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NOVEMBER 1, 2024
You’re living in a multi-channel world. You probably know about the omnichannel approach to sales. But are you up to speed on the channel-less selling methodology? At first, there was one real channel: the brick-and-mortar storefront. But as technology has changed, sales have become multi-channel. How businesses approach this multi-channel sales environment matters both for competitiveness and customer experience.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Generative AI is saving finance teams a lot of man hours as they ditch manual processes, but translating that into dollar-based ROI terms is tricky, panelists said.
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CFO Talks
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Members’ Profile: Charles Humphreys Mbale In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we’re introducing Charles Humphreys Mbale, Director at Sedumame & Associates Pty Ltd and BRICS Energy Africa. With a career spanning finance roles in notable organizations like the Graça Machel Trust and the UK Department for International Development, Charles has built a reputation for his dedication to impactful work and financial expertise.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Although only 6% of the private sector workforce is unionized, organized labor in recent years has won high-profile disputes and scored limited but clear gains.
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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Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
This week, we speak with Annie Lamont, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Oak HC/FT. Prior to founding Oak HC/FT in 2014, Annie spent 28 years at Oak Investment Partners, where she served as a Managing Partner and led the healthcare and fintech practices. Annie has been named to Forbes’ Midas List as well as Fortune’s Top 20 Private Equity Power Players and Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People.
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Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that SIFMA, which represents broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers, released a white paper that argues that CFP Board "increasingly functions as a de facto private regulator for CFP certificants" and proposes that CFP Board eliminate rules and standards that duplicate, conflict with, and/or impose in addition to existing SEC and/or FINRA rules and standards.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The crypto exchange appointed a new co-CEO and new finance chief, alongside cutting about 400 employees, sources told the New York Times.
Global Finance
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Bank of China (BOC) continues to play a pivotal role in green finance. Through its “BOC Green+” global brand, the bank is offering a range of green financial products. The brand is part of its Green Financial Plan, which aligns with China’s national strategy of achieving “carbon peak and carbon neutrality.” BOC actively participates in international green finance collaboration.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
GST Collections for the month of October grew 8.9% year-on-year at Rs 1.87 Lakh Crore witnessing an uptick compared to Rs 1.73 Lakh Crore in September 2024. Maharashtra recorded the highest GST collections among all states, registering Rs 31,030 crore, a 14% year-on-year increase compared to October 2023.
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.
Global Finance
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Global Finance speaks with Doha Bank Group CEO Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Thani. Global Finance’s transaction banking editor Gilly Wright had the pleasure of speaking with Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Thani, Group CEO of Doha Bank Group at the 2024 Best Digital Bank awards dinner at Banking Halll in London. Sheikh Al Thani discusses the bank’s impressive achievements in digital innovation and transformation and the further insights into Doha Bank’s strategy for sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving finan
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) settled 16.58 billion transactions in October 2024, up 45% yearon-year. The demand for work under the government’s flagship rural employment scheme fell for the 12th straight month in October from a year before, dropping 9.2% from a year earlier, indicating availability of job opportunities elsewhere in the economy.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Markets regulator Sebi suggests changes to the framework for ESG Rating Providers, especially those using a subscriber-pays model. Sebi recommends exemption from disclosing ESG ratings to stock exchanges and sharing reports with subscribers and rated issuers simultaneously. The proposals aim to improve clarity and transparency in ESG ratings. Public comments on the proposals are invited until November 15.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Amid persistent selling of shares in the stock market by foreign institutional investors (FII) and growing geopolitical tensions, India's foreign exchange reserves posted a $3.46 billion drop to stand at $684.8 billion in the week ended October 25, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday.
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CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
In recent years, many bilateral agreements have been formalised between India and Saudi Arabia, covering sectors such as food exports, pharmaceuticals, electrical interconnectivity, energy, small and medium enterprises, digitization and electronic manufacturing.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Satya Nadella’s compensation jumped by 63% in 2024 to $79.1 million, driven by an increase in stock awards. He requested a reduction in cash incentive due to cybersecurity concerns. Under his leadership, Microsoft has seen significant financial growth since '14.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Wall Street recently criticised major tech firms for their AI spending, but Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet plan to invest even more, exceeding $200 billion this year. These companies are securing chips and building data centers to support AI, aiming for future profitability despite current high expenses.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The festive season significantly boosted retail sales for automakers, with high demand for premium vehicles like Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai Creta. Maruti Suzuki and other major manufacturers posted record sales, reducing high inventories. The wedding season in November is expected to sustain this momentum.
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?
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Work demand under the MGNREGS fell for the 12th consecutive month in October, reflecting strong economic activity and more remunerative job opportunities. Despite a slight uptick from September, overall requests for work are down year-on-year, indicating an upswing in the rural economy.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Auto majors Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai witnessed muted sales in October, with inventory adjustments affecting dispatches. Despite a drop in some segments, both companies reported record-breaking monthly figures. Mahindra, Toyota, and JSW MG saw notable growth, while Tata Motors experienced a slight dip. Two-wheeler brands Royal Enfield and TVS Motor recorded significant increases in sales.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has doubled its capital expenditure to ₹15,550 crore in the second quarter. ONGC has spent ₹23,550 crore in the first six months, moving closer to its annual capex target of ₹30,800 crore. State-run oil companies together spent around ₹67,000 crore in the first half of the fiscal year.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Once the dominant force in chipmaking, Intel has in recent years ceded its manufacturing edge to rival TSMC and missed out on the generative artificial intelligence boom after missteps including passing on an investment in ChatGPT-owner OpenAI.
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Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Netflix India's net profit rose 49% to Rs 52 crore in the last fiscal year, driven by a growing subscriber base and content expansion. The company's gross turnover reached Rs 2,845 crore, while expenses increased but were offset by a rise in subscribers, propelled by new mobile plans and a crackdown on password sharing.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
ICAI's stance in a disciplinary case appears conflicting with its recently released Standard on Quality Management (SQM) for audit firms. ICAI claims the Companies Act governs audit standards, while contending in court they lack jurisdiction over audit firms. NFRA pushes ICAI to align with global norms, aiming to clear regulatory ambiguities.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Despite the recent rise in sales, Ola Electric has faced an increase in customer complaints about after-sales service, software issues, and hardware malfunctions, which contributed to a decrease in sales and market share over the past few months.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Indian car sales have seen a decline for three consecutive months, with September recording a 1-2.5% drop despite significant discounts during the festive season. Major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Tata Motors reported lower sales, leading to high inventory levels at dealerships. Nonetheless, festive season demand is expected to improve sales.
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