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Heed Corporate Transparency Act despite legal cloud, experts say

CFO Dive

Passed in 2021, the law was designed to prevent bad actors from using legal entities to shield money laundering and other illicit activity.

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How to Integrate and Extend SAP Business ByDesign

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One of the advantages of using the SAP Business ByDesign ERP solution is that most of what a business needs for a complete backend business system solution comes included with Business ByDesign right out of the box. Where additional functionality is needed, Business ByDesign integration points and extensions can help. SAP Business ByDesign is built on a modular framework.

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How big retailers are battling the last-mile delivery squeeze

CFO Dive

Walmart, Target and Kroger executives pointed to price and technology improvements that they are using to offset cost pressures.

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Goldman Sachs Now In Riyadh

Global Finance

Goldman Sachs became the first Wall Street bank to comply with Saudi Arabia’s Regional Headquarters (RHQ) program and secure a license to establish its Middle Eastern base in Riyadh. The kingdom’s new rules, which took effect on January 1, 2024, require companies to maintain a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia with at least 15 employees, including high-ranking C-suite executives overseeing operations in other countries.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.

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Quiet vacationing: What’s this summer work trend?

CFO Dive

The workers who are afraid of taking PTO have come up with a complicated solution to their anxieties.

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Best Investment Banks And Sustainable Finance 2024 Awards Ceremony

Global Finance

Global Finance magazine held our Best Investment Banks and Sustainable Finance awards ceremony on the evening of April 30th at the iconic Gherkin Building in London. The event recognised the winners in the 2024 Best Investment Bank Awards and Best Sustainable Finance Awards. This year our Investment Bank Awards celebrate a 25 year anniversary we recognised during the event. 1 (left to right) Societe Generale’s Andrew Menzies , Global Head of DCM, Thierry d’Argent , CEO of the London Branch, and

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GENERAL ELECTION OUTCOME ON BUSINESS IN INDIA: Pros and Cons

CFO News

In this insightful article, seasoned finance expert Robin Banerjee explores the potential economic implications and policy directions following India's recent general election, highlighting key pros and cons for the business community.

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Strategic Partnerships with Fractional CFO Services

CFO Plans

Companies of all sizes are on the hunt for ways to streamline operations, cut costs, and foster sustainable growth. One game-changing strategy that’s become increasingly popular is leveraging Fractional CFO services. These part-time financial experts provide strategic guidance without the hefty price tag of a full-time CFO, making high-level financial leadership accessible to all businesses.

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Google is getting a new CFO, Anat Ashkenazi; she comes from drug maker Eli Lilly

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Anat Ashkenazi appointed as new CFO at Google parent Alphabet Inc, succeeding Ruth Porat, who transitions to investment chief. Ashkenazi brings over two-decades experience at Eli Lilly.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

Speaker: Yohan Lobo

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

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Fransua van der Westhuizen: Embracing Global Standards and Navigating Challenges

CFO Talks

Fransua van der Westhuizen: Embracing Global Standards and Navigating Challenges The evolving role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) continues to reshape the landscape of global business, particularly in how these leaders manage financial complexities, adapt to cultural differences, and drive strategic decisions. A recent podcast featuring seasoned CFO Fransua van der Westhuizen and Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO of CIBA, a key figure in the CFO community, provided a deep dive into these topics, offer

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Not just employers with benefits! India Inc looks to be more to woo talent

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Corporate India is offering new-age benefits, realizing that attracting and retaining talent requires more than just high salaries.

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ASEAN Girds For Growth

Global Finance

Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding economy is attracting foreign investors and new commitments from global corporations. Can it challenge China in its own region? “ASEAN is a bright spot,” says Federico Burgoni, head of Group Strategy and Transformation at Singapore’s United Overseas Bank. Founded as a five-nation political and economic community in 1967, the Association of South-East Asian Nations today counts 10 countries and 647 million people under its umbrella, boasting a 2023 GDP of $2.9 t

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Central Excise Bill may be introduced in budget session

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The Centre is set to introduce the Central Excise Bill, 2024 to replace the outdated Central Excise Act, 1944 and align excise law with GST and customs. The bill aims to reduce compliance burden, enhance transparency, and address excise duty exemptions for SEZs. It also empowers authorities to demand duty and introduces the concept of 'related persons' from customs and GST laws.

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Smarter Card Solutions: Meeting the Challenges of Mid-Market Travel & Expense

Our 2025 Center Travel Survey is clear: as corporate travel increases, so does corporate credit cards distribution, and a rise in off-platform travel booking. This 61% rise causes various challenges: compliance, spend control, reporting problems, and a lack of visibility across organizations. To evolve with the ever-changing needs of travelers, decision-makers need a better solution.

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What happens to India's startups with a coalition government at the Centre? Here is what they want

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As a new coalition government gears up, startups call for clearer regulations, simpler relocation processes to India, and a more straightforward legal framework. Tax department's approach, including issues like angel tax and GST notices, concerns the industry. Simplified registration, advocated by Perfios CEO, could boost startups. Fintech sector seeks tiered MDR for UPI.

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New govt to continue to maintain focus on infra sector: Icra

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The new Indian government will focus on infrastructure, with higher outlays towards railways, roads, and water, according to Icra. Narendra Modi will assume the role for the third time, but with a smaller-than-expected election victory, the BJP will share power in a coalition government. The capital outlay is expected to sustain growth momentum, as it contributes to GDP multiplier effects and job creation in unskilled and semi-skilled segments.

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Bankers, economists expect RBI to cut key interest rate in second half of FY25

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RBI kept benchmark interest rate unchanged at 6.5%, instilling confidence in the market. Expectations of repo rate cut in FY25. Monetary Policy Committee meet post elections focused on inflation and economic growth. The central bank also retained its projection for retail inflation at 4.5 per cent for the current fiscal assuming a normal monsoon, while uncertainties related to food price outlook warrant a close monitoring.

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IPOs of Flipkart, PhonePe could take couple of years: Walmart executive

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Walmart's Flipkart marketplace and PhonePe digital payments platform could have IPOs in the next couple of years, as stated by Walmart's executive, Dan Bartlett.

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Bringing AI to Finance: How to Leverage Technology for Efficiency and Control

Finance teams are balancing more than ever, but manual processes shouldn’t slow you down. In this ebook from BILL, discover how AI is transforming finance—automating AP, expense tracking, and document management to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and improve financial control. Learn how real companies are using AI-powered automation to streamline workflows, detect anomalies, and gain deeper insights.

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Blackstone may sell up to 15% stake in IT major Mphasis for Rs 6,697 crore

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Blackstone holds 55.45% in the Bengaluru-based company as of the end of March 2024 under the name of BCP TOPCO IX PTE, according to a BSE filing. Post the block deal, Blackstone's stake will drop to 40.4%, and will remain the largest shareholder in the company. The firm declined to comment on the stake sale.

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White goods, FMCG imports failing to get custom-fit tag

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White goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG companies face import delays or higher duties as customs authorities scrutinize third-party invoicing at various ports. This practice, used for tax optimization, allows invoicing through a country different from the goods' origin and is permitted under FTAs. However, customs officials suspect abuse of FTA provisions, withholding consignments and denying lower duty benefits at ports like Nhava Sheva.