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Stakeholder Alignment Without Compromise 

CFO Talks

Stakeholder Alignment Without Compromise The CFO walks a tightrope. On one side, the board demands stronger financial returns. On the other, employees want better benefits. Regulators insist on compliance, while customers expect value and speed. Investors want growth, but operational teams need breathing room. This is the CFO reality: a role no longer defined by numbers alone, but by the ability to balance, communicate, and lead through complexity.

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Sebi to review how mutual funds value gold & silver

CFO News

Sebi is contemplating revising the valuation approach for physical gold and silver assets held by mutual funds via ETFs. The regulator proposes that AMCs utilize spot prices from domestic commodity exchanges for valuation, moving away from the current reliance on LBMA prices. This initiative aims to enhance consistency and better reflect prevailing domestic market prices, ensuring greater accuracy and transparency.

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Scaling Payments with Strategic Precision | Kevin Wall, CFO, Stax Payments

CFO Thought Leader

In a meeting, Kevin Wall realized finance was too bogged down in non-strategic tasks to support commercial growth. He reorganized billing and ops functions into other departments, freeing finance to focus on pricing, commercialization, and decision support—ultimately redefining the team’s role as a true business partner driving scale and strategic impact.

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Cybersecurity startup Deep Algorithm raises Rs 10.8 crore from Unicorn India Ventures

CFO News

The company, which focuses on fraud prevention in the finance sector, will use the fresh funds to scale engineering and threat intelligence teams, accelerate go-to-market activities in India and Southeast Asia, expand integrations with key enterprise platforms, and enhance its behavioural AI and fraud analytics engine.

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8 Ways to Torture Your CFO

The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.

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Unlock Your Potential and Advance Your Career

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

In this podcast, Bob Shultz, Trade Credit & Liquidity Management’s Publisher, interviews Mark Ramseyer , the Program Director of UCLA Extension ’s Business and Finance programs. These courses are designed for working professionals looking to advance in credit, treasury, and finance functions. They are focused on practical, industry-relevant education, offering certificate programs, certifications (CPA, CFP, Enrolled Agent), and specialized training in areas such as accounting, in

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Saks Global taps Neiman Marcus vet as CFO

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India markets regulator looks to extend tenure of derivatives contracts, official says

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India Markets Regulator: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) aims to improve the derivatives market by extending contract tenures. This move follows a rise in retail trading and seeks to address imbalances between cash and derivatives markets.

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Webinar: WTF: Your Customers are Entitled? Who’s going to pay for it?

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Want the Facts (WTF)? Tracking entitlements is an important element for revenue recognition and expense management because it directly relates to how revenue and expenses are recognized, thereby ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as ASC 606 or IFRS 15 while also improving revenue management and profitability. However, many companies may not be aware of the various “entitlements” that are embedded within their sales, support, and service offerings.

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RBI may go for another 25 bps rate cut in August, repo rate to come down at 5.25%: ICICI Bank

CFO News

Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee might reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points in August. This could bring the rate down to 5.25 percent. ICICI Bank noted mixed growth outlook in India. Rural demand is strong, but urban demand is weak. Global economic uncertainty and volatile oil prices are concerns. The U.S.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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The (Muted) Impact of Tariffs on Inflation

The Big Picture

I wanted to drop a quick note regarding some recent CPI data and tariffs. There is a fundamental misunderstanding (aka political spin) about the impact of tariffs. It won’t take very much math to put the effect of tariffs into a broader context. The United States is a ~$30 trillion economy; 70% of this annual activity is consumer spending. And, more than half of that is Services spending.

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Former CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta appointed as NFRA Chief

CFO News

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has named former CBDT Chairman Nitin Gupta as the new Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA). Three full-time members, Smita Jhingran (IRS Retd.), P. Daniel (IDES), and Sushil Kumar Jaiswal, have also been inducted into the NFRA’s governing body.

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Innovation takes flight with BMO Destination Digital™

Bank of the West

Founded in 2022, BMO Destination Digital invites disruptors and visionary thinkers across BMO functions and experience levels to craft creative solutions to current business challenges – all in less than… Read more The post Innovation takes flight with BMO Destination Digital™ appeared first on About BMO.

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Gold poised for range-bound H2 2025 with 0-5% rise: WGC report

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Gold is likely to remain 'range-bound' in the second half of this year, 0-5 per cent higher than current levels, considering the current market consensus, revealed a report by the World Gold Council (WGC).

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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IMAX, Orbia CFOs advise wait-and-see tariff approach

CFO Dive

It’s important to keep a watchful eye on U.S. tariff policies as they continue to shift — but sometimes, the most strategic move may be none at all, top financial leaders said.

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India's high frequency economic indicators highlight slowdown: Report

CFO News

India Economic Indicators: A new report from Nuvama indicates a significant slowdown in India's economy, with key indicators falling back to pre-pandemic levels. Despite support from the Reserve Bank of India, various sectors are experiencing reduced growth rates, highlighting a potential economic downturn.

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Retail sales jump despite consumer worries about tariffs, jobs, economy

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Nifty 50 may touch new record high of 28,957 by December if bull run returns: Report

CFO News

Indian equity markets may witness a strong upward move in the coming months, with the Nifty 50 index expected to touch a new all-time high of 28,957 by December 2025 if a bull run returns, according to a report released by PL Capital.

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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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10 Thursday AM Reads

The Big Picture

My morning train WFH reads: • Shake the Valuation Fixation : Whatever their level and whichever flavor you prefer, price-to-earnings ratios say little about markets’ future direction. ( Fisher Investments ) • Jamie Dimon Says Private Credit Is Dangerous—and He Wants JPMorgan to Get In on It : Bank puts $50 billion toward lending to riskier companies to compete with nonbank giants; Walgreens deal the payoff. ( Wall Street Journal ) but see Is the PE Machine Broken?

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India, UK likely to sign trade pact next week

CFO News

India and the UK are poised to sign a Free Trade Agreement next week, aiming to significantly enhance trade and investment ties. The agreement, finalized on May 6, will eliminate tariffs on key exports like leather and clothing, while reducing the cost of British whisky and cars.

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Top 10 Most Read Blogs from Q2: AI, Alpha, and a Shifting Global Order

CFA Institute

Cathy Scott is a director of Research Product and Services and the editor of Enterprising Investor at CFA Institute.

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US trade wars will hit households worldwide, BOE’s Bailey warns

CFO News

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey advocated for greater international cooperation, particularly between the US and China, to address global economic imbalances.

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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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Nordstrom poaches Dollar General CFO Kelly Dilts

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Right reforms to spur investment, credit and GDP growth in India: HSBC

CFO News

At a time when global supply chains are getting rejigged, if India can do the right reforms, it could become a meaningful producer and exporter of goods, which could spur investment, credit and GDP growth, an HSBC report said on Friday.

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US Transportation & Logistics Pulse Q1 2025

The CFI Group

CFI is proud to share its Q1 2025 analysis of the global Transport & Logistics landscape. While fluctuating freight rates have made it a challenging sector for prospective investors, international buyers are showing growing interest in US-based M&A to expand their footprint and maintain market access. The industry is poised to leverage emerging technologies as shipping supply chains grow increasingly complex.

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The impossible trinity of dollar weakness, subdued crude oil price & INR depreciation

CFO News

In 2025, the Indian Rupee is expected to weaken slightly against the US dollar. This happens despite lower dollar and oil prices. Muted capital inflows and risk aversion are the main reasons. The Reserve Bank of India's reduced intervention also plays a role. While India's fundamentals are strong, the USDINR is projected to reach 86.50–87.00 by March 2026.

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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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Mumbai has most young entrepreneurs in India under age 30: Report

CFO News

The financial capital has emerged as the top city in India for young entrepreneurial talent, with 15 entrepreneurs featured in the 'Avendus Wealth - Hurun India U30 List 2025' launched on Thursday.

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India's agri-tech sector to reach 600 million dollar by CY29: Report

CFO News

India Agri-tech Sector: A report indicates that India's agri-tech sector is projected to achieve $600 million in investments by 2029, with a focus on scalable innovations and technology-driven solutions to enhance agricultural productivity.

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India needs to offer tax incentives, push health startups to make country global medical hub: Report

CFO News

A new report suggests India should offer tax incentives to hospitals treating international patients and support health-tech startups to become a global medical hub by 2035. India's medical tourism market is projected to reach $58.2 billion by 2035. The report recommends global branding campaigns, 'Heal in India' missions, and insurance portability to attract more international patients.