CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

Learn how CFOs can enhance decision-making through data-driven opportunities. Learn how CFOs can enhance decision-making through data-driven opportunities.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 17, 2025

With each passing decade, not only does technology evolve at an ever more dramatic pace, but each new wave comes faster than the last. From the advent of the computer chip in the 1950s to the rise of the personal computer nearly 25 years later in the early 1980s, to the emergence of the internet just 15 years thereafter in the late 1990s, to mobile smartphones only 10 years after that in the late 2000s, to 'robos' less than a decade later in the 2010s, and most recently to AI, which 'suddenly' w

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CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

Read Deloitte’s use cases about how GenAI can drive innovation across the finance organization.

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Global Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Global Finance (GF): What are CIBs growth plans for 2025 and beyond across Africa? How will you achieve these? Islam Zekry (IZ): CIBs strategy is centered on expanding our footprint in East Africa by leveraging our expertise in corporate, SME and retail banking. Using Kenya as a regional hub, we will extend our reach into other key African markets that have strong trade ties with Egypt.

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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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CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

Ralph Lauren alum John Szczepanski will join the retailer’s leadership team as it struggles with liquidity concerns and looks to cut costs and pay down debt.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

A report of weak retail sales in February aligns with a 0.5% decline in overall consumer spending in January.

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CFO Plans

MARCH 17, 2025

Flipping real estate properties is an enticing venture, promising substantial profits for those who master its intricacies. Yet, this journey is fraught with Real Estate Flipping Challenges , demanding a blend of strategic foresight and robust support systems. For real estate developers, property flippers, or hospitality managers, the financial landscape is ever-evolving, making it essential to have a dependable back-office support structure to navigate these waters effectively.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

The enterprise software company is seeking to acquire AI startup Moveworks for $2.85 billion.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 17, 2025

Keeping up with bills, payroll, and expenses can be overwhelming. Without proper cash management, businesses risk financial stress and missed opportunities.Cash management controls, monitors, and optimizes cash flow, ensuring enough to cover expenses while using extra funds wisely. Poor forecasting and untracked expenses lead to cash shortages. For instance, the Resolution Foundation study found that 14% of UK workersface pay fluctuations, highlighting the risk of financial instability.

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CFA Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

As complex ML models become more prevalent in investment management, their tendency to overfit to specific historical conditions poses a growing risk to investment outcomes.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 17, 2025

Businesses need cash to keep running, but not every sale brings in immediate payment. Accounts receivable is the money customers owe for goods or services bought on credit. It allows businesses to track unpaid invoices and ensure they get paid.Payments could be delayed or lost without a proper system, leading to financial trouble. Managing accounts receivable helps maintain cash flow, reduce risk, and build customer trust.

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

India's Reserve Bank announced that bilateral trade transactions with Maldives can now be settled in Indian Rupees (INR) and Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) in addition to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) mechanism. This decision follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed between RBI and Maldives Monetary Authority in November 2024, aimed at promoting the use of local currencies for bilateral transactions.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MARCH 17, 2025

The Amex Trendex: B2B Payments Edition survey , conducted in March 2025, provides significant insights into business payment processes and automation trends. The study found there is considerable opportunity for businesses to upgrade there payment ecosystem: 80% of businesses plan to improve their payment processes in 2025. 43% cite driving business growth as the primary reason for making changes to their payment processes (Photo by Dan Dimmock on Unsplash ) Key Findings Growth and Payments : 91

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

Manish Sonthalia of Emkay Investment Managers highlights the impact of macroeconomic changes on India's market, particularly regarding de-dollarisation and fiscal policies. He notes the benefits for discretionary spending and consumption stocks due to income tax savings and potential growth in government salaries. Additionally, he emphasizes valuation concerns in capex stocks despite government initiatives.

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One to One

MARCH 17, 2025

M&A in 2025 has continued its strong momentum, building on the recovery seen in 2024. With stabilizing macroeconomic conditions, increased access to financing, and a growing appetite for strategic consolidations, deal activity has remained robust. Key Read More. The post The Biggest M&A Deals of 2025 So Far appeared first on ONEtoONE Corporate Finance.

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

Starlink faces a potential 3% spectrum tax on its adjusted gross revenue in India. This tax, alongside an 8% license fee, could increase service costs for the company. Discussions by Trai on pricing and taxes for satellite spectrum allocation are ongoing, with final recommendations expected soon.

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Corporate Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Forever 21, the store known for its trendy fashions among teens and young adults turned 22 today when the company filed for its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy since 2019. During the 2019 bankruptcy, the company closed 150 of its 534 stores and was brought out of bankruptcy by label owner Authentic Brands and mall operators Simon Property and Brookfield Asset Management.

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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.

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

Moody's has placed IndusInd Bank's baseline credit assessment under review for downgrade due to concerns over internal control discrepancies in derivative accounts and ongoing retail loan stress. The bank discovered a $175 million accounting discrepancy related to currency derivatives. Shares have dropped 28% since the central bank's decision on CEO Sumant Kathpalia's term extension.

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Essentials of Corporate Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

Forever 21, the store known for its trendy fashions among teens and young adults turned 22 today when the company filed for its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy since 2019. During the 2019 bankruptcy, the company closed 150 of its 534 stores and was brought out of bankruptcy by label owner Authentic Brands and mall operators Simon Property and Brookfield Asset Management.

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

Trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties are weighing on economic perspectives, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Monday as it lowered its projections for global growth in 2025.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 17, 2025

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Stephanie Kelton on US Fiscal Policy and the Deficit Myth , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ Barry Ritholtz : This week on the podcast, I have another extra special guest.

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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.

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

With surging globalisation, many Indians earn income from foreign sources be it through employment, business, or overseas investments.

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Global Finance

MARCH 17, 2025

In the second part of Global Finance s conversation with former US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Rosswho served during President Trumps first termthe discussion shifts to the impact of Trumps tariffs and trade policy on CEOs, CFOs, and key trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and India. Global Finance : What would you recommend to CEOs and CFOs navigating this climate of uncertainty due to US tariffs and trade policy as they determine their near- and long-term strategies?

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CFO News

MARCH 17, 2025

The planned measures, agreed on Monday by management and labour representatives, should save the carmaker 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) per year in the medium term, it said.

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Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 17, 2025

My back-to-work morning train Futureproof reads: From Covid to today: five years that changed our money : With the anniversary of the first lockdown approaching, inflation and market volatility are now facts of financial. ( Financial times ) Stocks Tumble Into Correction as Investors Sour on Trump : The S&P 500 is now more than 10 percent below its last record high a line in the sand for investors worried about a sell-off gathering steam.( New York Times ) see also The Bond Markets Trump

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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.

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