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Future-proofing the finance infrastructure

Future CFO

When it comes to dealing with changes, being one step ahead is a must for organisations to ensure the best result possible. For chief financial officers overseeing operations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, building compliant, scalable finance functions in unfamiliar jurisdictions is a high-stakes challenge. Asset acquisitions, market entries, and decentralised operations demand more than technical expertise, as they require navigation around fragmented regulation

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United States: Plan For Remittance Tax Sparks Global Concerns

Global Finance

Part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act currently before the US Senate, the levy would affect 40 million to 50 million noncitizens in the US, including undocumented migrants as well as green card and visa holders, with those from India, Mexico, China, and the Philippines particularly exposed. Some experts suggest the effect would be enough to send Mexico’s economy into a recession this year.

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The Strategic Conviction Behind a $2.5B Bet | John Rettig, CFO, Bill

CFO Thought Leader

A Finance Strategic Moment As CFO of a newly public company, John Rettig championed a bold $2.5B acquisition—nearly half of Bill’s market cap at the time. Backed by strategic conviction and rigorous analysis, he helped accelerate market penetration and proved the value of finance leadership that thinks—and acts—like a CEO. Now Watch Our Complete Episode Featuring CFO John Rettig of Bill When CFO John Rettig joined Bill, he brought a mindset shaped by two decade-long CFO tenures.

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How FP&A professionals can quickly harness AI’s potential

Future CFO

The promise is seductive: Artificial intelligence will liberate finance professionals from mundane tasks, creating space for strategic thinking that drives business value. "Any repeatable process that you have within finance automated should free up time [for FP&A professionals] to focus more on strategic thinking," says Justin Barch , managing director of revenue and growth at the Association of Financial Professionals (AFP).

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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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Finance Technology: Building for What’s Next, Not What’s Now

E78 Partners

“We regret implementing XYZ finance system.” It’s a sentiment we hear too often from CFOs—particularly those who were focused on fixing yesterday’s problems instead of preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities. Many finance teams implement ERPs or EPMs that solve point-in-time pain. The result? A complex patchwork of solutions that fit the past but fail the future.

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India offers huge scope in office spaces managed by real estate investment trusts

CFO News

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) in top seven Indian cities currently have only 23 per cent of total REIT-worthy office stock (worth 520 million square feet) listed in their portfolios, showcasing tremendous scope in the future, according to a report released on Thursday.

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Mastering the Art of Collection Calls

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

Even in today’s automated environment, collection calls are an essential part of credit and collections. While making collection calls can be an unpleasant and daunting task, with attention to the fundamentals and practice, anybody can become an effective debt recovery stalwart.

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RBI's new rules on gold loans may lead to changes in lenders' business models: Report

CFO News

The RBI's latest directions on gold loans will change India's landscape for this booming lending segment with lenders nimble enough to adjust their business model standing to gain, according to an S&P Global Ratings report released on Thursday.

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At The Money: Buying a Vacation Home

The Big Picture

 At The Money: Buying a Vacation Home with Jonathan Miller (June 18, 2025) Buying a second home in today’s climate can be challenging: Interest rates are near the highest level in 20 years, and housing inventory is near record lows. So what’s a potential vacation property buyer to do? Jonathan Miller, President of Miller Samuel, discusses the best approaches for purchasing that beach, lake or mountain home today.

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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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CFOs idea of powering Bharat

CFO News

As India moves toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy, it is essential to understand the realities of Bharat and, more importantly, how CFOs are shaping their strategies around it. What is their forward-thinking approach and what kinds of opportunities do they see?

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10 Juneteenth Reads

The Big Picture

My morning train WFH reads: • Empathy Isn’t Part Of The S&P 500. “You taught me that when things are bad, don’t look at your portfolio. Instead, take two actions: leave things alone or buy more. I wish other people would do the same instead of getting scared out of the market at the worst possible time.” ( A Teachable Moment ) • ‘Unintended Consequences’ of Section 899 Could Spark Foreign Investment Retreat : The so-called revenge tax is ruffling feathers in the asset management

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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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Groww gets into corporate bond distribution, set to apply for Sebi licence

CFO News

Bengaluru-based Groww plans to apply for an Online Bond Platform Provider licence to enable corporate bond trading via its app, expanding beyond stockbroking. As it prepares for a public listing, Groww is diversifying into credit, wealth management, and bond distribution, positioning itself to compete with platforms like Wint Wealth and Grip Invest.

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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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FM Sitharaman asks fintechs to find solutions to prevent digital arrests, cyber frauds

CFO News

Digital Arrests Prevention: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls on fintech startups to develop solutions addressing rising cyber fraud and digital arrests while promoting financial inclusion. She emphasizes the growth potential of Indian fintech in global markets.

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Mahaveer Finance raises Rs 200 crore from Elevation Capital and others

CFO News

Mahaveer Finance raised Rs 200 crore in its first venture round led by Elevation Capital. The Chennai-based NBFC plans to expand its loan book, invest in tech, and diversify into products like LAP. With 80+ branches across South India, it targets Rs 5,000 crore in assets and ₹100 crore monthly disbursals.

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VCs love start-ups—But why are they turning away from MSMEs?

CFO News

This article explores the challenges faced by India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in securing venture capital and angel investment, highlighting the disparity between funding for tech start-ups and traditional MSMEs.

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Global investment decline may worsen due to tariffs, UN trade agency warns

CFO News

The UN agency reports a worrying trend in global foreign direct investment, highlighting a significant decline due to trade tensions and tariffs. Discover how developed and developing economies are affected and what this means for the future of international investment.

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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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ICAI panel may wrap up review of IndusInd, Gensol books in 6 months

CFO News

Gensol Fraud: The ICAI's Financial Reporting Review Board is set to complete the review of IndusInd Bank and Gensol Engineering within six months amid allegations of fraud and financial discrepancies, while also advancing efforts to strengthen accounting practices in India.

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Audit firms may rethink partner roles as ICAI enforces 60-audit cap per partner

CFO News

Audit experts are calling this step progressive which will help in decentralising audit concentration from large firms that hold the majority of the mandate. Presently an individual CA can conduct 60 audits in a year but the rule is not the same for partners in accounting firms.

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Would you cheat on your tax? It's a risky move, tax office knows a lot about you

CFO News

Australians are preparing to file their tax returns. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) pre-fills income information. Taxpayers should verify accuracy and report all income sources. Deductions require proof and must relate to income. The ATO will focus on work-from-home, vehicle, and rental property expenses in 2025. Cryptocurrency transactions and gig economy income must be declared.

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Gold prices slip after US Fed signals more gradual path for rate cuts

CFO News

Gold prices slipped after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and signalled a more gradual path for rate cuts, analysts said 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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Silver’s breakout year: Why poor man's gold is outshining its richer cousin

CFO News

Silver is experiencing a surge in global markets, reaching record highs driven by robust industrial demand, limited supply, and its appeal as a safe-haven asset amid geopolitical tensions. The metal's dual role and a correction in the gold-silver ratio are attracting investors, with analysts forecasting further price increases and institutions increasing their silver holdings.

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Decline in headline inflation good news, but core inflation edging up: CRISIL

CFO News

CRISIL reports India's headline inflation dropped to 2.8 percent in May 2025. This decline is primarily due to lower food inflation. However, core inflation, excluding food and fuel, is slightly increasing. CRISIL suggests rising core inflation could pressure headline inflation. The report indicates global economic volatility influences core inflation more than domestic factors.

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Commerce Ministry to meet stakeholders to assess impact of Iran-Israel conflict on India's trade

CFO News

The Commerce Ministry will meet with stakeholders to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict's impact on India's foreign trade. The meeting aims to address concerns about rising freight rates and potential disruptions to shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. These routes are crucial for India's oil and trade with Europe and the US.

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Asian shares mixed, oil gains as world waits to see if US will join Israel's war against Iran

CFO News

Oil prices increased amid concerns over potential disruptions from the Israel-Iran conflict, with investors awaiting clarity on possible US involvement. Asian markets showed mixed performance; Japan's core inflation rose, while China's central bank held loan rates steady. The Bank of England maintained its interest rate, also considering geopolitical risks.

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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.