Tips Watch
JANUARY 15, 2025
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The December inflation report issued this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics can be viewed only one way: U.S. inflation is not yet under control. Seasonally adjusted inflation increased 0.4% in December, higher than expectations.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 15, 2025
Slowing inflation prompted futures traders to increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will trim the main interest rate more than once this year.
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The Charity CFO
JANUARY 15, 2025
Nonprofit success depends on many things. There is often tension as a board focuses either on fundraising or finance. However, the most forward-thinking organizations find a way to blend these elements together. In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Paul Morris, Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , to discuss the critical partnership between finance and development in nonprofits.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 15, 2025
Given the sensitive information at play in the public safety space, a measured approach to implementing generative AI technologies here is crucial, Mark43 CFO Chris Merwin 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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Global Finance
JANUARY 15, 2025
Joseph Giarraputo, the Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance, talks to Isaac Kamuta, Group Head: Payments, Cash Management & Client Access at Ecobank, about its suite of payment solutions to help customers optimise cash flow, improve efficiencies, and maintain their competitive edge. Ecobank, which was named by Global Finance as the best bank for payments and cash management in Africa, provides a seamless Pan African payments gateway thats meant to streamline cross-border transact
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CFO Thought Leader
JANUARY 15, 2025
It was shortly after Eugene Wong exited the banking world to advance into a senior operations role that he realized the importance of a holistic view. At one meeting, he uncovered a disconnect between product and sales teams that threatened a strategic initiative. By stepping in and aligning priorities, he emerged as a quarterback, bridging perspectives and clarifying responsibilities.
CFO Talks
JANUARY 15, 2025
Vision to Reality: How to Turn Organisational Goals into Achievable Plans Every organisation has a visiona statement of purpose and a picture of the future it strives to create. However, for a vision to make a meaningful impact, it must be transformed into actionable steps that lead to measurable outcomes. As a CFO, you play a critical role in bridging this gap.
Future CFO
JANUARY 15, 2025
Fewer than one in ten organisations across the Asia Pacific have the governance structures necessary to achieve trustworthy AI, according to a recent report co-developed by Deloitte Access Economics and Deloitte s AI Institute. The report, AI at a crossroads: building trust as the path to scale , seeks to shed light for business leaders regarding the development of effective AI governance as they traverse the road of technological advancements.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, 22% of workers skills will become outdated by 2030. Repetitive manual job roles will be replaced with automated systems. This underscores the urgency for employers to prioritise reskilling and upskilling initiatives, ensuring their workforce remains relevant in a technology-driven labour market.
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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Driven Insights
JANUARY 15, 2025
All business owners want to receive prompt payment. But many small business owners dont realize their billing process may generate invoices lacking the five elements that facilitate quick payments. Heres how to make an invoice that encourages customers to pay faster.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Hindenburg Research, known for short-selling activities, has been shut down by founder Nate Anderson. The decision comes after completing investigations, including those against Gautam Adani. Anderson plans to spend more time with family and invest his money in low-stress investments. His team members are taking different career paths.
Barry Ritholtz
JANUARY 15, 2025
At the Money: Lessons in Allocating to Alternative Asset Classes. (January, 15, 2025) Hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, and private credit have never been more popular. Investors have lots of questions when allocating to these asset classes: How much capital do you need? What percentage of your portfolio should be allocated? Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Ted Seides is founder and CIO of Capital Allocators , and learned about alts working under the legendar
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is generating about a million gig and temporary jobs over its 45-day duration. Roles range from construction and hospitality to digital security and drone operators. The event marks significant employment growth, including new age jobs, with a notable participation of women.
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.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 15, 2025
For most people, Social Security benefits are calculated using a single formula, which takes into account the individual's history of earning income on which they paid Social Security tax. But historically, a subset of workers that spent at least part of their careers in positions that did not pay Social Security tax – including many state and local government workers like teachers and police officers – have had their Social Security benefits reduced, sometimes down to $0.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
National Programs such as Digital India, Startup India, and the National AI Mission (NAM) have established an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Bramasol
JANUARY 15, 2025
Once again the move into a new year offers an excellent opportunity to look at the trends that will dominate business technologies in 2025. In this Insights news post we provide an updated look at the four key areas of AI, Cloud, Compliance and Sustainability. Although these topics have been on our radar in past years, the outlook for 2025 holds a common thread as the accumulated innovation and investment in each of these areas morphs into tangible acceleration, scalability and productivity payo
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Boeing's delivery of commercial aircraft in 2024 significantly declined, with only 348 jetliners supplied, impacted by intensified government scrutiny and a factory workers' strike. The production issues, especially with the 737 Max, led to halted orders and extended financial losses, leaving Boeing far behind its rival Airbus in total net orders for the year.
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 Dive
JANUARY 15, 2025
While the litigation was dismissed, the PCAOB is expected to face similar pushback from the incoming Trump administration.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
India's electronics exports surged by 35.1 per cent to touch a two-year high of $3.58 billion in December 2024 from $2.65 billion in the same month of the previous year, reflecting the increase in foreign demand for high- value Indian goods and rising domestic production capacities, data compiled by the Commerce Ministry showed.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Nearly two-thirds of respondents expect a turbulent global landscape by 2035, driven by escalating environmental, technological, and societal challenges.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
As the Indian rupee plunges to record lows against the US dollar, what critical actions should CFOs take to safeguard their companies from rising costs, manage dollar-denominated debt, and capitalize on emerging investment opportunities amid increasing currency volatility? Read here what experts have to say.
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
JANUARY 15, 2025
ICMS had extended the timeline to find a competing bid by a week to January 14 last Wednesday but since no offer came up in the time period, NARCL's is now the only one to take over JAL, people familiar with the details said.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Various carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki, BYD, and VinFast, are set to debut their electric vehicles at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, as Indias EV market rapidly expands. As Tesla remains absent, Asian automakers lead the competition in this emerging market, contributing to the nation's goals for green energy and reduced air pollution.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Hospitality startup Oyos early investors, such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, are in talks with family offices to divest a portion of their stake at a valuation of around $3.9 billion, sources told us. This stake sale is at a premium of more than 60% to the Rs 1,457 crore funding round in August 2024 when top family offices invested in the now profitable hospitality startup.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Several financial firms are vying to replace Goldman, which launched the credit card with Apple in 2019, the sources said. While other lenders are tempted by working with Apple, one of the world's most recognizable brands, they also viewed the original deal terms as risky and unprofitable, sources told in December 2023.
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