Future CFO

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Business investment would increase though firms in many countries are dealing with the highest interest rates they have seen in years, said Grant Thornton recently. Globally, more than half of respondents the firm surveyed expect to increase investment across technology, R&D, and staff. Don’t rush into investment decisions.

Investments 52

Investments Leverage Technology Economics 52

CFO News Room

JANUARY 4, 2023

Within the industry, it is estimated that Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) supported 3.2 million jobs in 2021 , according to a study commissioned by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit). What Are Real Estate Investment Trusts? How Many Real Estate Investment Trusts Are There in Total?

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Investments Budgeting Finance Marketing 130

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this episode, we talk in-depth about why Jason built Altruist as a solution to help RIAs based on his own experience as an engineer, RIA owner, and TAMP owner, to leverage the economics being an RIA custodian in order to offer advisors their core investment systems at a lower cost, how Jason leveraged many of the programs' infrastructures and processes (..)

Investments 79

Investments Leverage Economics Technology 79

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

percentage points to economic value added than “unresponsive” peers, said Gartner recently. In a world where most public companies fail to create meaningful economic value through their enterprise investments, a 2.5 CFOs who evolve their capital allocation approach to one that prizes responsiveness can add 2.5

Economics 52

Economics CFO Investments Finance 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 17, 2023

In addition, to accelerate growth and keep pace with the evolving expectations of empowered digital customers, leaders should consider investing in and experimenting with AI in terms of planning and budgeting, the firm noted. To deliver greater customer value, leaders must leverage AI for efficiency and effectiveness.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Investments Planning B2B 52

Future CFO

MARCH 27, 2023

When it comes to investment planning, the majority of public companies will update their methodologies to include sustainability metrics as a key part of their return on investment (ROI) analysis by 2026, said Gartner recently.

Investments 52

Investments Planning Risk Management Leverage 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Treasurers are expected to grapple with the implications of these shifts and strategise on leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and adapt to the evolving work environment. Liquidity risk, driven by rising rates and borrowing costs, remains a key challenge for medium-sized and investment-grade companies.

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Treasury Technology Cash Flow Forecasting Leverage 105

Centage

MARCH 7, 2023

Read on to learn more about how investing in the right technology now can protect your business and set a path for success in the uncertain times ahead. Tech Priorities Moving Forward Technology priorities are shifting in accordance with the newest developments and a coming economic downturn. 3: What’s the technology stack?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Investments Budgeting Forecasting 98

Future CFO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Corporate credit trends would diverge by region though global credit metrics are generally expected to be stable to improving this year, even with sharply lower economic growth, with most issuers’ leverage expected to be negative rating sensitivity, said Fitch Ratings recently. in 2024 compared with 2.8x in 2024, after declining 1.7%

Leverage 52

Leverage Forecasting Entertainment Economics 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Despite wide-ranging economic uncertainties and a challenging investment environment, venture capital (VC) firms and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are actively raising or seeking fresh funds for investment in the payments space. It also plans to invest in companies where technology is a clear differentiator.

Investments 78

Investments Nonprofit Startups Economics 78

PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

Chief Financial Officer John Rainey commented that there are some concerns about economic uncertainty to warrant caution, despite trends currently remaining strong. As for what’s next, given its stated concerns about economic uncertainty, PayPal offered Q1 revenue guidance in the range of $4.78 billion to $4.84 78 per share.

Economics 85

Economics Forecasting Leverage Accounting 85

Future CFO

OCTOBER 8, 2020

While many companies ramped up borrowing to ensure they had adequate liquidity runways through the initial economic crisis, they now turn their attention to earnings growth and the ability and willingness of companies to pay down additional debt loads, said Moody’s Investors Service recently.

Investments 52

Investments Corporate Finance Economics Leverage 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Leveraging Technology: In today’s data-driven environment, tasks that involve implementing or improving technological solutions should be high on the CFO’s priority list. Leveraging Technology for Integration: Modern technology platforms offer powerful tools for integrating data and processes across departments.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

While the sizeable increase in infra spend and sectoral initiatives in Union Budget augur well, there is need for policy reforms that help create a robust private investment ecosystem. In terms of investments, roads and railways have seen a significant increase in outlays, with y-o-y increase of over 50%.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Leverage Transportation Finance 130

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 6, 2024

One way to predict future market returns is to use the past as a guide, with nearly 100 years of continuous market data since the 1920s covering a wide range of economic conditions showing that, for instance, the S&P 500 has had nearly a 10% average compounding return (7% above inflation) since 1926. Read More.

Valuation 80

Valuation Economics Leverage Investments 80

Future CFO

JULY 17, 2023

A recent survey report from PwC and GTreasury, Treasurers: The First Line of Defense for Economic Disruption , offers the most current insight into how treasury teams and the office of the CFO are approaching volatility. Treasurers should leverage cash forecasts to achieve better cash conversion. 3) Enhance working capital management.

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Treasury Forecasting Cash Management Concentration 98

Future CFO

MARCH 24, 2024

They are instrumental in job creation and contribute significantly to the economic prosperity of society. Harry Markopolos, a financial analyst-turned-fraud investigator, uncovered fraudster Bernie Madoff’s US$65 billion investment Ponzi scheme after a persistent and meticulous investigation. In fact, they can be heroes too.

Numbers 98

Numbers Accounting Financial Analyst Finance 98

CFO News Room

JANUARY 6, 2023

Economic Uncertainty. Recognize what you do well and cost effectively, and understand the economic variables. economic trends contractors need to pay attention to. In any economic environment, companies need to closely manage cash flow, and by extension, their accounts receivable. construction industry challenges.

Construction 130

Construction Economics Forecasting Finance 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Many stores, which came to rely on software-connected systems during the Covid-19 pandemic, are now leveraging these capabilities to eke out efficiencies that can help keep prices down amid stubbornly high inflation and rising interest rates, industry analysts said. Over the same period, investment dollars in IoT startups fell 57.2%

Startups 100

Startups Retail Economics Technology 100

Future CFO

JANUARY 3, 2024

Global trade is set to rebound modestly after two consecutive years of below-average global GDP growth, said Allianz recently when releasing its Global Economic Outlook 2023-25. Central banks are predicted to pivot earlier than expected by economic forecasters (i.e. Other major predictions by Allianz include the following.

Profit and Loss 52

Profit and Loss Economics Forecasting Construction 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2018

A group of investors in Canada and France has announced a partnership to launch a transatlantic fund aimed at facilitating investment in small businesses (SMBs) in Quebec and France. Export Development Canada is proud to be investing alongside like-minded partners in France and Canada to strengthen business ties between the two continents.”

Investments 46

Investments Economics Leverage Finance 46

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 16, 2023

Major coastal metros have been hubs of the kind of educated workers coveted most by high-powered employers and economic development officials. He is the founder and CIO of Social Leverage , where he makes early-stage investments. Social Leverage recently launched its 4th fund. Now College Graduates Are Leaving, Too.

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Concentration Leverage Economics Education 103

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In an interview with Lynn Parramore of the Institute for New Economic Thinking, Nomi Prins takes up and extends the argument that she has made over a series of books, that central bankers are ever-more administering policies that are good for the markets but very bad for the real economy and real people. economy and Wall Street.

Banking 100

Banking Economics Leverage Currencies 100

Future CFO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The increase in spending on AI , including software, services, and hardware, reflects a shift to leveraging technology in companies’ operations, as well as in improving customer experience and keeping up with the ever-changing market. The IDC is forecasting a compound annual growth rate of 25.5% for the 2022-2027 period.

Leadership 52

Leadership Risk Management Forecasting Leverage 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2018

Grab, a ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, is gearing up to announce it has landed $1 billion in a new investment, which will be used to expand its payments unit. It said earlier this year that it would launch Grab Ventures, where it would invest in sectors as far-flung as transport and food services, Reuters reported.

Investments 40

Investments Transportation Leverage Startups 40

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This interview of Richard Kozul-White of UNCTAD cover a very broad scope of economic issues from the developing country perspective: how unregulated financial markets have hindered emerging countries, how the Global Financial Crisis market failure has been ignored, and how even before Covid, these countries were facing a decade of lost growth.

Economics 100

Economics Concentration Investments Finance 100

CFA Institute

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

How can we leverage the fact that machine learning, alternative data, and AI are not only widespread, but increasing in influence?

Investments 52

Investments Leverage Risk Management Economics 52

CFO Share

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Invest in growth but remain cash flow positive. Two months of favorable economic indicators do not guarantee a soft landing, just as one swallow does not guarantee the end of winter. Invest in growth but stay cash flow positive. Avoid overplaying the soft landing by investing only in growth you can support with free cash flow.

B2B 52

B2B Forecasting Advertising Economics 52

Future CFO

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Invest in GenAI, but also the culture change, mindset shift, new talent and upskilling to fully realise its value. Co-create : Achieving change in complex natural, economic and technological systems requires broad-based collaboration with clients, business partners, government, civil society, academia and creatives.

Finance 52

Finance Problem Solving Leverage Risk Management 52

CFO Share

MAY 6, 2022

Whether a founder, employee, or investor, equity owners want to see a return on their investment. When taking investment from early Angel investors, selling 10% to 20% of equity is the general rule. There is a lot of risk and exposure in investing early. As a founder, you want to know how much equity you can or should give away.

Startups 98

Startups Leverage Valuation Investments 98

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It encompasses environmental, social, and economic dimensions and involves the responsible use of resources, reducing waste and pollution, promoting social equity, and ensuring economic viability over the long term,” she put forward. According to Soni, ESG factors are often integral to sustainability efforts.

Leadership 98

Leadership Compliance Financial Reporting Economics 98

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While finance organizations are increasingly turning to AI to enhance their operations and streamline processes, leveraging AI capabilities to improve decision-making is in the early stages. Scenario analysis may also leverage AI to model various scenarios to better understand potential consequences of different decisions and market changes.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Compliance Forecasting 115

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Some economic historians insist it was “to promote the interests of commercial banks, rather than economic recovery”. Major CB interventions have caused both economic booms or bubbles and busts or contractions, often without mitigating inflation. Originally published at Jomo Kwame Sundaram’s website. Sending Global South South.

Banking 100

Banking Economics Foreign Exchange Leverage 100

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As the outlook for the 2023 economy becomes more uncertain, finance professionals are looking to invest in technology that increases organizational efficiency and contributes to strategic decision-making. But that’s not the only thing that’s driving tech investment for CFOs in 2023. Maximizing ROI with Targeted Solutions.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Accounts Payable Prioritization 98

Barry Ritholtz

JULY 22, 2023

Mian, who is the founder and managing editor at Stray Reflections , an independent global macro research and trading advisory firm with a focus on major investment themes. Mian studied finance and economics at the University of Western Ontario and is a CFA and CMT charter holder. Rate sensitivity in the US economy is historically low.

Economics 52

Economics Finance Leverage Investments 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2017

The slowdown of China’s economic growth has had markets concerned, but new data suggests the nation could be on its way to reversing the trent. percent GDP annual growth rate. The nation is also in the midst of increasing corporate debt , reports said, with overall indebtedness nearing 300 percent.

Economics 40

Economics Construction Manufacturing Financial Systems 40

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 12, 2023

New research shows how narrow the field of American economics has become.( Brexit has blown a sizeable hole in Britain’s economic model, accounting gor a 5.5% He is the founder and CIO of Social Leverage , where he makes early-stage investments. Social Leverage recently launched its 4th fund. That’s Not Great!

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Leverage Economics Finance Investments 57