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Concentration Risk on the Buy-Side of Credit Markets: The Causes

CFA Institute

What are the effects of buy-side concentration on the structure of the corporate bond market?

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Companies eye money market funds for cash management

Future CFO

Private fund firms are now putting idle cash to work in money market funds (MMFs), which has the dual benefit of earning a yield from cash holdings in addition to mitigating concentration risk. MMFs charge a standard investment management fee and deduct other expenses from the overall pool of assets.

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Financial Planning for Efficient Financial Management

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Saving and Investing: Develop a savings plan and investment strategy to build wealth over time. 401(k), IRA), investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets, and establishing an emergency fund. This metric reflects your ability to invest in growth or return value to shareholders. Liquidity Ratios: a.

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From Controller to CFO: What Changes?

CFO Talks

It involves trusting your team, delegating effectively, and concentrating on strategic financial planning. It’s about leading, not just managing. Strategic Financial and Risk Management: The CFO is the architect of the company’s financial strategy, including tax and risk management strategies.

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5 Habits of Highly Effective CFOs

The Finance Weekly

They could steer your company towards poor financial decisions, like risky investments, inaccurate budgeting, or insufficient cost control. Communicate with clients, investors, senior management, and stakeholders. Facilitate risk management, audits, and research. Spot investment and financial planning prospects.

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Procurement, Digital Banking See VC Funding Rounds

PYMNTS

Venture capital funding rounds this week showed some concentration on the continent, with several announcements tied to Europe. CybelAngel , a risk management and cybersecurity startup based in France, raised the equivalent of $36 million in Series B funding. The funds will go toward product development and the firm’s expansion.

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The Most Important Risks CFOs Must Navigate in the 2nd Half of 2022

The Finance Weekly

At the same time that elements of risk are constantly there, investors are demanding more disclosures and a deeper analysis. The never ending game of juggling risk management and increased transparency, all while continuing to lead the finance team and conduct day to day activities, has made the job of a CFO more demanding and complex.