Mon.Mar 06, 2023

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Key CFO takeaways from Biden cyber plan

CFO Dive

The Biden administration’s new 35-page report, released last week, calls for increased regulation and warns that some U.S. companies are not doing enough to respond to escalating cyber threats.

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10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Silicon Valley Confronts the End of Growth. It’s a New Era for Tech Stocks. Silicon Valley could use a reboot. The biggest players aren’t growing, and more than a few are seeing sharp revenue declines. Regulators seem opposed to every proposed merger, while legislators push for new rules to crack down on the internet giants.

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Sallie Mae CFO enters retention plan

CFO Dive

The private student loan provider is on the hunt for a new CFO as the Biden administration’s forgiveness program is on hold.

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ChatGPT: The Origins, the Hype, the Opportunity

CFA Institute

For most investment managers, ChatGPT represents the starting whistle in a tech arms race many had hoped to avoid.

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Planning Your Restaurants Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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ESG reporting muddled by jumble of standards: IFAC

CFO Dive

The SEC plans before May to release a final climate risk disclosure rule aimed at achieving uniform corporate reporting and combating “greenwashing.

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Software firm Ramp closes $5M seed round

CFO Dive

The funding will help with hiring additional staff and onboarding new clients, the company’s CEO told CFO Dive.

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India Inc consists only one woman for every eight employee on payroll: CFA study

CFO News

The report, titled "Mind the Gender Gap", suggested that companies must improve disclosures, particularly related to median remuneration, to provide additional perspectives on participation, career progression, and potential gaps in remuneration.

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Paymentus picks ex-TiVo exec for CFO

CFO Dive

The electronic billing and payment company’s CFO hire comes less than a month after it handed a change in control and severance agreement to its then interim CFO.

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Sebi asks mutual funds to stop using misleading illustrations in advertisements

CFO News

The market regulator said illustrations provided in the advertisements/ presentations/ brochures/ pamphlets would lead investors to believe that they will receive fixed returns on their investments.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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Generative AI a ‘game-changer’ but businesses are worried about the ethics

CFO Dive

Most executives plan to prioritize generative AI over the next year and a half, Salesforce research shows.

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Allcargo to buy its partner CCI's contract logistics business

CFO News

Allcargo had bought a controlling stake in CCI in 2016 and subsequently formed the joint venture Avvashya CCI. It now holds slightly over 61% and will buy the remaining 38.87% stake from its partners for Rs 145 crore, said Jakhar.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (March 2023)

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome to the March 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that Conquest, a Canadian financial planning software provider (founded by the prior founder of NaviPlan) has raised $24M (CAD) of private equity capital in preparation for expanding its reach into the US &

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Debt-limit crisis: Lessons from the 2011 earthquake

Tips Watch

The 2011 crisis led to an S&P downgrade of U.S. debt. This year could be worse. By David Enna, Tipswatch.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Tracking changes in Excel spreadsheets

Spreadym

Such business processes as planning and budgeting require a company to have a clear process regulation in which departments that participate in the process and responsible persons are necessarily appointed, and the time frame in which information must be submitted, analyzed and aggregated is stipulated. The importance of organizing work arises due to the fact that critical indicators for all business activities must be formed on time, and in case of necessity of extra verification there should b

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Global talent war: Attractive compensation remains the key to win 

Future CFO

To win the global talent war, employers need to offer attractive compensation, said Morgan McKinley recently when releasing its 2023 Salary Guide. Research from businesses and professionals was conducted among 3,860 employees/professionals and 636 employers/hiring managers to find out what companies’ hiring intentions are for 2023, whether there is an appetite to change jobs, and what the expectations are for movement on salaries, the firm noted.

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View: India isn’t immune to the stagflation that felled its neighbors

CFO News

Luckily for India, a part of this two-year period coincided with a post-Covid-19 reopening. Self-sufficiency in food production, a sizeable foreign-exchange war chest and a vast software exports industry helped cushion the commodity and hard-currency shortages that, in various degrees, hobbled the region’s frontier markets: Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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Webinar: 2023 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey Results | April 4

Strategic Treasurer

2023 Treasury Fraud & Controls Survey Results April 4 | 11:00 AM EDT Register Now Date Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Time 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT Where This is an online event Speakers Omri Kletter, Bottomline Chris Gerda, Bottomline Craig Jeffery, Strategic Treasurer Sponsored By Hosted By 1.2 CTP and FP&A re-certification credits will be given for attendance to this live webinar.

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Accounting Software and ERP Readiness Guide

In this white paper, we explore the factors to consider in deciding whether the time is right for your Company to consider a new ERP or accounting software, the total cost of ownership and plans necessary to make the potential leap to these systems.

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India's deep tech scientific missions all set for quantum jump

CFO News

China is the only developing nation to be working on advanced quantum technology. China stepped into the race in 2008 and boasts of high-end quantum tech-based satellite capabilities and super computers. India has taken three years to finetune its mission plan and will have the challenges of scaling it up by involving the private sector, which are key global players on quantum R&D and applications.

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EBA Open Forum for Digital Transformation

Strategic Treasurer

EBA Open Forum for Digital Transformation Download Assets Complete the form below to receive three survey reports. Corporate Banking Innovation Survey Report Strategic Treasurer, Infosys Finacle, and Red Hat are proud to present the findings from the Corporate Banking Innovation survey with data from 100 respondents. This annual study polls treasury and finance professionals in the banking industry on their innovation, digital transformation plans, and banking differentiators.

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SS Dubey takes charge as new Controller General Of Accounts

CFO News

Dubey has served as Chief Controller of Accounts in Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion among others apart from government nominee Director on board of Public Sector Undertakings like Engineering Projects India ltd., NBCC, HUDCO and Metro Rail Corporations of several states.

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#243 – Becoming a Treasurer Series, Part 24: Languages of Finance: FP&A

Strategic Treasurer

Episode 243 Becoming a Treasurer Series, Part 24: Languages of Finance: FP&A As we jump back into the Becoming a Treasurer series, we are launching a new sub-series where we will look at the “language of finance.” Communication matters, and understanding how different groups use terms is vital for effective communication. In the Language of Finance sub-series, we will look into different terms that should be understood in order to communicate effectively with the rest of your tre

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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ONDC will help small retailers survive Ecomm onslaught: Piyush Goyal

CFO News

ONDC is the commerce and industry ministry's initiative to help small retailers counter the dominance of ecommerce giants. Consumers can potentially discover any seller, product or service by using any ONDC-compatible application or platform.

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A Dozen Questions for Jerome Powell, Fed Chair

Barry Ritholtz

This week, we get to hear from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell twice – tomorrow in the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress before the Senate Banking Committee and the next day in the House Financial Services Committee. We can expect a series of useless questions, posturing for sound bites, and self-aggrandizing speeches that pretend to be questions.

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Oppo India signs pact with Andhra body to push startups

CFO News

The MoU, signed by Oppo India R&D Head, Tasleem Arif and Anil Kumar Tentu, CEO, APIS, aims to accelerate the overall innovation culture in the country and mentor startups that have the potential to bring the next big technological change in the industry.

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JPMorgan expects another busy year for dealmakers in India

CFO News

India sealed its busiest M&A year ever with about $191 billion worth of transactions in 2022, bucking a global slump in deal activity, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. While it’s unlikely for the country to repeat such a high mark this year, there will be decent deal flow to keep the bankers busy, said Nitin Maheshwari, JPMorgan’s head of M&A for India.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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India’s workforce to see consistent hiring in 2023 despite economic uncertainties: Survey

CFO News

2022 saw the markets rebound across the region, showing a positive sentiment for future growth. However, establishing the right talent attraction and retention strategies will be critical.

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Consumer companies see green shoots in rural belt in February

CFO News

​​Rural demand has revived after more than six quarters in most segments, which were initially affected when consumers suffered earnings loss due to the pandemic and were subsequently hit by record high inflation since last year.

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Domestic aviation sector outlook stable; losses to reduce next fiscal: ICRA

CFO News

While noting that the trend of passenger traffic is expected to continue in FY24, the agency said the industry has also witnessed improved pricing power, as reflected in the healthier yields and thus the revenue per available seat kilometre-cost per available seat kilometre spread of the airlines.

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