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Gender diversity on boards correlates with high credit quality: Moody’s

CFO Dive

Investors seek greater gender and racial diversity on corporate boards, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Transcript: David Snyderman, Magnetar Capital

Barry Ritholtz

 The transcript from this week’s, MiB: David Snyderman, Magnetar Capital , 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 not an official transcript. 00:00:02 [Speaker Changed] Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News. 00:00:09 [Speaker Changed] This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg R

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Legacy tech stymies cost-cutting innovations

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Most companies fell short of their cost-reduction targets last year, with half citing challenges related to legacy tech as the top barrier, Deloitte found.

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980: A New Era for Legal Services | Eric Bouchard, CFO, Axiom

CFO Thought Leader

Perhaps no single experience better reveals the breadth of challenges that regularly test even the most stoic of finance career-builders than that which confronted Eric Bouchard a little more than a decade ago at Bombardier, Inc. Tasked by management with negotiating the establishment of a new aerospace facility, Bouchard navigated through complex discussions with the Moroccan government, balancing the interests of Bombardier and the aspirations of a nation.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

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.

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Pay roundup: States where minimum wage is on the rise

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A growing number of states are raising minimum wages: Delaware, Illinois and Rhode Island are expected to raise their levels to $15 in 2025, according to NELP.

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Former Twitter CEO, CFO sue Musk for $128M in unpaid severance

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Elon Musk vowed a “lifetime of revenge” against former Twitter leadership following the stormy lead-up to his takeover of the floundering social media site.

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Pre-IPO party: Tiger Pacific Capital latest to pour into Bira 91 Keg

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Tiger Pacific Capital acquires 4% of B9 Beverages for $25 million, strengthening its capital base. The acquisition includes strategic partners and blue chip financial sponsors across geographies. Ankur Jain plans to raise $50 million for pre-IPO companies and listed securities.

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Tech startup Slice raises $7M for equity compensation platform

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The funding will help the startup to further develop the platform while expanding its geographic reach, according to CEO Maor Levran.

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Sebi likely to issue order on JM Financial

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An email sent to Sebi didn't elicit any response. In response to an email query from ET, a JM Financial spokesperson said, "Sebi has sought some information as part of fact-gathering exercise. We would like to categorically refute our alleged role in inflation of IPO subscription numbers.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

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.

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#FA Success Ep 375: Running 20+ Client Meetings Per Week By Systematizing The Meeting Prep And Follow-Up Process, With Rob Schultz

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome back to the 375th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Rob Schultz. Rob is the Senior Partner of NWF Advisory, a hybrid firm based in Los Angeles, California, where he oversees nearly $500M in assets under management for 200 client households. What's unique about Rob, though, is how he's systematized his meeting process, from his meeting prep down to a standardized agenda flow that allows him to dig into client-specific details while also main

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Higher rated companies have larger proportion of women on board, says Moody's

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Companies based in advanced economies reflect a correlation between board gender diversity and credit ratings, but those in emerging markets do not, it said. This study considered 24 companies rated Aaa, 146 companies rated Aa, 728 companies rated A, 1,165 companies rated Baa, 582 companies rated Ba, 394 companies rated B, 90 companies rated Caa and nine companies rated Ca.

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Survey Reveals: The Top SaaS Solutions Redefining Finance Departments in 2024

The Finance Weekly

One of the questions we frequently receive from our readers is, "Which SaaS solution will have the biggest impact on my company?" Given the multitude of answers and approaches available online, we've decided to provide a definitive answer. Over the past few weeks, we conducted a survey involving more than 2,450 CIOs, IT directors and enterprise application directors.

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Services growth remained robust in February, but slowed slightly: PMI

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Tuesday's survey injects a sense of optimism in the industry, the engine of economic growth and jobs, suggesting Asia's third largest economy will continue to grow at a world-beating pace this year after registering 8.4% last quarter.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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The Mentoring Round | Chermaine Hu, CFO, Episode Six

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Text add 979: The Changing Stripes of Finance Leadership | Chermaine Hu, CFO, Episode Six The post The Mentoring Round | Chermaine Hu, CFO, Episode Six appeared first on CFO THOUGHT LEADER, CFO, Finance, Leadership, CPA.

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NFRA engages with cos' independent directors, audit committees to further improve audit quality

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At an international conference organised by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) in the national capital, its Chairperson Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey on Tuesday batted for harnessing big data and artificial intelligence to enhance the accuracy of financial reporting.

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IIFL Finance plunges 20% post RBI ban on gold loans

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Manappuram Finance and Muthoot Finance, two of the country's top gold financing companies, rose as the central bank's move is expected to benefit these firms.

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RBI bars JM Financial from financing against shares & debentures on serious deficiencies

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The action against the non-bank finance major was taken due to certain serious deficiencies with respect to loans sanctioned by the company for IPO financing as well as NCD subscriptions.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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Bloomberg bond index inclusion may see $5 billion inflows

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Upon complete integration into the Bloomberg Emerging Market 10% Country Capped Index, India is anticipated to stand alongside China and South Korea, reaching the 10% cap as one of the major markets.

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Reliance Capital lenders' counsel asks Hindujas to roll out IBC plan

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the ₹9,650 crore resolution plan of IIHL in its order dated February 27. Torrent Investments, which was the other bidder in the fray, has contested the resolution process, and the matter is pending before the Supreme Court.

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Industrial and manufacturing sector dominates million-dollar CXO club

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CXOs from the industrial and manufacturing sector dominate the million-dollar compensation club, followed by financial services, automotive, and pharma sectors. Talent gaps, compensation structures, and the distribution of large companies impact high earners. Knowledge-based companies in IT, software, and banking perform well in terms of compensation.

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Karnataka to become $1 trillion economy by 2032: MB Patil

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Karnataka aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2032 with a sustained growth rate of 18%. The state plans to bring out a new clean mobility policy to attract EV manufacturing. Karnataka wants to become a global manufacturing hub and has seen a 62% increase in per capita income in the last five years.

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Indian M&E sector expected to grow at 10% to Rs 2.5 trillion

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The Indian media & entertainment sector is projected to grow at a 10.2% rate, reaching Rs 2.55 trillion by 2024 and Rs 3.08 trillion by 2026. Digital media will be the largest segment, and online gaming, animation/VFX, and organised live events industry are also expected to see significant growth.