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The CFO’s role in curbing third-party cybersecurity risk

CFO Dive

With vendor-related cyber risks spiking rapidly, the stakes are too high for CFOs to treat the issue as merely an IT concern, writes cybersecurity consultant AJ Yawn.

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Moving the needle: transformation in finance

Future CFO

In the world of business where change is constant, it is a given that the finance function rides on the waves to maximise benefits for their respective organisations. According to Gartner , it is important that finance leaders fully understand the scope of changes that genuine transformation requires, as it observes that finance transformation efforts are falling short of CFOs’ objectives in large part.

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Powell: Inflation data deny Fed ‘greater confidence’ needed to cut rates

CFO Dive

The Fed chair is just one of many policymakers who, in the face of persistent price pressures, has voiced no urgency in reducing borrowing costs.

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#FA Success Ep 381: Helping Clients Go Beyond The Plan To Actually Implement As A Fractional Financial Behavior Officer, With Ashley Quamme

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome back to the 381st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Ashley Quamme. Ashley is the Founder of Beyond The Plan, a consulting firm based in Evans, Georgia, that offers a Fractional Financial Behavioral Officer service including consulting and training to advisory firms and even direct meeting support for new or existing clients.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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70% of CEOs feel ready to deliver on responsible GenAI

CFO Dive

The intense focus on safe and ethical GenAI use comes as the technology’s rapid rise is prompting scrutiny from governments around the world.

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ChatGPT grabs the shadow IT crown: report

CFO Dive

Generative AI tools emerged as the latest villain in the enterprise battle to curb SaaS bloat and rationalize software portfolios, Productiv analysis found.

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Vodafone Idea raises Rs 5,400 crore from nearly 60 anchor investors

CFO News

Vaishnav told ET that the government will support every effort made by the telco while Somanathan, also speaking to ET, added that the government's aim is to support competition in the sector.

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FCF Bank Monitor – Q1 2024 published

Fox Corporate Finance

On a quarterly basis, FCF publishes its FCF Bank Monitor. The FCF Bank-Monitor is a research report, based on publicly available data, on the most active and largest 22 banking institutions addressing the German and. Read more The post FCF Bank Monitor – Q1 2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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992: Unlocking Holistic Company Performance | Udit Tibrewal, CFO, Anomali

CFO Thought Leader

Kicking off his career fresh out of school, Udit Tibrewal joined the audit practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in New Delhi, where he set about learning the intricate workings of financial compliance. The ambition to broaden his horizon and a hunger for new challenges led him to make a bold move to the United States, landing him first New York City.

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How To Streamline Finance Operations Through Automation

Speaker: Claire Grosjean

In today’s fast-paced business environment, finance professionals are under increasing pressure to optimize operations and drive strategic value. As a result, automation has become a core part of business strategy, offering unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations and drive efficiency. Join esteemed global finance and operations executive, Claire Grosjean, for a comprehensive guide on how to harness automation’s power through strategic collaboration with functional leaders.

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The Foundation of Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC)

The SaaS CFO

I’ve calculated a lot of SaaS metrics for a lot of SaaS companies. To make SaaS metrics repeatable and accurate, we must follow a sequential process. This is especially relevant for sales and marketing efficiency metrics. CAC, or customer acquisition cost, is by itself not a stand-alone metric. But it feeds all sales and marketing […] The post The Foundation of Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) appeared first on The SaaS CFO.

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Report all high-value transactions of FY23 by June 30: CBDT

CFO News

CBDT mandated SROs to report high-value transactions by June 30. 6,000 entities failed to comply, lacking data. Form 61A enforcement in progress for Income Tax Act adherence.

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Financial Wellness Check: Assessing Your Business’ Stability

CFO Share

How do you know if your business is on firm financial footing? Financial wellness checks are just as important as annual wellness checks with your doctor. Simple indicators like cash from operations and debt service coverage ratio are early indicators of potentially larger business problems, just as blood pressure is an indicator of hypertension. You could go months or years without making such checks, but to do so is rolling the dice with your business’ health.

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BharatPe elevates Nalin Negi as its CEO

CFO News

BharatPe announced the elevation of Nalin Negi as its CEO. He has been working as its interim CEO and has led the company to drive growth innovation in the fintech sector.

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Empowering Business Travel: The CFOs Guide

Business travel is more than just a line item. It’s a strategic opportunity to align with your company’s goals and empower your employees. With 60% of employees dissatisfied with the ease of booking and modifying travel plans, there’s a significant opportunity to improve travel management. This one-pager explores how to transform travel into a powerful tool for organizational success.

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The Mentoring Round | Jeff Bray, CFO, Semperis

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round, Semperis CFO Jeff Bray emphasizes the importance of concentrating investments on the best ideas rather than spreading resources too thinly. In his transition from an analyst to a portfolio manager, he shifted the strategy to focus on the top three to five investment ideas from each analyst, significantly enhancing portfolio performance.

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Brigade Enterprises Appoints Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as CFO

CFO News

Brigade Enterprises bolsters its leadership team with the appointment of Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Biden tax negotiator rejoins KPMG as elections weigh on Pillar 2 prospects

CFO Dive

Although the U.S. has yet to sign on, the OECD’s new Pillar Two tax rules already apply in more than 30 countries, Michael Plowgian said.

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Deal activity on the rise in consumer & retail sector

CFO News

India's consumer and retail sector experienced a surge in M&A and private equity deal activity in the March quarter. The sector recorded 102 deals valued at $1.74 billion, with a focus on acquisitions and investments in the food processing and healthy food market segments.

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Top 3 Secrets to Staying Relevant with Gen Z

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.

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India's unemployment rate to decline 97 basis points by 2028: ORF Report

CFO News

"India's job market is experiencing a transformation as the country has become the world's fastest growing large economy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic," the report said.

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RBI moves to regulate PoS payment players like Pine Labs, Innoviti, MSwipe

CFO News

Companies like Innoviti Payments, Pine Labs and MSwipe will be brought under regulatory cover now. The regulator said companies providing the service will need to apply for authorisation from the RBI by May 31, 2025.

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Zee-Sony merger: Zee Ent announces withdrawal of merger implementation application from NCLT against Sony

CFO News

Zee Entertainment Limited has withdrawn its merger implementation application filed against Sony, citing legal advice. The decision allows the company to continue aggressively pursuing its claims against Sony in ongoing arbitration proceedings at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and other forums. The company aims to evaluate strategic opportunities and generate higher value for shareholders.

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RBI likely to leave rates unchanged in FY25, help maintain India's 'Goldilocks' environment: Morgan Stanley

CFO News

Economists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to maintain its policy rate at 6.5% for the fiscal year 2024-25 due to factors like higher-than-targeted inflation, global influences such as commodity prices, and a stronger dollar. The RBI's decision will also hinge on domestic factors like growth driven by capital expenditure (capex) and productivity.

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Breaking New Ground: Managing Innovation Fatigue With Effective Automation

Speaker: Gary Dmitriev

Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.