Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

The IMF estimates that Central America will grow by 3.9% this year, the Caribbean is predicted to see a tourism bounce, and the region is setting global standards, according to Boston Consulting Groups managing director, Saurabh Tripathi. “Like many emerging markets, Latin America is a hotbed of financial innovation,” said Tripathi to Costa Rican newspaper La Repblica. “In fact, some of the most cutting-edge developments in global banking originate [in Latin America].

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CFO Dive

JUNE 3, 2025

Understanding price elasticity at both the category and product level is now essential to effective pricing, an author and consultant who specializes on pricing writes.

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The Big Picture

JUNE 3, 2025

I’m on the road visiting our new office in Chicago and then heading to meet clients in San Francisco. However, after hearing some misinformation on TV from the usual suspects, I felt compelled to remind people of some key facts about the US debt and deficits. For a period of ~20 years, beginning after the September 11th attack, accelerating after the GFC, and running up until the 2022 rate hikes, the United States enjoyed incredibly low interest rates.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 3, 2025

The legislation, which awaits signing by Governor Ned Lamont, includes a provision enabling licensed CPAs form other states in “good standing” to practice in Connecticut.

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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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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2025

Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 440th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Nina Hajjar. Nina is a partner of Stratos CA, a hybrid advisory firm affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners and based in Los Angeles, California, that oversees approximately $500 million in assets under management for 300 client households.

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Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

The North African kingdom has adapted quickly to the digital age. In 2020, the Agency for Digital Development published a roadmap listing digital infrastructure as a priority. Since then, incentives have been put in place for the sector, including tax cuts and exemptions in the National Charter of Investment. The desire for data sovereignty has also contributed to the boom in data centers.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

Before You Forecast the Future, Figure Out Who You Are! The CFO is not just the gatekeeper of financial data. They are the driver of strategy, the guardian of governance, and the voice of reason when the business wants to leap without a plan. In this high-stakes space, your technical expertise will get you a seat at the table. But it is your self-awareness, your ability to understand and lead yourself, that keeps you there and earns you influence beyond the numbers.

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Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

This change will open the market to fintechs and digital banks, which is expected to increase market competition and, possibly, bank consolidations as small banks are forced to merge or exit the industry. “Fintechs will drive innovation in the sector, prompting traditional banks to adopt new technologies to stay competitive,” says Anne Kibisu, a banking analyst at Deloitte Kenya.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations , we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year. Innocents approach to finance is a masterclass in leadership that bridges agility, ethics, and innovation, especially in the demanding environment of the pub

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Global Finance

JUNE 3, 2025

To enhance their competitive advantage, they are placing a growing emphasis on innovation and driving business growth. The findings come as artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a crucial technology for banks, and demand for the technology is expected to become fierce. Strategic priorities have shifted European banks are shifting strategic priorities from reducing costs to innovation and growth.

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Future CFO

JUNE 3, 2025

Agentic AI marks a step-change in artificial intelligence, enabling AI agents to act independently, orchestrate workflows autonomously, and learn and adapt over time. This is a huge step for organisations as it promotes greater efficiency, enhanced decision-making, and scalability and adaptability--factors that are crucial for the Finance function in strategising and planning ahead.

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CFO News

JUNE 3, 2025

Microsoft Layoffs: Microsoft continues its wave of layoffs, letting go of 305 more employees as it realigns its workforce in response to its growing focus on artificial intelligence. This follows the previous announcement of 6,000 job cuts, marking a significant shift in the tech industry's workforce dynamics.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 3, 2025

Facing rapid premium growth and capital constraints in 2024, Andrea Hecht led CSAA to issue a $500M surplus notea strategic move that preserved momentum without compromising stability. Acting from a position of strength, the finance team avoided slowing growth and secured capital to support expansion beyond $7.6B in premium. Now Watch our Complete Episode featuring CFO Andrea Hecht Andrea Hecht shared how CSAA Insurances member-owned model reshapes financial priorities and decision-making.

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CFO News

JUNE 3, 2025

As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares for its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting this week, industry experts said on Tuesday that the transmission of rate cuts into lower borrowing costs is vital to sustain residential real estate demand - particularly in the affordable housing segment, which is sensitive to interest rate movements.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

Member Profile: Jithan Bridgmohan In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Jithan Bridgmohan, a seasoned finance executive with a global mindset and over two decades of experience across diverse industries. With a strong foundation as a Chartered Accountant and an MBA in International Business, Jithan has held senior leadership roles in pharmaceuticals, FMCG, printing, engineering, and textiles, spanning five continents.

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CFO News

JUNE 3, 2025

India's services sector continued its strong performance in May, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers Index rising slightly to 58.8, signalling robust growth in business activity and new orders. Export demand saw one of its sharpest increases in nearly two decades, while hiring hit a survey-record high. Despite intensified inflationary pressures, business confidence rebounded, supporting a steady economic outlook.

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Cube Software

JUNE 3, 2025

What is AI-powered collaboration at Cube? AI-powered collaboration means connecting AI, finance professionals, and their business team members to form a true partnership.

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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 News

JUNE 3, 2025

A Michael Page report reveals high job mobility in India, with 62% of professionals negotiating raises and 37% succeeding. Professionals prioritize purpose, ethics, and flexibility, driving proactive career management. While GenAI adoption is high, only 31% feel prepared, highlighting the need for structured training and clear communication from employers to retain talent.

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Embark With Us

JUNE 3, 2025

Introduction: The SaaS Growth Challenge Imagine this: It’s quarter-end at a fast-growing SaaS company. Customer sign-ups have skyrocketed, but the finance team is drowning in spreadsheets and disjointed systems. Revenue data lives in one silo, customer billing in another, and manual processes are causing late nights and frayed nerves. Sound familiar?

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CFO News

JUNE 3, 2025

India Central Bank Rate Cut: India's central bank is expected to implement a third consecutive rate cut to stimulate economic growth, as inflation remains low at 3.16%, the lowest in nearly six years. With GDP growth at 7.4%, economists analyze the implications of monetary policy in the context of global economic challenges.

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CFA Institute

JUNE 3, 2025

From Europe’s steelmakers to global EV producers, "pet industries" rely on state support to survive, but as political winds shift, their future looks increasingly fragile.

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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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CFO News

JUNE 3, 2025

India continues to defy the global slowdown, the OECD's latest 'Economic Outlook' said on Tuesday, projecting the country's economy to grow by 6.3 per cent in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in 2026.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 3, 2025

When MatthiasSteinberg entered the CFO office at MindBridge in2022, the audit files displayed on his laptop were already being processed by the companys own AI. KPMG, he adds, was using the same platform to automate journalentry testingwork traditionally done manual. That shift marked a big step toward continuous audit, Steinberg tells us. The platform, he explains, monitors all relevant financial flows for two audiences.

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CFO News

JUNE 3, 2025

NSE is trying to change the expiration for listed derivative contracts from Thursday to Tuesday a day traditionally dominated by its smaller bourse BSE. A shift could help NSE regain market share from its rival, which has benefited after the capital markets regulator's curbs on trading hit NSEs most popular options, prompting traders to seek alternatives at the BSE.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 3, 2025

The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with “decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter.

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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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CFO News

JUNE 3, 2025

Goldman Sachs has added Reliance Industries to its Asia Pacific Conviction List, anticipating a significant boost in earnings and valuation. The brokerage highlights improved refining fundamentals, a retail turnaround, and a potential telecom tariff hike as key catalysts. With a 12-month price target of Rs 1,660, Goldman Sachs sees a favorable risk-reward for Reliance shares.

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CFO Dive

JUNE 3, 2025

Several economists in recent months have said import levies imposed by the Trump administration will probably spur inflation in 2025.

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JUNE 3, 2025

L'Oreal: L’Oreal plans to more than double its business in India within a few years, highlighting the country's significance as a strategic market in the global beauty industry.

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