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South Korea: From Prosecutor To President To Pariah

Global Finance

Last month, amid a series of mounting economic and political crises, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a martial law decreethe first in more than 40 years. Yoon claimed that it was necessary to eradicate anti-state forces and protect constitutional order. Meeting overnight in an emergency session, the National Assembly voted unanimously to revoke the measure, but on December 4, just hours after the emergency order was declared, tens of thousands of Koreans gathered outside Parliament,

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Kitces & Carl Ep 154: The Limits Where Technology Can’t Scale Financial Planning Advice

Nerd's Eye View

Just a few decades ago, giving financial advice was largely a manual process – printing lengthy financial plans, processing physical checks, and managing paper files. Then, technology evolved, introducing tools like Excel, the internet, and sophisticated financial planning and CRM software that transformed how advisors deliver financial advice.

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Global Rules, Local Impact: UAE Aligns With OECD

Global Finance

Starting Jan. 1, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will levy a tax of 15% on large multinationals (MNCs) operating in the country as part of corporate tax reforms required by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD framework aims to clamp down on tax avoidance. The OECD regulations known as the Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules or GLoBE, has seen over 135 jurisdictions agree to update elements of the international tax system.

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Wrap 2024: Key GST measures, from amnesty to e-invoicing, aimed at ease of doing biz, transparency

CFO News

In 2024, Indias GST framework saw measures like the Amnesty Scheme, e-invoicing mandates, biometric authentication, and GSTAT operationalisation, streamlining compliance, reducing disputes, and enhancing technology.

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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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Syria’s Finance Minister: Country Ready For Return To Normalcy

Global Finance

Some have greatness thrust upon them. Syria and its well-wishers worldwide hope that acting finance minister Riad Abd El Raouf will enter those ranks in the coming months. Raouf, 49, cuts a lonely figure as the only Bashar al-Assad appointee retaining a top cabinet post after the dictators shocking ouster by Islamist rebels. With a doctorate in accounting and auditing from Frances Universite Paul Verlaine, trilingual in Arabic, French and English, Raouf returned home to teach at Damascus Univers

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Japan: Nippon Makes Record Overseas Insurance Purchase

Global Finance

Nippon Life Insurance, Japans largest private insurer, is spending $8.2 billion on global life insurance firm Resolution Life Group Holdingsmarking the largest overseas acquisition in Japans insurance industry. This move underscores Nippon Lifes ambition to bolster its global presence amid a shrinking domestic market due to Japans aging population and low-interest-rate environment.

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Dr Singh presented milestone budget of 1991 which liberalised Indian economy: FM Sitharaman

CFO News

Top political leaders and business tycoons on Thursday mourned the demise of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, saying that his leadership, humility, and dedication will always be remembered.

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CFO Corner With Thryv Holdings’ Paul Rouse

Global Finance

Paul Rouse is CFO and treasurer of Thryv Holdings, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company that provides a small-business software platform to clients who seek to reach more customers, stay organized, get paid faster, and generate reviews. Rouse has an extensive career in finance and has been CFO of Dallas-based Thryv for over 10 years. Global Finance: How has the CFO role changed?

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Budget 2025: Govt considers cutting personal income tax to lift consumption

CFO News

Union Budget 2025: India is planning to reduce income tax for people earning up to 1.5 million rupees a year. This could help the middle class and boost consumption in the slowing economy. The decision will be made closer to the February budget. The move aims to make more people opt for a newer, simpler tax system introduced in 2020.

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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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Google Breaks Quantum Benchmark

Global Finance

It was the year-end story that captivated many but eluded most: Willow [a quantum processor] performed a standard benchmark computation in under five minutes that would take one of todays fastest supercomputers 10 septillion (that is, 10) years a number that vastly exceeds the age of the universe, Google researchers announced in a blog post in December.

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India's economic wheel didn't move without a push from Dr Manmohan Singh

CFO News

India's economic growth post-liberalization cannot be hailed without recognizing the significant contribution of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. His journey began long before he assumed charge as the 13th Prime Minister of the country.

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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2025: FX Tech Global Winners

Global Finance

Comprehensive FX management integrates tools, analytics, and AI to mitigate currency risks. A comprehensive foreign exchange (FX) exposure management strategy combines tools and techniques to identify, measure, and manage currency risks, empowering businesses to confidently navigate the complexities of the global marketplace. GTreasury is our award winner as Best TMS Provider with FX Module.

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India’s government cites RBI policy for slowdown

CFO News

Indias government partly blames the central banks tight monetary policy for weak economic performance. They expect growth to improve in the second half of the fiscal year as demand increases and restrictive measures ease. The central bank may cut interest rates to support growth. Rural and urban demand shows signs of recovery.

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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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The FX Automation Revolution: Hedge Trackers LLC’s Ashley Pater

Global Finance

Modular systems and automation are revolutionizing FX risk management, enhancing visibility, agility, and adaptability. Ashley Pater , general manager of Hedge Trackers LLC, a global accounting, consulting, and software services company focused on financial risk protection, owned by platform provider GTreasury says automation is improving FX risk visibility, transforming FX risk management from a reactive task to an operational imperative.

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Dr Manmohan Singh: The gentleman economist who shaped Modern India

CFO News

Dr. Manmohan Singh once famously remarked that history would be kinder to him than the contemporary media, in response to the sharp criticism he faced during his tenure. Now, as the former Prime Minister and, more significantly, the architect of India's liberalization, passes away at 92, that moment of stocktaking has arrived.

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Egypt Ends Bank IPO Dearth

Global Finance

Egypt has achieved a historic milestone with the initial public offering (IPO) of United Bank on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). This would be the first bank listing in over 25 years and the countrys first IPO since 2021. The move is a cornerstone of an International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed privatization program aimed at attracting private-sector investment and bolstering economic resilience.

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Budget 2025: Money for country roads may take economy to a better place

CFO News

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to prioritize rural infrastructure in Budget 2025, especially through the PMGSY scheme. An increased outlay aims to improve rural road connectivity, enhance agricultural market access, drive rural consumption, generate employment, and strengthen financial inclusion, with a substantial allocation anticipated.

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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.

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FX Risks Have Corporates Turning To Hedging, Tech: BTG Pactual’s Marcelo Flora

Global Finance

Marcelo Flora, partner and head of Digital Platforms at BTG Pactual, discusses FX management amid elevated geopolitical tensions and the rise of the Chinese yuan. Global Finance: In a landscape where central bank decisions and carry trades significantly influence global FX markets, what unique value can a bank offer its customers? Marcelo Flora: Despite major global progress in the fight against post-pandemic inflation, we can see differences in monetary policy cycles across economies as well as

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Swiggy partners with NSE to empower delivery partners with financial literacy programs

CFO News

Integrated into Swiggys flagship initiatives, the program is designed to equip the delivery partners with vital financial skills that drive household stability, improve socio-economic outcomes, and contribute to the nation's financial inclusion agenda.

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Talabat Stumbles Despite UAE’s Top 2024 Listing

Global Finance

The Middle East subsidiary of Delivery Hero, Talabat, raised $2 billion from an initial public offering on Dec. 10. Talabat sold more than 4.65 billion shares at AED1.60 ($0.44) per share. The sale of a 20% stake represents a market capitalization of around $10 billion. Berlin-based Delivery Hero decided to increase the size of the offering from 15% to 20%, citing robust demand.

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Government Initiatives on AI, semiconductor manufacturing and skill development will make India global technology hub: Meity

CFO News

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) received approval for setting up a Semiconductor Fab facility with a Rs91,526 crore investment in partnership with Taiwan's PSMC. The facility, capable of producing 50,000 wafer starts per month, represents a technological leap for India.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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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China Leans On Banks To Revive Property Market

Global Finance

Chinas banks are pumping fresh funds into stalled housing projects and cutting rates on existing mortgages. The goal is to spark a financial turnaround for the nations beleaguered real estate sector. Banks are paying a pretty price for their efforts. Policymakers are leaning on banks of all stripesfrom city commercial banks to state-owned giants such as ICBC and China Everbright Bankto stimulate a market hard-hit by falling home prices and property developer losses since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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India's growth outlook positive despite new uncertainties for global trade in FY26: Finance Ministry

CFO News

As the world prepares to welcome a new year, fresh uncertainties have surfaced for global trade in the financial year 2026, according to the November monthly economic review by the Finance Ministry.

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Sanjay Malhotra Takes Charge As RBI Governor

Global Finance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has had 25 governors to date. Notably, 14 of these governors were civil servants. In recent years, governments have increasingly preferred to appoint civil servants over professional economists to lead the central bank. Sanjay Malhotra, a 56-year-old civil servant, has been appointed as the new governor of the RBI for the next three years, effective December 9, 2024.

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India's widening bank liquidity deficit warrants more measures, traders say

CFO News

India's banking system liquidity deficit is projected to further expand in the next quarter due to tax outflows and the central bank's forex interventions, despite recent measures like the cash reserve ratio cut. Market participants suggest additional durable liquidity injections through open market operations and possible further cuts in the cash reserve ratio.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

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.