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The Art of Smart Acquisitions: Bill Korn on M&A Strategy

CFO Thought Leader

In the The Mentoring Round , Bill Korn, Strategic Board Advisor and CFO-Emeritus, shares his expertise on M&A strategy. With 24 acquisitions under his belt, Korn emphasizes that the key to long-term value isnt just executionits having the right strategic fit. He recounts bold moves, including acquiring companies larger than his own, and reveals how calculated risks, financial discipline, and vision can turn acquisitions into transformative growth opportunities. 1068: The CFO Advantage in the

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With AI, CFOs must balance cost, value: Genpact

CFO Dive

CFOs need to play a familiar risk versus rewards game to meet the AI deployment mandate being asked of many of them, Genpact’s Vivek Saxena said.

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#FASuccess Ep 423: Expanding Across The Household By Helping (Affluent) Sandwich Generation Kids With Their Parents’ Financial Needs, With Cristina Livadary

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 423rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Cristina Livadary. Cristina is the CEO of Mana Financial Life Design, an RIA based in Los Angeles, California (but works virtually with clients nationwide), that oversees approximately $70 million in assets under management for 119 client households.

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Companies reduce philanthropy aimed at boosting racial, gender equality

CFO Dive

Change in “corporate citizenship” initiatives coincide with a federal backlash against efforts to promote sustainability in the private and public sectors.

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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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Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Solutions in Financial Strategy

CFO Talks

Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Solutions in Financial Strategy Money is the backbone of every business, but managing it wisely requires more than just following the usual playbook. Companies that stick to the same old strategies, cutting costs, raising prices, or securing loans, often find themselves stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes. The real game-changers are those that approach finance with fresh ideas, exploring unconventional ways to improve cash flow, boost revenue, and stay compet

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Revamping Trade Finance: Q&A With Finastra’s Anastasia McAlpine

Global Finance

Anastasia McAlpine, head of product, Trade & Supply Chain Finance at Finastra, shares why innovation and collaboration are vital to trade finance. Global Finance: How does Finastra stay ahead of the curve in trade finance innovation? Anastasia McAlpine: Finastra prioritizes innovation to tackle challenges in the traditionally paper-heavy trade finance industry.

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ADM to slash up to 700 roles as work to fix reporting problems continues

CFO Dive

The agricultural company’s CFO Monish Patolawala said the company is making progress on its effort to “lift” the material weakness related to its financial reporting.

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World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Providers 2025

Global Finance

Supply chain finance boosts resilience, liquidity, and ESG goals amid deglobalization and technological shifts. As the world edges toward an age of deglobalization, supply chain finance (SCF) is increasingly seen as a powerful tool for enhancing supply chains resilience and flexibility. The knock-on effects of supply chain uncertainties caused by geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts demand that businesses adopt flexible financing structures able to absorb shocks and mitigate risk.

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Nestle brews plans to bring starbucks to retail outlets

CFO News

"Nestle has a global coffee partnership with Starbucks that allows both companies to bring to market a wide range of products. We continue to evaluate similar opportunities to expand our coffee portfolio in India to target different coffee consumption moments as more and more people in India look to coffee," Axel Touzet, the head of Nestle's coffee strategic business unit, said in an interview.

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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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Data-Driven Insights For Supply Chain Finance Clients: Q&A With Societe Generale Factoring’s Aurélien Viry And Gilbert Cordier

Global Finance

Aurlien Viry, CEO, and Gilbert Cordier, head of Supply Chain Finance at Societe Generale Factoring, discuss how fintech partnerships and sustainability-linked supply chain finance help meet their clients goals. Global Finance: Societe General recently established a collaborative relationship with CRX Markets, a German fintech. How does this enhance your supply chain finance (SCF) solutions for clients?

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India’s service sector records PMI of 56.5, lowest since November 2022

CFO News

Indias services sector began 2025 with a PMI of 56.5, the lowest since November 2022, according to S&P Global data. Following Decembers service PMI of 59.3, growth momentum marked a substantial slowdown. Meanwhile, expansion remained historically strong, and job creation continued, supported by an uptick in manufacturing activity.

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Future-Proofing Global Trade Finance: Q&A With CGI Financial Services’ Frank Tezzi

Global Finance

Frank Tezzi, vice president, CGI Financial Services, Trade & Payments at Montreal- based information technology and business consulting services provider CGI, discusses how SaaS can help banks meet clients future trade finance needs. Global Finance: Banks are scrambling to stay ahead of the evolving global trade finance market and meet expanding client needs.

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Pocket FM workforce reduction not mass layoff; key to long-term profitability, says CFO Anurag Sharma

CFO News

Pocket FM CFO Anurag Sharma addresses the company's recent workforce reductions, saying that they are part of a strategic restructuring aimed at boosting long-term profitability. How is Pocket FM's bold vision, including an IPO and global expansion, driving these changes? Read on to discover what the CFO had to say.

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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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Too Much, Too Fast: Constant Change Creating Corporate Burnout

Global Finance

Change fatigue can strain employees and organizations, and it is getting worse. To reduce the harm, companies are turning to more thoughtful, gradual strategies. The notion that change is the only constant dates all the way back to the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Heraclitus, some 2,500 years ago. But the pace of change in todays business world often seems to outdistance the capacity of executives and their teams to adapt.

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What India Inc wants from the new Income-Tax Act?

CFO News

The most pressing issue identified by 84% of respondents in a KPMG survey is the need for simplification of disputes and litigation, and areas of capital gains, business income calculations, and transfer pricing.

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World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2025

Global Finance

Tariffs, supply chain shifts, and trade digitalization demand adaptability, risk management, and banking partnerships. As President Donald Trump starts his second term, the prospect of a global tariffs war and its impact on trade and economies looms large. While international trade flows were rerouted but not fundamentally weakened during Trumps first term, threats of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, 10% tariffs on China, and possibly even universal tariffs on the rest of the world, could resul

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India's finance ministry asks employees to avoid AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek

CFO News

INDIA-India's finance ministry asks employees to avoid AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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.

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DeepSeek surge hits companies, posing security risks

CFO Dive

The Trump administration is scrutinizing the AI app, Italy and Taiwan have banned it, and companies have blocked it.

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India’s cash deficit eases after RBI opens fund tap

CFO News

India's cash crunch has significantly reduced after the Reserve Bank of India implemented aggressive liquidity measures amidst slowing economic growth. The liquidity deficit dropped from 2.2 trillion rupees to 660.4 billion rupees, easing banks' overnight borrowing costs and aligning the rate with the central bank's policy repurchase rate.

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China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products

CFO Dive

The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.

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Digital payment revolution: CBDC, AI, cybersecurity and other trends redefining the future

CFO News

The journey is not without its challenges. As we move forward, collaboration among stakeholdersbanks, fintech companies, regulators, and consumerswill be crucial. With the right mix of innovation, education, and security, Indias digital revolution is poised to redefine how we perceive and perform financial transactions.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

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Transcript: Apollo’s Torsten Slok

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Apollo’s Torsten Slok on the US Economy & Trump 2.0 , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.

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GST Council to soon take decision on rates, number of slabs: FM Sitharaman

CFO News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the GST Council is nearing a decision on simplifying and reducing GST rates as work on rationalizing tariffs is almost complete. The focus is on lowering rates for everyday items. Despite significant capital expenditure increases and tax relief in the Union Budget, India's economic fundamentals remain strong, with no structural slowdown.

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Ola CEO to invest Rs 2,000 crore in AI startup, Krutrim

CFO News

He also announced the launch of the Krutrim AI Lab, releasing the company's work to the open-source community.

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Nissan may call off merger talks with Honda, source says

CFO News

Nissan may halt its merger discussions with Honda, with board members expected to meet soon to decide. Talks stalled after Honda suggested Nissan become a subsidiary, deviating from initial plans. Honda is concerned about Nissan's progress in its turnaround. Both companies declined to comment but indicated an announcement in mid-February.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.