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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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 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: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
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.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 15, 2025
The technology provider said the offering serves as an “on-ramp” for organizations looking to deploy agentic AI.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
National Programs such as Digital India, Startup India, and the National AI Mission (NAM) have established an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship.
CFO Dive
JANUARY 15, 2025
While the litigation was dismissed, the PCAOB is expected to face similar pushback from the incoming Trump administration.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
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.
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: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
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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CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
While the big question is how long and how much the rupee will fall, we also need to consider whether our policies on the rupee were right.Was the US Fed's strategy of reducing interest rates correct? Should the RBIs Monetary Policy Committee have reduced policy rates?
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Women Workers India: More women than men workers in India are confident of their skills for career advancement, according to a report on Wednesday.
CFO News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Jio Finance Ltd., owned by Mukesh Ambani, plans to enter the local currency debt market for the first time, likely in the January-March quarter. The funds will be used for onlending to industries. Despite tighter RBI regulations, Jio Finance, with its top AAA credit rating, aims to leverage favorable borrowing conditions. It also offers various financial products and services.
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