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Banks Need a Digital Strategy to Manage the $84 Trillion Generational Wealth Transfer

Global Finance

This “Great Wealth Transfer” will impact millions of people around the world and could potentially open up exciting opportunities to reshape our financial systems and redistribute wealth to support both people and our planet. More immediately, however, this unprecedented transfer of wealth represents a major challenge for banks, particularly those who provide services to high-net-worth individuals.

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3 Financial Statements to Measure a Company's Strength

Lime Light

Companies invest significant time in gathering data and preparing financial statements but struggle to get the most value from them. The complexity of financial reporting arises from managing variables like revenue timing, expenses, and working capital, which distorts the overall financial picture if not carefully handled.

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IMF sees India driving growth in Asia-Pacific region

CFO News

India remains the world's fastest-growing economy with investment and private consumption driving growth, according to the IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia-Pacific.

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The Backbone of Sustainable Business Growth

CFO Plans

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, Discover Strategic Financial Planning Solutions that are more than a necessity; they’re the backbone of sustainable business growth. As companies in the financial services industry aim to navigate uncertain economic climates, creating a robust financial roadmap becomes essential. This article delves into the critical components of strategic financial planning, offering a comprehensive guide for organizations seeking to enhance their financial h

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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How to Create a Financial Business Plan for a New Venture

CFO Selections

Every year, millions of people have a great idea for a product or service. It might be either the formation of a new business or an addition to a current organization. Some never get off the ground, but some end up changing the world! According to recent data , 90% of startups fail every year, but the remaining 10% offer the potential to shape how we live our lives and transform the communities around us in significant ways.

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The Power of Listening in Effective Negotiation

CFO Talks

The Power of Listening in Effective Negotiation When it comes to negotiation, people often think of strong arguments, clear facts, and the best pitch. But here’s the twist—real negotiation power often lies in something much quieter: listening. Listening is more than a soft skill; it’s a secret weapon. In a role filled with financial data, strategic meetings, and high-stakes decisions, active listening can drive better outcomes and turn tough conversations into collaborative wins.

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Values, Purpose, Action: A 3-Part Approach To Establish A “Statement Of Financial Purpose” And Unlock Deeper, More Meaningful Planning Conversations With Clients

Nerd's Eye View

In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning. Today, the industry has evolved further, with a growing emphasis on aligning financial decisions with clients' personal priorities and life goals.

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Endowus MD & Head of HK: Learn how to live with occasional self-doubt

Future CFO

Editor’s note: In today’s Female Leadership for Business , Steffanie Yuen (pictured), Managing Director and Head of Hong Kong at Endowus , a digital wealth platform in Asia shared with FutureCFO audiences how she moved from investment banking to wealth management and why she loves mountain climbing. FutureCFO: Can you briefly describe your career journey?

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Unlocking the Potential of Ultra-High Net Worth Philanthropy

The Charity CFO

The potential within ultra-high net worth philanthropy is truly world-changing, and that’s no exaggeration. In this episode of the Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson interviews Alex Johnston, founder of Building Impact Partners and author of “ Money with Meaning : How to Create Joy and Impact Through Philanthropy.” Building Impact Partners is a philanthropy advising practices that has helped its clients give away over $1 billion dollars since its founding in 2012.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Consumer expectations hit highest level since July 2021: survey

CFO Dive

Expectations for personal finances have improved amid indications that many Americans, when looking back four years, believe their financial well-being has declined.

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Yousef Khalawi Of AlBaraka Forum On Growth Of Islamic Finance

Global Finance

Global Finance spoke with Yousef Khalawi, secretary general of the AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, about the role of Islamic finance and economics as a holistic and sustainable framework for all economies. Global Finance: Against a backdrop of rising debt, geopolitical and economic instability, how is the role of Islamic finance evolving to address emerging global challenges?

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Holistiplan Launches Estate Plan Document Extraction Tool (And More Of The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech – November 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the November 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Holistiplan has announced the rollout of a new estate plan document extraction tool to stand alongside its highly popular tax return scanning tool – which highlights how advances in AI technol

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Gearing up for 2025: How finance leaders will take the reign

Future CFO

The Finance department has undergone significant scope changes as the chief financial officers take on new roles for their evolving position. This year, finance leaders were seen navigating new areas—even those fields they were initially not thought of to have been involved, spanning environmental, social, and governance concerns , as well as digital transformation.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

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.

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Ditching Dr. No: Tips for CFOs navigating AI, tech’s promises, pitfalls

CFO Dive

Once relegated to number crunching, modern CFOs typically work with chief information officers to help finance and keep score on tech projects.

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MiB: Peter Goodman, How the World ran Out of Everything

Barry Ritholtz

 This week, we speak with New York Times Global Economic Correspondent Peter Goodman. Prior to the New York Times, Peter began his career as a freelance writer in Southeast Asia before serving as The Washington Post’s Asia Economic Correspondent and later Shanghai Bureau Chief. He has since reported from over 36 countries, holds two Gerald Loeb awards and eight prizes from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.

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Benefits of Outsourced Telecom Expense Management

E78 Partners

Managing telecom expenses can be a daunting task, especially with companies working with multiple vendors, services, and technologies. Without a clear strategy, telecom costs can quickly escalate, resulting in inefficiencies and unnecessary spending. Many businesses find that monitoring telecom usage, identifying billing errors, and negotiating contract terms are time-consuming processes that distract from their core objectives.

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Beyond Numbers: Measuring Success in the New Age of Finance

CFO Talks

Beyond Numbers: Measuring Success in the New Age of Finance Imagine running a company where profit isn’t the only measure of success, and the focus shifts to include all areas of impact—from the well-being of employees to environmental responsibility. CFOs are discovering that true success is about more than a healthy balance sheet. Here are some of the new ways to measure success that can add lasting value for businesses in South Africa. 1.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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FASB issues new, long-anticipated income statement expense rules

CFO Dive

Compliance with the standards update “isn’t going to be cheap” for many firms, but the FASB has taken steps to reduce the cost to preparers, board member Fred Cannon said.

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Leveraging GenAI in Finance

Future CFO

Neil Jensen of Workday and Jannine Zucker of Deloitte talk on the revolutionary impact of generative artificial intelligence on enterprise operations, digging deep into the insights and best practices for leveraging AI in finance and beyond. First published in Youtube. The post Leveraging GenAI in Finance appeared first on FutureCFO.

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ATM: What Never Changes with Money

Barry Ritholtz

 ATM: Title At the Money: What Never Changes with Money (November 6, 2024) As much as our era seems to be unprecedented, Human nature is same as it ever was. Our behavior around risk and reward has been very consistent over the millennia. Full transcript coming soon. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Morgan Housel is a partner at the Collaborative Fund and author of “ The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness.

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Navigating Market Shifts: Practical Finance Strategies for South African Businesses

CFO Talks

Navigating Market Shifts: Practical Finance Strategies for South African Businesses The economy is in constant motion, and financial strategies that worked last year may not hold up today. In markets businesses face a mix of global influences, currency shifts, and regional economic trends that can impact everything from cash flow to expansion plans.

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2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey

79% of finance leaders we surveyed say they play a multifaceted role—ensuring financial stability, managing risk, and enabling transformation. In our 2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey, 751 global leaders shared their biggest challenges, top priorities, and outlook for the year ahead. Here’s what you’ll learn in the survey report: An in-depth look at different leadership approaches and what they mean for finance leaders Top challenges facing finance leaders, from data reliability to talent manag

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CFOs look to curb burnout in face of economic strain: Yooz

CFO Dive

Automation can help stressed CFOs curb employee burnout and improve efficiency, but they need to approach its implementation strategically, Yooz CFO John Gronen said.

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Digital Edge Singapore publishes first green finance framework

Future CFO

Data center platform company Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. published its first Green Finance Framework , laying out guidelines for securing green financing to fund data center projects. Such projects aim to deliver positive environmental outcomes and are aligned with the company’s broader ESG goals , including the company's target to be a carbon neutral platform by 2030, according to a press release.

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CapEx Formula

The Finance Weekly

Financial models might sound intimidating, but let’s break them down in a way that makes sense. When we talk about Capital Expenditures (CapEx), we're referring to the money a business spends to buy, maintain, or improve its fixed assets like buildings, equipment, or technology. Understanding how to calculate CapEx is essential for anyone looking to build reliable financial models, whether you're a seasoned CFO or just starting out in finance.

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Members’ Profile: Yvonne Dias

CFO Talks

Members’ Profile: Yvonne Dias In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Yvonne Dias, the Group CFO at MINT Management Technologies. Yvonne’s career in finance and leadership has positioned her as an influential figure, holding executive roles since 2005 and contributing significantly to MINT’s growth and innovation.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.