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How to push price and bust currency devaluation

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Whether for increased revenue or profitability, corporate growth requires price increases — potentially as frequently as every six months, Adam Echter writes.

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The Regina Food Bank teams up with BMO to fight food insecurity with an innovative new food hub

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In partnership with BMO, the Regina Food Bank has opened Canada’s first at-scale choice model food bank in the heart of downtown Regina. The BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Community Food Hub operates… Read more The post The Regina Food Bank teams up with BMO to fight food insecurity with an innovative new food hub appeared first on About BMO.

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SEC imposes $390M in fines in crackdown on shoddy record-keeping

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The agency that regulates Wall Street in the past year has slammed several financial services companies for flawed record-keeping.

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Southwest is Changing Their Revenue Strategy. Should you?

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Did you hear Southwest Airlines will end open seating in an effort to boost its profits? This, and other operational changes, mark a departure from its 57-year strategy of operating differently from mainstream carriers—a strategy that forced most of its competitors into bankruptcy. The end of open seating was a suprise to me. Hearing it, I assumed they must be losing money using an old strategy.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook For Smarter Knowledge Work

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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Cisco plans to cut 7% of workforce amid AI push

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The tech giant is “shifting hundreds of millions of dollars” into artificial intelligence and other growth areas of its business, CEO Chuck Robbins said.

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Skanska hires new CFO

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Jonas Rickberg is currently CFO at Swedish truck maker Scania Group.

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The Mentoring Round | Chikako Tyler, CFO, California Bank & Trust

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CFO Chikako Tyler reflects on a significant transformation in her approach to financial management. Initially focused on revenue and expense containment, she once viewed expenses strictly as costs. However, after managing a sales team, she shifted her perspective, now seeing expenses as investments with potential ROI. This change has led her to prioritize strategic spending that drives revenue growth, moving beyond budget constraints to foster more dynamic and forward-looking financial managemen

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Futuristic Finance: Strategic Thinking for Tomorrow’s CFO

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Futuristic Finance: Strategic Thinking for Tomorrow’s CFO In an era where rapid technological advancements and global economic shifts are the norm, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are not just financial stewards but strategic visionaries. The role of the CFO has evolved significantly; from managing budgets and forecasts, they are now pivotal in shaping their companies’ futures through strategic thinking and decision-making.

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Demand in slow lane, Auto Inc deploys discounts to clear inventory gridlock

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From market leader Maruti Suzuki to Hyundai, Tata Motors, Skoda and Honda – they are all offering cash discounts, exchange bonus and additional benefits even on popular models, trade insiders told ET.

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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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India imports USD 2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia in July

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India purchased $2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia in July, making it the second-largest buyer after China. Russia became India's top oil supplier owing to discounted prices following the Ukraine invasion. These imports now constitute nearly 40% of India's total oil purchases, significantly shifting global trade patterns.

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Solar panel makers seek retroactive duties, citing import surge

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Solar manufacturers have sought retroactive tariffs on imports from Vietnam and Thailand, claiming these are being dumped below market prices.

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Gautam Singhania sees great opportunity for Raymond and textiles industry in Bangladesh crisis

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Gautam Singhania, Chairman & MD of Raymond, focused on the company's strategic developments, including capacity expansion and debt eradication through selling the FMCG business. He shared insights on the post-COVID recovery, business demergers, and growth in real estate and textile sectors, noting timely project completions and the potential benefits from Make in India and shifting global manufacturing preferences.

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New product-market mix may deliver the goods for India's exports

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Finding new items to sell overseas is crucial as muted global demand, geopolitical challenges and a drop in crude, commodities and metal prices dragged India’s goods export growth to an eight-month low in July, with outbound shipments contracting 1.47% to $33.98 billion.

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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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Recovery via IBC up in June quarter at 31.12%

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In absolute terms, the realisation for creditors from the resolution of 58 stressed firms during the June quarter touched Rs 3,935 crore, according to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) data. The cumulative recovery from the 1,005 resolved cases until June 2024 stood at Rs 3.40 lakh crore.

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US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 7,000 to 227,000 last week, according to the Labor Department. The four-week average also dropped to 236,500. Despite rising interest rates and some signs of economic slowdown, the job market remains relatively strong. The Federal Reserve's previous rate hikes have started to impact job growth, with hiring slowing and unemployment ticking up.