Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This move underscores Nippon Lifes ambition to bolster its global presence amid a shrinking domestic market due to Japans aging population and low-interest-rate environment. million policies, it provides Nippon Life with a platform to penetrate the US, the worlds largest life insurance market.

Leverage 111

Leverage Finance Investments Marketing 111

Global Finance

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It has played pivotal roles, serving as co-chair of the Transition Finance Taskforce of the Green Investment Principle (GIP) for the Belt and Road initiative, vice-chair of the China Council of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). Leadership in the Green Bond Market In the first half of 2024, BOC underwrote 98.37

Finance 98

Finance Banking Risk Management Construction 98

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

In the TMT sector, the UKs Competition and Markets Authority approved a $19 billion merger between telecommunication companies Vodafone UK and Three UK, creating a mobile network provider with more than 27 million customers. billion in 121 projects across six countries, nearly double the amount it invested in 2023.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Banking Healthcare 52

CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Featured CFO Bill Koefoed of OneStream explains his balanced approach to AI investments, blending near-term commercial applications with strategic R&D initiatives.

Investments 52

Investments CFO Leverage Marketing 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If we can leverage AI to roll out hyperpersonalization at scale, our wealth management profits would grow significantly. Nordea is experimenting with AI to enhance the delivery of digital services to SMEs by improving time to market. We are using the GitHub co-pilot and combining it with our own source code to leverage customer value.

Banking 105

Banking Finance Leverage Technology 105

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.

Risk Management 98

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 27, 2025

During a turbulent market downturn, CFO Brian Robins led a critical divestiture of non-core assets. Now watch the complete episode In this discussion, CFO Brian Robins outlines GitLabs strategic approach to leveraging AI across both product development and finance operations.

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CFO Finance Marketing Leverage 52

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.

Leverage 98

Leverage Profit and Loss Compliance Finance 98

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.”

Marketing 92

Marketing Leverage Startups Investments 92

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.

SAP 93

SAP Compliance Leverage Invoicing 93

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.

Finance 98

Finance Compliance Data Analysis Leadership 98

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.

Leverage 130

Leverage Planning Concentration Tax Planning 130

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.

Investments 59

Investments Currencies Financial Systems Marketing 59

Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru last November, Indonesias new President Prabowo Subianto, who began his term in October, emphasized that foreign investments would be protected by a solid legal framework, and highlighted incentives and a commitment to liberalizing ownership laws. Itll get to $3.65

Economics 108

Economics Prioritization Investments Manufacturing 108

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.

Corporate Finance 119

Corporate Finance Valuation Finance Numbers 119

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.

Leverage 86

Leverage Manufacturing Investments Securities 86

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.

Corporate Finance 121

Corporate Finance Valuation Investments Finance 121

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.

Marketing 98

Marketing Risk Management Finance Leverage 98

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?

Investments 130

Investments Budgeting Finance Marketing 130

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.

Leadership 98

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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.

Leverage 98

Leverage Compliance Investments Marketing 98

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.

Leverage 98

Leverage Education Planning Communication 98

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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Cash Flow Forecasting Compliance Leverage Reconciliations 78

CFO News Room

JANUARY 7, 2023

That said, to use mean reversion in analysis or investing, you need to know what these averages are, either over time or across companies, and data can help in that pursuit. . Check rules of thumb : Investing and corporate finance are full of rules of thumb, many of long standing.

Marketing 130

Marketing Valuation Corporate Finance Financial Analysis 130

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.

Budgeting 228

Budgeting Leadership Communication Leverage 228

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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Future CFO

APRIL 7, 2025

Traditionally focused on cost control and profitability, Soh thinks the CFO role has evolved as ESG considerations become central to business resilience, investments and long-term value creation. Access to sustainable finance also helps businesses offset upfront costs associated with green investments.

Compliance 52

Compliance Leverage Finance Risk Management 52

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.

Marketing 98

Marketing Advertising Compliance Leverage 98

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?

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Restructuring Valuation Investments 52

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.

Marketing 52

Marketing Prioritization Investments Leverage 52

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Prioritization Forecasting 130

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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SAP Data Analysis Leverage Manufacturing 70

CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

Country Risk: Drivers and Measures. An investment in Nigeria or Turkey clearly exposes a firm or investor to more risks than an otherwise similar investment in Germany or Canada, but why? Country Risk: Equity Risk .

Marketing 130

Marketing Currencies Valuation Treasury 130

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.

Marketing 96

Marketing Leverage Investments Planning 96

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.

CFO 52

CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

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.

Banking 71

Banking Financial Systems Economics Leverage 71