CFO Talks
MAY 6, 2025
For many CFOs, the word collaboration conjures images of feel-good workshops, team lunches, and buzzwords without balance sheets. But in high-performing finance environments, collaboration isnt a soft skill, its a bottom-line strategy. It shapes forecasting accuracy, sharpens strategic alignment, and allows finance to operate not in isolation, but as the nerve centre of the business.
CFO Dive
MAY 6, 2025
The new tool can help with complex analyses that play a role in mitigation strategies a CFO might choose to adopt, according to KPMG’s Andrew Siciliano.
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Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
Elected to lead the Catholic Church in 2013 after the sudden abdication of his predecessor Benedict XVI, Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio chose his pontifical name to echo the saint of the poor, Francis of Assisi. Considered controversial by many conservative Catholics for his nontraditional stands on issues like homosexuality, immigration, and the role of women in the church, he quickly became known as the Peoples Pope, advocating for the poor, the marginalized, and the most vulnerabl
CFO Dive
MAY 6, 2025
For long-term, strategic success, it’s important for CFOs and chief revenue officers to craft a strong relationship.
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
The Charity CFO
MAY 6, 2025
Building a Grant Team That Works: The 6 Roles Every Nonprofit Needs Grant writing is more than just a skillits a strategy. Too many nonprofits are flying solo, reacting to deadlines instead of building a system that works. In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha Anderson sat down with Shoshana Grossman-Crist of Social Impact Compass to map out the ideal grant team structure.
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Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
Joseph Giarraputo, Founder and Editorial Director of Global Finance, talks to Melvyn Low, Group Managing Director and Head of Global Transaction Banking at OCBC, about the importance of democratizing digital solutions for cash management and the innovative tools the Singapore-based bank has developed to support its customers 24/7 banking needs. OCBC, one of the largest financial services groups in Southeast Asia by assets, has helped transform its cash management and payments systems through the
Collectiv
MAY 6, 2025
Everyones talking about Copilot. But most companies arent getting value from it yet. CIOs want to enable AI. Analysts are ready to ditch formulas and query data in plain English. Executives expect ChatGPT-style insights in their dashboards. The reality? Without the right data foundation, Copilot doesnt just fall shortit actively makes things worse. The Promise of CopilotAnd Its Pitfalls Microsofts Copilot for Power BI has a lot going for it.
Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
UniCredit revealed last year that it had secured a position of around 28%, with plans to increase it to 29.9%, just short of the 30% threshold requiring it to submit a public bid for the entire bank. A week later, however, UniCredit said its 10 billion unsolicited bid for domestic rival Banco BPM had stalled after the Italian government imposed conditions under its so-called Golden Power rules, which allow the state to block or place restrictions on corporate takeovers in strategic sectors.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 6, 2025
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 436th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Nicole Gopoian Wirick. Nicole is the president of Prosperity Wealth Strategies, an RIA based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, that oversees $70 million in assets under management for 40 client households. What's unique about Nicole, though, is how she hired a branding consultant soon after going out on her own as an independent advisory firm to help her create a unique brand ide
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Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
Vital Statistics Location: West Africa Neighbours: Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo Capital city: Accra Population (2023): 33.79 million Official language: English GDP per capita (2023): $2,260 GDP growth (2024): 5.7%, forecast 4% (2025) Inflation: 23.8% (December 2024), forecast: 11.9% (2025) Currency: Cedi Credit Rating: Caa2, Positive outlook (Moodys, October 2024); CCC+ (Fitch, October 2024); CCC+ with stable outlook (S&P Global Ratings, October 2024) Investment promotion agency:
CFO Thought Leader
MAY 6, 2025
A Finance Strategic Moment While preparing IBM variance reports, Dilip Upmanyu first realized numbers persuade only when tied to the actions that create them. He dissected every PQ driver, practiced explaining causes clearly in NetIQ earnings prep, and won credibility to recommend improvementstransforming finance from scorekeeper to strategic influencer.
Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
Spreading risk and reward from big lawsuits makes sense. They can pay out billions, but involve huge upfront costs and take years to resolve. And of course, the value of a losing case drops to zero. Some $30 billion in litigation finance already circulates in an ad hoc fashion, according to Koutoulas. He aims to create tradeable securities, which can be bought or sold at various stages of a lawsuits progress, from inception to settlement or judgment.
CFO News
MAY 6, 2025
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India presents a significant lending opportunity due to a credit gap of approximately Rs 28 lakh crore, according to a recent report by Mavenark.
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Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
The Caribbean economies have been broadly hit by slowing remittances and a cooling internal labor market. GDP for the Caribbean countries and territories from which our winners are selected is estimated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to have grown an average of 2.5% in 2024. On the banking side, consumer-focused trends such as expanding loan portfolios and digital inclusion were the stars of the show.
CFO News
MAY 6, 2025
India-Pakistan tensions: Following the Pahalgam attack, India is employing economic pressure tactics against Pakistan, including potential opposition to IMF loans and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. These measures aim to destabilize Pakistan's economy, which is already vulnerable despite recent IMF bailouts and declining inflation. Escalating tensions could jeopardize Pakistan's macroeconomic stability and access to crucial external financing.
Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
The maximal net interest margin (NIM) dynamic enjoyed by banks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in 2023 tailed off in some countries last year, most notably in Australia where NIM fell a combined 7 basis points (bps) for the big four banks and continued its seemingly relentless contraction in China, breaking below 1.8% for the big six lenders as supply side boosts failed to meet commensurate demand and profits were squeezed.
CFO News
MAY 6, 2025
India has proposed eliminating tariffs on steel, auto components, and pharmaceuticals for a specific import quantity in trade negotiations with the US. Beyond that threshold, standard duties would apply. This offer aims to expedite a bilateral trade deal expected by fall, prioritizing certain sectors before the end of the US tariff pause.
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.
Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
Building on a profitable and dynamic 2023, when high interest rates buoyed bank lending margins, most Western European banks had a strong 2024, ending the year with a spurt in net income and revenue growth. Many increased their focus on sustainable finance (with green bonds as a major growth area), diversified their revenue streams, and invested in new banking technologymodernizing existing apps and exploring new possibilities.
CFO News
MAY 6, 2025
Union Bank of India is under scrutiny for purchasing nearly two lakh copies of Krishnamurthy V Subramanian's book, 'India@100,' for 7.25 crore. The expenditure faced internal opposition, leading to a general manager's suspension and an investigation by KPMG. Employee unions are demanding further inquiry into potential impropriety and wasteful spending, questioning the benefits achieved and procedures followed.
Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
African Banks ave operated in key markets outside the continent mainly through representative offices. Today, a shift is taking place. The number of homegrown African banks becoming ambitious and opening operations in Western capitals is rising. Zenith Bank , Vista Bank, and Banque Exterieure dAlgerie (BEA) have announced plans to venture into France.
CFO News
MAY 6, 2025
Moody's Ratings has revised India's GDP growth forecast for 2025 downward to 6.3% due to anticipated global economic slowdown driven by US policy uncertainties and trade restrictions. Geopolitical tensions, including those between India and Pakistan, pose further downside risks. While India's 2026 growth projection remains at 6.5%, global trade and investment are expected to be dampened by these factors.
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.
Global Finance
MAY 6, 2025
The banking industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) faced a particularly challenging 2024, marked by a highly fluid interest rate environment, macroeconomic uncertainty, and political volatility. Further complicating the situation was the continuing geopolitical shadow of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which entered its third year in February of 2024.
CFO News
MAY 6, 2025
Jammu and Kashmir Bank, after surpassing Rs 2,000 crore in profits for FY25, aims for Rs 5,000 crore by 2030. CEO Amitava Chatterjee emphasizes increased support for the agriculture sector and expansion across India for diversification. The bank also intends to capitalize on government schemes like YUVA to support local entrepreneurship and economic growth in the region.
CFO Thought Leader
MAY 6, 2025
BeaOrdonez still recalls the whirlwind of her first CFO post: a raw fintech startup where, in two short years, she recruited over a hundred people, built the processes they would follow and decided what kind of culture would bind them, she tells us. Immersing herself in every workflow taught her that finance leadership begins on the frontlinelistening, questioning, then turning messy reality into structure.
CFO News
MAY 6, 2025
Skechers is set to be acquired by 3G Capital for over $9 billion, taking the shoe company private. The deal comes amid concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs on foreign goods, particularly from China, where Skechers has significant production. Despite tariff uncertainties, Skechers reported record revenue in 2024 and will maintain its leadership and headquarters.
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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