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How SAP Implementation Services Can Help

Navigator SAP

Growing businesses need the tools and processes in place to support growth. A key component of enabling growth is having an ERP solution in place that supports not only where a business is today, but also where the business will be in five years. This process of getting the right system in place is a lot smoother with the help of SAP implementation services.

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Ex-Tyson CFO pleads guilty to drunk driving

CFO Dive

The son of the company’s chairman and ex-CFO plead guilty to charges stemming from his second alcohol-related arrest in two years.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 19–20)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab has revealed changes to its technology offerings in the wake of its merger with TD Ameritrade, bringing over several popular TD tools, including portfolio rebalancing tool iRebal, its Model Market Center model management service, and its trading platform thinkpipes, likely in an effort to keep former TD users (many of whom were accustomed to this software) o

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EY, PwC voice cautious support for 120-credit hour CPA licensure

CFO Dive

The Big Four accounting firms are now all signalling varied degrees of support for a CPA licensure option that would require 30 fewer college credit hours.

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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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A work of heart: Isabelle Ouellette’s decade of dedication and inclusive hospitality

Bank of the West

Creating a welcoming hospitality experience goes beyond great food and excellent service – it’s about the people who make it happen. For over a decade, Isabelle Ouellette has been an… Read more The post A work of heart: Isabelle Ouellette’s decade of dedication and inclusive hospitality appeared first on About BMO.

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MiB: Brian Higgins, King Street

Barry Ritholtz

This week, we speak with Brian Higgins , co-founder, managing partner and co-portfolio manager of King Street. Higgins focuses on handling distressed securities, real estate investments and credit. He is chair of the Management Committee, Global Investment Committee, Real Estate Investment Committee, and is a member of the Risk Committee and Operating Committee.

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Finastra launches treasury solution at LPBank

Future CFO

Finastra launched its front-to-back treasury solution, Kondor, at Fortune Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank), in a bid to modernise the lender's treasury management operations and capabilities. The solution, which offers powerful risk analytics, trade processing, position management, and real-time risk coverage, enable high-volume treasury trading while supporting complex derivatives, options, and structured transactions.

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Simplifying digital business partnering with JedoxAI in the 2024.2 platform update

Jedox Finance

In today’s fast-paced business world, gaining real-time insights into financial and operational data is essential for driving and sustaining success. With the Jedox 2024 Autumn Major Upgrade, digital business partnering takes a leap forward with the power of JedoxAI, making it easier than ever before to access, analyze, and act on key performance indicators (KPIs) across your organization.

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Supercharging one key market is crucial to India’s $5 trillion goals

CFO News

Infrastructure investments: India's quest to double its 47 trillion rupee corporate bond market, essential for reaching a $5 trillion economy, faces hurdles due to strict investment regulations. Despite recent reforms to boost liquidity and attract retail investors, infrastructure funding largely relies on loans, highlighting the need for market expansion.

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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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Breaking up Big Tech: Cui Bono?

Musings on Markets

In a court filing on October 9, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) let it be known that it was considering a break-up of Alphabet, with the addendum that it would also be pushing for the company to share the data it collects across its multiple platforms with competitors. There is many a slip between the cup and the lip, and it is entirely possible that these are threats designed to extract more concessions from the company, but the break-up talk is a continuation of a debate about the pow

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Transforming Finance: How innovation and technology are redefining roles and fueling growth

CFO News

Rupesh Agrawal, CFO of PL Capital – Prabhudas Lilladher, highlights in this article how technology and innovation are transforming finance roles from traditional bookkeeping to strategic partnerships, driving organizational growth and responding to market dynamics.

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World sees India as a trusted partner to do business with: Piyush Goyal

CFO News

Inflation is under control, foreign exchange reserves have crossed $700 billion, the country is recording healthy economic growth rates and is the most preferred investment destination, Goyal said at an event organised by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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Private equity and venture capital bets fall 40% to USD 8.8 billion in Q2: Report

CFO News

Private equity and venture capital investments fell by 40 per cent to USD 8.8 billion in the September quarter. Despite a 26 per cent increase in the number of deals, geopolitical tensions have led to investment caution. Large deals above USD 100 million halved to 21. Funds raised for future investments also dropped by 37 per cent.

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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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IT hiring: TCS and Infosys expand workforce while HCLTech cuts headcount in Q2 FY25

CFO News

IT Hiring: ETCFO analyses trends related to net headcount, attrition rates, and net profit among the top six IT companies in Q2 FY25.

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India poised to be third largest global economy by 2030, rising population presents challenges, says S&P

CFO News

India is set to become the third largest global economy by 2030, driven by rapid growth as the fastest-growing major economy. With its 2024 entry into JP Morgan's Government Emerging Market Bond Index, India will see increased government funding. However, population growth presents significant challenges in basic service coverage and investment needs.

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Gati Shakti Digital twin will work for both greenfield and brownfield projects

CFO News

​“PM Gati Shakti Master Plan is a geospatial platform, which has data about the infrastructure assets in the country. In addition to that it has data related to any asset and its attributes as major infrastructure assets have been mapped through geospatial coordinates,” Surendra Ahirwar, Joint Secretary, Logistics & Trade , Ministry of Commerce & Industry told ET Infra.

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PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0: Training track set for 1 million workers to run key schemes

CFO News

India is set to train one million workers under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 over the next two years to meet the demands of government schemes across various ministries. Training and certification aim to fast-track skills development and create a skilled workforce for new-age technologies and government initiatives.

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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 Steel-JFE JV to acquire Thyssenkrupp Co for Rs 4kcr

CFO News

JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corp's joint venture acquires Thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India for ₹4,051.40 crore, including technology transfer. The acquisition provides market access for grain-oriented electrical steel, used in transformers and generators, manufactured at TKES India's Nashik plant. JSW Steel foresees rapid market growth in this sector.

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India's steel ministry favours temporary tax to check imports, source says

CFO News

INDIA-STEEL/ (PIX)India's steel ministry favours temporary tax to check imports, source says

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India's Jindal SAW posts 32.5% jump in Q2 profit

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JINDAL-SAW-India's Jindal SAW posts 32.

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Zee files settlement application with Sebi over alleged lapses

CFO News

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has sought a settlement with SEBI to resolve investigations into alleged corporate governance lapses and financial irregularities. The company aims to close the probe by paying a fine or taking corrective actions, while maintaining investor confidence without admitting or denying the allegations.

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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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Tata Consumer Q2 Results: Cons PAT jumps 8% YoY to Rs 364 crore, beats estimates

CFO News

Tata Consumer Q2 Results: The profit after tax was above ET Now poll estimates of Rs 314 crore. The company reported quarterly revenue of Rs 4,214 crore, a 13% increase from Rs 3,734 crore in the same period last year. The India Beverages segment grew 3%, despite a 4% decline in tea volumes, while India Foods revenue rose 28% (9% organic). Overall volume growth was 1%.

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Quick commerce’s burning brighter as players add more fuel

CFO News

Zomato's decision to raise additional funds via QIP, despite holding $1.5 billion in cash, has sparked intrigue in the quick commerce sector, with some viewing it as a strategic move to overshadow Swiggy's impending IPO. The slug of capital that will be needed to sustain growth in the high-burn quick commerce sector is resembling the trajectory of ecommerce a decade ago.

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Interest rate cut at this stage would be 'premature,' India cenbank chief says

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INDIA-CENBANK/RATES (PIX)Interest rate cut at this stage would be 'premature,' India cenbank chief says

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RBI not police; maintains tight vigil on financial market and takes action when necessary: RBI Guv

CFO News

"No.we are not policemen. We are watching. We are watching very closely. We maintain vigil over the credit markets and.when it becomes necessary, we take action," he said at the India Credit Forum hosted by Bloomberg.

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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.