Lime Light
MAY 5, 2025
Optimize your finances and thrive in 2025 with a complete cash flow forecasting guide. Learn how to anticipate challenges, improve efficiency, and choose the right tools.
CFO Plans
MAY 5, 2025
Start Building Your Financial Resilience Today and ensure your hospitality business can thrive in any economic climate. In the ever-changing world of hospitality, where seasonal revenue fluctuations can turn financial management into a high-stakes game, financial resilience isn’t just a strategyit’s a vital survival skill. Restaurant owners, boutique hotel managers, and event venue operators must skillfully navigate the unpredictable tides of guest flow, weathering economic storms wi
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CFO Dive
MAY 5, 2025
Overburdened financial chiefs should take second looks at technologies in the finance function — and consider paring back the tools, software provider Pigment’s CFO says.
Barry Ritholtz
MAY 5, 2025
First, lets go to the data (via Bloomberg ): 5,502,284% That is the per-share market value increase of Berkshire Hathaway stock from 1964 to 2024. Compare that with the SPX total returns of 39,054%; BRK annualized returns are ~20%, about double that of the S&P over the same period. Those mouthwatering returns have led to a cottage industry of imitators, analytical copycats, and flattering wannabes.
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CFO Dive
MAY 5, 2025
It’s too soon to know exactly how tariffs will impact commercial real estate. But some cracks are emerging in the U.S. retail and industrial sectors, CBRE’s Whitley Collins says.
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CFO Dive
MAY 5, 2025
A gauge of prices last month rose to the highest level since early 2023, the Institute for Supply Management found in its survey of the service sector.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 5, 2025
Welcome to the May 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Altruist has announced a $152 million fundraising round, the latest in a steadily increasing series of capital raises as it has built out new technology features to compete with the "Big Two" custodians
CFO Dive
MAY 5, 2025
Artificial Intelligence has quickly become one of the most influential tools in modern business, reshaping industries with its potential to
CFO Thought Leader
MAY 5, 2025
Back in the 1990s, DilipUpmanyu sat in a room filled with servers as he pieced together a homegrown database of costs and SKUs. His employer at the time couldnt tell which products paid the bills; by dawn, the young financial analyst could. That improvised profitability model, he tells us, still informs his investment mindset today. Upmanyu never mistook rows of numbers for the whole story.
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CFO Dive
MAY 5, 2025
CEO Christian Klein will remain at the helm through 2030 as the push to migrate customers from on-premises ERP systems continues, the company said Monday.
Future CFO
MAY 5, 2025
Asia-Pacific IPO markets showed signs of recovery for the first quarter of 2025, according to EY. The region showed signs of recovery, reclaiming the lead area in IPO volume and value, with Hong Kong and Malaysia recording robust growth. Southeast Asia saw a year-on-year (YOY) decline in IPO volume and value, with 27 listings that raised US$0.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025, down from 37 IPOs that raised US$0.8 billion a year ago.
CFO News
MAY 5, 2025
Veranda Learning Solutions has appointed Saurani Pathan Mohasin Khan as its Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant internal elevation at the edtech company. The appointment was approved by the Board on May 5, 2025.
Fox Corporate Finance
MAY 5, 2025
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor Europe 03/2024. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 03/2025 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.
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.
CFO News
MAY 5, 2025
Hiring by Indian startups surged 32% in April, driven by a strategic shift towards innovation-led scaling and sustainable growth. Companies are increasingly prioritizing experienced professionals over freshers, with a focus on deep-tech and health solutions. Tier-2 cities are emerging as startup hubs, signaling a more balanced and inclusive growth model across India.
Lime Light
MAY 5, 2025
According to Forbes, 38% of small businesses in the U.S. struggle with insufficient cash reserveshighlighting the critical need for strong financial management.
CFO News
MAY 5, 2025
The Supreme Court has directed a review of the Consumer Protection Act, highlighting the critical need for regular performance audits of laws. This directive emphasizes ensuring laws remain effective and relevant in a dynamic society. Such audits would help the government assess impact, identify deficiencies, and adapt legislation to meet evolving needs, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.
Fox Corporate Finance
MAY 5, 2025
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor USA 03/2025. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor USA 03/2025 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
CFO News
MAY 5, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has reinforced governance rules for market infrastructure entities. These include stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories. A mandatory cooling-off period is now required for directors before joining a rival institution. Sebi amended regulations to implement this. Non-independent directors can move to competing boards after this period and with Sebi's approval.
Global Finance
MAY 5, 2025
Banks have been a cornerstone of economic expansion, providing essential credit to burgeoning industries, fostering greater financial inclusion, and helping the country move beyond its traditional agricultural base into sectors such as tourism, manufacturing and services. The transition has proved remarkably successful: the Dominican economy has experienced growth nearly three times the regional average for the past two decades.
CFO News
MAY 5, 2025
According to sources, Sitharaman made similar pitch during her bilateral meeting with Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti. Italy is the chair of 58th ADB Annual meeting.
Future CFO
MAY 5, 2025
Addressing the talent gap among finance professionals has been an on the to-do list of finance leaders for a time now, especially amid continuous digital transformation and adjustments in the market. According to Forvis Mazars' 2025 annual C-suite Barometer: outlook 2025 Cutting through competition report, digital transformation remains the foremost strategic priority for Asia Pacific (APAC) executives amid the increasingly volatile business landscape.
Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP
Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.
CFO News
MAY 5, 2025
At the centre of the controversy is the alleged misutilisation of term loans availed by Gensol Engineering from state-run Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency and Power Finance Corporation. According to Sebi, the company secured a total of Rs 977.75 crore in loans, of which Rs 663.89 crore was meant specifically for the purchase of 6,400 electric vehicles (EVs).
Barry Ritholtz
MAY 5, 2025
My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy : American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.( New York Times ) Stock Market Bulls Have Gone Into Hiding. Why Our Money Pros Are the Most Bearish in Nearly 30 Years.
CFO News
MAY 5, 2025
With ESG compliance gaining traction, technology emerges as a vital tool for streamlined sustainability reporting. SEBI's BRSR mandate pushes Indian companies towards integrating sustainability, while firms like WOCE leverage AI and automation to enhance ESG data management. Voluntary ESG alignment becomes crucial for global competitiveness, especially for companies outside the top 1000.
CFO News
MAY 5, 2025
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) is in advanced discussions to acquire a significant stake in Yes Bank, potentially triggering an open offer for an additional 26%. SBI, currently holding a 24% stake, seeks a new owner after Yes Bank's turnaround.
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