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Risk Without Reward? How Savvy CFOs Evaluate Investment Risks 

CFO Talks

Risk Without Reward? How Savvy CFOs Evaluate Investment Risks As a CFO, you know that investment decisions can be a game of high stakes. Whether its expanding into a new market, acquiring a promising technology, or simply diversifying your organisations portfolio, every opportunity comes with a side of risk. But while some risks are worth taking, others can be a fast track to financial disaster.

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PwC cuts 2% of US workforce, citing ‘historically low’ attrition

CFO Dive

This week the Big Four firm shed 1,500 workers in its assurance and tax units — including accountants — layoffs that aren’t tied to AI, PwC said.

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GIFT City Takes Off With Axis Bank Lease Deal

Global Finance

The deal also marks a milestone for Indian aviation finance: the first transaction in which all the stakeholders lender, borrower, law firm (Dentons), facility agent, and security agentworked through their entities based in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Indias new international financial services center (IFSC). Indian airlines have typically relied on multinational banks and foreign lenders for aircraft leases, mainly routed through Dublin, Ireland, due to lack of a str

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Kellanova CFO jumps to J&J spinoff Kenvue

CFO Dive

As Kenvue’s CFO, Amit Banati is set to receive a $2.5 million one-time cash bonus, the company said.

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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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CFO Corner: Ron Bain, Vaalcro Energy

Global Finance

Global Finance: You have been CFO for almost four years. How has Vaalcos competitive position changed during your tenure? Ron Bain: Its been an active period during which we have delivered several transformative transactions that increased scale and diversified the asset portfolio. We completed a value-accretive corporate merger with Transglobe in 2022 that saw us acquire operating assets in Egypt and Canada.

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Mapping Growth Through Uncertain Seas | Bea Ordonez, CFO, Payoneer

CFO Thought Leader

BeaOrdonez accepts nonstop upheaval as the new norm. Shes fortified Payoneer with resilient, highperforming teams, rapid decision cycles and lasersharp customer focus. By treating every macro shock as opportunity, she converts volatility into competitive speed, seeking to position Payoneer for sustained global growth and advantage. Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Bea Ordonez Payoneers CFO, BeaOrdonez, traces an unconventional path from startup finance to publiccompany leadership, st

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Stock exchanges issues cyber threat advisory following CERT-In alert

CFO News

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory, noting the risk of cyber threat campaign specifically targeting Indian organizations, the Bombay stock exchange (BSE) said in a release on Wednesday.

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Multiple voting shares in listed companies in Belgium

Corporate Finance Lab

Multiple voting shares have been prohibited for listed companies in Belgium for a long time. This will, however, be (partly) subject to change as the Belgian legislator is required to implement the Multiple-Vote Share Structures Directive (MVS Directive). In this blog post, we will discuss the policy proposal of a working group within the Belgian Centre for Company Law (BCV-CDS) that offers advice to the Belgian legislator on transposing the MVS Directive and aims to facilitate a broader policy

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Domestic investors invested 3.7 times more than foreign inflows in equities over last decade: Report

CFO News

Investment: Indian equity markets have seen a major shift in the last ten years, with domestic investors playing a much bigger role than before.

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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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Finance Must Take Control of Customer Master Data

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

Controllers become the guardians of financial truth by owning data quality, structure, and flow across systems. In today’s risk-heavy business climate, Controllers are expected to do more than close the books. They must ensure data accuracy across the systems that drive billing, collections, compliance, and reporting. What is the one area that’s often overlooked but critically important?

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Tesla's India country head, Prashanth Menon steps down

CFO News

Tesla India: In March, the carmaker had signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai, Reuters had reported, reviving plans it had shelved last year.

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Empowering finance professionals with sustainability education

Future CFO

Sharon Machado, head of sustainable business at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , describes the global professional bodys comprehensive suite of sustainability insights and tools designed to empower finance professionals. This includes the ACCA Professional Diploma in Sustainability, designed to meet the growing demand for sustainability skills and accreditation to support compliance with global standards including CSRD.

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RBI bumper Rs 3.5 trillion payout to help offset weak revenues, analysts say

CFO News

Reserve Bank of India may give a record dividend to the government. This could offset tax revenue shortfalls due to slow growth. Economists predict a payout between 3 to 3.5 trillion rupees. The windfall will help bridge the gap in tax collections. Government can use this to increase spending on social welfare.

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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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CFO Corner: Ron Bain, Vaalco Energy

Global Finance

Global Finance: You have been CFO for almost four years. How has Vaalcos competitive position changed during your tenure? Ron Bain: Its been an active period during which we have delivered several transformative transactions that increased scale and diversified the asset portfolio. We completed a value-accretive corporate merger with Transglobe in 2022 that saw us acquire operating assets in Egypt and Canada.

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Indian firms look homewards for borrowings as local yields fall, global appetite stays weak

CFO News

Domestic Bond Market: INDIA-DEBT/Indian firms look homewards for borrowings as local yields fall, global appetite stays weak

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Building a more resilient Los Angeles: BMO partners with LISC LA

Bank of the West

Los Angeles faces a critical need for affordable housing and economic opportunity, particularly in underserved communities. BMO is stepping up to address these challenges with a $575,000 grant to Local… Read more The post Building a more resilient Los Angeles: BMO partners with LISC LA appeared first on About BMO.

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NSE seeks government intervention in IPO standoff with Sebi: Report

CFO News

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is appealing to India's finance ministry to intervene in its long-delayed IPO process, stalled since 2016 due to regulatory hurdles. NSE is facing a standoff with SEBI over governance concerns and pending legal cases. The exchange questions SEBI's neutrality, citing decisions impacting its business interests, while seeking a 'no objection certificate' for its IPO.

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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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NSE denies reports of seeking govt intervention in IPO deadlock

CFO News

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday publicly denied media reports suggesting that it has approached the Government for intervention in its ongoing stand-off with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) over its delayed Initial Public Offering (IPO).

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Swiggy backer Prosus says has invested $8.6 billion in India

CFO News

In a recent address, Prosus CEO Fabricio Bloisi underscored the tremendous potential within Indias market landscape. The firm has made substantial investments, reaping substantial rewards. The successful IPO of Swiggy marked a pivotal moment for the company. Additionally, Prosus's investment in Rapido has yielded impressive growth. BlueStone has now received the green light from SEBI for its public listing.

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Indian army neutralises over 50 drones launched by Pakistan in large-scale counter-drone operation

CFO News

Indian Army Air Defence units successfully neutralized over 50 drones launched by Pakistan on Thursday night, thwarting attempts to attack locations along the Line of Control and International Borders. The counter-drone operation, which took place in areas including Udhampur, Samba, and Pathankot, involved L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, and Schilka systems. This demonstrated the Army's strong ability to defend against aerial threats.

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Bhushan Power creditors weigh legal options after SC scraps JSW Steel deal

CFO News

Bhushan Power & Steel's creditors, including SBI and PNB, are evaluating legal options after the Supreme Court overturned JSW Steel's resolution plan and ordered liquidation. Lenders are considering a review petition and may re-engage legal advisors. The IBBI and DFS are also analyzing the ruling's broader implications for the IBC framework, given the practical challenges of unwinding the transaction.

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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.

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Muthoot Microfin reports Rs 401 crore net loss in Q4 amid asset quality crisis

CFO News

Muthoot Microfin faced a significant setback, reporting a net loss of Rs 401 crore in the fourth quarter due to a surge in provisions for bad loans and breaches in borrowing covenants. The asset quality crisis led to a full-year net loss of Rs 223 crore, contrasting with the previous year's profit.

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Adani Wind targets 2.5 GW capacity, eye on exports too

CFO News

Adani Wind is aiming for a 2.5 GW capacity this fiscal year, with 1.5 GW earmarked for Adani Green Energy and the remainder for other Indian renewable energy producers. The company is also exploring export opportunities, establishing a research center in Germany to target the European wind energy market and repowering projects. Adani Wind has expanded its capacity to 2.

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Indigo signs pact with Norwegian low-cost carrier for aircraft leasing

CFO News

IndiGo has expanded its wide-body fleet by securing an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for two additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, expected to commence operations by early 2026. This strategic move aims to bolster IndiGo's long-haul capabilities and cater to the rising international traffic from India. The damp lease agreement is initially for six months, extendable up to 18 months.

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Economy amid India, Pakistan war

CFO News

According to a Kotak Mutual Fund report, during earlier events such as the Balakot air strike or the Uri surgical strike, the impact on the stock market was less than 0.10 percent. It was only during the Kargil War in 1999 that the market fell by 36.6 percent. If it's a prolonged conflict, then there are chances that macroeconomic variables (such as inflation, and the governments fiscal deficit) would increase, and the market might correct, it said.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.