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ERP Change Management Makes or Breaks Digital Transformation

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ERP change management is essential to successful digital transformation. Learn 7 key strategies to drive employee adoption, reduce resistance, and maximize your ERP investment.

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Google swipes Oracle alum for cloud CFO

CFO Dive

The appointment comes as Google and other large cloud providers race to build data centers and infrastructure to support spiking AI processing demand.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 28–29)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a recent study finds that while financial advisory firms on the whole have seen strong AUM growth in recent years, strong market performance might be masking organic growth challenges among many firms (though, notably, RIAs have been growing their advisor headcounts and market share, often at the expense of wirehouses and large broker-dealers during this time).

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Italy Is Awash With M&As

Global Finance

UniCredit’s hostile offer for Banco BPM is the most talked about, valued at $16.35 billion, almost $1 billion below BPM’s market value. The bid followed Unicredit’s unsuccessful negotiations with the Italian government to take over Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena three years ago. Unicredit launched the new tender on BPM despite restrictions imposed by the government.

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AI In Accounting: A Practical Roadmap For Smarter AP

Speaker: Gerald Ratigan

The accounts payable (AP) function is evolving and AI is leading the charge. As finance teams face rising invoice volumes and expectations for speed and accuracy, AI-powered automation has shifted from a futuristic concept to the most practical solution. But for finance leaders, success isn’t just about selecting the right tools, it’s about implementing the right strategy.

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MiB: Velina Peneva, Swiss Re Chief Investment Officer

The Big Picture

This week, I speak with Velina Peneva , group chief investment officer at insurance giant Swiss Re. We discuss the business of reinsurance, managing risk, her career path and more. Peneva started her career at Bain & Company in 1998 and later became Partner in 2011. While she was there, she worked with fund managers and investors, became a leader in the private equity practice in Zurich and became a member of the firm’s global investment committee.

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Indian markets likely to rise in Q3 FY26: Morgan Stanley

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Indian stock markets are more likely to rise than fall in the third quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q3 FY26), Morgan Stanley said in a note on Friday.

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Pennsylvania, Delaware lawmakers greenlight CPA bills

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New tax audit limit rule for CAs to apply from April 2026: ICAI president

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ICAI will implement new guidelines from April 2026, limiting each partner in accounting firms to a maximum of 60 tax audits annually. This aims to prevent audit assignment concentration among senior partners and foster competition.

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10 Friday AM Reads

The Big Picture

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • The Business of Betting on Catastrophe : World Bank pandemic bonds paid out only after death tolls passed a threshold. They’re part of a booming market where investors turn calamity into capital. ( MIT Press Reader ) • EU Considers Lowering Tariffs on U.S. Imports in Effort to Woo Trump : European leaders to debate what they could give up to secure speedy trade deal. ( Wall Street Journal ) but see also Tracking Every Trump Tariff and Its Economic Effec

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Stop Budget Burnout: A Better Way to Grow Your Nonprofit in 2026

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

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Resilience: The true currency of modern business

CFO News

In this article, Kabir Ahmed Shakir, Chief Financial Officer of Tata Communications, explores a critical question: Is financial strength alone enough to ensure survival? He argues that true resilience lies in adaptability, trust, and culture—turning crises into catalysts for lasting growth.

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Sebi probes pump and dump scam; finds incriminating evidence

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SEBI has seized incriminating evidence related to a pump and dump scam involving shares of several companies, following search operations conducted in June 2025. The investigation is ongoing, and the crackdown follows a rise in such schemes perpetrated through social media and other platforms. The regulator is intensifying efforts to combat these fraudulent activities.

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RBI tightens Aadhaar enabled onboarding and monitoring norms to curb fraud risks

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The new norms require acquiring banks to conduct rigorous due diligence of AePS touchpoint operators—such as Business Correspondents (BCs) and Bank Mitras—at the time of onboarding, in line with the KYC procedures laid out in the RBI’s Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC), 2016.

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Finance Minister nudges PSU banks to raise credit growth, maintain profitability

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged public sector banks to leverage the RBI's 50 bps rate cut to boost lending to productive sectors, aiming to sustain profitability momentum. PSBs reported a record cumulative profit of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY25. Banks are directed to maintain credit growth and enhance financial inclusion through government schemes while managing asset quality.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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Sebi revises related party transaction rules

CFO News

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has updated regulations concerning related party transactions. Company management must now secure certification from key executives for audit committees. Shareholders will receive valuation reports for significant transactions. Requirements for royalty payment disclosures are relaxed. These revised rules, developed with industry input, will be effective from September 1, 2025.

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Jio BlackRock gets Sebi nod for broking business

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Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers secures Sebi's nod for its stock broking venture. This marks the third approval for the Jio-BlackRock joint venture. The company aims to offer affordable and transparent execution capabilities. Marc Pilgrem highlights the ability to provide personalized advice and a self-directed investment platform. Jio BlackRock Asset Management had previously gained approval for its mutual fund business.

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Groww crosses 100 mn downloads, leads investment app space

CFO News

Groww has surpassed 100 million app downloads, leading the Indian investment platform sector. This milestone highlights Groww's market dominance as it prepares for a public listing, outperforming competitors like Angel One, Zerodha, and Upstox. The company reported a substantial increase in net profit and revenue in FY25, driven by a growing user base and strategic acquisitions like Fisdom.

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CFOs set to evolve into Chief Value Officers as AI transforms finance, says ACCA’s Lucia Real-Martin

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The profession is evolving, with accountants taking on entrepreneurial paths, and the industry focusing on collaboration, inclusivity, and rapid upskilling to stay ahead of change.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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India to need $1.3 trillion green, social funds by 2030, says report

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India requires substantial green financing. A report estimates a need for $1.3 trillion by 2030. Private sources are expected to contribute significantly. Decarbonising steel and cement sectors presents a major opportunity. Green bonds currently dominate GSS issuance. The government is actively issuing sovereign green bonds. Banks are exploring innovative financing structures.

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JSW plans Rs 4,000 crore debt sale to fund Akzo Nobel acquisition deal

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JSW Group is reportedly engaging with global lenders to secure approximately 40 billion rupees ($468 million) to partially finance its acquisition of Akzo Nobel NV’s Indian business. Foreign banks like Barclays, MUFG, and Standard Chartered are expected to arrange the rupee-denominated debt.

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ICAI bullish on GCC opportunities for chartered accountants

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Fairfax appoints Amitabh Kant as senior advisor

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has appointed Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog, as a senior advisor. Kant's expertise in economic development and sustainable growth is expected to benefit Fairfax's investment approach in India. Fairfax anticipates opportunities from India's 'Viksit Bharat' initiative, aiming for India to become a USD 30-plus trillion economy by 2047.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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MSMEs face 1,450 compliances annually, Rs 17 lakh in costs: Report

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A new report reveals that manufacturing MSMEs in India face a staggering 1,450 compliance obligations annually, costing them between Rs 13 to 17 lakh. These compliances span across various laws, involving numerous inspections and registrations. Labour laws contribute significantly to the burden, accounting for a large portion of imprisonment-linked compliances, highlighting the need for regulatory reforms.

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China's rare earths are flowing again, but not freely

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Automotive supply chain faces less shutdown risk as Chinese rare earth magnets resume flow. European suppliers secure licenses, but US-linked cases face delays. Volkswagen reports stable supply, Stellantis addresses concerns. China's export restrictions impacted magnet exports. US and China deal aims to expedite rare earth approvals. Approvals are at a bare minimum to avoid production halts.

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Gautam Exim appoints Raj Kumar Agarwal as CFO

CFO News

Gautam Exim has appointed Raj Kumar Agarwal as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 27, 2025. Agarwal brings experience in education and merchant trading, with a strong operational and entrepreneurial background.

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Torrent Pharma closes in on JB Chem likely for $2.4 bn buyout, eyes $1.6 billion financing

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Torrent Pharma is in advanced talks with KKR to acquire JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, reviving discussions from last year. The deal involves Torrent acquiring KKR's 47.84% stake and launching an open offer, potentially leading to a Rs 20,734.61 crore buyout. This acquisition would bolster Torrent's branded generics portfolio and provide entry into the CDMO business.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.