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From Ivory Tower to Investment Toolbox: Why Research Matters

CFA Institute

Discover how cutting-edge academic research becomes real-world investment strategy and explore award-winning insights from the Hillsdale–CFA Society Toronto Research Award.

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Senate pitches permanent TCJA tax breaks

CFO Dive

The Senate proposal would make the trio of tax-relief provisions from the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act permanent. In contrast, the House bill would only extend them through 2029.

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A CEO’s Path to Leaner, Smarter Operations: Understanding SAP Business Suite

Navigator SAP

SAP Business Suite helps CEOs and business leaders streamline operations, unify business data, and integrate AI for faster insights and smarter decisions.

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Economy heading toward ‘significant slowdown,’ Conference Board says

CFO Dive

“Maybe we should start thinking about cutting the policy rate at the next meeting, because we don’t want to wait until the job market tanks,” a Federal Reserve official said.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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CBDT scanner on Swiss accounts leading to higher tax declarations in revised ITRs

CFO News

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday said that it regularly receives detailed financial data under global tax cooperation frameworks, including the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) with over 100 jurisdictions, including Switzerland, which it uses to verify ITRs filed by Indian taxpayers.

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FM asks officials to improve refund, registration of GST

CFO News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged tax officials to enhance GST registration, refund processing, and grievance redressal mechanisms. She emphasized faster GST and customs refunds, reduced dwell times at ports, and speedy closure of investigations. Sitharaman also stressed preventing tax evasion, streamlining GST registration using technology, and resolving taxpayer grievances promptly.

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Finance Is Bleeding Talent, Because You Forgot to Say ‘Well Done’

CFO Talks

Finance Is Bleeding Talent, Because You Forgot to Say ‘Well Done’ Finance is not known for fireworks. It is known for results, deadlines, reconciliations, and that long, uphill push towards year-end. But ask any CFO who has led a turnaround, navigated a crisis, or rebuilt trust after a rough season, and they will tell you that the biggest momentum often comes from the smallest victories.

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Sivasubramanian Ramann takes charge as PFRDA Chairperson: Finance Ministry

CFO News

Sivasubramanian Ramann on Friday assumed charge as the Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), according to a Finance Ministry statement.

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Member Profile: Rajesh Bux

CFO Talks

Member Profile: Rajesh Bux In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Rajesh Bux, a seasoned finance executive and strategic leader with deep roots in Africa’s telecommunications sector. With over 15 years of experience spanning finance, risk, procurement, and executive leadership, Rajesh brings a unique blend of technical acumen and business foresight to the CFO role.

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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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10 Friday AM Reads

The Big Picture

My end-of-week morning train beach reads: • Howard Marks on Tariffs: Repealing the Laws of Economics : Tariffs are, primarily, an effort to cause goods to be made domestically even when equivalent foreign goods are cheaper or better (or both). Governments can make that happen by erecting barriers that keep foreign goods out or make them more expensive.

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Big Four, other global firms push back against draft ICAI rules

CFO News

Global professional services firms are resisting ICAI's draft guidelines for overseas networks, citing excessive disclosure requirements and ambiguous terminology. These firms express concerns about confidentiality breaches and increased operational complexity. The proposed rules could hinder global accounting firms' operations in India and negatively impact smaller Indian firms reliant on international partnerships.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 21–22)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Senate Republicans this week released their version of major tax legislation, following the passage of similar legislation in the House of Representatives last month. While the core of the Senate legislation largely mirrors that of House-proposed measures, including permanently extending (i.e., without a scheduled sunset) the lower individual tax rates enacted as part of t

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Valuation concerns return to Indian market, especially in Midcap stocks: Jefferies

CFO News

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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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MiB: Steve Laipply, Global Co-Head of Bond ETFs at BlackRock

The Big Picture

This week, I speak with Steve Laipply , Global Co-Head of Bond ETFs at BlackRock. Previously, he was Head of U.S. iShares Fixed Income Strategy and a member of BlackRock’s Systematic Fixed Income Product Strategy Team. We discuss uncertainty in markets, the impact of the Trump administration’s tariff and trade policies, the Fed’s rate path this year, what’s driving institutional and household investors from the fixed income perspective and more.

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From regulatory tweaks to revolutionary reforms: A roadmap to build Indian global accounting networks

CFO News

India must move beyond regulatory tweaks to a comprehensive reform agenda. Dr. (CA) Ashok Haldia, former Secretary of ICAI, outlines how Indian accounting firms can become global players—through funding, capacity building, and policy parity—just as Indian start-ups have achieved international success in a short span.

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US To Stop Producing Its Penny

Global Finance

The US Treasury announced in May that it will start phasing out the production of its lowest-value coin. According to the Trump administration, the reason for the decision was to save federal money, “one penny at a time.” In 2024, the US Mint reported that the pro- duction of every single penny cost the government 3.7 cents, almost four times its face value.

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No obstacle will remain in NSE IPO: Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

CFO News

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that the NSE IPO faces no remaining obstacles, though he refrained from providing a specific timeline. He clarified that the ownership structure of clearing corporations is not hindering the IPO. Pandey also mentioned NSE is resolving legal matters, involving payments and case withdrawals, while Sebi is proceeding cautiously with the 'T+0' settlement period.

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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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Applied materials says Bengaluru chipmaking centre to rake in $2 billion

CFO News

Another American chip equipment maker Lam Research will also be setting up two units in Karnataka: an advanced R&D lab with an investment of ₹6,790 crore, and a semiconductor silicon component manufacturing facility with an investment of ₹9,111 crore, creating 1400 jobs, delivering cutting-edge capabilities in 2nm technology and silicon ingot production.

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What impact will Sebi's new decisions have on startup listings in India?

CFO News

In a significant move to bolster the startup ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced three pivotal measures. First, startup founders will now be allowed to retain previously issued employee stock options, providing them with greater flexibility.

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Jefferies’ Chris Wood sounds alarm on India's $13 billion stock sale spree, rejigs portfolio

CFO News

The veteran strategist's warning comes amid a surge in equity supply, which reached $7.2 billion in May and has already hit $6 billion in June — a rapid pace that could jeopardize the market's strong rebound since early April.

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India's economy showing strong signs of growth: Report

CFO News

India's economic indicators are becoming more supportive of growth, according to the report released by Motilal Oswal Private Wealth (MOPW) on Friday.

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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's forex reserves increase to $698.95 billion

CFO News

India's foreign exchange reserves shot up by another $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion for the week ended June 13, data released by the RBI on Friday showed.

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Near-term impact of Iran Israel conflict on most Indian firms is expected to be limited, says Crisil

CFO News

Crisil reports that India Inc's global trade remains largely unaffected by Middle East uncertainties, though sectors like basmati rice, fertilizers, and diamonds require monitoring. Rising crude oil prices, currently at $73-76 per barrel, pose a threat to India Inc's profits if tensions escalate and supply chains are disrupted.

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Fresh exits at Krutrim as company ramps up work on AI models and semicon chips

CFO News

Krutrim, Ola's AI arm, faces executive departures and some layoffs. Despite this, Krutrim continues AI semiconductor and model development. The company is testing its Bodhi chips and exploring manufacturing partnerships. Krutrim recently launched Kruti, an AI agent platform.

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OYO-owned Innov8 sells 3% stake at Rs 1,000 crore valuation to expand co-working business

CFO News

OYO-owned Innov8 sold a 3% stake at a Rs 1,000 crore valuation to expand its flexible workspace business. Raymond Family Office acquired nearly 2%. Founded in 2015, Innov8 has 30 centres across 10 cities, reporting a Rs 62 crore profit in 2023-24, and aims to reach 100 centres by year-end.

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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.