Fri.Sep 06, 2024

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ERP for the Consumer Products Industry: Driving Efficiency and Growth

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Being a consumer products company is not easy today. From changing consumer patterns to market uncertainty and volatility, brands are rethinking how to continue revenue growth and add efficiency. For many brands, ERP for the consumer products industry is the path forward.

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Fewer small businesses plan near-term raises, survey says

CFO Dive

While the share of small business owners planning near-term raises ticked down, average pay hikes are on track to outpace inflation, according to QuickBooks’ findings.

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Tackling Trade With Tech: Q&A With DBS Bank’s Aaron Chiew

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Digital solutions are helping corporates manage global shifts, says Aaron Chiew, head of IBG Digital Channels for the Institutional Banking Group at DBS Bank. Global Finance: How is your digital focus helping clients react to ongoing global shifts? Aaron Chiew: Corporates are facing multiple complexities today. Supply chain disruptions, Asia’s rising middle-income population and the rapid digitalization of financial services have led to a fundamental shift in consumer behavior and the way corpor

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RealPage lawsuit opens a new antitrust front for pricing algorithms

CFO Dive

The rise of Big Data across the economy raises antitrust concerns, especially where companies are sharing sensitive proprietary data, legal experts say.

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The Growth Architect: How Financial Leaders are Unlocking Potential

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 7–September 8)

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Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Treasury Department has finalized rules requiring most SEC-registered RIAs to implement risk-based Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, including a requirement to report suspicious activity to Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, with firms having until January 1, 2026 to comply with the rule.

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AI takes centre stage in driving enterprise growth, research finds

Future CFO

As digital transaction management become more revolutionised, artificial intelligence takes on the center stage in driving enterprise growth, according to Aragon Research. Finance leaders must keep tabs on how this technological advancement transforms the business scene as the market veers to an increasing reliance on AI assistants to automate and digitise paper transactions.

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Sebi officers protest in Mumbai, demand chief Madhabi Buch's resignation

CFO News

Protest Against Madhabi Puri Buch: Over 500 Sebi officers protested at the Mumbai headquarters, demanding chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch's resignation and withdrawal of a media statement accusing them of being influenced by external elements. The silent protest followed earlier complaints about HR issues and a press release they described as spreading lies against employees.

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Tighter User Touch Points: Q&A With Bank Of Georgia’s Levan Gomshiashvili

Global Finance

Levan Gomshiashvili, chief Marketing and Digital officer at Bank of Georgia, explains the importance of technology and partners in providing exceptional user experience. Global Finance: What steps have you taken to create a seamless and intuitive digital banking experience? Levan Gomshiashvili: Creating a seamless digital banking experience is all about putting the customer first.

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PwC warns of AI risk management gap as industries rush to embrace tech

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Only 58% of executives in sectors like healthcare, technology, and financial services have conducted a preliminary assessment of AI-related risks, despite the widespread adoption of the technology.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Making Complex Financial Decisions with a Fractional CFO

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In today’s dynamic business environment, making informed and strategic financial decisions is paramount to achieving sustainable growth and profitability. For many businesses, especially startups and small to medium-sized enterprises, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can be financially daunting. Enter the fractional CFO—a cost-effective solution that delivers high-level financial expertise on a flexible basis.

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Global capital available, India must act on tax and governance frameworks, says MD of NaBFID

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Rajkiran Rai G, MD of NaBFID, discussed the importance of creating a conducive tax and governance framework to attract global capital for infrastructure. Rai highlighted domestic savings, the low risk of infra defaults, and the need for improved technology efficiency in the public sector.

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World’s Best Digital Banks 2024—Round 1

Global Finance

Changing customer expectations and the need to maintain a competitive edge continue to drive digital banking as both consumer and corporate banks rush to provide customer convenience, personalized services, and speed. Digital transformation in the banking sector has moved from simply updating outdated systems to becoming a key strategy for boosting profitability.

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MSKA quits as Byju's auditor, two years after Deloitte exit

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Audit firm MSKA & Associates has resigned as Byju's statutory auditor, citing uncooperative management and suspicious transactions involving a Dubai-based reseller. This resignation affects the audit for FY23 accounts and follows Deloitte Haskins & Sells' exit in 2022. The firm reported difficulties in obtaining necessary information and raised concerns over Byju's financial stability.

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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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Innovation With Purpose: Q&A With TD Bank Group’s Montresa McMillan

Global Finance

Montresa McMillan, senior vice president of Enterprise Digital Strategy, Innovation & Payments and Strategy, and Change & Operational Excellence at TD Bank Group, explains why customers, colleagues and communities are at the heart of innovation. Global Finance: How does TD approach innovation and what are some of the areas you are exploring?

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Payments cos handed GST bill for transactions below Rs 2,000

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More than 80% of the total digital payments in India are of less than Rs 2,000 in value. The payments aggregators have not been charging tax on the service they provided to merchants on such transactions, following a government notification issued during demonetisation in 2016.

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Looking into vacancies in Income Tax appellate tribunals: SC

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The Supreme Court on Friday told a Bengaluru-based bar body that it is looking into issues related to vacancies in income tax appellate tribunals (ITATs).

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PAC chairperson says panel to decide on Buch's appearance

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​The Congress has questioned payments made to Buch by ICICI Bank, her former employer, after she became a whole-time member of SEBI, and sought an independent probe into the matter.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Banks at disadvantage to mutual funds, says IBA chairman

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Banks face challenges in attracting deposits due to regulatory restrictions, making mutual funds more appealing. Indian Banks’ Association chairman MV Rao highlights the need for government support to draw savers. HSBC India CEO suggests studying deposit creation causes, while SBI chairman notes difficulties with special schemes like green deposits.

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Financial services sector must grow 20x for India to reach $30 trillion GDP, says report

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India aims to achieve a $30 trillion GDP by 2047, requiring significant growth in the financial services sector, especially banks. A report by BCG, FICCI, and Indian Banks’ Association highlights the need for $4 trillion in bank capital and emphasizes financial inclusion, digitization, and emerging technologies as key drivers for this growth.

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Tatas' aviation business more than halves loss in FY24: Annual report

CFO News

The Tata Group's aviation business, including Air India and Vistara, reduced losses to ₹6,337 crore from ₹15,414 crore. Air India saw a 24% revenue increase to ₹51,365 crore. Tata Digital's business grew 148%, but net losses widened. Tata Sons' net profit rose 57% to ₹34,654 crore.

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Tax authorities seek $101 million in Byju's insolvency process

CFO News

Backed by General Atlantic, Byju's was valued at $22 billion in 2022, but has seen its fortunes dwindle due to many regulatory issues and more recently a dispute with U.S. lenders who are demanding $1 billion in unpaid dues, triggering the company's insolvency that led to an assets freeze.

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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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Semiconductor mission may get $10-billion booster shot

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ISM, a division within the Digital India Corporation tasked with furthering the country’s semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and design capabilities was first established in 2022 with a budgetary allocation of $ 10 billion. “The second phase of ISM will be launched soon; the allocation will be around the previous phase. Two more proposals are expected to get approvals,” said an official.