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7 CFO tips for thriving despite ‘perma-crisis’ turmoil

CFO Dive

“Foundational rules for risk management have been fundamentally altered forever," the former CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors said.

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5-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 1.650% to good demand

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $23 billion in a reopened 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security – CUSIP 91282CNB3 – generated a real yield to maturity of 1.650%, close to what the market expected.

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Cyberattacks top list of global business concerns, Kroll finds

CFO Dive

Many companies feel unprepared to comply with global privacy and security rules, according to the advisory firm’s annual business sentiment survey.

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The (Uncertain) Payoff from Alternative Investments: Many a slip between the cup and the lip?

Musings on Markets

It is true that most investing lessons are directed at those who invest only in stocks and bonds, and mostly with long-only strategies. It is also true that in the process, we are ignoring vast swaths of the investment universe, from other asset classes (real estate, collectibles, cryptos) to private holdings (VC, PE) to strategies that short stocks or use derivatives (hedge funds).

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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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Inside Microsoft finance team’s AI-driven cost, time savings

CFO Dive

AI is “driving so much change at the company … saving us thousands upon thousands of hours” as well as millions of dollars, Microsoft’s Cory Hrncirik said.

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Why agentic AI may herald golden age for procurement

CFO Dive

Procurement is an ideal use case for agentic AI because it’s inherently complex, data-driven and prone to human error, writes Globality’s Keith McFarlane.

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1107: When Finance Leads with a CEO Mindset | John Rettig, CFO, Bill

CFO Thought Leader

What sets John Rettig’s CFO journey apart from most is not just its length—spanning more than two decades—but its unusual symmetry. His CFO career roughly divides into two decade-long tenures: first helping scale a digital advertising firm from $15 million to $250 million in revenue, and now serving as CFO of Bill, where he’s helped lead the company from startup to public market success.

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How Kraft Heinz measures AI project value

CFO Dive

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows CFO industry news Let CFO Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Tuesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Subscribe Search Subscribe Search Strategy & Operations Financial Reporting Compliance Technology Treasury Risk Management L

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The CFO Confessional: Bless Me, Market, For I Have Sinned 

CFO Talks

The CFO Confessional: Bless Me, Market, For I Have Sinned When a corporate scandal breaks, it sends shockwaves far beyond the headlines. Stakeholders lose faith, employees question their future, and market confidence deteriorates. The organisation is no longer assessed solely on its performance but also on its integrity. In these moments, the role of the Chief Financial Officer becomes especially critical.

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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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Singapore Floats Retail Access to Private Markets: Next Frontier for Asset Managers?

CFA Institute

Singapore’s proposal to democratize private markets signals a shift in retail investing—raising opportunities and risks for investors, managers, and regulators.

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The Rise of the Strategic CFO with Dr. Huruda D’Castro Malungane : ESG, Ethical Leadership, and Breaking the Isolation in Africa

CFO Talks

The Rise of the Strategic CFO with Dr. Huruda de Castro Malungane : ESG, Ethical Leadership, and Breaking the Isolation in Africa In a captivating episode of CFO Club Conversations , Leana van der Merwe speaks with Dr. Huruda D’Castro Malungane, an extraordinary leader at the intersection of finance, governance, risk, and human capital. As the Head of Finance, Acting Head of Risk Management, and Country HR Lead at Liberty Health, and the founder of the CFO Forum in Mozambique, Dr.

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Comparing M&A Synergies: What Matters Most in Private Equity Add-Ons?

E78 Partners

Private equity sponsors pursue add-on acquisitions to accelerate platform growth, expand capabilities, and unlock synergies. But not all synergies carry equal weight. Some deliver immediate impact on EBITDA, while others take longer to materialize or fail to scale across the combined organization. Successful firms prioritize the right synergies from Day One.

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Where Are the World’s CFOs Coming From?

CFO Talks

What the 2025 Global Pathways Report Means for South Africa’s Finance Leaders The role of the CFO is changing. Globally, boards are rethinking not just who they appoint, but why. The 2025 CFO Pathways Report from Eton Bridge Partners provides a detailed view of 6,400 recent CFO appointments across ten major economies. For South African finance professionals, the trends are clear and increasingly relevant.

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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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Riding the AI Wave: Revenue Strategy at Gong | Tim Ritters, CFO, Gong

CFO Thought Leader

A Finance Strategic Moment Facing rising downgrades, Tim Ritters led Gong’s finance team to deeply analyze product usage patterns by persona and behavior. These insights empowered customer success efforts and cut churn and downgrade rates by half within two years—proving that in tough markets, usage data can be a powerful lever for retention. Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Tim Ritters During our conversation, Gong CFO Tim Ritters shared how his experience at Google shaped a cross-f

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Report: Losses to robocalling fraud to peak at over $80B in 2025

Future CFO

Losses to robocalling fraud is expected to peak at over $80 billion in 2025, according to a new study by Juniper Research According to the study, this is being driven by increasingly sophisticated scam tactics and fraudsters' growing use of AI, such as AI-based voice scams. Juniper Research forecasts that robocalling fraud, which occurs when automated calls impersonate trusted entities to steal personal information for financial gain, primarily harming consumers, will see a turning point in 202

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India a bright investment spot, to remain fastest-growing major economy: HSBC

CFO News

India remains a bright spot for investment globally in the third quarter this year (Q3 2025), backed by resilient domestic consumption, favourable trade dynamics and supportive monetary policy, an HSBC Global Private Banking report said on Tuesday, adding that India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.2 per cent in 2025, making it the fastest-growing major economy.

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Webinar Replay: The White House and Fed at Mid-Year: What Happened, and What’s Next?

Strategic Treasurer

The White House and Fed at Mid-Year: What Happened, and What’s Next? Watch On-Demand Download Deck Nearly five months into the new administration in the US, there is much to cover. The panelists will begin by reviewing the key expectations and results of the administration and the Fed during the first half of 2025. The discussion will then shift to cover the current status of the economy and examine the economic outlook for the remainder of 2025 into 2026.

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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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Lending yields set to shrink in FY26 as banks play it safe

CFO News

Mumbai banks anticipate lower lending yields this fiscal year. Caution in unsecured loans and slower retail growth contribute. Policy rate cuts also play a role. Analysts predict a yield drop to 8.6%. Net interest margins may contract. Repricing of loans linked to external benchmarks will impact private banks. Deposit repricing lags will further squeeze margins.

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10 Surprising Benefits of Outsourcing for Small Businesses

Capital CFO LLC

Outsourcing has often been associated with large corporations cutting costs, but in today’s agile business landscape, small businesses are tapping into its potential like never before. While many entrepreneurs recognize the financial advantages, outsourcing delivers a host of unexpected benefits that go beyond mere savings. Here are 10 surprising advantages of outsourcing for small businesses. […] The post 10 Surprising Benefits of Outsourcing for Small Businesses appeared first on C

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India needs $200 billion to achieve net-zero target; funding not a problem, say renewable energy industry CFOs

CFO News

At the ETCFO NextGen Summit 2025, finance heads spoke on the CFOs’ evolving role, from gatekeeper to strategic leader, driving sustainability and transformation. They noted ample capital availability in the sector, with competition fuelled by strong investor interest.

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Stellantis: New Chief Tapped To Guide Automaker

Global Finance

After six months of search inside and outside the company, Stellantis board members agreed to hand the wheel to Antonio Filosa, a 25-year auto industry veteran who will replace departing CEO Carlos Tavares, effective June 23. “This place is in my blood,” Filosa says in a LinkedIn post celebrating his new role. Now 51 and an alumnus of Politecnico Di Milano, he launched his career at Fiat as a quality control supervisor in Spain.

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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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Why Adani’s $1.2 billion stake in Haifa Port is more than just business

CFO News

Following an Iranian missile strike that damaged the Bazan oil refinery and heightened regional tensions, Adani Group's Haifa Port investment faces increased scrutiny. Despite denials of damage, the port's strategic importance to Israel and India's IMEC corridor plans underscores the risks of operating in a conflict zone.

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How BMO is building a future-ready workforce

Bank of the West

At BMO, investing in our people is core to how we grow as an organization. In a rapidly changing digital landscape, we know that building future-ready teams starts with equipping… Read more The post How BMO is building a future-ready workforce appeared first on About BMO.

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Fintech startup Saswat Finance raises $2.6 million from Ankur Capital, others

CFO News

The company uses a data-driven approach to offer credit and insurance products tailored to smallholder farmers and rural enterprises. Saswat said its model is based on traditional and alternative data, from milk production and cash flows to weather and geography, to improve credit underwriting and enable faster delivery of financial products.

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Managing Nonprofit Change: Leading Your Organization Through Transitions

Capital CFO LLC

Change is hard. Whether it’s a shift in leadership, a new funding model, a strategic pivot, or even a global crisis—nonprofit organizations are no strangers to transitions. And while we often talk about change like it’s a straightforward process (“we’ll pivot, adapt, and overcome!”), the reality is that change can feel messy, uncertain, and emotional—especially […] The post Managing Nonprofit Change: Leading Your Organization Through Transitions appeared first on Capital CFO+.

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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.