Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Research shows that immigrants to the US play a significant role in entrepreneurship and the economy at large. Ilya Strebulaev, a professor in the Venture Capital Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Business, analysed data from 500 unicorns between 1997 and 2019. The dataset includes information on 1,078 founders, of whom 44% were identified as non-U.S.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
To retain top talent, CFOs need to balance senior accountants’ experience against AI’s promise, EY’s Daren Campbell said.
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Future CFO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Finance leadership is undoubtedly not a cakewalk, as it involves various roles for the organisation to grow and drive value. Chief finance officers now work as strategic advisors to the C-suite team, with specific strategies at hand to bring in innovation for the company as a whole. Every decision is crucial to the overall results and endpoint of each and every plan and initiative, that is why it is necessary that finance leaders have a clear view of the road they have to take.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Powell’s comments align with those of other Fed officials in recent days who backed a cautious approach to future reductions in borrowing costs.
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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Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Alexandre Arnault, one of French luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault’s sons, will serve as deputy chief executive of LVMH’s wines and spirits division, Moët Hennessy. The unit includes champagne houses Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Veuve Clicquot, as well as cognac brand Hennessy. Starting in February, the 32-year-old heir will work alongside LVMH’s longtime CFO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who will also join Moët Hennessy as its new CEO.
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Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Legal migration to the world’s wealthiest nations reached unprecedented levels in 2023. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), approximately 6.5 million people migrated through permanent legal routes to its 38 member countries last year, a nearly 10% increase from 2022’s 6 million. The data comes as the debate surrounding migrants escalates, fueling right-wing gains in elections in many countries.
CFO Talks
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Members’ Profile: Christopher Holton In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Christopher Holton, whose career reflects a deep commitment to both personal and professional growth. As the current Financial Director at Denso South Africa, Christopher has held key positions that span multiple industries, including logistics, fuel terminals, and manufacturing.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A new $1.3 billion deep-water megaport in Peru will likely become the latest battleground in a rumbling trade dispute between the US and China. The 15-berth port at Chancay, around 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) north of Lima on the Peruvian coast, was jointly inaugurated by Peru President Dina Boluarte and China’s President Xi Jinping as part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 4, 2024
At the Money: Deferring Capital Gains on Appreciated Equity. (December 4, 2024) Are you holding large, concentrated equity positions that have accrued big gains? Would you like to diversify but also defer paying big capital gains taxes? Meb Faber, founder and chief investment officer of Cambria Investments, speaks about a new ETF that may be the solution to the challenge of concentrated equity positions.
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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Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Historically, Mauritius voters have a reputation for speaking in absolute terms. They lived up to it last month, when they chose Navin Ramgoolam, the candidate of the Alliance du Changement (ADC) coalition, to form a new government as prime minister. Ramgoolam’s victory against incumbent Pravind Jugnauth was a rout. The ADC won 60 of 62 seats in the National Assembly, underscoring public exasperation with Jugnauth’s seven-year rule.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
While financial performance improved during Q3, the retailer now faces the additional challenge of searching for a new CEO and CFO.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
IRIS2, the European satellite communications program, is finally taking off. The response to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper is the SpaceRISE consortium. Two years after launching the project, the European Commission awarded the contract to build its satellite mega constellation to a consortium of satellite fleet operators: Eutelsat (France), SES (Luxembourg) and Hispasat (Spain).
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warns that climate risks are impacting the financial system, posing systemic challenges. These include physical and transition risks, impacting assets, businesses, and loan losses. Data gaps hinder comprehensive risk assessment and access to climate finance. The RBI emphasizes the need for adaptation measures alongside emission reduction strategies to address immediate climate change impacts.
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.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
IRIS2, the European satellite communications program, is finally taking off. The response to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper is the SpaceRISE consortium. Two years after launching the project, the European Commission awarded the contract to build its satellite mega constellation to a consortium of satellite fleet operators: Eutelsat (France), SES (Luxembourg) and Hispasat (Spain).
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Godrej Capital is utilizing Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance customer service, analyze interactions, and manage credit risk. Key initiatives include AI-driven quality checks, real-time data analysis, and the upcoming launch of the SAKSHAM-AI/ML platform for improved decision-making and service efficiency. These innovations aim to provide personalized, efficient, and secure financial solutions in the evolving financial services landscape.
Bank of the West
DECEMBER 4, 2024
As BMO reflects on its journey, the commitment to helping customers, communities, and colleagues make progress remains at the forefront of its mission. This fall, BMO proudly celebrates significant milestones… Read more The post Celebrating Milestones and Community Impact Through EMpower appeared first on About BMO.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has issued a clarification after queries have been raised in various news articles about the obligation of digital platforms to get recognition as a Specified Digital 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.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Botswana, the world’s second largest diamond producer, ended 58 years of single-party dominance by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) last month, as incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who had served one term, conceded defeat, enabling a historic and peaceful transition of power to Duma Boko, a 54-year-old Harvard-educated human rights lawyer who leads the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
2024 saw quite a lot of CFO resignations across major industries, reflecting shifts in leadership amid evolving challenges. We take a look at the top departures that made news.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In the competitive market for financial advice, advisory firms often seek to find ways to differentiate themselves from one another. For firms with high-net-worth clientele, one way to do this is to offer alternative investments, such as private equity, private debt, or hedge funds, which may offer clients the ability to invest in a more diverse range of assets.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra cautioned revenue officials against issuing excessive demand notices to businesses, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the economy. He urged them to verify the intent behind potential tax discrepancies before taking action, focusing on major players in smuggling and drug trafficking cases rather than minor offenders.
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
The Charity CFO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Sawyer Nyquist, a data expert who specializes in analytics and data management for nonprofits. Their conversation explored the strategic role of data in the nonprofit sector and how organizations can leverage it to achieve their goals more effectively. The Data Dilemma Tasha kicked off the discussion by highlighting a common issue in the nonprofit world: many organizations have an abundance of data but struggl
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
From a multi-year capex cycle to advancements in technology, rural consumption revival, and rising healthcare demand, the Kotak MF report outlines critical opportunities for investors.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Hyundai Motor Co. has appointed José Muñoz, its North American chief and global COO, as CEO, marking the first time a major South Korean conglomerate has elevated a foreign national to the top position. Muñoz has been credited with driving record sales in the US, a key market for the world’s third largest car manufacturer alongside its affiliate, Kia.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Ahead of the 55th GST Council meeting on December 21, Punjab's Finance Minister has urged an extension of the GST Compensation Cess beyond March 2026. Experts are divided, with some arguing it ensures financial stability for states, while others warn of long-term fiscal and economic concerns.
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