Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Global Finance ’s top 50 emerging markets honorees navigated their individual obstacles in their own unique way. The institutions in our 50 Safest Emerging Markets Banks rankings are facing a challenging operating environment from rising geopolitical tensions, potential disruptions of global trade, and commodity price volatility.

Marketing

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Optimising Budgets: Strategies for Effective Financial Forecasting Financial forecasting plays a crucial role in managing budgets effectively. However, forecasting is not just about guessing numbersit is a structured process that relies on analysing past data, considering present trends, and planning. Allocate resources wisely.

Forecasting

E78 Partners

MARCH 3, 2025

While overall 2025 economic conditions have been positive, tariffs, persistent interest rates and geo-political instability are creating uncertainty. Yet many middle-market companies continue to explore opportunities to go public. After a challenging IPO market from 2022 to 2023, conditions have certainly improved.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Musings on Markets

APRIL 7, 2025

Coming after a few days where the market seemed to have found its bearings (at least partially), it was clear from the initial reactions across the world that the breadth and the magnitude of the tariffs had caught most by surprise, and that a market markdown was coming.

Marketing

CFA Institute

JULY 3, 2025

Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future. In this role, he leverages more than 14 years of relevant experience consulting for both small and multi-billion-dollar plans. Higgins is the author of Investing in U.S.

Marketing

E78 Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Middle-market companies face increasing pressure to maintain their value edge in this competitive financial landscape. Changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and an increasing demand for quick decisions based on cross-functional data have fundamentally reshaped how businesses operate. Where do they come from?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Global Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

The region is set to drive global economic growth, powered by its population and tech sector. The Asia-Pacific region (APAC) will lead global economic growth over the next 15 years thanks to several factors, some of which are already manifest and some of which have yet to emerge. billion citizens to 4.6

Economics

Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Analysts cite mounting economic frustrations, especially among the young, as key to the party’s downfall. Known for efficient governance, a well-functioning civil service, and prudent economic management, the country achieved upper-middle-income status in 2005, showcasing its resilience and progress. in 2023 and 5.5%

Foreign Exchange

Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Financial transformation has emerged as a critical imperative for organisations in 2024, driven by the need to adapt to rapidly changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving business landscapes. However, the increasing complexity of global markets and the pace of technological change have redefined this role.

Finance

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 18, 2025

This is as true for professionals as it is for amateurs; it’s also true in music, film, sports, television, and economic and market forecasting. Economic Innumeracy : Some individuals experience math anxiety, but it only takes a bit of insight to navigate the many ways numbers can mislead us. Bad Numbers : 4.

Investments

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

How do you balance achieving strong financial results while also supporting economic development and promoting sustainable growth through corporate social responsibility? At Gas de Cameroon, our mission is to unlock Cameroon’s economic potential through cost-effective, clean, and efficient gas products.

Finance

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 28, 2025

It was an interesting year for interest rates in the United States, one in which we got more evidence on the limited power that central banks have to alter the trajectory of market interest rates. We started 2024 with the consensus wisdom that rates would drop during the year, driven by expectations of rate cuts from the Fed.

Banking

CFA Institute

JANUARY 28, 2024

Previously he founded Jackdaw Capital, a quantitative investment manager focused on equity market neutral strategies. Nicolas Rabener is the managing director of Finominal, which provides quantitative solutions for factor investing. He started his career working for Citigroup in investment banking in London and New York.

Forecasting

Future CFO

JULY 29, 2025

Enhancing predictive financial planning Financial planning and forecasting have traditionally relied on historical data and manual effort, often leading to inaccuracies and slow turnaround times. “AI Hackett Group finds that automating reconciliations can reduce close cycles by up to 40%, saving considerable time and operational cost.

Finance

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Financial models are essential for organizations, helping forecast financial performance using historical data and future projections. This practice allows businesses, investors, and finance professionals to evaluate investment opportunities, assess risks, forecast future scenarios, and support strategic decision-making.

Financial Modeling

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

First and foremost is financial acumen—understanding financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance is foundational. CFOs are often tasked with navigating financial risks, whether due to market fluctuations or operational challenges.

CFO

Future CFO

MARCH 6, 2025

Amid the hype brought about by the advent of artificial intelligence in the Finance function, challenges concerning the technological advancement in sales and receivables forecasting remain. Business-Specific Internal Factors : Sales pipeline strength, marketing efforts, operational bottlenecks, and product pricing.

Treasury

CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

Economic changes, whether due to inflation, global disruptions, or evolving consumer behavior, require businesses to be agile and adaptable. Staying informed about economic trends, market shifts, and industry updates allows you to anticipate potential challenges and opportunities.

Economics

Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Policymakers are leaning on banks of all stripesfrom city commercial banks to state-owned giants such as ICBC and China Everbright Bankto stimulate a market hard-hit by falling home prices and property developer losses since the Covid-19 pandemic. In some cities, banks have cut rates for first-time homeowners.

Banking

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 10, 2024

During this period, Splunk navigated a complex transition from on-premise software to cloud-based solutions, forcing the team to reevaluate pricing, infrastructure, and market strategies. Predictability means setting realistic forecasts, tightening pipeline management, and increasing confidence in decision-making.

CFO

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

CFOs and the Finance team rode on the waves of these shifts in the market, putting talent management—re-skilling and up-skilling—on the priorities list to help finance professionals through transformation and change. The post Gearing up for 2025: How finance leaders will take the reign appeared first on FutureCFO.

Finance

Future CFO

AUGUST 6, 2025

For CFOs in typhoon-prone or geopolitically exposed markets—from Manila to Jakarta—this approach isn’t optional. Amazon usually did and does with their stocks,” he notes, highlighting how inventory discipline prevents production slowdowns during market spikes. It’s survival. Energy efficiency investments also pay dividends.

Forecasting

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As companies in the financial services industry aim to navigate uncertain economic climates, creating a robust financial roadmap becomes essential. By employing advanced forecasting tools and real-time financial reporting, they maintained a healthy cash reserve, allowing them to invest in new markets and technologies confidently.

CFO

Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

Technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a heightened focus on sustainability are converging to reshape the finance landscape. What strategies should finance professionals take to enhance their value in and around functions like forecasting, risk management, planning and budgeting?

Finance

Global Finance

JULY 30, 2025

DBS has deployed over 800 AI models across 350 use cases, projected to yield over $1 billion Singapore dollars (about $778 million) in economic impact in 2025 and reflecting a broader industry trend. Take DBS Bank, for example, whose former CEO Piyush Gupta proclaims AI an “absolute game changer.”

Finance

Global Finance

JUNE 13, 2025

Broader applications of finance, including the linking of operational weather forecasts with commodity prices and improved monitoring of ESG performance, demonstrate how technology is expanding finance’s remit. Banking innovation is by no means confined to the largest and most mature markets.

Finance

Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ) has agreed to acquire a 96% stake in Bank Audi’s loss-making Turkish subsidiary, Odeabank, as the United Arab Emirates deepens economic relations with Turkey. According to Bank Audi CEO Khalil El Debs, the deal will allow the bank to regroup and expand in select markets.

Profit and Loss

CFO Plans

MAY 5, 2025

Start Building Your Financial Resilience Today and ensure your hospitality business can thrive in any economic climate. Restaurant owners, boutique hotel managers, and event venue operators must skillfully navigate the unpredictable tides of guest flow, weathering economic storms with robust financial strategies.

Strategic Planning

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Peru has seen continued economic growth for the past two years and this is expected to last at least until the end of 2025. We saw the economic activity print for August come in at 3.5% With economic activity averaging 2.8% With economic activity averaging 2.8% and forecasts a 2% rate by the end of 2025.

Construction

Global Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

As global trade fractures in 2025, companies face rising tariffs, supply chain turmoil, and shifting economic dynamics. Geopolitical pressures are reshaping global economic and financial activity leading to what is commonly called a fractured global economy. We then incorporate all these factors into our forecasting.

Economics

CSC Advisors

APRIL 10, 2025

Businesses that can demonstrate stable earningseven during economic fluctuationsoffer lenders the reassurance they need. Financial Projections Lenders carefully review financial forecasts. Businesses with realistic, achievable forecasts stand out in the application process.

Forecasting

CFA Institute

MARCH 3, 2025

Navigating FX market volatility requires more than traditional analysis. Liquidity-aware models and machine learning techniques can provide an edge in detecting and forecasting abnormal returns.

Forecasting

CFO Talks

JANUARY 6, 2025

Consider the case of a CFO who was grappling with cash flow management during an economic downturn. During the conversation, they were introduced to a treasury expert who had successfully implemented dynamic cash flow forecasting tools. For example, a CFO seeking to expand into African markets attended a summit on cross-border trade.

CFO

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

This technology drives human-centric transformation, fortifies an organisation's ecosystem position, enhances employee relationships, and builds resilience for future economic shifts." However, in markets with more traditional practices, risk aversion, and lower digital literacy create resistance and slow down adoption."

Accounts Payable

Global Finance

AUGUST 12, 2025

Converging both payment types, which hinges on interlinking financial market infrastructures, is critical, he stresses. 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. .”

Cash Management

E78 Partners

MARCH 28, 2025

trillion in global dry powder waiting to be deployed, and signs of an improving IPO market , PE firms are adapting to drive returns. Growth, Operational Efficiency and Margin Improvement: The Profitability Triad In 2025, with economic slowdowns tightening growth, private equity sponsors face extended holding periodsaveraging 6.7

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

CFO Talks

APRIL 9, 2025

The market demands more. Its what threatens your forecasts, shakes investor confidence, and puts your reputation on the line. Internal fraud, misaligned KPIs, and poor system controls can be just as dangerous as economic downturns or global pandemics. The board expects more. Or worse, someone to blame.

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