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. How to Handle It: Immediately report the matter to the compliance or legal team.

Leadership

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

From employing local talent to investing in community health infrastructure, GDC’s approach integrates ESG principles into its broader business strategy. Investments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) also yield significant dividends. This allows for informed and strategic investment decisions.

Finance

Future CFO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Regulatory demands : Rising regulatory requirements, particularly in AML and cybersecurity, necessitate that banks prioritise IT investments, directly influencing CFOs financial planning and risk management. CFOs should leverage sustainability-linked loans tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to secure favourable financing terms.

Banking

Global Finance

JUNE 11, 2025

“APIs play a leading role in driving real-time connectivity between Standard Chartered and our clients across both traditional and digital assets,” says Margaret Harwood-Jones, global head of Financing and Securities Services. Its integration with other digital infrastructure aims to create an efficient financial ecosystem.

Compliance

CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2024

“We had to reassign resources to the right areas and ensure our investments aligned with revenue goals,” he recalls. We operate at the intersection of compliance and security in a space we pioneered, called trust management. “You need to embrace change and the outcome,” he reflects.

Leadership

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. He says businesses are not just pursuing sustainability for compliance purposes but also for long-term value creation.

Compliance

CFO News

MAY 13, 2025

Securities and Exchange Board of India plans to ease Foreign Portfolio Investors norms. This is for those investing only in Indian government bonds. They will have relaxed registration and compliance. NRIs and OCIs can freely invest and control IGB-FPIs. The move aims to attract long-term investors.

Compliance

Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2025

The territorys mandatory provident funds (MPFs)Hong Kongs compulsory retirement savings schemesare val- ued at approximately $167 billion, of which about 37% were invested in bonds and balanced funds as of the close of last year. The post Hong Kong: Pension Authority Warns Of US Debt Selloff appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

Foreign Exchange

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. Cloud-based financial systems have improved collaboration, making data more accessible while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations."

Cash Flow Forecasting

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

By using AI to extract and quantify information from investment reports, the bank can tailor analyses to meet the needs of institutional clients. Instead, they can open a Banamex account that has features similar to a checking account and securely validate their identity using biometrics.

Compliance

Global Finance

JULY 24, 2025

AI’s measurable value The renewed focus on innovation is aligned with measurably increased investments in scaling AI and cloud capabilities that accelerate digital transformation – and brings positive change to customer and employee experiences. Data privacy and security remain the foremost challenges to AI and cloud adoption.

Banking

CFO Dive

AUGUST 5, 2025

While tariffs may not have a direct impact on the Austin, Texas-based company — which provides fraud prevention and anti-money laundering compliance solutions to businesses — currency and foreign exchange risk remain top of mind, and is “a common topic at my CFO round tables,” Pierce said in an interview. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Currencies

Future CFO

JANUARY 13, 2025

This means that while AI can significantly enhance security measures, it also amplifies the threats that CFOs must manage. Geopolitical risks and compliance issues are becoming increasingly intertwined with AI adoption. The clear takeaway for CFOs is that while AI can drive productivity, security must always be the priority.

Risk Management

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)

Future CFO

JUNE 1, 2025

Liquidity management amid easing interest rates With interest rates expected to ease in markets like Indonesia, Kamra advises treasury teams to focus on enhancing cash flow forecasting accuracy and reassessing investment policies. We need to take data protection seriously and ensure compliance to its entirety," he affirms.

Economics

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

Attending were 18 startups, 31 FIs, and representatives of government regulatory bodies, technology-solutions providers, and consulting and investment firms. It partners primarily with startups in Series A and Series B rounds of investments—those that have already demonstrated strong market traction and a market fit for their products.

Startups

Bramasol

JANUARY 15, 2025

In this Insights news post we provide an updated look at the four key areas of AI, Cloud, Compliance and Sustainability. One of the key factors for success with agentic AI applications will be providing secure access to enterprise wide data sets for real-time analysis and decision making.

SAP

Bramasol

JANUARY 28, 2025

This integration allows users to interact with SAP applications within a secure, closed software environment. Invest in Training and Change Management Employee Training: Educate your workforce on new AI tools and processes. Data Quality: Maintain high data quality and data access to ensure accurate AI outputs.

SAP

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This practice allows businesses, investors, and finance professionals to evaluate investment opportunities, assess risks, forecast future scenarios, and support strategic decision-making. Investment Evaluation - Assessing mergers, acquisitions, or new projects. The DCF model is widely used to value companies, projects, and assets.

Financial Modeling

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

When you’re young, focus on deeply understanding the core accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. How do you balance your personal and professional life?

CFO

CFO Talks

AUGUST 12, 2025

That trust can smooth over board disagreements, secure buy-in for unpopular cost-saving measures, and make collaboration with operations, HR, and sales much easier. They may have rotated through operations, compliance, IT, or even sales. Invest in executive coaching to sharpen leadership and communication skills.

CFO

Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

Investments are focused on scaling AI and cloud capabilities, accelerating digital transformation to enhance customer and employee experiences, and positioning for long-term competitiveness. Data, security, and compliance are what hold banks back Data privacy and security remain the foremost challenges to AI and cloud adoption.

Banking

CFO Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

While accuracy, control, and compliance remain core responsibilities, the modern CFO is also a strategic communicator someone who can turn financial complexity into actionable insight. Employees want to understand how business performance affects job security, bonuses, or future investment in resources.

Communication

CFO Talks

JUNE 12, 2025

A CFO must prioritise financial transparency, not as a compliance issue, but as the foundation of accurate and confident decision-making. Some units may no longer be viable, and not every investment can continue. This process involves making difficult decisions. It is an emotional and cultural journey for everyone involved.

CFO

Global Finance

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

We’re reimagining the banking experience by investing in a range of cutting-edge customer-facing and backend tools, including our mobile app, voice biometrics, and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to personalize services.

Banking

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 27, 2025

Operating a financial advisory firm often requires managing large amounts of data, from prospective client contact details to current clients' investment performance, which can create bottlenecks as advisory firms scale and their data systems multiply.

Leverage

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

As the organization grew, they needed to implement formal policies, handle compliance issues, and professionalize their approach to managing employees. Southside Blooms had to invest in custom software development and incorporate AI to handle customer service and streamline operations.

Nonprofit

Global Finance

AUGUST 12, 2025

Numerous market initiatives, including the IXB between the US and Europe, face significant hurdles, Mazure warns: “It is truly complex from a compliance and legal framework standpoint. OLO’s success hinges on compliance with ISO 20022 standards as well as resolving commercial and liability challenges across various schemes.

Cash Management

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

Global Finance

JULY 30, 2025

But banks have largely taken a risk-based and governance-first approach, aiming to ensure that harnessing the benefits of Gen AI does not jeopardize responsible, secure, and ethical deployment that maintains public trust and financial stability. ensuring legal and regulatory compliance; 2) “Should we use it?”: We know it’s better.

Finance

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 12, 2025

million in assets) generating revenue that exceeds his costs for holding the seminars in their first year with his firm alone.

Education

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As a CFO, accurate VAT recording is crucial to avoid penalties and ensure compliance. Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) : This social security tax supports unemployed workers. Simplifying Tax Compliance Efficient Record-Keeping Regularly updating tax records is essential to simplify tax filings and minimise compliance risks.

Compliance

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Streamlining global financial management for growth, compliance, and stability comes hand in hand with an organisation's expansion, a benefit offered by cross-border virtual CFO services. The post The benefits of cross-border virtual CFO services appeared first on FutureCFO.

CFO

Future CFO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Regulatory Demands : Banks must prioritise IT investments amidst growing regulatory requirements, particularly in anti-money laundering (AML) and cybersecurity. Banks invest heavily in technology to enhance user experience and streamline processes through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain.

Banking

Global Finance

MARCH 20, 2025

To optimize costs, banks are reducing the number of applications and investing in technology that enhances customer experiences while maintaining efficiency. Of course, it demands an initial investment. This must be done by working with risk management and compliance with legal teams in a bank.

Banking

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

E-invoicing mandate and ESG compliance add further complexity dimensions to the priorities and challenges faced by the Office of the CFO. Office of the CFO must navigate these varying regulations and ensure that AI solutions comply with local laws to avoid non-compliance and potential penalties.

Accounts Payable

Future CFO

APRIL 28, 2025

Effectively managing DSO is not just about steady income but also about securing long-term monetary health, a priority as Asia's markets grow more complex and competitive. times faster than other digital investments, underscoring the region's rapid digital adoption.

Sales