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CFOs zero in on AI ‘auditability’ for 2025: Visual Lease

CFO Dive

CFOs are keeping their focus on finding AI tools with “some good bit of traceability” in the face of a rising tide of potential vendors, Visual Lease’s Amie Durr said.

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Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin 

CFO Talks

Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Anne-Marie de Bruin, a highly experienced finance professional and the freelance Financial Manager at AM Cross Country Consulting. With over two decades of expertise and a focus on strategic financial solutions, Anne-Marie has been making a global impact through her consultancy work.

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KPMG plans $100M Google Cloud investment

CFO Dive

The move expands an existing alliance as KPMG looks to bolster its consulting services, including by developing advanced generative AI agents.

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Strategic Alliances: Creating Value Through Partnership 

CFO Talks

Strategic Alliances: Creating Value Through Partnership “Two heads are better than one”—a cliché in conversation but a powerful truth in business. In a competitive market, the most successful companies don’t just compete—they collaborate. Strategic alliances, where businesses join forces to share resources, expertise, and market opportunities, are transforming industries worldwide.

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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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Coupa’s new CFO eyes AI’s ‘market tailwinds’

CFO Dive

Michael Agresta is taking the spend management company’s finance reins less than a year after it was taken private in an $8 billion deal.

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SEC’s Gensler to step down Jan. 20 after robust rulemaking, enforcement

CFO Dive

The SEC, in one of its most far-reaching changes under Gensler, adopted rules last year aimed at channeling more trading of Treasury securities into central clearinghouses and curbing the risk of illiquidity.

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Vena Solutions FP&A Software Review

The Finance Weekly

FP&A software plays a crucial role in helping CFOs, finance leaders, and FP&A experts maintain the financial well-being of their organizations. It enables them to monitor and analyze current financial outcomes while also forecasting future performance. Given the wide range of providers offering FP&A software, choosing the most suitable platform for your specific needs can be challenging.

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CFO Mark Partin on Building BlackLine’s Revenue Ops from the Ground Up

CFO Thought Leader

In this special Mentor Plus video feature, BlackLine CFO Mark Partin shares the transformative journey of building a world-class Sales Ops organization. Tasked with creating the function from scratch nearly a decade ago, Partin highlights key milestones, from aligning finance with sales and marketing to establishing a unified revenue operations model that supports BlackLine’s rapid growth.

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The Hidden Benefits of Exit Planning Early

Focus CFO

The best time to start planning your exit now.

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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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5 signs your budgeting process needs an overhaul

Jedox Finance

In financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting is crucial in supporting strategic decisions and propelling a company toward its financial objectives. Yet, when the budgeting process is outdated or inefficient, it can choke growth, create operational hurdles, and lead to missed opportunities. If you're noticing any of the following red flags, it might be time [.

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Robust services drive India's business activity to 3-month high in Nov, cost pressures grow

CFO News

India's business activity surged in November, hitting a three-month high thanks to a booming services sector and record job creation. Despite this positive trend, inflation has reached a near 12-year peak, driven by rising input costs across industries. While businesses remain optimistic, the soaring inflation may prompt the Reserve Bank of India to maintain its cautious stance on interest rates.

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10-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 2.071%

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s reopening auction of a 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CLE9 — generated a real yield to maturity of 2.

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Warburg-backed Micro Life eyes $150 mn in pre-IPO round; eyes $5 bn valuation

CFO News

Micro Life Sciences, India's largest medical devices group, is seeking to raise $150 million by selling a small stake, aiming for a $5 billion valuation. Backed by Warburg Pincus, the company plans to use the funds for expansion, including new manufacturing facilities and product launches.

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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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CFOs look forward to GenAI amid rising cost, regulatory challenges

Future CFO

Chief financial officers are looking forward to the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) even amid rising cost and regulatory challenges, according to a recent study by EY. The latest EY Tax and Finance Operations (TFO) Survey reveals that GenAI will be of help in transforming tax and finance functions, as it aids to address inefficiencies, talent shortages and compliance with emerging reporting obligations, including those related to global minimum taxes.

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Adani's troubles: Global banks weigh halting fresh credit to Adani after U.S. indictment

CFO News

Global banks are reassessing their lending to India's Adani Group. This follows fraud charges against its founder, Gautam Adani, by US prosecutors. Banks may pause new loans but retain existing ones. The situation is being closely monitored for its impact on the group's finances and fundraising plans. The Indian government's response is also being watched closely by these international banks.

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Balaji Telefilms promotes CFO Sanjay Dwivedi as Group CEO

CFO News

Sanjay Dwivedi possesses about 30 years of experience spanning Media & Entertainment and FMCG sectors. He joined Balaji group in January 2013, serving for more than 10 years as the Chief Financial Officer of Balaji Telefilms Limited.

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IISc product accelerator programme to make India global manufacturing hub

CFO News

A new India-wide product accelerator program, 'Pravriddhi,' was launched at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. The program aims to foster innovation and drive new product development for a self-reliant India by connecting businesses, academics, research institutions, and investors.

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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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JSW to set up wind turbine blade manufacturing unit in Karnataka

CFO News

JSW Energy plans to establish a wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in Karnataka. The plant will cater to the company's internal needs. JSW Energy aims to reduce reliance on imports and ensure a steady supply of wind turbine generators. The company has secured a technology licensing agreement with China's Sany Renewable Energy.

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Emami MD Harsha Vardhan Agarwal takes over as Ficci chief

CFO News

Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Emami Limited, assumed the role of president at FICCI for 2024-25, succeeding Anish Shah. Anant Goenka stepped up as Senior Vice President, while Vijay Sankar joined the leadership as Vice President.

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IIT Bombay's incubator plans to launch Rs 100 crore venture capital fund

CFO News

IIT Bombay's incubator, SINE, is launching a Rs 100 crore venture capital fund to support deep tech startups crucial for India's growth. This initiative aims to nurture 1,000 startups in the next decade. SINE, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has already supported 245 startups that have collectively raised $942 million.

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We’re 100% compliant with FDI regulations; aim to be majority India-owned: Zepto’s Aadit Palicha

CFO News

Monthly cash burn expected to have topped $35 million, but Zepto's Palicha says company is multiplying on the scale of billions of dollars. Zepto plans an IPO on Indian exchanges, distancing itself from foreign-backed firms. The startup's rapid growth, fueled by $1.4 billion in recent funding, positions it as a key player in India’s $616 billion grocery market, competing with Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart.

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

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

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Adani Group stocks extend losses, drop up to 11% after Kenya cancels deals following US charges

CFO News

Adani Enterprises Share Price: Adani Group stocks continued to plummet following Kenyan President Ruto's cancellation of a major airport deal and accusations of a $265 million bribery scheme involving Adani executives and Indian officials. The allegations, which Adani denies, have sent shockwaves through the company, resulting in significant share drops across various Adani Group entities.

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India's data centre industry set for massive growth with AI, 5G, and cloud adoption

CFO News

India's data centre industry is set for substantial growth, fueled by AI, cloud adoption, and 5G. The sector is attracting significant investments, with projections of 66% capacity growth and $4 bn in investments by 2026. This surge is creating a hub for innovation and job opportunities across related industries.

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DPIIT gives nod to Hinduja Group firm IIHL for acquisition of Reliance Capital

CFO News

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has approved the Hinduja Group's acquisition of the debt-laden Reliance Capital Ltd (RCAP). The approval paves the way for the Mauritius-based IIHL to proceed with its Rs 9,861-crore resolution plan, which was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai on February 27, 2024.

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Vaishnaw invites German companies to invest in India

CFO News

India's Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw encouraged German companies to invest in India at the TV9 Global Summit in Stuttgart. He highlighted India's steady economic growth, vast talent pool, and political and economic stability as attractive factors for investment. Vaishnaw emphasized India's commitment to simplifying legal and compliance structures, making it easier for businesses to operate.

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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.