Bramasol

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Cloud ERPs offer modular architectures, allowing companies to scale their operations and add functionalities as needed without significant upfront investments. Security and Compliance: As companies migrate to the cloud, they can rely on their cloud ERP provider to prioritize data security and regulatory compliance.

SAP 93

SAP Compliance Leverage Invoicing 93

Future CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Security Concerns : Older systems often lack the security features needed for real-time data encryption and compliance. Invest in Training : Educate employees on the benefits and workflows of e-invoicing to reduce resistance. Ensure Data Quality : Conduct regular data audits to support seamless integration.

Invoicing 98

Invoicing CFO Compliance Auditing 98

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

New research from global data and cloud solutions company Hitachi Vantara found that while Asia is outpacing the world in AI adoption, poor data quality and security risks threaten to stall progress. In his view, there is still room for growth for Finance teams, particularly in fully leveraging AI-driven automation.

Cash Flow Forecasting 78

Cash Flow Forecasting Compliance Leverage Reconciliations 78

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Pressure to Manipulate Financial Results Example: The board pressures you to inflate revenue projections to secure a loan or attract investors, suggesting it’s “just this once” to meet strategic goals. A colleague hints at leveraging this information to trade shares. Common Ethical Dilemmas CFOs Face—and How to Address Them 1.

Leadership 98

Leadership Auditing Profit and Loss Compliance 98

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. Misconception: Debt is Only for Troubled Businesses Reality: Successful, thriving businesses strategically use debt to accelerate growth, invest in innovation, and gain a competitive edge.

Leverage 86

Leverage Manufacturing Investments Securities 86

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

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What's unique about Cristina, though, is how her firm supports clients in the so-called "sandwich generation" by both creating a financial plan for the clients' personal financial needs and goals, and by addressing (often with a separately paid add-on financial planning engagement) the financial issues facing their aging (and frequently less financially (..)

Leverage 91

Leverage Planning Securities Numbers 91

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

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As the business world's thirst for mastering technological advancements properly intensifies, with the seemingly never-ending developments in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, it is expected that organisations steer their priorities towards investments on the IT side.

Investments 97

Investments CFO Leadership Leverage 97

The Charity CFO

APRIL 11, 2025

When it comes to securing funding, your budget serves as a narrative tool, helping funders understand your mission, your needs, and your impact. A private foundation may focus on innovation, looking for budgets that emphasize creativity or leverage matching funds from other sources.

Nonprofit 94

Nonprofit Budgeting Prioritization CFO 94

CFO News Room

JANUARY 4, 2023

Within the industry, it is estimated that Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) supported 3.2 million jobs in 2021 , according to a study commissioned by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit). What Are Real Estate Investment Trusts? How Many Real Estate Investment Trusts Are There in Total?

Investments 130

Investments Budgeting Finance Marketing 130

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

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

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. And securing these endpoint devices is a must. Scalability. Integrated AI and e-commerce with digital marketing.

Budgeting 228

Budgeting Leadership Communication Leverage 228

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

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2020

Few are investing energy in building taller silos for their data, bumpier and more friction-filled experiences for their customers, or slower and more opaque payments processes. Everyone wants to build a smoother, faster and more efficient financial services journey — that isn’t a point of disagreement or friction.

Leverage 83

Leverage Banking B2B B2C 83

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The global economy is transitioning to an era marked by higher growth, increased capital investment, and elevated interest rates. Frame: Its prompting them to adopt more agile and diversified investment strategies. Global Finance: What are high- and ultra-high-net-worth investors main concerns going into 2025?

Banking 52

Banking Communication Strategic Planning Leverage 52

Bramasol

JANUARY 28, 2025

This integration allows users to interact with SAP applications within a secure, closed software environment. 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. Data Quality: Maintain high data quality and data access to ensure accurate AI outputs.

SAP 70

SAP Data Analysis Leverage Manufacturing 70

Global Finance

APRIL 4, 2025

Our investments in advanced digital banking solutions, automation, and cutting-edge analytics equip us to offer seamless, secure, and scalable financial services. Moreover, our investments in fintech, e-commerce, and smart infrastructure are unlocking opportunities across industries.

Economics 52

Economics Prioritization Leverage Finance 52

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.

Accounts Payable 52

Accounts Payable CFO Budgeting Invoicing 52

CFO News

AUGUST 29, 2024

Leading economist Arvind Panagariya advocates allowing Chinese investments in India, barring security risks. He highlights the potential leverage gained against China and argues that FTAs with large markets could boost foreign investments.

Leverage 45

Leverage Investments Finance Securities 45

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The discussion explores how these finance leaders are leveraging technology, data, and collaboration to drive decision-making and value creation. David emphasizes rigorous business planning and strategic investments, such as a data warehouse driving dashboards for operational efficiency.

Technology 52

Technology CFO Leverage Finance 52

Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

When 2024 ended, its trends and themes for the Finance function certainly did not ceaseas digital transformation , ESG, and cyber security costs continue to dominate the stage for chief financial officers to watch. But with these choices comes the challenge of where to deploy capital investments to maximise returns.

Finance 91

Finance Problem Solving Technology Communication 91

Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Niall Byrne, chief financial officer of QIA (Qatar Investment Authority), the country’s wealth fund, discussed from Doha his two-year tenure and his focus on transforming the QIA’s finance function to support growth. It doesn’t just impact the finance function, it impacts all of the investment teams across the whole organization.

CFO 52

CFO Finance Healthcare Investments 52

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

However, challenges such as data security concerns, the need for specialised AI talent, and cultural adaptation to AI-driven decision-making processes may require careful navigation. At Oracle, we run our applications on a single Oracle Cloud Infrastructure that offers enterprise-grade security,” he adds.

Compliance 116

Compliance Leverage Forecasting Risk Management 116

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Financial tracking also helps adjust investments, such as identifying underperforming products and reallocating resources accordingly. Secure Budget Approval for Necessary Resources Before investing in a project, finance teams must assess the resources required and gain approval.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Risk Management 52

Centage

MARCH 7, 2023

Read on to learn more about how investing in the right technology now can protect your business and set a path for success in the uncertain times ahead. When investing in FP&A software, you’ll want to be sure that it will run well for years to come, that it will run smoothly, and that it will operate well with current technology.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Investments Budgeting Forecasting 98

Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Niall Byrne, chief financial officer of QIA (Qatar Investment Authority), the country’s wealth fund, discussed from Doha his two-year tenure and his focus on transforming the QIA’s finance function to support growth. It doesn’t just impact the finance function, it impacts all of the investment teams across the whole organization.

CFO 52

CFO Finance Healthcare Investments 52

CSC Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Securing a business loan can be pivotal for growth, operations, or overcoming financial hurdles. By securing the loan with assets, you reassure lenders that they’ll recover part of their funds even in a worst-case scenario. Choose assets you can afford to leverage without jeopardizing long-term operations.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Prioritization Planning Securities 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 13, 2025

This means that while AI can significantly enhance security measures, it also amplifies the threats that CFOs must manage. CFOs should be vigilant in evaluating how AI technologies could affect their organisations' exposure to these risks, urging them to leverage AI analytics for deeper insights into potential vulnerabilities."

Risk Management 52

Risk Management CFO Leadership Finance 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Elizabeth Burns exemplifies this dynamic role, demonstrating how financial frameworks can be leveraged to meet sustainability objectives and deliver value to diverse stakeholders. From employing local talent to investing in community health infrastructure, GDC’s approach integrates ESG principles into its broader business strategy.

Finance 98

Finance Profit and Loss CFO Leadership 98

Global Finance

JANUARY 9, 2025

Key features include secure global remittance networks, same-day express transfers to BEA Hong Kong accounts, foreign currency time deposits, and real-time foreign exchange services in 11 currencies. Morgan, BlackRock, Janus Henderson, Schroders, and BEA Union Investment.

Foreign Exchange 52

Foreign Exchange Currencies Banking Investments 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But overlending—and US initiatives to extend its security and investment footprint—are challenging its position. American policy toward Africa has long been driven by security concerns, especially since the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, which reshaped alliances across the continent. billion, up 1.5%

Transportation 130

Transportation Economics Investments Restructuring 130

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.

Currencies 78

Currencies Investments Entertainment Budgeting 78

Future CFO

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With the rampant incidents of frauds and scams related to finance, machine learning can be leveraged to detect and prevent financial fraud, allowing a company or an organisation to respond in real-time. The post Leveraging machine learning to detect financial fraud appeared first on FutureCFO.

Leverage 52

Leverage Auditing Finance Financial Data 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The worlds biggest exporter of liquified natural gas leverages innovation to pursue diversified growth. The authorities have created blueprints and made strategic investments that aim to develop new industries, attract foreign investment and create a business-friendly environment beyond the gas sector.

Technology 52

Technology Startups Economics Leverage 52

Future CFO

APRIL 2, 2025

With Singapore being a key player in global finance, challenges for its capital market are to be addressed, with competition for investments intensifying in the region, KPMG says. Promoting Market Visibility: Enhancing the branding and visibility of listed companies locally and internationally to attract greater investment.

Investments 52

Investments Compliance Education Leverage 52