Investing for safety: The era of 5% yields is ending
Tips Watch
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We knew this day would come, after enjoying 5% nominal yields on very safe investments for more than a year.
Tips Watch
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We knew this day would come, after enjoying 5% nominal yields on very safe investments for more than a year.
The Finance Weekly
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Every budgeting season brings a chance to push your business forward into the new year. Of course, there are plenty of challenges to juggle as you balance all your company's needs and goals. With 2024 coming to a close and the 2025 budgeting season around the corner, the pressure is really on you and your finance team! Common Pitfalls Ahead Familiarizing yourself with these challenges will help you prepare for the 2024 budgeting season and set your organization up for success.
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CFO Thought Leader
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
In 2012, after having spent nearly two decades in the airline industry, Zane Rowe made a bold career pivot. Leaving behind his role as CFO at United Airlines, he stepped into the tech world, joining Apple in a sales position—a move that many saw as risky, but one that would ultimately shape his perspective on finance leadership in the Digital Age. This decision marked the beginning of a transformative journey that would prepare him to navigate the integrated complexities of technology, innovatio
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is one of the major economic reforms in the last decade in India which replaced the Value Added Tax (VAT) system.
Speaker: Melissa Hurrington
Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Editor’s note: In today’s Female Leadership in Business , Jo-ann Chung (pictured), CEO, Summit shares with FutureCFO audiences her experience of not letting negative feedback defeat her and how she helps team members grow. Future CFO: When did you start to become interested in product strategy after graduation with a degree in accounting? Did you consider a career in accounting before engaging in product strategy and development?
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Barry Ritholtz
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • The Contingency Contingent: My fake job in Y2K preparedness. It was a fake job because Andersen was faking it. The firm spent the late 1990s certifying fraudulent financial statements from Enron, the Texas-based energy company that made financial derivatives a household phrase, until that company went bankrupt in a cloud of scandal and suicide and Andersen was convicted of obstruction of justice, surrendered its accountin
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
India has signed agreements under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity to enhance cooperation in clean and fair economy sectors. These agreements aim to promote clean energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve tax transparency, and combat corruption. The framework includes 14 member countries and focuses on trade, supply chains, clean economy, and fair economy.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
India remains a bright spot in the global economy, with Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty projecting a 7 per cent growth for the current fiscal year. Despite global headwinds, inflation is under control, rural demand is picking up, and vehicle sales are improving. The Indian economy is expected to reach USD 5 trillion within this decade.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Overseas investors purchased Indian equities worth ₹32,779 crore across 17 sectors in the first half of September. Financial services received the highest inflows at ₹12,253 crore. Healthcare, consumer durables, and FMCG sectors also saw significant investments. However, the automobile sector faced the highest outflows at ₹1,983 crore.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
SpiceJet plans to expand its fleet to 100 aircraft by the end of 2026 after raising Rs 3,000 crore through new shares. The airline aims to capitalize on strong market demand and has resolved issues with lessors and manufacturers. It will focus on returning grounded planes to service and acquiring new ones.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
India is developing an Occupational Shortage Index (OSI) to map the demand and supply gap of workers in various occupations across states. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in consultation with the International Labour Organisation, aims to facilitate employment generation and long-term labour market planning through this initiative.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
While experts have termed the deal, which is the largest by any telco this year, as a significant step in terms of network capex, they feel that additional investments would be needed for Vi to get at par with its stronger rivals, especially after the Supreme Court rejected a curative petition seeking to recompute dues linked to adjusted gross revenue (AGR).
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) on Sunday said it was actively working with the banks to ensure a quick restoration of services at lounges at airports across the country and was accepting all major debit and credit cards from other access providers.
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CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Anil Ambani's Reliance Group has announced significant debt reduction and new fund-raising plans, signaling a potential transformation. Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power have both seen their market capitalizations surge. The group aims to strengthen its financial position and invest in high-growth sectors, boosting investor confidence.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
The ministerial panel on GST rate rationalisation will meet on September 25 in Goa to discuss potential changes to tax slabs and rates. The six-member Group of Ministers, led by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, is considering merging the 12 and 18 per cent tax slabs. Some states are cautious about making changes.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Tata Sons has received relief as the GST department's Adjudicating Authority dismissed a ₹1,500 crore GST demand related to a settlement with Docomo. The decision could set a precedent for arbitration cases. The department may still contest the ruling in the High Court.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
"The President of India, Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the prestigious 16th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) here on September 24th, 2024," Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said in a release.
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CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
The RBI is anticipated to maintain its pause on rate cuts for the remainder of 2024, with an early reduction possibly in February 2025, experts say.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Traditional Indian conglomerates like Adani, Reliance, L&T, Vedanta, and RPG are set to boost campus hiring for the class of 2025. This move comes as companies across sectors remain cautious on headcount addition. These companies aim to hire fresh graduates from top institutions to support their aggressive growth plans.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal discussed about the robust growth of India's startup ecosystem with leading figures in Singapore and potential collaborations between both nations in key sectors.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Senior officials from India and the European Union will begin the ninth round of free trade agreement talks on Monday. The discussions aim to enhance bilateral trade and investments, addressing issues like carbon tax and deforestation regulations. Both sides will negotiate on goods, services, investment, and government procurement.
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CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in New York, praising them as India's strongest brand ambassadors. He emphasized their role in connecting India and America, highlighting the diversity and unity of the Indian community abroad. Modi also thanked President Joe Biden for his invitation and acknowledged the deep ties between the two nations.
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Experts believe if the US toughened its stance on China, India would become a favourable base alongside Mexico and Vietnam due to its large labour base and the government’s policies to boost domestic manufacturing. A support package to build an electronics component and sub-assembly ecosystem is expected to be passed by the Cabinet later this year, strengthening India’s case to attract production shifting away from China.
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