Mon.Jan 15, 2024

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60 Minutes on Commerical Real Estate

Barry Ritholtz

On Monday, I discussed reasons to be bullish or bearish in 2024. #2 in the bearish list is CRE/WFH : “The post-pandemic environment continues to be difficult for commercial office real estate. The banking sector has funded all of the construction and purchases over the past decade. Banks hold over $3 trillion in CRE; Unrealized losses on Treasuries and mortgages are about $684bn (Source: Torsten Slok, Apollo).

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Sending (Private) Client Newsletters: How Advisors Can Do It Effectively To Reinforce Value

Nerd's Eye View

For financial advisors, an ongoing client service model often means finding ways to keep clients engaged and progressing toward their goals outside of the 1 or 2 typical client review meetings each year. For clients, more frequent communication can be a source of behavioral coaching and helpful information that can better equip them to stay the course through rocky markets.

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India on cusp of FDI flood, Bajaj Finserv Chair says in Davos

CFO News

India's potential for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) could significantly increase with another five years of a majority government, according to Sanjiv Bajaj, the Chair and Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv. Speaking at the World Economic Forum annual meeting on Monday, Bajaj expressed optimism about the future of FDI in India.

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Webinar- Accelerate Recurring Revenue Models with Bramasol and SAP Subscription Billing

Bramasol

Join experts from Bramasol and SAP development to hear how a recent customer implemented a new subscription business model in 3 months in the cloud with Bramasol and SAP Subscription Billing. Our team will talk about key decision points and guidelines to reduce time to value and maximize flexibility, scalability and security all in the cloud and share how SAP’s cloud architecture makes all of this possible.

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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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Beyond Compliance: Unleashing the True Power of ESG

CFO News

In a rapidly changing world, Prof. Stuart Hart and Vipul Arora highlight the urgent need for businesses to go beyond ESG reporting, recognizing the profound impact of climate change and sustainability on the global economy. The article emphasizes the imperative for companies to understand the cause-and-effect relationship between ESG and financial performance, urging leaders to navigate the impending risks and seize opportunities for transformation.

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966: The Billionaire’s Apprentice | Michael Perica, CFO, Rimini Street

CFO Thought Leader

CFO Michael Perica’s career journey began with an opportunity to work as a junior analyst for a national capital markets firm, where he would find a billionaire mentor. According to Perica, his association with the billionaire would ultimately offer him access to influential networks and unique opportunities. From his early days onward, Perica tells us, he became skilled at building connections with successful individuals—an expertise that would open the door to a diverse range of opportun

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Fear of double taxation arises amid global tax reform 

Future CFO

Fear of double taxation emerges among businesses amid global tax reform, said EY recently. Global tax reform, ineffective use of technology and economic uncertainty are putting significant strain on business’ transfer pricing (TP) capabilities, according to the 2024 EY International Tax and Transfer Pricing Survey. Transfer pricing is a critical tax function for organisations around the world, that oversees internal corporate transactions including cross-border payments between subsidiaries, pro

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Interim Budget 2024 may see modest expenditure hike as Centre looks to stay on fiscal glide path

CFO News

Budget 2024: The government aims to limit the increase in overall spending to around 10% in the interim budget for FY25, balancing the need for sustained growth with fiscal consolidation imperatives. It plans to achieve this by raising capital expenditure at a slower pace, while moderately increasing revenue spending. The government has set a fiscal deficit target of 4.5% of GDP by FY26 and expects to meet the target this year.

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ESG trends CFOs must expect in 2024

Future CFO

The talk on standards and reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG), which refers to the factors that investors measure when analysing an organisation's sustainability efforts from a holistic view, is becoming louder and louder in the market. As leaders of the finance function, chief financial officers must be on top of the topic for better decision-making and risk management.

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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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RBI may shift policy stance to neutral by June: Nomura

CFO News

The core inflation for December came at 3.8 per cent, the note said, adding that the annualized growth of super-core inflation has dipped below 3 per cent by its estimates which is a "positive surprise" For January, the headline inflation is likely to cool-off to about 5 per cent, while the core is pegged at 3.5 per cent.

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How to Auto-Refresh Power BI Reports With Power Automate

Collectiv

Power BI is a critical business reporting tool that helps teams visualize and analyze their data effectively. However, the insights are only as good as the quality of the data it has access to. Reports based on outdated information could derail critical decisions. Current data in Power BI supports accurate decision-making and helps organizations gain a competitive edge by adapting to fast-changing market conditions.

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S&P Global upgrades Vedanta Resources post maturity extensions

CFO News

S&P Global has also raised its long-term issue ratings on the company's outstanding bonds due January 2024, August 2024, and March 2025 to 'CCC+' from 'D’. “Completion of the liability management exercise has alleviated refinancing risk for Vedanta Resources, although liquidity risks remain,” it said in a note on Monday.

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Storytelling for Your Nonprofit: Building Emotional Connections

Capital CFO LLC

Every nonprofit has a heartbeat, a rhythmic pulse of values that fuels its mission. Imagine your organization as a body: The heart pumps life-sustaining blood, much like core values circulate […] The post Storytelling for Your Nonprofit: Building Emotional Connections appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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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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The Financial Forecast: Essential Trends to Monitor in 2024

CFO News

Vineet Harlalka, CFO at Indian Energy Exchange, paints a positive picture of India's economic rebound in 2024, emphasizing increased power consumption, strong tax collections, and optimistic growth projections, signaling resilience and growth potential.

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SOPs to ease eligibility certificates for startups to claim tax exemptions in works

CFO News

Joint Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Sanjiv also said that the government is in the process of formulating a standard operating procedure (SOP) to examine and fast-track applications to grant eligibility certificates which enables startups to claim tax exemptions.

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RBI proposes stricter rules for housing finance companies

CFO News

The Reserve Bank of India plans to tighten deposit mobilisation rules for housing finance companies like PNB Housing Finance and LIC Housing Finance to align them with other non-banking finance companies. HFCs without investment grade credit ratings will be barred from raising public deposits. The ceiling on public deposits for compliant HFCs will be reduced to 1.5 times net owned funds.

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No progress made in Vodafone Idea funding talks with US' DFC, says DoT

CFO News

Earlier, Vi had told ET in November 2023 that Open-RAN (O-RAN) trials with US companies were being explored with an eye on deployment in the future. The telco has reportedly been holding trials with Mavenir for a 5G network based on O-RAN for a few circles and is in talks for equipment supply.

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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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What electric two-wheeler makers need from Budget

CFO News

The Indian EV market continues to expand with rising sales of electric two-wheelers (E2W). E2W sales in FY23 nearly tripled compared to FY22, reaching 7,28,054 units. However, subsidies under the FAME Scheme were reduced, leading to a slowdown in sales earlier this year. Despite this, sales are expected to surpass the previous year's figures but fall short of Niti Aayog's target.

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NRAI writes to finance minister; seeks specific support for boosting the restaurant sector

CFO News

The association is confident that not only will this boost the overall size of the sector but it will also generate a tremendous amount of employment opportunities in India.

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RBI issues draft framework for fintech self-regulatory body

CFO News

Rbi Fintech Sro: The body would work towards strengthening governance standards and addressing the sector's needs and challenges, the central bank said.

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New BIS norms to speed up electronics, IT hardware companies' compliance process

CFO News

"The voluntary adoption of parallel testing not only streamlines the compliance process for manufacturers but also significantly accelerates the go-to-market strategy compared to the traditional sequential testing methodology," Suhail Zaidi, director general of industry body MAIT said.

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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.