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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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CFOs top priorities in 2025: metrics, analytics, reporting

Future CFO

Chief financial officers and finance leaders rated metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus areas for the year coming, according to a recent survey by Gartner, Inc. This findings of the October 2024 survey , which polled 251 CFOs, reflect an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, as CFOs showed that finance transformation ranks much lower as a priority for them in 2025.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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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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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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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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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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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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Navigating Bleisure Travel: A Guide for Mid-Sized Companies

Bleisure travel — where employees combine work and leisure — has been around since the advent of corporate travel and is here to stay. Successful bleisure policies strike a balance between employee preferences and company goals — workers report a 64% improvement in work-life balance, while companies benefit from reduced travel costs and increased workforce innovation.

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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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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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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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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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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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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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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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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.