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Strategic CFOs must build ‘complementary’ finance teams: Gartner

CFO Dive

For CFOs to meet their strategic goals, they must think differently about the skills they need in the finance function.

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Conquer Complexity Through Real-Time Data with Cloud ERP

Navigator SAP

Theres a lot of complexity in a modern business. But real-time data with cloud ERP can help businesses cut down on this complexity. First, though, lets talk about the problem. Businesses today are more complex than ever, and there are a number of reasons for this complexity.

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Airbus Delays Flight

Corporate Finance

Airbus has been a proponent of hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft, stating that it wanted to have the first plane in the air by 2035. Now, it appears that Airbus was too ambitious in its goal as it has delayed plans for the new jet. Airbus did not give a new target date, but noted that the technology was 5-10 years behind the pace needed to bring the plane to the skies by 2035.

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Automated Financial Reporting: A call to Excellence

CFO Talks

Automated Financial Reporting: A call to Excellence By Lutic Molo Mosoane When I reflect on the evolving business landscape, I am reminded of the pivotal role financial reporting plays. As someone passionate about justice and precision, I find parallels between dismantling societal injustices and addressing inefficiencies in business processes. Both require a commitment to excellence, a refusal to accept the status quo, and a vision for transformation.

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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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Cash flow management as a top threat to organisational growth

Future CFO

Cash flow management has emerged as a top financial risk that poses the greatest threat to organisational growth, according to a report by insurance company Chubb. In the Chubb Risk Decisions 360: Emerging Risks that Can Impede Sustainable Company Growth report, which polled senior risk management or insurance purchaser decision-makers, to seek clarity on the emerging risks that can impede sustainable company growth, it was revealed that there is a huge concern among executives involving cash fl

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Optimism Among Gamblers & Investors?

Barry Ritholtz

You might have been bored by the not-so-Superbowl last night (at least the better team won this year). Several non-football fans went to see the Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary (they raved). But neither the game nor Zep’s origin story was the biggest story last night. Rather, the most intriguing aspect of last night was the gambling. Sports betting on Super Bowl LIX (2025) was estimated at more than $1.5 billion — a 15% increase compared to 2024.

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How To Determine The ‘Best’ CFP Education Program (For You): 2025 Update

Nerd's Eye View

To earn the CFP marks, candidates must fulfill four key requirements: Education (holding a bachelor's degree and completing the required coursework through a CFP Board registered program), Exam (passing the 170-question CFP exam), Experience (gaining hands-on experience providing financial advice to the public), and Ethics (acting as a fiduciary). Among these, the Education component offers the greatest flexibility in how it can be completed.

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Data Update 6 for 2025: From Macro to Micro - The Hurdle Rate Question!

Musings on Markets

In the first five posts, I have looked at the macro numbers that drive global markets, from interest rates to risk premiums, but it is not my preferred habitat. I spend most of my time in the far less rarefied air of corporate finance and valuation, where businesses try to decide what projects to invest in, and investors attempt to estimate business value.

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Building back: Leadership in good and bad times

Future CFO

It was supposed to be the merriest time of the year in 2019 when Typhoon Odette , or Super Typhoon Rai , hit the Philippines. With a wind speed of 316km/h and a 5-meter storm surge, it was one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded, displacing over 4 million people, and causing damage to infrastructure across a huge area of the country, especially in Cebu.

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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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OneStream sees high demand despite ‘near-term headwinds’

CFO Dive

“If there’s a growing sense of uncertainty [among CFOs], we’re probably going to feel it a little bit first,” said Tom Shea, the finance software maker’s CEO.

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RBI sold at least $4 billion to prop up rupee, traders say

CFO News

India's central bank aggressively sold between $4 billion and $7 billion to support the rupee, which faced record lows due to portfolio outflows and US trade tariff uncertainties. The Reserve Bank of India intervened heavily before markets opened, a departure from its previous steady pace in managing the currency.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 15–16)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news of a recent survey indicating that while overall client satisfaction with their financial advisors remains high at 95%, potential threats to client retention lurk beneath the surface, particularly amongst clients who experience a major windfall or a life transition.

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January’s inflation report was a bit of a disaster

Tips Watch

All-items and core inflation both rose much higher than expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The January inflation report, just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demonstrated that U.S. inflation is far from tamed. This was not good news.

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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.

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Data Update 7 for 2025: The End Game in Business!

Musings on Markets

I am in the third week of the corporate finance class that I teach at NYU Stern, and my students have been lulled into a false sense of complacency about what's coming, since I have not used a single metric or number in my class yet. In fact, we have spent almost four sessions (that is 15% of the overall class) talking about the end game in business.

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Southwest appoints Breeze Airways alum to CFO chair

CFO Dive

The new CFO joins the budget-friendly airline as it aims to realize $500 million in cost savings while facing inflationary pressures and challenges to its fleet capacity.

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ION partners with Avalara to tackle tax compliance risks in energy trading

Reval

LONDON 13 February 2025: ION Commodities, a global leader in energy and. The post ION partners with Avalara to tackle tax compliance risks in energy trading appeared first on ION.

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“How Much More Will I Get?”: Calculating The Impact Of WEP And GPO’s Repeal On Social Security Benefits

Nerd's Eye View

When the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025, it came as a relief to many recipients of state or local government pensions whose Social Security benefits had been, up until now, reduced by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for individuals claiming retirement benefits under their own name, or the Government Pension Offset (GPO) for those claiming spousal or survivor benefits under a current or former spouse's name.

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Building a Business Case for Finance Automation

Speaker: Danny Gassaway and Wayne Richards

Finance leaders are prioritizing efficiency and digital transformation, yet many hesitate to automate due to uncertainty. Without a clear understanding of its impact, organizations risk falling behind competitors who are leveraging automation to drive productivity and cost savings. Join Wayne Richards and Danny Gassaway from AvidXchange for a practical guide on bringing accounts payable (AP) automation to your organization.

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The Foundations of Effective Corporate Governance 

CFO Talks

The Foundations of Effective Corporate Governance Corporate governance might sound like a complex business term, but at its core, its simply about how a company is managed and controlled to ensure it runs fairly, responsibly, and successfully. It is the system that ensures those in charge make ethical decisions, protect stakeholders, and guide the company toward long-term success.

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Practices to measure the ROI of ESG investments

Future CFO

The discussion on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has not died out, as it only became more relevant within the Finance department, as the global conversation around it continues to evolve. The latest edition of the Ipsos ESG Council report dives deep on the current landscape and the challenges faced by organisations, including the question on how one can measure the return of investments when it comes to this matter.

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DeepSeek’s lower-cost AI model could supercharge adoption, use cases: Goldman Sachs

CFO Dive

DeepSeeks AI model is good news for adoption across companies because it could significantly bring down the cost for companies to develop their own

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ION bags multiple awards at FOW International Awards 2025

Reval

LONDON 14 February 2025: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow. The post ION bags multiple awards at FOW International Awards 2025 appeared first on ION.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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MiB: Christine Phillpotts, Ariel Investments

Barry Ritholtz

This week, I speak with Christine Phillpotts , Portfolio Manager for Ariel Investment s emerging markets value strategies. She is also Senior Research Analyst for Consumer and Real Estate across Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Eastern Europe. She also covers all sectors in Africa. Previously, she spent 10 years at AllianceBernstein as Portfolio Manager and Senior Research analyst in emerging markets.

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How to Reduce Credit Risk in Today’s Economy 

CFO Talks

How to Reduce Credit Risk in Todays Economy The economy today is unpredictable, with rising prices, high interest rates, and many businesses and individuals struggling to pay their bills on time. In such an environment, companies that offer creditallowing customers to buy now and pay latermust be especially cautious. When customers fail to make payments, businesses face financial losses, cash flow problems, and even the risk of closure.

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Cybersecurity investments: A strategic imperative for CFOs

Future CFO

Imagine a scenario where your company's operations grind to a halt, sensitive data is exposed, and customer trust is shattered all because of a cyberattack. This isn't just a hypothetical situation; it's a reality that businesses of all sizes face in today's increasingly digital world. CFOs, with their unique understanding of financial risk and strategic planning, must champion cybersecurity initiatives and weave them into the core of their business strategy.

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Pathward CFO: Pulling back the strategic curtain

CFO Dive

Building a strong talent foundation is key to successfully executing one's business strategy, Pathward CFO Greg Sigrist said.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.