CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of “Planning Aces,” finance leaders explore the evolving role of FP&A as a strategic partner emphasizing the importance of reliable data in aligning decision-making and resetting priorities. The CFOs discuss how setting clear constraints enhances strategic planning and drives more thoughtful decision-making. Leveraging AI emerges as a key theme for optimizing financial processes and enabling real-time collaboration.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Editor’s note: In today’s Female Leadership for Business , Steffanie Yuen (pictured), Managing Director and Head of Hong Kong at Endowus , a digital wealth platform in Asia shared with FutureCFO audiences how she moved from investment banking to wealth management and why she loves mountain climbing. FutureCFO: Can you briefly describe your career journey?

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The Indian stock market was trading deep in the red on Monday's mid-session as heavy selling was seen in the auto, metal, realty and energy stocks.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Billionaire Clans Spend Nearly $2 BILLION On 2024 Elections : 150 Families Have Already Outpaced By $700 Million What 600 Individual Billionaires Spent in 2020. ( The Tax Decode ) • Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula : It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil. ( The Atlantic ) • Guns.

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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

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

India must implement substantial structural reforms and achieve a growth rate higher than 6.5% to meet its 2047 advanced economy goal, Krishna Srinivasan, director of the Asia and Pacific Department (APD) at the International Monetary Fund, says. The IMF projects India's GDP growth will ease to 7% in FY25 and potential growth to 6.5% in FY26 amid various risks.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

For this the country needs to incentivise the development of affordable housing, expand IT and GCC hubs into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and redirect fiscal incentives to labour-intensive sectors.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Local bourses as well as these HNIs believe their trades are kosher — drawing comfort from the fact that the foreign exchanges they are dealing with are registered with Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). However, they may be unwittingly walking through a minefield of rules on the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

According to Zachary Ginsburg, senior director, research in the Gartner Risk & Audit Practice, while the upcoming US election generates headlines over the candidates' regulatory, trade and other proposals, organisations have difficulty considering the actual risk implications from the many scenarios that might unfold.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

India's economic growth slowed to 6.8% in July-September due to reduced consumption and investment amid heavy monsoon rains. Factors like lower diesel and electricity usage, slower vehicle sales, a global slowdown, and geopolitical tensions affected growth. Economists expect overall annual growth to remain robust at around 7%.

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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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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

​Also, the regulator has suggested approving locked-in units for REITs and InvITs to be transferred among sponsors and their groups, similar to rules for promoters in listed companies, to help sponsors manage their holdings without compromising "skin in the game"

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Ahead of the US election, options traders are scaling back risk and preparing for volatility across markets. Elevated implied volatility in equities, bonds, and currencies indicates anticipation of election impacts and potential fiscal stimulus. Hedging is prominent in financials, crypto, and renewable-energy stocks, while traders brace for wider currency swings, particularly in yuan, Mexican peso, and euro.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

M&G told Reuters it had acquired a 65% stake in BauMont Real Estate Capital, an 18-strong property investing team with offices in London and Paris and 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) of assets under management.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

DLF plans to invest Rs 8,000 crore in developing a new ultra-luxury housing project in Gurugram named 'The Dahlias'. The project includes 420 premium apartments and is expected to generate Rs 26,000 crore in revenue. DLF aims to meet its sales target of Rs 17,000 crore this fiscal year with this and other upcoming projects.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

​Chandok said the general perception of AI has shifted from scepticism to optimism and, more recently, to real, impactful applications, with "real, interesting use cases" emerging. Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, he noted, has become almost synonymous with AI itself.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Indian benchmark indices dropped as banking, financial, and IT stocks suffered ahead of the U.S. presidential election and a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. Market nerves were heightened by election uncertainty, Fed meeting outcomes, disappointing Q2 earnings, and rising oil prices.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Canara Bank plans to recover Rs 6,000 crore from bad loans in the second half of the fiscal year. The bank expects Rs 3,000 crore in recovery for both the third and fourth quarter. Additionally, it anticipates the IPO of Canara Robeco Asset Management Company to happen in the fourth quarter.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Industry observers said the increase in sales volume of UltraTech and Ambuja Cements is mainly due to the several acquisitions by both companies that consolidated their position further in the industry.

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Speaker: Genevieve Hancock, CPA

Cash flow isn’t just about balancing numbers - it's about ensuring your organization is positioned for both immediate stability and long-term success. Understanding that cash flow management fuels every decision, every opportunity, and every growth phase is critical. But how can you shift from simply managing cash to strategically optimizing it for resilience?

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Diwali celebrations and stubble burning have worsened air quality in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. Companies like Deloitte, Acer, and DS Group are implementing green measures and flexible working policies, including remote work, air purifiers, and encouraging green transport, to ensure employee safety amidst deteriorating air quality.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The corporate affairs ministry emphasizes continuous refinement of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to address future challenges in corporate restructuring. Planned amendments, including a creditor-led resolution framework and group insolvency mechanism, aim to keep the IBC dynamic and responsive to evolving business landscapes.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Indian telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have secured network equipment from vendors like Nokia and Ericsson at significantly lower prices. This is due to India's large market and lower ARPU. Despite a sequential decline in revenue, India remains a crucial market for these vendors.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Consumer demand for top luxury brands was a highlight of this season. “Demand for premium large appliances grew by 30% over last year, while the fashion and beauty premium portfolio saw an over 400% spike vs business-as-usual (BAU) in categories like watches, fragrance, K-beauty, jewellery, handbags, sportswear, luggage, and kids-wear,” Amazon said in a statement.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

India aims to reform its free trade strategy, targeting deals with the UK and the EU while addressing past issues. Current trade negotiations are criticized for being outdated and overly defensive. A new approach could enhance India's access to strategic supply chains and modern trade practices, possibly empowering negotiators to achieve more effective agreements.

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