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Cyber extortion surges 78% on spread of 'ransomware-as-a-service'

CFO Dive

Ransomware attacks are becoming more sophisticated and, at most companies, require a recovery period of more than a month, according to Palo Alto Networks.

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Why CFOs Should Be Leading ERP Adoption

Navigator SAP

The decisions made by a company’s chief financial officer are “the foundations of the pyramid that determine whether the organization succeeds or fails,” according to the Boston Consulting Group. These choices leave a long-lasting mark on the company that reverberates through many departments and over many years.

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How managers can strike the right balance with continuation funds

Private Funds CFO

More and more PE managers are launching continuation funds to hold onto assets longer. But such deals are rife with potential conflicts of interest. Private Funds CFO reports on how to make sure your continuation fund is a success. for both you and your investors.

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Book Review: In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio

CFA Institute

Andrew Lo and Stephen Foerster offer a checklist of seven principles by which investors can construct their own “perfect portfolios.”.

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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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SEC proposes tougher disclosure rules for SPACs

CFO Dive

A Securities and Exchange Commission proposal caps months of sharper scrutiny of SPACs and coincides with a slump in the market for the so-called blank-check companies.

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Download the April/May issue; Future of Fund Services

Private Funds CFO

Download the April/May 2022 issue of Private Funds CFO; Download Future of Fund Services.

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Turkey: The Trouble with Debt-Driven Growth

CFA Institute

Turkey's economic travails provide a cautionary tale for other developing nations.

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100% bonus depreciation for company jet ends this year

CFO Dive

Starting in 2023, bonus depreciation drops annually by 20% increments and conventional accelerated depreciation fills in the balance.

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Webinar: Working Capital Management Foundations | April 26

Strategic Treasurer

Working Capital Management Foundations. April 26 | 11:00 AM EDT. Register Now. Date. Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Time. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT. Where. This is an online event. Speakers. Craig Jeffery, Strategic Treasurer Brent Kinman, Corcentric. Sponsored By. Hosted By. 1.2 CTP and FP&A re-certification credits will be given for attendance to this live webinar.

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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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Jersey Finance: New regulations, new solutions

Private Funds CFO

Recent regulatory evolutions in Jersey serve to augment the jurisdiction’s reputation as a safe pair of hands for managers, say Jersey Finance’s head of funds Elliot Refson and business development lead in the Americas Philip Pirecki.

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China’s Enterprise Annuities: “Long-Term Money, Short-Term Investment”

CFA Institute

The operation of enterprise annuities in China suffers from a "long-term money, short-term investment" mindset.

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M&A slumps 23% during first quarter amid headwinds

CFO Dive

Geopolitical tensions, threats to economic growth and other risks discouraged deal-makers during the first three months of 2022, according to Refinitiv.

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Merchandising 3.0: Five strategies for retail planning success

Anaplan

In retail, merchandising is the link between sales and marketing on the front end and supply chain at the back end. Merchandising tells retailers the all-important four Ws: what to sell, when to sell, where to sell, and who to sell to. These four Ws are critical for sales, marketing, and supply chain because retailers […].

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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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20 ways CFOs are shaking up the agenda

Private Funds CFO

Whether it’s climate change, technological innovation or simply the changing nature of the marketplace, private markets are proving to be highly adaptable. In this innovation special, we explore the steps CFOs are taking to future-proof their funds.

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CFO strategy: How to move beyond short-term moves and build long-term edge

Future CFO

When it comes to CFO strategy, finance leaders CFOs need to move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and identify opportunities to build long-term competitive advantages, said Gartner recently. CFOs should shift from a focus on neutralising margin pressures to long-term strategies, including aligning costs to points of differentiation, rightsizing the supply chain and conducting ongoing pay monitoring to better adapt to changing market conditions, the advisory firm noted.

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CFOs call continuous planning key as Ukraine, inflation stir volatility

CFO Dive

Finance leaders that managed through the pandemic without cloud-based planning tools are prepared to remedy that as they eye new uncertainties, according to a survey.

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Using OCI Object Storage based Raw Data in Oracle Analytics

Qubix

Let’s start this blog with a definition of Object Storage. Object Storage is an internet-scale, high-performance storage platform that offers reliable and cost-efficient data durability. Object Storage can store an unlimited amount of unstructured data of any content type, including analytic data.

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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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Future of Fund Services: Three takeaways as managers embrace futureproofing

Private Funds CFO

Investors are eager to put the challenges of the past two years behind them and tackle what comes next.

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Board members are concerned that firm won't deliver on ESG goals

Future CFO

Directors around the world are concerned that their firms won’t be able to deliver on ESG goals, said INSEAD recently when releasing results of a survey. Citing the board’s lack of knowledge, data, and capabilities as the top barrier to providing effective ESG oversight, directors — at roughly 70% — said they are only moderately or not at all effective at integrating ESG into company strategy and governance.

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Outsourced middle-office services gaining traction with CFOs

CFO Dive

CFOs can expose their in-house staff to the newest technology and best practices by augmenting their processes with managed services, consultants say.

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Golden State Foods Takes a Second Helping of Planful

Planful

Golden State Foods (GSF), in addition to being one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice industry, has been a Planful customer since 2014. In that time, the company has grown its business worldwide while it methodically transformed finance from a spreadsheet-driven function into an agile and strategic strength that guides the business forward. […].

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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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20 ways CFOs are shaking up the agenda: 1-5

Private Funds CFO

To kick off our list, we examine talent management, data lakes, cyber-readiness, LP portals, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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More than 60% of firms prioritise ESG in digital transformation

Future CFO

More than 60% of firms prioritise ESG in digital transformation while more than 80% plan to increase their investments in sustainability, said BCG recently when releasing a survey of 850 companies worldwide. Companies that are successful in their digital transformation are nearly twice as likely as other organisations to see ESG goals as a key focus of digital initiatives, Hamid Maher, a managing director & partner, Casablanca, BCG pointed out.

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Surging inflation compelling small businesses to raise prices

CFO Dive

Inflation is broad based – flaring in every sector – and will probably persist longer than initially expected, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

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Why Cash Flow Is Vital for SMBs

Centage

You’ve probably heard the phrase that cash is king. However, as a small business owner, you might not realize all the ways in which cash can impact your organization for the long haul. Without cash, your business may struggle to purchase supplies, pay worker salaries, and even keep the lights on. If you want your business to stay profitable, careful cash flow management is vital.

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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.