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US IPO Market Picks Up Steam As Election Looms

Global Finance

Offerings are bouncing back, as the upcoming US election creates opportunities and risk. The US IPO market is seeing renewed momentum as the 2024 presidential election approaches, with investors and analysts eyeing potential opportunities ahead. Last week marked the busiest period for IPOs since February, with four out of five companies successfully pricing their offerings and raising a combined $1.1 billion.

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Female CFOs, CEOs at big companies outearn male counterparts

CFO Dive

Women have made gains in recent decades at companies of all sizes but are far from attaining parity in all ways with men in the workplace, according to recent reports.

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Using Predictive Analytics in Risk Management

CFO Talks

Using Predictive Analytics in Risk Management In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing risks effectively is more critical than ever. CFOs are tasked with not only safeguarding the financial health of their organisations but also navigating uncertainties that could impact business performance. One powerful tool that is transforming how businesses approach risk management is predictive analytics.

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Inspiring leadership: Hispanic and Latino colleagues on what it takes to succeed in finance

Bank of the West

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the vibrant histories, diverse cultures, contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Here are the voices of inspiring Latino leaders and… Read more The post Inspiring leadership: Hispanic and Latino colleagues on what it takes to succeed in finance appeared first on About BMO.

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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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At The Money: Our Complicated Relationship With Cash

Barry Ritholtz

At The Money: Our Complicated Relationship With Cash with Dr. Daniel Crosby (October 16, 2024) How can we improve our relationship with money and earning, investing and spending? Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Dr. Daniel Crosby is the Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions, where he helps financial advisors apply behavioral science in their practice.

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EY: APAC IPO market stabilises in Q3

Future CFO

The Asia-Pacific region has seen a notable turnaround in the IPO market in the third quarter of 2024, according to Ernst & Young. By overcoming earlier declines, Asia-Pacific has contributed to an 11% quarter-on-quarter increase in global IPO numbers. This rebound, EY says, was marked by increased activity in mainland China, Indonesia, Malaysia and South Korea and has brought in confidence into the global market amid times of heightened uncertainty.

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The one key rule for using TreasuryDirect …

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com TreasuryDirect gets a lot of bad press, mostly deserved, for presenting a clunky website with a bureaucratic mess of rules and usually lousy customer service.

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Wipro makes it mandatory to work three-days from office: Here's what co's HR head said on new hybrid work policy

CFO News

Wipro has introduced a new hybrid work policy requiring employees to work from the office three days a week. The policy focuses on a balanced work environment, fostering collaboration, flexibility, and trust. Employees can select their in-office days and work remotely on specified days, supporting personal well-being and caregiving responsibilities.

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Empowering Employee Advisors Who Struggle With Business Development By Narrowing Them Into A Niche

Nerd's Eye View

Independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) often face significant challenges in attracting advisors who can proactively generate new business. Many employee advisors gravitate toward service-oriented roles; this preference often stems from their initial motivation for entering the profession – wanting to help clients or perform the more analytical aspects of investing and financial planning.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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Deloitte joins backers of 120-credit hours CPA licensure option

CFO Dive

KPMG and now Deloitte have endorsed a proposed change in CPA licensure requirements allowing candidates to replace a fifth year of schooling with work experience.

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How SAP Implementation Services Can Help

Navigator SAP

Growing businesses need the tools and processes in place to support growth. A key component of enabling growth is having an ERP solution in place that supports not only where a business is today, but also where the business will be in five years. This process of getting the right system in place is a lot smoother with the help of SAP implementation services.

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The Power of Partnership for Financial Institutions 

Global Finance

The need for partnership can be seen through both a global and regional context. No bank or financial institution has a fully comprehensive global suite of services and a local or regional partner can support areas of non-core strength. No matter the geopolitical noise, the world remains highly connected and customers expect to be served seamlessly across markets.

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Value Creation through Effective Financial Projects

CFO Talks

Value Creation through Effective Financial Projects In today’s fast-paced business environment, the role of a CFO goes far beyond managing the financials. CFOs are now key players in driving value for their organisations. One of the most effective ways to create value is through well-executed financial projects. When managed effectively, these projects can streamline operations, boost profitability, and ensure long-term growth.

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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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Retail sales exceed forecasts, underscoring solid 2024 economic growth

CFO Dive

Recent signs of vitality have prompted some economists to mark up growth forecasts, despite weakness in manufacturing and a hiring slowdown early in the summer.

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Top industry leaders hail PM Modi's vision for digital governance

CFO News

Top industry leaders on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership, which has catalysed India's remarkable digital transformation, hailing the government's support towards reforms, innovation, and collaboration.

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Future-Ready Financial Institutions

Global Finance

A modern financial institution (FI) faces a challenging environment but a beguiling opportunity in Asia. Asia is the engine room of world economic momentum: it will account for 60% of global growth in 2024, according to the IMF, and has 60% of the world’s population. But it is also challenging to navigate. In addition to cultural and economic diversity, Asia also places great demands for leading-edge digital technology on FIs, with an increasing insistence on instant, low-friction services and r

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 19–20)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab has revealed changes to its technology offerings in the wake of its merger with TD Ameritrade, bringing over several popular TD tools, including portfolio rebalancing tool iRebal, its Model Market Center model management service, and its trading platform thinkpipes, likely in an effort to keep former TD users (many of whom were accustomed to this software) o

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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November election, event risks loom, drive volatility: Bloomberg Intelligence

CFO Dive

Finance chiefs should look to maintain robust, flexible portfolios as election and economic risks continue to impact volatility, Bloomberg’s Tanvir Sandhu advised.

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IBC may get a voluntary group insolvency mechanism soon

CFO News

India is introducing a voluntary group insolvency framework under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code to streamline the resolution of interconnected entities within a corporate group. Initially, it will exclude solvent companies and multinational groups. This initiative aims to speed up resolutions, particularly in cases like Videocon and others, by allowing creditors to choose coordinated or separate processes.

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Disaster And Opportunity

Global Finance

Natural disasters are dramatically impacting Latin American economies. But the region could become a global leader in boosting green solutions. The year 2023 cost Latin American economies an estimated $20 billion in destruction from natural calamities: the highest total since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017. Numbers-wise, the regional impact and cost are in line with such events elsewhere on the planet.

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Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Planning After TCJA Sunset: Preparing Clients To (Re)Encounter AMT After 2025

Nerd's Eye View

Since the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TJCA) was passed in 2017, few households have been subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), which TCJA restructured so that it applied mainly to a select number of upper-income households. But with the anticipated sunset of TCJA in 2026 and the reversion to the pre-2018 AMT rules, a large subset of households will find themselves owing AMT – many of whom will do so for the first time.

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Usage-Based Monetization Musts: A Roadmap for Sustainable Revenue Growth

Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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How hasty digital transformations can backfire

CFO Dive

The stakes are high as companies race to adopt cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and look to avoid falling behind competitors.

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Ratan Tata was one of globalization's giants

CFO News

Ratan Tata passed away on October 7. He transformed Tata Group into a global giant, overseeing acquisitions like Jaguar Land Rover and innovations like the Tata Nano. His leadership helped Tata Group grow its worth from $4 billion to $400 billion. His legacy influences India's vision of itself as a global economic player.

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A work of heart: Isabelle Ouellette’s decade of dedication and inclusive hospitality

Bank of the West

Creating a welcoming hospitality experience goes beyond great food and excellent service – it’s about the people who make it happen. For over a decade, Isabelle Ouellette has been an… Read more The post A work of heart: Isabelle Ouellette’s decade of dedication and inclusive hospitality appeared first on About BMO.

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Mexico: Banking Beyond Brick And Mortar

Global Finance

Mexican fintechs eye a piece of the nearshoring pie. Mexico continues to post record numbers for many of its economic indicators. And with what is projected to be a $30 billion-$40 billion nearshoring bonanza in its sights, financial institutions of all sorts are rushing to stake their claim. The $644 billion-in-assets banking sector remains dominated by a few brick-and-mortar, multinational giants.

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Solve Your Firm's Automation Complexities Once and For All

Speaker: Mark Stovel

When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.