CFO News

JUNE 2, 2025

Construction Equipment Demand: The Indian construction equipment market is poised for a significant surge in demand this year, driven by above normal rainfall forecasts and a robust government infrastructure agenda, as stated by ICEMA leaders. JCB India reports record performance amid industry challenges.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Record home prices, mounting construction costs and a Fed-spurred rise in mortgage rates have worsened a downturn in housing, homebuilders said.

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CFO Dive

AUGUST 18, 2022

Factors including stock market volatility and a slump in both housing construction and manufacturing orders could cause a downturn by early next year.

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CFO Dive

JULY 24, 2023

E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.

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The Big Picture

MAY 29, 2025

RWM works with clients by constructing a long-term financial plan, marrying it to an appropriate level of risk in a broadly diversified portfolio built around a core index, and then applying the best technology we can find to generate net after-tax returns with modest risk and volatility.

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CFA Institute

MAY 21, 2025

Additionally, Hunstad assists with the development of investment vision, strategy, portfolio construction, and risk management framework for the firm’s broad investment platform. In this capacity, he leads the firm’s efforts in advancing quantitative factor research and investment strategies.

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Navigator SAP

JUNE 16, 2023

Many industries have been using it for years, including accounting and law firms, marketing agencies, construction companies, and event management businesses, among others. Of course, project-based business organizations are not new.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Fiscal expansion through government-backed construction projects is expected to cushion the downturn. Driving the downturn is the contraction of the global diamond market, precipitated by reduced production and weakened demand, since diamonds account for 90% of Botswana’s foreign exchange earnings.

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CFO News

MAY 19, 2025

Regulatory hurdles, complex ore processing, and competition from Chinese OEMs pose significant challenges that require strategic government intervention and industry collaboration to fully realise the sector's potential.

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CFA Institute

JULY 10, 2025

There, he developed asset allocation programs for plan providers, plan sponsors, and money management companies, working with clients to create and manage custom target date glidepaths, select appropriate asset classes, and construct model portfolios. Previously, he worked as a defined contribution manager at Hewitt Associates.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Measuring AI ROI: Andrew Altfest, CEO of FP Alpha, shared insights on shifting AI from back-office support to client-facing tasks, such as portfolio construction and new client onboarding, to enhance measurable outcomes. Lydia) that remember both advisor personalities and client interactions.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 3, 2025

that I was completely and totally living in an artificial construct of my own making that bore no relationship to objective reality. Being a fan hopelessly affected me in ways I had not even imagined. It wasnt just that I was wrong, it was Goddammit! My bias blind spot bubble has been burst.

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CFO News

MAY 27, 2025

Currently valued at $16 billion, the sector is experiencing rapid expansion, surpassing other major economies. A CII-Kearney report outlines a Vision 2030 plan to establish India as a global manufacturing hub, contributing significantly to GDP and job creation.

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Global Finance

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Key projects include the world’s largest solar powered reverse osmosis seawater desalination facility and the construction of the Abu Dhabi waste-to-energy facility, one of the largest in the Arab world. As of June 2024, BOC’s domestic green credit balance reached 3.67 trillion RMB, representing a nearly 40% year-over-year increase.

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CFO News

JULY 7, 2025

Tata Steel sees this as part of its push to move beyond steel production and deliver smart construction solutions that match India’s fast-changing needs. The plan is to use InQuik’s prefabricated steel formwork, which speeds up bridge building and keeps costs low. The move will help link remote regions and strengthen transport links.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 7, 2025

So, whether you're interested in learning about the differences between ESG, SRI, and sustainability investing, strategies for incorporating sustainable investing values when constructing client portfolios, or how specializing in a niche investment approach can be an effective way to attract new clients, then we hope you enjoy this episode of the Financial (..)

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Furthermore, comprehensive financial education supports investment strategies aligned with short-, medium-, and long-term objectives, including retirement planning, thereby facilitating construction of a robust financial plan.

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CFA Institute

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Multi-asset managers need a reliable, data-driven foundation for constructing portfolios that are not only diversified but also aligned with global economic trends.

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CFA Institute

MAY 6, 2025

Mark Rieder’s Reminiscences of a Bond Operator is a hands-on guide to corporate bond analysis, fixed-income portfolio construction, and navigating today’s evolving private credit landscape.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MAY 29, 2025

general contractors and subcontractors, reveals a significant crisis in the construction industry due to widespread payment delays. Wider Economic Impact: 73% of contractors view construction activity as a key indicator of economic health. A new national study by Built , surveying 250 U.S.

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CFA Institute

JUNE 3, 2022

To test the Sharpe Ratio’s effectiveness, we constructed monthly return distributions for global stock market indices to see if any had too much skewness.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Kevin's firm's new hire training program ramps up through the first 6 months, starting with an initial 90-day stage that uses standardized case studies to teach the firm's financial planning process and how to review and input data into the firm's systems, followed by a second 90-day stage that builds new (..)

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Global Finance

MARCH 1, 2025

Six member banks of the Hong Kong Association of Banks commercial banking group took the lead in January to negotiate fairer financial arrangements for SMEs facing capital-flow difficulties, especially in the construction sector; Other SME Financing Task Force member banks agreed to join the initiative.

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Global Finance

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

trillion, and the China Construction Bank Corp. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, in 2024 the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China accumulated the most AUM totaling $6.3 It was followed by the Agricultural Bank of China, which amassed AUM of $5.6 that gathered $5.4 trillion of AUM. trillion AUM.

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CFA Institute

JUNE 9, 2023

How would an index constructed at the US country level that weights holdings by each sector's underlying GDP compare to the S&P 500 in terms of risk and performance?

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CFO Simplified

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Business – HVAC construction company Location – St. Staffing Even though candidates were hard to find, the owners insisted that a new controller have construction company experience and years of experience working with their existing accounting software. Look for a controller with construction experience.

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Future CFO

MARCH 19, 2025

Singapore recorded a 46% climb, while Hong Kong saw a 25% rise, particularly in the construction, wholesale and services sectors. In its Global Insolvency Report, Allianz Trade is forecasting a 5% and 6% rise in 2025 and 2026, respectively, with the region ending 2024 with higher-than-expected increases in most markets.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 21, 2023

He also knows the value to him of the nails, of the wood, and of each of the other inputs that he’ll use to construct the table. For Joe to proceed with his plan to construct the table, he must expect that the value to him of the table will exceed the value to him of the sum of all the inputs used in its production.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

YoY changes include new entrants Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel at No. 47 and State Bank of India at No. 49, replacing Norinchukin Bank and CaixaBank.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Constructive feedback is an invaluable tool for continuous improvement and relationship building. These are valuable tools for building connections that can withstand market pressures. Feedback is Key : Regularly seek feedback from your team, clients, and partners.

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Global Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

Finance products offered range from retail solar mortgages and special loans for electric vehicles to bonds financing the construction of massive wind-power farms and green steel manufacturing plants. Envision will use these funds for the construction of a 100 MW wind-power project to serve the national grid in Puyang.

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CFA Institute

JANUARY 25, 2024

"It is possible to construct equity portfolios that possess out of sample exposure that facilitate more precise targeting of levels of macroeconomic risk exposure."

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The Reformed Broker

MARCH 27, 2023

Construction and Industrial (C&I) loans are a $2.8 This is it. The only chart you need to concern yourself with now if you’re trying to figure out where the economy is heading. trillion business (approximately) for banks all over the country. If they roll over, we have a soft landing. If they roll over hard, we have a hard landing.

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CFO Talks

JULY 10, 2025

These tools allow you to track your actuals against forecasts, compare performance to budget, and stress test your projections, all in the moment. And the best part? You don’t need an army of seasoned accountants to make this work. Volatility is the norm, and being able to model “what-if” scenarios quickly becomes a superpower.

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CFA Institute

APRIL 10, 2024

Stephen Campisi, CFA, is managing director at The Pensar Group, where he provides research, consulting services, and post-credential education in the areas of asset allocation, risk analysis, portfolio construction, and performance evaluation.

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CFO News

JUNE 23, 2025

Adani Group's airport division has secured USD 1 billion in funding from global investors, including Apollo and BlackRock-managed funds, to support the construction of Mumbai International Airport.

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CFA Institute

AUGUST 12, 2024

The presence of power law returns in angel investing, with the potential for significant contributions from a handful of investments, has implications for portfolio construction, investment strategies, and diversification.

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