Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

At the FutureCFO Conference series, organised by Cxociety, finance leaders in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand ranked automation and degitalisation (80%), investing in talent and employee development (58%) and continuous innovation (47%) as the top three strategies most important to sustainable growth in 2024.

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Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Christine Phillpotts, Ariel Investments , is below. Christine Philpots of Aerial Investments has specialized in emerging markets and frontier markets. For most of her career, she has been around the world and if you name a hotspot investing place, she’s been there.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Chief financial officers indeed play a pivotal role in the company’s digital transformation as they are in charge of aligning financial goals with technological advancements, but as the Finance function undergoes several shifts to keep up with the market, they also face tasks of fulfilling newer roles. One of which, of course, is ESG.

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This is one of them: Chapter 1: The Creation of the Market In the beginning, the Trader created the Market and the Economy. The Market was formless and void, and volatility was upon the face of the indices. The Spirit of Investment hovered over the trading floor. Trade responsibly, for the Market is fragile.”

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Bramasol

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Key Drivers for Shifting to Cloud ERP Agility and Flexibility: Businesses are seeking ERP solutions that can quickly adapt to changing market conditions. Cloud ERPs offer modular architectures, allowing companies to scale their operations and add functionalities as needed without significant upfront investments.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, the increasing complexity of global markets and the pace of technological change have redefined this role. She points out that finance is no longer just about metrics and measurements but about leveraging technology to gain insights that support strategic initiatives.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What’s unique about Anh, though, is how, as a solo advisor, she differentiates her firm by leveraging the combination of a high-touch concierge approach to client service with a unique investment management approach through the use of very carefully chosen structured notes to differentiate her portfolio design from other advisors.

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Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management discusses the best ways to responsibly manage crypto assets. I’m Barry Ritholtz, and on today’s edition of At the Money , we’re going to discuss how retail investors can responsibly invest in crypto.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Frequently referred to as leverage, debt has the potential to fuel growth, drive strategic initiatives, and propel businesses to new heights. Like a lever that multiplies force, debt, when used judiciously, magnifies a business’s potential for expansion, innovation, and market dominance.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

In corporate finance and investing, which are areas that I work in, I find myself doing double takes as I listen to politicians, market experts and economists making statements about company and market behavior that are fairy tales, and data is often my weapon for discerning the truth.

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Global Finance

JULY 26, 2024

In July, US global investment company and hedge fund, Citadel LLC, and Japanese energy startup, Energy Grid, announced their intent to enter a strategic partnership. Details of the deal were undisclosed, though it represents the first major step into Japan’s wholesale energy market by the Miami-based firm.

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Musings on Markets

AUGUST 19, 2024

In fact, the business life cycle has become an integral part of the corporate finance, valuation and investing classes that I teach, and in many of the posts that I have written on this blog. Tech companies age in dog years, and the consequences for how we manage, value and invest in them are profound.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 4, 2023

With a high job satisfaction rate and a healthy real estate market, more people are turning to the real estate industry. Within the industry, it is estimated that Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) supported 3.2 What Are Real Estate Investment Trusts? How Many Real Estate Investment Trusts Are There in Total?

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For CFOs, these challenges can come from external pressures like market demands or internal dynamics such as stakeholder expectations. A colleague hints at leveraging this information to trade shares. Businesses built on ethical foundations are more resilient, attract better talent, and enjoy stronger reputations in the market.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 30, 2024

Tim is the founder of Goodwin Investment Advisory, an RIA based in Woodstock, Georgia, that oversees $275M in assets under management for 370 client households. return in new onboarded client revenue for every $1 spent in marketing. return in new onboarded client revenue for every $1 spent in marketing.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

According to the Hitachi Vantara State of Data Infrastructure Survey, there are critical gaps that could undermine the regions AI momentum, despite ambitious investments. In his view, there is still room for growth for Finance teams, particularly in fully leveraging AI-driven automation.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 30, 2024

What's unique about Troy, though, is how his firm's emphasis on driving organic growth through a multi-pronged marketing strategy, including a radio show, in-person seminars, and most substantively and scalably, a YouTube channel, that has allowed the firm to grow its AUM from $85 million to $750 million during just the past 5 years.

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Future CFO

MARCH 10, 2025

Organisations that effectively harness these innovations expect to see marked efficiency improvements, facilitate more rapid adherence to evolving compliance regulations , and remain competitive in a fast-evolving market. This shift allows CFOs to focus on higher-value activities contributing to strategic decision-making.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The next logical step might be to take your company to international markets by listing on a foreign stock exchange. Invest in strong financial systems that allow for dual reporting. Create a clear reporting timeline for all markets and set internal deadlines that are ahead of the official ones.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 17, 2024

Nonetheless, fewer than 10% of SEC-registered investment advisers report using them, even though the SEC’s updated investment adviser marketing rule allows financial advisors to proactively encourage testimonials (from clients), use endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party review sites.

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

His career illustrates how finance leaders can drive strategy by immersing themselves in operations, leveraging data insights, and aligning financial decisions with long-term business value. We operate in a highly competitive market alongside companies like Cisco, HPE, and Juniper Networks.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding what PortCo in private equity is, how private equity firms manage these investments, and their role in the broader investment lifecycle is essential for anyone navigating the private equity landscape. What Is a PortCo?

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E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Consumer-focused private equity plays a pivotal role in shaping market trends and influencing the dynamics of the modern economy. E78 explores the significant contributions of consumer private equity to market trends, examines its broader impact, and addresses critical questions, including whether private equity is good for consumers.

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Fpanda Club

JANUARY 23, 2025

Business case assessment When organizations consider major investments or initiatives, building a strong business case is essential to evaluate feasibility and ROI. Yet, many organizations exclude FP&A from these discussions, leaving marketing or sales teams to make decisions without a detailed financial perspective.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

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Bramasol

JANUARY 28, 2025

SAP Joule was also identified by Bramasol as a prime example of leveraging embedded agentic AI in our post on Trends to Watch in 2025. Through the RISE with SAP program and complementary tools, businesses can leverage AI to enhance their digital transformation journeys and to streamline operations and drive efficiency.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 15, 2024

But with limited resources to invest in elaborate marketing campaigns, how can newer advisors leverage a multi-tactic approach to attract new clients and grow their firms? This approach allows advisors to get their name and brand spread across more areas, increasing the breadth of their marketing with just 1 piece of content.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By employing advanced forecasting tools and real-time financial reporting, they maintained a healthy cash reserve, allowing them to invest in new markets and technologies confidently. Additionally, ROI analysis tools play a crucial role in evaluating the success of financial strategies and investments.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

By entering the French market, the bank seeks to foster cross-border trade between Africa and Europe, leveraging technology to facilitate seamless financial transactions. France, home to a large African diaspora and a key trading partner for African nations, offers a strategic gateway for Vista Bank to expand its services.

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Navigator SAP

JULY 15, 2022

Cloud-based ERP enables midsize businesses to reduce implementation costs and take advantage of subscription-based models that reduce upfront investment and enable users to access information on any device from any location. Integrated AI and e-commerce with digital marketing. Scalability.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 10, 2025

David Nadig, “ Rabbithole ” March 7, 2025 I had fun chatting with Dave Nadig about philosophy, behavior, and investing ( video after the jump). Question : “ Barry, your book How Not to Invest dissects numerous financial misconceptions. But let’s set aside markets and investing strategies entirely.

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Global Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Islam Zekry (IZ): CIBs strategy is centered on expanding our footprint in East Africa by leveraging our expertise in corporate, SME and retail banking. Using Kenya as a regional hub, we will extend our reach into other key African markets that have strong trade ties with Egypt. GF: Which markets and sectors are the priority for growth?

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CFO Plans

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A case in point is a mid-sized manufacturing company that saw its accounts receivable days drop by 30% after adopting automated invoicing and digital tracking tools, bolstering their liquidity and paving the way for strategic investments.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

For example, if a company aims to expand online sales, FP&A teams analyze marketing costs and expected revenue to determine budget allocations. Financial tracking also helps adjust investments, such as identifying underperforming products and reallocating resources accordingly. Use past data to predict future performance.

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E78 Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By integrating tools for data-driven decision-making, operational automation, and portfolio management, E78 enables private equity firms to optimize every phase of the investment lifecycle. For example, E78 leverages real-time monitoring to track key performance indicators (KPIs) across portfolio companies.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this episode, we talk in-depth about why Jason built Altruist as a solution to help RIAs based on his own experience as an engineer, RIA owner, and TAMP owner, to leverage the economics being an RIA custodian in order to offer advisors their core investment systems at a lower cost, how Jason leveraged many of the programs' infrastructures and processes (..)

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CFO News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

BlackRock plans to acquire HPS Investment Partners for about $12 billion in an all-stock deal to expand its presence in the burgeoning private credit market. The acquisition is set to close in mid-2025 and aligns with BlackRock's strategy to grow within alternatives, leveraging HPS's substantial $148 billion assets under management.

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