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November election, event risks loom, drive volatility: Bloomberg Intelligence

CFO Dive

Finance chiefs should look to maintain robust, flexible portfolios as election and economic risks continue to impact volatility, Bloomberg’s Tanvir Sandhu advised.

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US IPO Market Picks Up Steam As Election Looms

Global Finance

Offerings are bouncing back, as the upcoming US election creates opportunities and risk. The US IPO market is seeing renewed momentum as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with investors and analysts eyeing potential opportunities ahead. Last week marked the busiest period for IPOs since February, with four out of five companies successfully pricing their offerings and raising a combined $1.1 billion.

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NYSE poised to curb serial reverse stock splits

CFO Dive

The New York Stock Exchange is proposing rule changes to protect investors from deeply distressed companies that are “inappropriate for trading.

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Future-Ready Financial Institutions

Global Finance

A modern financial institution (FI) faces a challenging environment but a beguiling opportunity in Asia. Asia is the engine room of world economic momentum: it will account for 60% of global growth in 2024, according to the IMF, and has 60% of the world’s population. But it is also challenging to navigate. In addition to cultural and economic diversity, Asia also places great demands for leading-edge digital technology on FIs, with an increasing insistence on instant, low-friction services and r

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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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M&A dealmakers seize on AI as strategic ‘cornerstone’: Dykema

CFO Dive

AI has spurred M&A volume in 2024, Dykema said, noting 55 transactions targeting AI start-ups during the first quarter compared with 38 during the final quarter of last year.

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Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Planning After TCJA Sunset: Preparing Clients To (Re)Encounter AMT After 2025

Nerd's Eye View

Since the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TJCA) was passed in 2017, few households have been subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), which TCJA restructured so that it applied mainly to a select number of upper-income households. But with the anticipated sunset of TCJA in 2026 and the reversion to the pre-2018 AMT rules, a large subset of households will find themselves owing AMT – many of whom will do so for the first time.

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At The Money: Our Complicated Relationship With Cash

Barry Ritholtz

At The Money: Our Complicated Relationship With Cash with Dr. Daniel Crosby (October 16, 2024) How can we improve our relationship with money and earning, investing and spending? Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Dr. Daniel Crosby is the Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions, where he helps financial advisors apply behavioral science in their practice.

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Ratan Tata was one of globalization's giants

CFO News

Ratan Tata passed away on October 7. He transformed Tata Group into a global giant, overseeing acquisitions like Jaguar Land Rover and innovations like the Tata Nano. His leadership helped Tata Group grow its worth from $4 billion to $400 billion. His legacy influences India's vision of itself as a global economic player.

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AICPA & CIMA appoints CEO

Future CFO

The Board of Directors of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants named Mark Koziel , CPA, CGMA, as the organisation’s next chief executive officer, effective January 2025. Koziel will succeed Barry Melancon , CPA, CGMA, who will retire at the end of 2024. The appointee currently serves as president and CEO of Allinial Global , an association of independent accounting and advisory firms.

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

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 Book Picks – September 2024

CFO Thought Leader

From fiction as a mental escape to deep dives into leadership, health, and emerging technologies, CFOs featured on the CFO Thought Leader podcast in September shared a diverse range of book recommendations. Their selections offer valuable perspectives on balancing business demands with personal growth. ADP CFO Don McGuire recommends Getting Things Done by David Allen, a classic guide to productivity and stress management.

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India to make digital connectivity affordable for emerging economies: Piyush Goyal

CFO News

India has a key role to play in making technology available in the Global South and in leading the world in fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to make digital connectivity affordable across the globe, Union Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Tuesday.

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Shaping ADP’s Global Strategy: Don McGuire’s Unique CFO Journey

CFO Thought Leader

This story originally appeared on Forbes.com In 2021, ADP’s HR leader reached out to Don McGuire, then the company’s globe-trotting EMEA president, to gauge his interest in stepping into the CFO role. McGuire was surprised, as it had been nearly two decades since he had shifted away from the traditional finance track. In the intervening years, he had taken on various global leadership roles that diverged from the typical CFO path.

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India Inc intensifies training efforts to bridge semiconductor skills gap

CFO News

AMD, Micron India, and LAM Research are among companies seeking to close the skills gap by putting new recruits through technical bootcamps, teaming up students with employees working on next-generation technologies, setting up research labs in universities, and rolling out mentorship opportunities.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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Nippon Steel’s Global Strategy Dented By Rebuff

Global Finance

The Japanese giant is betting its growth plans on its U.S. Steel acquisition, but political opposition is derailing the effort. What happens if the deal doesn’t go through? When Nippon Steel Corp. announced its $14.9 billion agreement to purchase venerable United States Steel in December, the most eye-catching aspect of the deal was not—as it soon would be—the negative reaction from American politicians and labor activists.

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Centre announces 3 CoEs for AI in healthcare, agriculture & sustainable cities

CFO News

The Union government on Tuesday announced the establishment of three Centres of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities.

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Tata Trusts board meets to discuss appointment of third representative to Tata Sons; Noel Tata expected to join

CFO News

Tata Trusts own 66% of Tata Sons of which Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust are primary Trusts. The Articles of Association allows the Tata Trusts to nominate one-third of the directors of Tata Sons.

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'Tough getting companies to ensure quality': Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

CFO News

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges Indian industries to focus on high-quality manufacturing to boost export competitiveness. He emphasizes self-reliance and states that quality manufacturing is essential for global market success. The government has issued more quality control orders recently, urging big players to support smaller units in this endeavor.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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Win for Musk’s Starlink as India says no to spectrum auction pitch from Ambani, Mittal

CFO News

India will allocate satellite broadband spectrum, favoring Elon Musk’s Starlink over an auction system advocated by Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal. The government aims to attract foreign investment while balancing local telecom interests. Incumbent operators argue it creates an uneven playing field. Starlink awaits government approval to start operations in India.

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India recognised as source of cost-effective digital applications in Global South: IT Secy

CFO News

Apart from policy support and enabling requirements that big enterprises would have, there could be some ease of doing business issues for technology companies that require attention from time to time, and which are brought to MeitY's notice, he said.

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Bikaji Foods acquires 53% stake in Hazelnut Factory for Rs 131 crore; to compete in QSR space

CFO News

Bikaji Foods International has acquired a 53.02% stake in Lucknow's Hazelnut Factory for Rs 131 crore through its subsidiary. This strategic move will help Bikaji enter the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) segment. The acquisition will be completed over the next two years, integrating Hazelnut Factory's retail stores in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Delhi.

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Nirmala Sitharaman on official visit to Mexico to explore trade corporation between India-Mexico

CFO News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Mexico for her maiden official visit. The aim is to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Mexico, focusing on trade, investment, technology, and innovation. During the visit, she will engage with political and business leaders, chair a Tech Leaders' Roundtable, and hold a bilateral meeting with her Mexican counterpart.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

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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GST Amnesty Scheme eases litigation burden, but questions on eligibility, legal risks remain: Experts

CFO News

How will the GST Amnesty Scheme under Section 128A help businesses resolve compliance issues from the early years of GST while waiving interest and penalties? What clarifications are still needed regarding eligibility and legal risks, and how does this scheme impact non-fraudulent cases from Financial Years 2017-18 to 2019-20?

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New ITR e-filing portal 3.0 to be launched soon, intended to be more user friendly and fast; Tax dept seeks suggestions

CFO News

New e-filing ITR portal: As per an internal circular by the income tax department, a new ITR e-filing portal IEC 3.0 is going to be launched soon. "Project IEC 3.0 is envisaged to provide not only a continuation of the services rendered by Project IEC 2.0, but also to put in place a significantly improved system to ensure a secure and user-friendly environment.

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Sale proceeds available to FPIs on settlement day: Sebi

CFO News

To boost operational efficiency and respond to concerns raised by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), Sebi on Wednesday said it has introduced measures to speed up the availability of sale proceeds for such investors, bringing them on par with domestic institutional investors.

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Noel Tata weighs leadership options in Tata companies amid new trust role

CFO News

Noel Tata, the new chairman of Tata Trusts, is considering his continuation as chairman in other Tata group firms following the death of Ratan Tata. Holding non-executive roles at Trent, Voltas, and other companies, he faces no legal restrictions. His leadership has driven significant growth in these entities.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

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.