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Islamic Finance: How Does It Make Money Without Interest?

Global Finance

The second installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. Many of the products offered by Islamic financial institutions are comparable to Western or conventional finance even though interest and speculation are forbidden. Banks are by far the biggest players in Islamic finance—some of them are exclusively Islamic while others offer sharia-compliant products but remain mostly conventional.

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The Top Excel Mistakes in Budgeting & Forecasting (and How to Fix Them)

Lime Light

Tired of #DIV/0! errors ruining your budget and forecast templates? Uncover the most common (and costly!) Excel mistakes in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Learn how to avoid formula pitfalls, data inconsistencies, and spreadsheet nightmares for more accurate & reliable FP&A.

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Women rise to five-year high in CFO appointments

CFO Dive

Accenture and Google parent Alphabet are among companies that have appointed women to top finance posts this year.

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U.S. annual inflation fell to 2.9% in July, lowest rate since March 2021

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Federal Reserve got the sort of inflation report it desired for July, with the U.S. annual rate dipping below 3.0% for the first time since March 2021.

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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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911 EV Is Complete!

Barry Ritholtz

Our story so far : Stuck at home over the pandemic, it was a perfect time to revisit a pastime of my youth – buying cheap beater cars, and turning them into something fun and worthwhile. Only this time, I have a lifetime of experience with what does and doesn’t work well, along with a somewhat more generous budget. All of this got restarted about a decade ago; I was personalizing a 2013 flood salvage-title Rubicon ; it reminded me how much fun it was to do these little projects.

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Writing a Donor Thank You Letter: Tips for Continued Support

Capital CFO LLC

Nearly 80% of donors say a thank you can influence future giving which is why it is essential to have the knowledge you need when writing a donor thank you letter. Such letters, infused with genuine gratitude and personalized touches, can transform a simple acknowledgment into a profound connection. This ensures that the benefactors feel […] The post Writing a Donor Thank You Letter: Tips for Continued Support appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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Best Practices in Corporate Governance for Ethical Excellence

CFO Talks

Best Practices in Corporate Governance for Ethical Excellence In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has expanded beyond managing the finances of an organization. CFOs are now pivotal in driving corporate governance and ensuring that companies operate with ethical excellence. In South Africa and across Africa, the emphasis on strong corporate governance has never been more critical, particularly as businesses navigate complex regul

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A Day in the Life: Peter Wong from FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore

Future CFO

Editor’s note: In today’s A Day in the Life, Peter Wong (pictured), Chief Financial Officer, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore shares with FutureCFO why spending time with his family is important and his experience of spearheading a digital transformation journey. FutureCFO: What does a typical day look like for you? Peter Wong (PW): A typical day for me begins with a commute on public transportation, during which I listen to podcasts to catch up on the latest topics in technology, leadersh

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Fund cited by Hindenburg against SEBI chairperson not domiciled in Mauritius: Regulator

CFO News

In a significant blow to Hindenburg Research, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius on Tuesday said the fund cited by the US short-seller in its allegations against SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch are neither licensees of the FSC nor "domiciled in Mauritius"

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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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Building constructive partnerships to drive digital transformation

CFO Dive

Effective digital transformation today means making a much deeper commitment than just buying a new IT product or upgrade, AICPA’s Tom Hood writes.

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Navigator Business Solutions Unveils the Future with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2408

Navigator SAP

In an era where speed, intelligence, and precision dictate success, Navigator Business Solutions is thrilled to announce the game-changing release of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2408. This isn’t just another update—it’s a revolution in ERP, supercharged by cutting-edge AI that’s set to redefine how businesses operate and innovate.

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Catastrophizing Debt

Barry Ritholtz

I’m deep in my book writing work discussing federal debt when I see a tweet that simply epitomizes the entire genre. Full disclosure: My priors on federal debt are that I don’t know where the line of too much should be drawn, but I do know that none of the terrible things we were warned about over the past 50 years due to excess debt have come to pass.

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What Is Islamic Finance And How Does It Work?

Global Finance

The first of five parts of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. In just a few decades, Islamic finance has established itself as a significant player in global finance. Today, with thousands of institutions around the world, this sector is no longer limited to the devout clientele of Muslim countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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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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Starbucks taps CFO for interim CEO in midst of leadership shift

CFO Dive

Starbucks alum Rachel Ruggeri will step in as interim CEO as the coffee chain continues to fight labor activists and political protesters, leading to slumping sales.

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The Importance of ERP for Research Management

Navigator SAP

Life Sciences businesses are relatively unique. They have long lead times between investments and commercialization, leading to unpredictable revenue streams and cash flow gaps. The cost of research and development also can be a significant drain on resources, requiring precise tracking and allocation so budgets stay in line.

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What is the Difference Between GRR and NRR?

The Finance Weekly

A study benchmarked that the median Net Retention Rate (NRR) is 102%, while the median Gross Retention Rate (GRR) stands at 91%. These figures can fluctuate depending on the industry, market conditions, the product offered, and several other factors. Nevertheless, consistently high retention rates—both net and gross—often signify that a company is performing well in terms of customer satisfaction and product-market alignment.

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Anglo American’s Big Restructuring Aims To Refocus Mining Giant 

Global Finance

The rattled corporation faces a rocky road through a wide-ranging restructuring, but some analysts see a more competitive company emerging. Century-old global mining-and-metals conglomerate Anglo American plc has been on a roller coaster since the end of May, when it dramatically cut off merger talks with rival BHP and instead announced a sweeping restructure of its portfolio.

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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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PCAOB says deficiencies rise among reports by audit firms

CFO Dive

Inspections of nearly half of the firms’ engagements reviewed by the PCAOB revealed evidence that the auditor failed to obtain enough evidence to support its opinion.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (August 17-18)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a total of 26 broker-dealers, investment advisers, and dually-registered firms agreed to pay combined civil penalties of almost $400 million for failing to maintain and preserve required records for "off-channel" communications, signaling the regulator's interest in cracking down on text messages and other communi

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The role of AI-powered risk management in fraud prevention

Future CFO

Finance leaders nowadays are often asked with not only the usual queries on handling and managing risks in fraud, but also their strategies on digital transformation and how artificial intelligence can be of help. True enough, the Finance function now is not just about crunching the numbers and making use of data obtained from traditional work, as AI-powered risk management has been deemed a game-changing approach against identity theft and other fraudulent activities.

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India: $60 Trillion economy by 2047

CFO News

As India marks its 78th Independence Day, Vipul Arora, Partner at Sattva Consulting and author of Essence of ESG, explores how embracing climate solutions can propel India to developed nation status by 2047.

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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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Inflation slows to three-year low, clearing way for Fed rate cut

CFO Dive

The central bank at a meeting next month will likely weigh cooling inflation against signs that the labor market is loosening up.

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The 5 Dysfunctions Of Client/Advisor Relationships: How Advisors Can (Re-)Build Trust And Spur Clients Into Action

Nerd's Eye View

In the modern era of financial advice, the advicer/client relationship is tightly centered on trust. And because of that foundation of trust, in an ideal advisor/client relationship, mistakes, disagreements, and concerns are surfaced quickly; action items are agreed and acted upon by everyone involved; and everyone feels aligned and accountable to their overall objectives.

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The End of Spam: Robocalls and texts… your days are numbered : The industry blasting your phone with spam calls and texts is about to implode. The feds could throw a wrench into the opaque, sometimes sketchy, and incredibly lucrative lead-generator industry. ( Sherwood ) • The Well-Off People Who Can’t Spend Money : Tightwads drag around a phantom limb of poverty, no

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Govt eases cross-border share swap rules to woo foreign money

CFO News

India updated its foreign investment regulations to facilitate cross-border share swaps and exclude certain OCI investments from being considered as indirect foreign investment. The amendments aim to attract more investment, particularly in startups, and streamline rules, aligning them with other regulations and requiring government approval for FDIs from neighboring countries.

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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.