Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It is a sign of the times that I spent some time thinking about whether the title of my post would offend some people, as sexist or worse. I briefly considering expanding the title to "Sugar Daddies and Molasses Mommies", but that just sounds awkward, or even replacing the words with something gender neutral, like "Glucose Guardians", but very quickly passed on the idea, deciding to stay with my initial title.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In June the FASB voted 7-0 for the more targeted update, even as some expressed concerns about not going far enough to modernize GAAP rules.

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Capital CFO LLC

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Picture this: Sarah’s startup was gaining traction but struggling to manage growth and needed to find an outsourced solution for business growth. This is not an isolated case. Many startups and growing businesses face a similar dilemma. With numerous facets to juggle, from financial planning to human resources, businesses often find themselves stretched thin, unable […] The post Outsourced Solution for Business Growth: Your Key to Success appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this insightful piece, finance expert Robin Banerjee discusses tensions between the NFRA (National Financial Regulatory Authority) and ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India), highlighting their impact on financial transparency and corporate governance in India's growing economy.

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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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Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are intensifying efforts to attract foreign workers amid labor shortages and aging populations. Each country has adopted distinct strategies to address these challenges, with varying degrees of success. Japan has had restrictive policies on low-skilled foreign labor. However, recent changes signal a shift toward greater openness.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As fiduciaries, financial advisors are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that exist between themselves and their current and potential clients. The conflicts themselves can range from compensation models that impact how much money an advisor might earn as the result of a recommendation (such as specific product recommendations for advisors compensated on commission and 401(k) plan rollover recommendations for AUM-based advisors) to less direct conflicts such as 'soft dollar' benefit

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Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • The True Tax Benefit of IRAs and 401(k)s : How they stack up against taxable accounts. ( Morningstar ) • Once You Try a Four-Day Workweek, It’s Hard to Go Back : A six-month trial in Germany showed many promising signs. But there were disappointments, too. ( Businessweek ) • America’s Newest Hit Candy Is Gummy, Crunchy and Printing Money : Nerds Gummy Clusters are everywhere this Halloween.

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E78 Partners

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Exploring the benefits of partnering with a private equity consultant can provide businesses with critical insights that drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Private equity consultants offer expertise in optimizing portfolio companies, enhancing financial performance, and identifying new growth opportunities. By leveraging the insights of these experienced specialists, businesses can better navigate complex market conditions and maximize value creation.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Oil-dependent Baku seemed like an odd choice to host COP29. But the economy is betting heavily on developing a renewables sector. Ilham Aliyev, the 62-year-old president of Azerbaijan, should be feeling pretty content. Being chosen to head the COP29 Summit in Baku, attended by over 190 countries, is a big honor. It is also controversial; Azerbaijan is the second petrostate in a row to host COP following Dubai in the United Arab Emirates last year, and the summit president will be Aliyev’s natura

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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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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Generative AI is saving finance teams a lot of man hours as they ditch manual processes, but translating that into dollar-based ROI terms is tricky, panelists said.

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Navigator SAP

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

You’re living in a multi-channel world. You probably know about the omnichannel approach to sales. But are you up to speed on the channel-less selling methodology? At first, there was one real channel: the brick-and-mortar storefront. But as technology has changed, sales have become multi-channel. How businesses approach this multi-channel sales environment matters both for competitiveness and customer experience.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Members’ Profile: Charles Humphreys Mbale In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we’re introducing Charles Humphreys Mbale, Director at Sedumame & Associates Pty Ltd and BRICS Energy Africa. With a career spanning finance roles in notable organizations like the Graça Machel Trust and the UK Department for International Development, Charles has built a reputation for his dedication to impactful work and financial expertise.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Boeing faces labor strikes, production issues, and regulatory scrutiny. To offset financial ruin, the company is selling $15 billion of common stock and mandatory convertible bonds. The sale is part of an ongoing initiative to stabilize finances and protect Boeing’s investment-grade credit rating while minimizing shareholder dilution. The financing structure lets the company count bonds as equity, hopefully eschewing concerns about its debt load, a critical factor in maintaining its credit ratin

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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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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The online training scandal comes about two years after the Securities and Exchange Commission fined EY $100 million for cheating by its auditors on ethics exams.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. launched a new digital asset information platform to help financial intermediaries comply with regulatory guidelines. According to a press release, the The Broadridge® ClearFi solution provides investors with user-friendly information on digital assets, helping broker-dealers, exchanges, and wallet providers provide their clients and participants with useful on-chain and off-chain information about digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stable coins, and

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Members’ Profile: Rowen Pillai In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Rowen Pillai, the Chief Executive Officer of Lean Technovations Pty Ltd. Rowen’s career in finance and leadership has positioned him as an influential figure, serving in executive roles across various sectors, including transportation, investment, and industrial management.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Recent climate catastrophes have raised the bar for securing funding to address global warming. At COP29, climate finance will be a focus. At last year’s COP28 conference in Dubai, the participating governments—197 countries plus the European Union—committed to a tripling of renewables targets and a doubling of energy efficiency. When they check on their progress at COP29, officially known as the Conference of Parties, which opens on November 11 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, their agenda w

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Although only 6% of the private sector workforce is unionized, organized labor in recent years has won high-profile disputes and scored limited but clear gains.

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Tips Watch

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com By Thursday (or possibly Friday) we are going to get a lot of new information about U.S.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Building a Culture of Ethical Performance in Organisations Case Study: The Tale of XYZ Corporation In 2018, XYZ Corporation, a well-known tech firm, was hitting record-breaking profits. Yet, beneath the surface, ethical cracks were beginning to show. A recent internal audit had revealed that some employees in high-stakes roles were bending the rules to meet targets.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The GCC’s Shariah-compliant institutions are growing their assets and expanding their reach, thanks to new strategic partnerships and greater tech investment. Islamic banks based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to expand their reach, taking on Shariah-compliant transactions in new industries and establishing new strategic partnerships.

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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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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The tech giant’s stock price fell after its third-quarter earnings report, as the company faces growing Wall Street angst over its ballooning AI expenditures.

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Tips Watch

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This is a breaking news article and will be updating through the morning. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury just announced a 1.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How to Keep Cash Flow Strong by Managing Customer Credit Risk Imagine your business is buzzing, sales are growing, and orders are coming in strong. Yet, when you look at the cash flow, something’s off – money isn’t lining up with the sales you’re making. This disconnect often comes down to one critical issue: customer credit risk. For CFOs, understanding and managing this risk isn’t just about avoiding losses; it’s about keeping your business financially stable, especially in times when cash

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Driven by rising demand, corporates are seeking specialized financial expertise without committing to full-time hires. Growing numbers of experienced chief financial officers are abandoning the corporate grind to take freelance roles for multiple clients—whether in parallel or on a serial basis. “The demand for [freelance] professional CFOs has approximately doubled” in recent years, says Eusebi Llensa, co-founder and CEO of Outvise, a Barcelona-based marketplace for high-end independent contrac

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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.

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