CFO Talks

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Diverse Teams, Unified Goals: Managing Multifaceted Finance Staff In today’s dynamic business environment, finance teams have evolved into diverse groups with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. Managing these multifaceted teams requires a fresh approach, particularly for CFOs who are tasked with not only overseeing financial performance but also ensuring the cohesion and effectiveness of their finance staff.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The current tech landscape “now demands that businesses reinvent themselves to remain competitive,” according to a report by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

China continues to dominate trade with the continent. But overlending—and US initiatives to extend its security and investment footprint—are challenging its position. China solidified its position as Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner last year, as trade with the continent reached a record $282.1 billion, up 1.5% from 2022. But a 7.5% surge in Chinese exports, to $173 billion, was not matched by imports from Africa, which fell by 6.7% to $109 billion, widening Africa’s trade deficit wit

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 8, 2024

High borrowing costs, a major cause of uncertainty, show no signs of easing even though the Federal Reserve last month cut the main interest rate by a half percentage point.

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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

Investments

Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Global Finance magazine interviewed Philippines Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona, who earned an “A–” grade in the magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards. Remolona talks about the country’s early decision on cutting rates, its credit growth, and its pursuit of sustainable economic development. Global Finance : What is the Philippines economic growth outlook for 2024-25?

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The winning party in November’s election will need to navigate growing social turmoil as the island nation seeks to become a global financial center. Elections in Africa are often contentious and disruptive to the socioeconomic order. Mauritius has evaded this rocky path and remains a beacon of democracy, hoping to maintain that pattern ahead of general elections on November 30.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This year has marked the beginning of a groundswell of enhanced, regulated reporting on sustainability and climate data, writes Persefoni’s Emily Pierce.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 406th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Michael Kramer. Michael is the manager of Natural Investments, an RIA based in San Francisco, California that has offices across the country, overseeing $1.9 billion in assets under management for 1,300 client households. What's unique about Michael, though, is how his firm used the unique perpetual purpose trust structure to facilitate an internal succession plan, allowing th

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Match alum Steven Bailey will step into the company’s CFO seat as it fields demands from activist investors for change, including calls for a potential sale.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

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

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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

India Inc increased CSR spending on non-traditional segments like sports, art, culture, and women empowerment by 68% to ₹1,800 crore in 2022-23. Education received the highest CSR funds totaling ₹10,085 crore, while health spending decreased to ₹6,830 crore. HDFC Bank was the largest CSR spender.

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Bank of the West

OCTOBER 8, 2024

BMO is proud to partner with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) in its mission to deliver equitable and innovative healthcare solutions for all. Through our partnership… Read more The post BMO empowers equity and innovation in healthcare at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital appeared first on About BMO.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

African governments are not collecting enough taxes to fuel their development plans. Ideas for making up the difference abound; implementing them is not so easy. Africa is struggling to change tax structures that fail to bring in sufficient revenue, that leave too many potential taxpayers outside the net, and that allow too much revenue leakage due to corruption.

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Cube Software

OCTOBER 8, 2024

What is a financial plan? A financial plan maps out your business’s current situation and future goals. It’s a living document that usually projects income, expenses, assets, and debts within the context of a broader business plan.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Lenders remain cautious about backing risky climate projects. But blended finance deals are helping to open up opportunities in areas like renewable energy. Finding solutions to an ever-expanding climate crisis is a global dilemma, but especially in Africa. Despite contributing just 4% to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent is disproportionately impacted by global warming.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By the time Josh Schwartz arrived at Medidata, the life sciences innovation company had found itself entering unfamiliar waters. Having just gone public, the firm was shifting away from being a fast-growing start-up to welcoming life as a more structured, scalable organization. For Schwartz, who initially led revenue recognition, this was the beginning of both personal and professional evolutions that would mirror the company’s own transformation.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Global Finance magazine interviewed National Bank of Denmark Governor Christian Kettel Thomsen, who was one of only three central bankers in the world to earn an “A+” grade in the magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards. Thomsen explains how Denmark pushed inflation to 1.5% and answers whether the country’s pharma industry is “too big to fail.” Global Finance: Denmark’s inflation rate has dropped significantly from a high of 10% in late 2022 to stabilizing below 1.5% this year.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

AUGER-FUNDING/Former Amazon executive's supply chain startup raises $100 mln in funding

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Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Forward-looking surveys conducted by the RBI in September 2024 reflect growing consumer confidence and optimism in both the manufacturing and services sectors.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Retaining Talent: They say such strategic investments will enhance talent retention and productivity, and significantly reduce recruitment costs for India Inc.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If inflation remains under control and growth slows, the neutral stance increases the chances of future rate cuts, which would lower borrowing costs for loans like mortgages, auto loans, and business credit.

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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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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

​Hindenburg Research on Tuesday disclosed a short position in Roblox, saying the videogame company has been lying to investors and regulators about the number of users on its platform.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Mumbai-based EPS is backed by investors like the UK's Apis Partners and Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank FMO. The licence has made it the country's fifth white-label ATM operator alongside Tata Communications Payment Solutions, India1 Payments, Hitachi Payment and Vakrangee. The RBI had last issued this licence in 2014 to India1 Payments. Earlier, three other companies had surrendered their licences.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This festive season, hiring executives highlight that businesses are reshaping their workforce to meet evolving consumer demands and promote diversity, while facing potential risks from inflation and geopolitical tensions.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

India's consumer durables sector is set to grow, creating 500,000 new jobs by 2030. This growth is driven by rising domestic demand, sustainability focus, and indigenisation. The market could reach Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029. Incentives for energy-efficient products and online sales expansion are recommended to boost the sector.

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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.

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