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Making family offices your go-to source of capital

CFO Dive

The money is often long term and can come with sector expertise, specialists say.

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Is Blockchain Just a Transition Technology?

CFA Institute

Will quantum computers break the blockchain?

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Day 3: Can’t get enough NAV; Major insurer to start origination biz; FFA Awards

Private Funds CFO

Investec’s Hansford heads to MassMutual; NAV-crazed in Miami Beach; FFA recognizes industry figures.

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ERP Functional Areas of Management

Navigator SAP

How do you keep employees engaged and business thriving in an economic landscape marred by the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on society at large? Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are one way to keep up with ever-changing variables and to derive the insights that are critical to keep growing your business in uncertain times. The ERP functional areas of management are extensive, as they aid almost every part of a business.

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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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Supply chains top CFO business risk concerns

CFO Dive

Finance leaders are wrestling with shortages and delays while demand-side pressure from customers can mean costly inventory build-up.

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The skinny on FFA Global Symposium Day 2; StepStone promotions

Private Funds CFO

Hot topics and goings on at the FFA conference in Miami Beach; StepStone announces new class of partners, managing directors.

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ERP in the Finance Department

Navigator SAP

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” said Benjamin Franklin. Enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), such as Navigator’s SAP ByDesign solution, are specifically designed to pay dividends with the kind of knowledge you need to make business-critical decisions.

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Female CFOs' more cautious earnings talk has payoffs

CFO Dive

Women tend to give shorter, less upbeat and clearer presentations and to include more numbers and fewer euphemisms in earnings calls, according to Kate Suslava of Bucknell University.

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Family Office Financial Management

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Family offices are growing in popularity. It used to be the domain of a relatively small number of wealthy families. As families continue to increase their wealth, family offices continue to grow and need to be able to organize and centralize the family’s business and personal financial affairs. The management of a Family office can be complex as it generally involves the oversight of a broad range of service providers and entities in the pursuit of managing the family’s wealth.

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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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FFA Global Symposium Day 1; Secondaries firm names new CFO

Private Funds CFO

Day one of the Global Fund Finance Symposium; Kline Hill promotes Danielle Buccola to CFO.

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Advantages of ERP Packages

Navigator SAP

If you’re a small manufacturer looking to go big, how do you get from A to Z with minimal growing pains? You’re going to need increased capacity, a bigger staff headcount, and scaled-up manufacturing abilities—each a challenge on its own. With this combined complexity, you need to manage operations and processes smoothly and be able to adapt quickly before chaos arises.

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Ransomware attacks, extortion doubled in 2021: Accenture

CFO Dive

Companies facing a surge in cybercrime can take several steps to limit the risk — and cost — of a ransomware attack.

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Saudi Arabia’s Journey to Sustainable Sovereign Debt

CFA Institute

What does the Saudi Arabian National Debt Management Center's debt strategy look like?

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Say ‘Goodbye’ to Clunky Spreadsheets and Say ‘Hello’ to Month-End Automation

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, emails, and shared drives no longer need to slow you down. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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‘New era’ for compliance takes shape

Private Funds CFO

'A lot of smaller and mid-market funds have no idea what’s about to happen – and even when it happens, they still may not have any idea,' expert worries.

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Back to Earth or Temporary Setback? Revisiting the FANGAM Stocks

Musings on Markets

It has been a rocky year so far, in 2022, with worries about inflation competing with hopes about recovery for the market's attention. In the midst of all the action, to no one's surprise, have been six stocks (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google, Apple and Microsoft or FANGAM) that have largely driven US equities for the last decade, roiling the market with their most recent earnings reports.

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Make 2022 the year you digitalize your finance function

CFO Dive

CFOs have never had access to more data about their organization’s operations and outputs, but they can’t leverage this resource with legacy systems and manual processes.

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How to Create A Nonprofit Operating Reserve Policy

The Charity CFO

Why does your nonprofit need an operating reserve? . A report released last year by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy estimated the worst-case scenario would lead to the closure of 38% of nonprofits in the United States. Hopefully, we’ll fall far short of that number. . But there’s little doubt that nonprofits with reserve funds in place were more likely to survive when their offices closed suddenly and funding disappeared almost overnight in 2020.

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Outsourcing Vs. In-House: The Ultimate Battle For Better Collections

Speaker: Susan Richards

Your past-due accounts are growing, cash flow is tightening, and the pressure is on. The big question: Do you handle the collections internally or outsource to experts? Both strategies come with advantages and risks - but which one delivers the best impact for your business? In this session we’ll dive deep into the in-house vs. outsourcing debate, examining cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compliance risks, and overall recovery success rates.

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Investec’s Hansford heads to MassMutual

Private Funds CFO

The well-known face in fund finance is aiming to start the insurer’s origination business.

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Quality of Earnings Template & Best Practices Needed For M&As & Other Transactions

Embark With Us

When a transaction is on the horizon, you have to be on your A-game. No matter if it's a merger, acquisition, or straightforward investment, it's time to put your best foot forward, shine your company's metaphorical shoes, and give that external party an accurate but compelling reason to proceed with the transaction.

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Investors warned against taking 'lottery ticket' approach to SPACs

CFO Dive

Some SPACs with conflicting interests harm investors by bringing weak companies to the IPO market, the CFA Institute said.

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How 6 Data-Driven Organizations Are Disrupting Their Industries

Collectiv

When enterprises embrace a genuine data-driven culture, it doesn’t just transform efficiency and revenue. It also transforms the employee experience and the overall impact employees can make within the business. Even when the benefits of a data-driven enterprise are clear, it’s common for teams to resist change. This causes enterprise leaders to put off digital transformation, concerned they won’t realize a high ROI due to slow adoption.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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StepStone announces new class of partners, managing directors

Private Funds CFO

The private markets investment firm named 17 new managing directors and partners.

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Embark & Chassi: Improving Processes and Creating Value Together

Embark With Us

Think about the moment you first peered over the rim of the Grand Canyon. Or walked through a grove of towering Sequoias. Or maybe just anything that took your breath away when you initially experienced it. Pretty memorable, right? Did you ever think you'd feel a similar sensation to a tool that will redefine how your finance organization operates?

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Gensler aims to boost SEC incentives for whistleblowers

CFO Dive

After a record year for whistleblower awards, SEC Chair Gary Gensler wants to increase the enticements for those who disclose financial misconduct.

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Book Review: How Novelty and Narratives Drive the Stock Market

CFA Institute

This detailed stock market study attempts to extend Robert Shiller’s development of narrative economics.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.