CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
More than eight out of 10 CEOs believe innovation is key to outperformance, but only 6% are satisfied with their companies’ track record in creativity, McKinsey said.
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Harnessing data gathered from various channels can be helpful in a finance leader's operational skills as this enables him to look into various trends in a particular area of business. This in turn allows him to make better decisions in times of crucial moments for the organisation. But even though technological advancements have been popping up left and right especially after the COVID-19 pandemic situation, it is still a challenge for leaders in the financial function to prevail over data chao
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VCFO
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Debt, often perceived as a financial burden, is a powerful tool when strategically employed. Frequently referred to as leverage, debt has the potential to fuel growth, drive strategic initiatives, and propel businesses to new heights. In this exploration, we’ll unravel common misconceptions surrounding debt, highlighting its strategic benefits, and providing comprehensive examples of how it can be a catalyst for continued growth and accelerated strategy.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
CFOs facing more destructive weather and soaring insurance costs can take five steps to hold down premiums.
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Beacon CFO Plus
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively. Here are some guidelines for how they should work together to avoid any potential roadblocks or conflicts.
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The Reformed Broker
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts? On this week’s episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►Year End Rally – Choose your weapon – tech almost always leads bull markets. ►Calm Breaks Out – One man’s calm is another man’s euphoria?
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The Investment Tax Credits (ITC) transfers are a powerful new tool for corporations to manage their tax liability. However, executing ITC purchases requires robust due diligence, structuring and insurance to de-risk each transaction.
Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
I have a vivid recollection of the period following the Great Financial Crisis: I spent March to September of 2008 writing Bailout Nation and the post-Lehman collapse revising and updating the manuscript. The first two months of ‘09 were spent editing, and off I went on a well-deserved vacation in late February. When I finally came up for air, markets had been cut in half (peak to trough down 56%) and every sentiment indicator I tracked was the most extreme they’ve been in my professional
Navigator SAP
DECEMBER 1, 2023
All businesses want systems that perform as expected. But for life sciences companies, there is the additional burden of proving that the systems and processes within the company perform as expected. That’s because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates certain processes for public safety reasons. So life sciences firms are legally required to validate their systems.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
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CFO News
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Indian CFOs exhibit unparalleled confidence in their nation's economic future, with 94 percent expressing optimism, in stark contrast to the 30 percent among their Asian counterparts. Deloitte's APAC CFO Survey 2023 sheds light on this disparity, emphasizing India's financial leadership and the evolving role of CFOs in the region.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
CFOs need to develop a business-wide plan for GenAI’s use, create clear data practices and ensure accountability to incorporate the technology into accounting effectively.
Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This weekend Jeff Sommer discussed a DFA research paper on market timing; both are well worth your time to read. The broad strokes are: Market timing is extremely difficult, very few people (if any) do it consistently well. Not only are the odds stacked against you, but very often systems that have successfully timed the market have been simply lucky, and do not succeed in out-of-sample tests.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The traditional way that most financial planning has been offered was for an advisor to create "The Plan": a comprehensive document outlining a client's financial strategy that was delivered either on a one-time basis or updated annually. However, as the industry has shifted towards an ongoing relationship model, advisors have felt compelled to demonstrate consistent value to their clients throughout the year.
Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
CFO News
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
India's GDP growth for the April-June quarter reached 7.8 per cent.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Fed chief suggested that borrowing costs will remain high for the foreseeable future despite recent signs that inflation, hiring and economic growth are slowing.
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The chart above shows that 84% of CEOs are forecasting a recession over the next 12 months, 69% of Consumers saying the same thing, with the yield curve predicting a 61% chance of a contraction. The problem is those sets of forecasts is already 2 months old, dated October 3, 2023. It was before the very encouraging CPI, Unemployment, and GDP data releases.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week in the case of SEC v. Jarkesy, which in a narrow sense focuses on the SEC's use of in-house Administrative Law Judges to hear securities law cases rather than traditional Federal jury trials, but in a broader sense could call into question the SEC's (and other government agencies') authority to make rules and enforce laws in
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CFO News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
ASSOCHAM's Deepak Sood flags the risks of global economic slowdown impacting India's demand and exports. He also notes domestic challenges like uneven monsoons and rising interest rates. Despite concerns, Sood projects India's growth at over 6.5 epr cent, emphasizing resilience.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The gain in consumer confidence preceded a surge in online spending on Black Friday.
Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
This week, we speak with Peter Atwater, president of Financial Insyghts and an adjunct professor at William & Mary and the University of Delaware. He studies the impact of changing confidence on consumer decision-making and advises investors, businesses and policymakers. He coined the term “K-shaped recovery” to describe the pandemic’s effects on the economy.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
One of the main goals of financial advisors who market themselves is to build a foundation of trust with their prospective clients so that they feel comfortable in discussing often-sensitive financial topics and ultimately acting on the advisor's recommendations. The challenge, though, is that advisors usually have only a short amount of time to build this trust, and while advisors can use different channels (e.g., their websites, newsletters, and social media) to demonstrate their expertise, th
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CFO News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Quess Corp anticipates sustained growth, with a focus on hiring in BFSI and manufacturing, despite a decline in conventional IT services, as stated by Group CFO Kamal Pal Hoda. He also highlights robust financial performance in Q2FY24 and shares the growth and financial targets of the company for the upcoming quarters.
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Fed officials have recently noted progress in curbing price pressures but cautioned against expectations of sustained disinflation or an imminent cut to borrowing costs.
Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
My morning train WFH reads: • Owners Keep Zombie Malls Alive Even When Towns Want to Pull the Plug : Aging malls often take a long time to expire, but they can remain valuable assets. ( Wall Street Journal ) • A strange, short journey through Shein’s world : The fast fashion brand has been trying to drop the secrecy around its business model and supply chain.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Welcome back to the 361st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Peter Tiboris. Peter is a Partner of Park Avenue Capital, an advisory firm affiliated with Northwestern Mutual based in New York City, that oversees $2.4 billion in assets under management for 1,377 client households. What's unique about Peter, though, is how he and his business partner have built up their firm through a combination of organic growth, and a series of mergers and acquisitio
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