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Avoid the Unforced Investment Errors Even Billionaires Make

Barry Ritholtz

In How Not to Invest , I showcase extreme examples of unforced errors to illustrate these behavioral mistakes. Fees of 2% plus 20% of the profits are a huge drag on performance. Chris Bloomstran, chief investment officer of Semper Augustus Investments Group, has tracked this.

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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

CFO Talks

From employing local talent to investing in community health infrastructure, GDC’s approach integrates ESG principles into its broader business strategy. Investments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) also yield significant dividends. This allows for informed and strategic investment decisions.

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African Banking Roundtable: New Focus On Capital Markets

Global Finance

Global Finance recently sat down with representatives of three financial institutions, including two development banks and one commercial bank, to discuss banking and the role it plays in Africas economic growth. Without attracting more investment and getting fixed capital formation to happen, its just going to be a very difficult situation.

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What Are the Best & Worst-Case Tariff Scenarios?

Barry Ritholtz

Think of this as the discounting function of the markets, assessing a range of corporate revenues and profits over the next four quarters. equities implies a significantly lowered set of revenues and profits the following year. The US remains the global economic, military, and political leader.

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FP&A’s Scope: What Is In And What Is Out?

Fpanda Club

However, the interpretation and analysis of economic trends are typically the responsibility of specialized professionals. This can lead to burnout, missed deadlines, and a loss of focus on high-value activities. Of course, they matter. FP&As role is to connect those insights to financial models and forecasts.

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ADQ To Purchase Odeabank

Global Finance

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. State-owned ADQ is nevertheless charged with expanding Abu Dhabi’s investment footprint across various sectors and markets.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Architecting an agile finance function in the age of AI

Future CFO

This doesn't necessarily translate to job losses, but rather a shift in required skills. This is forcing finance leaders to integrate ESG considerations into their financial planning, reporting, and investment decisions. They should also invest in developing their soft skills , such as communication, leadership, and decision-making.

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