Tue.Aug 27, 2024

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What’s keeping businesses from a paperless future?

CFO Dive

Printers are still alive and well across finance, healthcare and legal services, industries that rely heavily on hard copies thanks to legal requirements and customer expectations.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank’s Matthew Adams On The Evolving Sub-Custody Space

Global Finance

Emerging markets are wildly diverse, and keeping track of the latest trends is often daunting. Luckily, Matthew Adams has at least two decades worth of expertise guiding him with each new policy shift and market shakeup. His resume includes various senior roles at major firms like State Street, HSBC, Northern Trust and BNP Paribas. By 2022, Adams arrived at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) where he oversees the bank’s international client base of global custodians, broker dealers and private banks.

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Don’t over-budget for digital transformation in 2025

CFO Dive

Every transformation should include a robust and detailed business case with defensible and realistic numbers, writes ISG’s Jon Lightman.

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India poised to become 3rd largest economy in the world: Ashwini Vaishnaw

CFO News

India would soon become the third largest economy in the world, Union Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Bitcoin miner TeraWulf CFO targets AI-driven data centers

CFO Dive

The Maryland-based bitcoin miner is pivoting to tap its power infrastructure to serve high-performance data centers that companies need to run AI systems.

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Consumer confidence rises despite concern for weakening job market

CFO Dive

A Conference Board report Tuesday highlighting improving consumer confidence aligns with a similar survey in early August by the University of Michigan.

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The Mentoring Round | Clemente Cohen, CFO, PG Forsta

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round , CFO Clemente Cohen highlights the importance of being opportunistic and adaptable when dealing with data, noting that sometimes 80% accuracy is sufficient if it allows for timely decision-making. On a personal note, Cohen shared his passion for fly fishing, a solitary hobby that contrasts with his high-energy professional life.

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CFOs edge out, merge with COOs

CFO Dive

The CFO’s role has blended with that of a chief operating officer’s typical responsibilities, Trintech CEO Darren Heffernan said.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 07/2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 07/2024”. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – USA – 07/2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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#FASuccess Ep 400: Sizing Up Versus Scaling Up To Build An Enduring Advisory Business, With Mark Tibergien

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 400th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Mark Tibergien. Mark is the former CEO of Pershing Advisor Solutions, a former Principal with Moss Adams Consulting, and is a longtime practice management consultant and thought leader in the financial advisory industry. What's unique about Mark, though, is how, over the course of a 50-year career in financial services, he has seen firsthand the evolution of the financial advi

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The CFO’s Guide to Smoothly Managing Performance

CFO Talks

The CFO’s Guide to Smoothly Managing Performance In today’s fast-paced business world, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is expanding. CFOs are no longer just focused on managing finances; they’re now expected to help shape the overall strategy of their companies. A key part of this role is performance management—making sure that the company’s goals, from top to bottom, are being met in the most efficient way possible.

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Reform pill likely soon for speedy recovery of debt

CFO News

Separately, a set of amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is being considered to fix any shortcomings in the law. "These reforms are aimed at expeditious loan recoveries, giving more legal backing to recovery tribunals, and addressing delay tactics by borrowers in the recovery process," said a government official aware of the developments.

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Zee and Sony India units settle dispute over failed merger

CFO News

Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Sony's India units have settled all disputes related to their failed merger. Both companies have withdrawn their claims from the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and other legal proceedings. This resolution allows them to pursue growth opportunities independently, marking the end of their dispute.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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HUL slapped with Rs 962 crore tax notice over TDS dispute in Rs 3,045 crore GlaxoSmithKline deal

CFO News

Hindustan Unilever has received a tax demand of Rs 962.75 crore from the Income Tax Department over non-deduction of TDS for acquiring intellectual property rights from GlaxoSmithKline. The company intends to appeal the order and claims it has a right to recover the tax from relevant parties.

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General Atlantic, Prosus ask Supreme Court to hear their concerns in Byju's insolvency

CFO News

Foreign investors in Byju's, such as General Atlantic and Prosus, sought the Supreme Court's attention amid the company's $1 billion dispute with U.S. lenders, leading to its insolvency. These investors, who own a combined 17% stake, highlighted concerns of mismanagement, reinforcing similar accusations previously made by U.S. lenders.

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GST Council meet to discuss rate rationalisation on September 9, final decision later: FM

CFO News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the upcoming GST council meeting will address the rationalisation of tax rates, including potential changes to taxes and slabs. The Group of Ministers recently discussed maintaining the existing GST slabs at 5, 12, 18, and 28 percent. The council will also consider the future of the compensation cess, which was extended till March 2026 to repay loans taken to compensate states for GST revenue loss.

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NSE revives IPO plans, reapplies for Sebi’s no-objection

CFO News

The National Stock Exchange of India has resumed its long-pending public offering process, seeking a 'no-objection' from the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The exchange reported a 39% year-on-year rise in June quarter profit, driven by higher trading volumes and operational revenue.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Patel Engineering eyes 10% top-line growth this fiscal, zero term debt in 2-3 years, says acting CFO

CFO News

Patel Engineering's acting CFO, Rahul Agarwal, highlights that while transparency in government contracts has improved, the alignment of new technologies between government agencies and contractors remains a challenge, offering opportunities for increased efficiency.

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Insolvency resolution time increases as 21,000 cases pile up before 15 NCLTs

CFO News

As of June 2024, approved resolution plans yielded an average of 84.93% of the fair value of stressed assets, slightly higher than the 83.89% recorded in June 2023.

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How will the Unified Pension Scheme impact India's finances?

CFO News

While the UPS is not a complete return to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), which was a fully defined benefit plan, it is expected to strain the exchequer.

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