of data across the bank with our latest… Read more The post Data diamonds: mining a wealth of value from BMO’s metadata appeared first on About BMO.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The iGaming payments platform is looking to expand on its “robust” performance in the first half of the year with the appointment of new financial leadership.
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Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Bankruptcy filings are piling up all over the world now that government emergency supports linked to the Covid-19 pandemic have diminished. In the US, the world’s largest economy, more corporations went under in the first half of 2024 than in any comparable period since 2010. In total, 346 companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to Standard & Poor’s Global Market Intelligence.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Business leaders must embrace team cross-functionality if they want their tech strategy to succeed, Deloitte’s Frank D’Amelio and John Marcante write.
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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Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Brian Niccol is going from burritos to baristas. The Chipotle CEO is ending his time at the Mexican grill chain and plans to start as top boss at Starbucks on September 9. Niccol, 50, replaces Laxman Narasimhan, marking what observers deem a new beginning for the renowned coffee franchise. Under Narasimhan, Starbucks faced a litany of challenges related to unionization efforts and stunted sales growth across the globe, particularly in China.
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Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s biggest semiconductor chip maker, broke ground in early August on its first facility in Europe, an $11 billion fabrication plant in Dresden, Germany. TSMC holds a 70% stake in the venture, called the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, with German automotive chip maker Infineon Technologies, the Netherlands’ NXP Semiconductors, and automotive parts supplier Bosch each taking a 10% stake.
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Producers, responding to “election uncertainty” and monetary policy, held back on capital investment last month, the Institute for Supply Management said.
Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Ghana’s decision to exclude international banks from funding cocoa production may have opened opportunities for its domestic financiers and traders to invest in the sector, but analysts fear that the move leaves the country’s currency, the Cedi, vulnerable to weakening. Ghana is the world’s second-largest producer of the commodity key to the manufacture of chocolates; its Cocoa Board says the decision to wean the economy off a 32-year-old syndicated external borrowing arrangement will “create mo
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Eighty-five percent of corporate finance professionals now view such scams as an “existential” threat, a Medius study found.
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.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The ICAI has confirmed concerns about NFRA's proposed revisions to SA 600, highlighting potential risks of audit centralisation and negative impacts on small and medium practices in India.
Reval
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
London – 04 September 2024: ION Commodities, a global leader in energy and. The post ION Commodities elevates maritime logistics, integrating ION CTRMs and Softmar appeared first on ION.
Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In a surprise announcement, global food giant Nestlé has named 38-year company veteran Laurent Freixe as CEO, effective September 1, replacing outgoing Mark Schneider. The move reportedly came the day after a board meeting at which Schneider was asked to step down. “[This] is another sign that this is not a planned transition,” Bruno Monteyne, managing director and senior analyst with research firm Bernstein, told Reuters.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Chief financial officers must have a hold of the tax function in their respective organisations as it can serve as a business enabler to create value. Mayank Goel , Partner Indirect Tax at KPMG India , says that from the point-of-view of a CFO, visualising this involves integrating tax planning seamlessly into the broader corporate strategy. Mayank Goel According to Goel, CFOs can leverage taxes strategically and navigate tax policy discussions effectively through various measures. 1.
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.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Heather Brilliant, Diamond Hill , 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. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.
Cube Software
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Key takeaways on AI forecasting: AI-driven forecasting significantly enhances the accuracy of predictions by rapidly analyzing vast and diverse data sources. AI introduces advanced models that outperform traditional forecasting methods in identifying patterns and trends. While AI offers substantial benefits, we still need FP&A professionals to create strategies, interpret data, and convert insights into real-world applications.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) specialist Valtatech is integrating with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Pax8 marketplace to drive Malaysia’s ongoing e-invoicing transformation, according to a press release. The move comes following the financial process automation provider's accreditation by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) as a pilot e-invoicing service provider for MDEC and Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN).
Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
African governments have a penchant for spooking foreign multinationals operating in natural resource sectors, especially in mining and oil and gas. Senegal, the newest entrant to the league of oil producers, is also the latest to unleash consternation. The government of new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has set up a commission to audit Senegal’s natural resource agreements, with the aim of “reexamining and rebalancing” them to match the West African nation’s interests.
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Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 401st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Zack Hubbard. Zack is the Director of Financial Planning and Participant Engagement of Greenspring Advisors, an RIA based in Towson, Maryland, that manages $2 billion of private wealth assets under management for 1,300 client households and advises on an additional $5 billion in retirement plan assets.
Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
VOL. 38 NO. 8 The end of the summer in the Northern Hemisphere coincides this year with heightened expectations related to two major upcoming events. Both have been announced, but their outcome and potential consequences are uncertain: the November elections in the US and the Federal Reserve’s cut in interest rates. The Fed and chairman Jerome Powell have recently been pretty clear: the cut—or cuts—are coming.
CFO Thought Leader
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In this episode of Planning Aces, Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles discuss the evolving role of FP&A professionals, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building and strategic collaboration within organizations. As summer ends and fall approaches, Brett predicts a surge in business activity, particularly as companies rush to meet year-end objectives.
Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
After 15 years at the helm, Piyush Gupta announced last month that he will step down as CEO of DBS Bank in March 2025, to be succeeded by Tan Su Shan, who will become the bank’s first female head and first internal candidate to be chosen for the top spot. Tan, 56, joined the Singaporean multinational lender in 2010. She will spend the transition period as deputy CEO alongside her present role as group head of Institutional Banking.
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
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Among the four sub-sectors tracked, Consumer Services saw the steepest rise in input costs in August. Meanwhile, charge inflation was most pronounced in Transport, Information, and Communication sectors. Finance & Insurance as the best performing area of India's service economy regarding both output and new business.
Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
When Sheikh Hasina secured a fourth consecutive term as head of Bangladesh’s government this past January, her 15-year grip on power seemed unshakeable. By August, after weeks of student protests over a government jobs quota system said to favor her party’s affiliates, she had resigned as prime minister and fled to India. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is now tasked with stabilizing the country of more than 170 million and steering it through economic and democratic reforms.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In this role, Dhiraj will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and auditing. He will also be an integral part of the executive team, contributing to strategic decision-making.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Plans are underway to integrate case laws from key departments such as the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in its AI offering.
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.
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