CFO News Room

JANUARY 23, 2023

Mr. Hallinan’s appointment follows Stanley Black & Decker’s announcement last July of ambitious cost-cutting plans , including $1 billion in reductions by the end of this year and $2 billion by 2025. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CFO Journal The Morning Ledger provides daily news and insights on corporate finance from the CFO Journal team.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This role, which has nine associated competencies, is oriented towards the best practices of the finance function itself. Key competencies include staff planning, project management, and corporate finance. With 9 competencies, this role focuses on leadership, communication, corporate governance, and change management.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 9, 2022

companies have spent hundreds of billions in recent quarters on these transactions, describing it as a good use of capital that indicates conviction in their plans and helps reduce share count, which in turn can boost stock prices. a maker of beauty products, the impact of the tax will be minimal, finance chief. For Bolingbrook, Ill.-based.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Today, the corporate treasury team plays a critical role helping companies navigate a business environment rife with economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks, regulatory change, trade tensions and supply chain disruptions. Not anymore. You have the ongoing wars, conflict with China, high inflation, and [high] interest rates.”

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The pilot program, which commenced in 2020, allows Beijing to test a wide range of innovative policies and keep pace with prevailing international economic and trade rules. Two Zones has resulted in more than 10 special reform plans being introduced, covering around 500 measures – leading to almost 50 policies being implemented nationally.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

And while there’s no guarantee that any job will be immune to cutbacks or layoffs, some industries weather economic storms better than others. One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. CFOs typically have a deep understanding of economic theory and practice and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

Researchers noted that corporate finance professionals had signaled plans to increase cash reserves and short-term investment holdings at the start of Q4, though the report found that they did so at a faster-than-expected pace. ” Last week, reports in Reuters warned that corporate forecasts in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2019

But the scheme faced some of its harshest attacks yet at the hands of the Corporate Finance Network, a U.K. Reports in Accountancy Daily on Monday (April 29) said the Corporate Finance Network is calling on U.K. In a statement at the time, Treasury Economic Secretary John Glen described these figures as a success.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

Citi ‘s latest report on how the corporate finance world plans to navigate volatility in 2019 suggests chief financial officers (CFOs) have a role model toward which to look: the so-called “tech titans.” ” The report stated that Citi estimates $10.6

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Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 11, 2023

Fisher Investments ) • Bond Market Is Overplaying the Risk of a Deep Recession : Trading in other major markets suggests a painful economic downturn isn’t as set in stone as Treasury investors think. Bloomberg ) • Meet the Return-to-Office Whisperers : A niche group of consultants is trying to get you back to the office. class nine times.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Like many positions in corporate finance, the role of chief financial officer (CFO) is facing new pressures in a climate of innovation and novel challenges, from cybersecurity to geopolitical events. It’s a shift that’s been happening for years.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. Embracing these tools can transform the finance function from a traditional cost center into a dynamic, value-adding component of the business.

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Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2024

The same month, Apple went public with plans for a $250 million expansion of its Singapore regional hub, adding that it was considering increasing its manufacturing presence in other parts of Southeast Asia. Aside from the impact of remote work, other economic factors favor faster growth in Southeast Asia’s cities, experts say.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

This year was a record one for corporate and small business optimism in the U.S. A strong national economy and plans to expand and welcome rising revenues allowed business owners and executives to retain a positive outlook, despite potentially disruptive issues like a global trade war. Matia: We’ll be keeping an eye on the U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2018

corporate lending sphere suggests banks have adjusted the competitive tides, with rising rivalries between each other now driving business lending trends in the nation — though the trend is not all good news for the corporate finance sector. percent economic growth in the U.S.,

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 12, 2021

Corporate Finance : Corporate finance is the development of the first financial principles that govern how to run a business. It is that mission that makes corporate finance the ultimate big picture class, one that everyone (entrepreneurs, investors, analysts, business observers) should take.

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Accountancy Today

JANUARY 17, 2023

The more constructive options of air cover via a moratorium or a restructuring plan are viable for businesses that consult early. There is still a prize for management in consulting and contemplating options with advisors at the opening stages of the demise curve.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

The banking industry includes banks, investment banks, commercial banking, personal banking, hedge funds, financial planning, and private equity firms. Financial managers are the captains of the financial industry, mapping out the course for a company’s future and guiding them through tough economic times. About the Banking Industry.

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BlueLight

JUNE 2, 2020

Source: Vena Solutions What is the Budget vs Actual Variance Analysis It is a comparison of your company’s planned financial performance (budget) compared against the final financial results (actual) for a given time period. If you are confused by the difference between budget, plan, actual, and forecast, let me explain.

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VCFO

MAY 5, 2022

Panelist – Jim Briggs, Director, Statesman Corporate Finance | jbriggs@statesmanbiz.com. buyer) is only achieved through careful planning and an unbiased look at the business. Personal Transition Planning. Here are a few basic questions to ask: Is the corporate strategy sustainable over the long term?

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Corporate treasury professionals are reassessing investment strategies to stay agile and conserve cash amid interest rate shifts and geopolitical uncertainty. There may be some plans being made around M&A, but there is still a nervousness around rates. Are things bottoming out? I think it’s too early for that,” Roberts opines. “I

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I would also be flexible: you may have a plan, but you need to adjust your plan as opportunities come up. Byrne: If you’re starting out knowing that you want to be a CFO, it’s great to have that clarity. Number one, invest in yourself.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I would also be flexible: you may have a plan, but you need to adjust your plan as opportunities come up. Byrne: If you’re starting out knowing that you want to be a CFO, it’s great to have that clarity. Number one, invest in yourself.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Take Udaan , for example, an Indian B2B eCommerce startup that plans to use its latest venture capital raised to introduce business financing and warehousing solutions for its corporate customers. Portal Finance told reporters it is on track to become profitable by the end of November.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

India bank RBL Bank is collaborating with Rupay and Oxigen to launch an expense management solution, according to news from The Economic Times of India on Tuesday (Feb. The product also marks Oxigen’s expansion into the corporate finance space, adding onto the company’s existing consumer mobile wallet services. “We

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2016

shocked the global markets by voting to leave the European Union and move forward with its so-called Brexit , but the economic analysis of that decision continues to pour in. Reports said investors are raising alarms over an economic slowdown and its impact on these challenger banks. It’s been a weekend since the U.K. ”

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

She has dual degrees in Economics and Corporate Finance and a certification in Advanced Behavioral Analysis. One way to do this might be to allow the associate to roleplay presenting a financial plan, then to debrief by first identifying how they met or exceeded expectations and then reviewing areas for potential growth.

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Future CFO

MARCH 16, 2021

As vaccines become available, organisations expect an economic rebound while continuing their digital transformation journeys such as those in the finance function. How’d the finance function’s journey be different after the pandemic? How should CFOs go about digital transformation? For this, the key word is network.

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Planful

OCTOBER 19, 2021

But corporate governance isn’t static. Boards face unique problems to solve depending on the company’s circumstances, whether that’s an economic boom or a pandemic like COVID-19. . Excessive remuneration of the CEO and other executives has been a corporate governance issue for years. Excessive Executive Compensation.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2016

Economic uncertainty and increased exposure to risk are two hurdles looking to trip up the CFO this year, the report concluded. And while CFOs at mid-sized and large companies are citing innovation as key to their business strategies, researchers also noted that these hurdles are causing corporations to reduce their budgets for innovation.

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Castle Corporate Finance

MARCH 4, 2021

Owners have also been keen to reward loyal employees and secure tax efficient succession planning and we have found that Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are great vehicles to enable this sort of strategy. With no changes announced, we are optimistic that this will give entrepreneurs sustained confidence to continue to invest for growth.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2019

Corporate treasurers are increasingly concerned about a complex regulatory environment, according to the latest analysis from Strategic Treasurer and TD Bank. and challenging monetary policy, which contributed to an overall decline in corporate confidence. has only had a minimal impact on the corporate community. .

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Accounting 101. I am not an accountant, and have no desire to be one, but I have used their output (accounting statements) as raw material in valuation and corporate finance.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2016

Researchers attributed some of this disconnect to the economic uncertainty and political instability of Brazil; this year, the report stated, Mexico and Argentina outlooks are so positive, they outweigh the negative sentiment in Brazil. That doesn’t mean European CFOs are struggling across the board. Three-quarters of U.K. For instance, U.S.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2016

It’s no April Fools’ joke: 2016’s first quarter has already wrapped and, with its closure, comes a wave of data looking back at the state of corporate finances. food suppliers last year as a direct result of late payments by supermarkets, as well as plans to invest in new equipment, found new analysis from LDF.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2018

A new survey from TD Bank suggests corporate treasurers have mixed outlooks on the impact of U.S. Forty-two percent of professionals surveyed said they believe tax reform will lead to significant economic benefits for their organizations, TD Bank said. tax reform on their organizations.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

and as always, national economic issues are at the top of voters’ minds. The stakes are high for businesses of all sizes, and the latest data on corporates in America makes that abundantly clear. Small business employment, cash reserves and FinTech investment plans are all being shaped by this year’s presidential election.

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