Barry Ritholtz
MARCH 31, 2025
A quick note on tariffs : Over the past few weeks, I’ve been putting together my quarterly call for clients. The challenge is how to frame the current economic scenario in a way that is useful and informative and not the usual run-of-the-mill noise. Its easy to get distracted by the chaos of random policies that have been coming rapid-fire at Americans.
CFO Dive
MARCH 31, 2025
Pillar Two upends global tax. Leaders should focus on three areas for efficient and effective compliance.
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Future CFO
MARCH 31, 2025
ISO 20022 has the potential to address many of the longstanding challenges in cross-border transactions and deliver benefits across the entire ecosystem, says Standard Chartered. In a recently launched whitepaper developed in partnership with Zanders , it was discussed how the standard supports the inclusion of richer and more structured data, which means greater visibility of the payment details and enhances the potential for further automation and speed of payment settlements.
CFO Dive
MARCH 31, 2025
“Stockpiling ahead of potential tariff implementation on a wide range of consumer goods could lead to a pullback in goods spending later this year,” the Conference Board said.
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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CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to visit London next week, from April 8-10, where she will discuss issues related to bilateral trade and investment, and hold talks under the India-United Kingdom Economic and Financial Dialogue.
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CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
As the US reciprocal tariff deadline looms, gold prices on Monday hit a record high of $3,106 per ounce for the first time, with people rushing towards accumulating the safe-haven asset amid global uncertainties.
CFO Dive
MARCH 31, 2025
Rising retirement rates contributed to growing turnover, with 54% of outgoing CFOs either retiring or moving exclusively to board positions, the firm said.
Lime Light
MARCH 31, 2025
Capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning is becoming increasingly complex as organizations navigate a landscape marked by market volatility, longer return on investment (ROI) timelines, and heightened scrutiny from CFOs and finance teams.
CFO Dive
MARCH 31, 2025
A plane that crashed in a Minneapolis suburb Saturday was registered to Terry Dolan, the lender’s chief administration officer, who previously served as the bank’s CFO.
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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CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
With inflation easing, liquidity deficits narrowing, and forex markets stabilising, the RBI is expected to pivot towards rate cuts, which will further support liquidity.
Lime Light
MARCH 31, 2025
Traditional forecasting methods have been essential for business planning for years. But in today's fast-paced, unpredictable market, theyre no longer cutting it.
CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
The report also highlights that the growth of digital payments among women is not limited to urban areas as rural women have also contributed to the trend.
Collectiv
MARCH 31, 2025
Hot off the press: Major changes are happening in Microsoft Fabric. At the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference (FabCon) this week, Microsoft is announcing a set of Fabric enhancements that will transform how organizations analyze, plan, and act on their data. Copilot is expanding across all Fabric SKUs, new write-back capabilities are creating a true feedback loop for integrated business planning , and Power BI is evolving into a more intelligent and interactive analytics platform.
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.
CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
NFRA has released its second Auditor-Audit Committee Interaction Series, emphasizing the need for transparent communication and strategic risk assessment. How can audit committees ensure robust audits? The report provides key insights.
The Finance Weekly
MARCH 31, 2025
Do you still struggle to identify which products are actually pulling their weight and which ones are silently draining your resources? Financial reports may give you the numbers but not always the clarity you need to make fast, strategic decisions. Thats where contribution margin comes insimplifying complex product performance and driving smarter financial strategy.What Is Contribution Margin?
CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
Despite global headwinds, the credit ratio for India Inc strengthened in the second half of FY25 - improving to 2.35 times from 1.62 times in H1 FY25, a CareEdge Ratings report said on Tuesday.
CFO Thought Leader
MARCH 31, 2025
It was a late-night meeting room lit by the glow of Excel spreadsheets and cluttered with half-empty coffee cups. Brian Carolan, then a rising finance leader, looked around the table and saw not just fellow accountants and analysts but a collection of people relying on him to bridge data and strategy. In that moment, he felt the weight of a CFOs responsibility keenly.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
Haldiram Snacks Food has confirmed selling stakes to International Holding Company (IHC) and Alpha Wave Global, following Temasek's recent acquisition. This move aims to bolster Haldiram's financial strength for its global expansion, especially in the US and the Middle East.
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 31, 2025
When it comes to growing a practice for the long term, talent acquisition is just as important as client acquisition. The people who handle the day-to-day work of the firm are crucial to its operations, particularly as firm owners and other leadership focus their time on higher-level strategic initiatives rather than routine operational details. However, developing a strong hiring process can be challenging – and it's easy to overlook its importance until the next hiring need arises.
CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
China, Japan, and South Korea agreed to join forces in response to U.S. tariffs, emphasizing supply chain cooperation and discussing export controls. The nations' trade ministers also expressed intentions to pursue a comprehensive free trade agreement to fortify regional and global trade relations.
Barry Ritholtz
MARCH 31, 2025
My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: As Trump Sinks Dollar, Once-Unthinkable Worry Grips Markets. Just two months into his 2nd term, his escalating tariffs and bid to roll back decades of globalization is shaking confidence in the US currency which has had a privileged place at the heart of the world financial system for eight decades. The dollar has dropped against all but a handful of the 31 major currencies over the last three months, sending the dollar index down 3%, its worst start to
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CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
Several financial and tax changes, including new income tax slabs, UPI deactivation, revised credit card rewards, and stricter KYC norms, will take effect from April 1, 2025, impacting taxpayers, investors, and digital payment users.
CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
The e-commerce sector in India is expected to witness the highest salary increments in 2025, with hikes surpassing 10 per cent, according to a report by EY.
CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
For FY25, CD issuances reached an all-time high of Rs 10.58 lakh crore, with yields marginally increasing from 7.49 per cent to 7.52 per cent. Banks also raised Rs 1.32 lakh crore from the debt capital market, with infrastructure bonds accounting for 71 per cent of the total.
CFO News
MARCH 31, 2025
The CBDT signed a record 174 APAs with Indian taxpayers in the 2024-25 fiscal year, providing tax certainty and preventing double taxation in international transactions. This marks the highest number of APAs signed since the program's inception, including India's first-ever multilateral APA.
Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA
AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?
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