Future CFO
JUNE 1, 2025
Treasury operations in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, in 2025 and 2026 are navigating a complex and evolving landscape shaped by economic, geopolitical, and technological forces. The region is experiencing easing inflation and interest rates yet remains challenged by heightened geopolitical tensions, especially between the US and China, which impact currency volatility and supply chain strategies.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
India's manufacturing sector remained in expansion mode in May 2025, with the PMI at 57.6 despite a slight dip from April. Growth in new orders and output moderated but stayed firmly above long-term averages.
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Focus CFO
JUNE 1, 2025
You cant afford not to hire FocusCFO. You get the benefit of experience across multiple industries, and if theyre able to help your company increase your profitability, as they have for us, they pay for themselves.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
India Foreign Investors: Foreign investors are returning to Indian stocks, spurred by $5.5 billion in block trades in May, indicating a potential turnaround in the equities market following a significant withdrawal earlier this year.
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
Cube Software
JUNE 1, 2025
Executives Leaders dont need more slides. They need timely answers to complex questions and a way to hold teams accountable without waiting for status updates. The disconnect: Current data, not last months plan, should inform executive decisions.
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The Big Picture
JUNE 1, 2025
It’s June! Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption, and policy failures: A Billion Streams and No Fans: Inside a $10 Million AI Music FraudCase. A chart-topping jazz album! Loads of Spotify and Apple Music plays! Just one problem: The success might not be real. ( Wired ) How America Lost Control of the Seas : Thanks to decades of misguided policy choices, the U.S. has an astonishing lack of maritime capacity. ( The Atlantic ) Luxury Brands Are Paying for Over
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
In this insightful piece, Vijay Padmanabhan, CFO at UST, explores how AI is transforming the CFOs rolefrom automating tasks to enabling strategic leadershipwhile emphasizing the need for responsible, human-centric deployment of technology in finance.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Major financial institutions in the US, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup, are now exploring the launch of a jointly operated stablecoin to establish a bank-governed digital dollar that integrates with existing financial infrastructure.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised the urgency of restoring the WTO's dispute resolution mechanism to uphold its core principles. A mini-ministerial WTO meeting is scheduled for June 3 to discuss strengthening multilateral trade and reforms.
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CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Indian government bond yields edged lower as the market anticipates a rate cut from the Reserve Bank of India. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond decreased to 6.2132%. This movement follows unexpected growth data that caused fluctuations on Friday. The RBI's policy decision is expected on June 6, with a likely 25-basis-point rate cut.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Out of 17 publicly listed new-age firms in India, 11 reported better profitability in the March quarter, either by narrowing losses or posting stronger profits. Top performers included Nykaa, Policybazaar, Delhivery, Ather Energy and Ixigo. This points to stronger operational discipline across Indias digital-first companies.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Corporate India's net profit surged in the March quarter, driven by reduced non-operating costs, while revenue growth remained moderate. Excluding banking and finance, profit growth improved significantly, with metals and pharmaceuticals outperforming. Analysts expect stronger earnings in FY26, fueled by tax incentives and lower interest rates, despite global uncertainties.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Vodafone Idea announced a consolidated net loss of Rs 7,166.1 crore for Q4FY25. Revenue saw a slight increase of 3.8% YoY, reaching Rs 11,013.5 crore. Subscriber numbers fell to 198.2 million. The company is expanding its 4G network and rolling out 5G services. Vodafone Idea added 6,900 4G towers. Stock performance has been negative over the past year.
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CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Fresh graduates from India's top colleges face a tough placement season as major recruiters significantly reduce intake due to global economic headwinds and evolving industry needs. Companies cite recessionary trends, AI disruptions, and a preference for experienced candidates, leading to delayed offers and increased uncertainty for students.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Corporate employees in India are increasingly seeking help from sleep experts due to stress-induced sleep deprivation, insomnia, and poor sleep quality. Long working hours, performance pressure, and toxic workplaces are major contributors. This lack of sleep leads to health issues, decreased productivity, and strained personal lives, prompting some companies to offer sleep-related counseling and interventions.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
India's GST collections soared 16.4% to 2.01 lakh crore in May, signaling strong economic momentum at the start of FY26. This robust growth, supported by increased UPI transactions and auto sales, provides significant fiscal headroom for the government. Experts suggest that continued strong GST performance could pave the way for rate rationalization.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
CBIC refuted social media claims of GST registration delays and corruption, clarifying that the applicant hadn't provided necessary details requested by Delhi State GST officers. The application, filed recently, required clarification on the rent agreement signatory's designation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized transparency and responsiveness in taxpayer service following the CBIC's clarification.
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.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
India's aviation sector has surged past pre-pandemic levels, becoming the world's third-largest in passenger traffic. IATA highlights rising costs and tax uncertainty as critical challenges. While international and domestic sectors show strong recovery, airline profitability isn't guaranteed without addressing infrastructure, taxation, and sustainability concerns.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Agentic AI is evolving with standardized architectures, enabling autonomous operation and complex problem-solving. Enterprises are automating workflows, requiring multi-agent frameworks, coordination systems, and common communication languages. Human supervision remains crucial, with regular intervention points needed to maintain control and ethical considerations.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Coal India has filed DRHPs for IPOs of subsidiaries BCCL and CMPDI, both structured as offers for sale. Proceeds will go to Coal India. CMPDI posted strong FY25 results, aiming to boost market visibility. IPOs will list on NSE and BSE.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has confirmed the suspension of LS Industries, its promoter Profound Finance, and four other individuals from participating in the securities markets.
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.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Economists anticipate Reserve Bank of India will reduce interest rates this week. This decision comes amid decreasing inflation. Experts await the central bank's insights on inflation and economic growth. These insights will help determine the duration of the easing cycle. The goal is to stimulate demand in India's growing economy. The focus remains on consumption, investment, and global uncertainties.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is seeking RBI approval for a wholly-owned subsidiary, signaling its intent to acquire a controlling stake in Yes Bank. Following an initial 20% stake purchase, SMBC aims to increase its holding to nearly 34%, with SBI and other banks likely to sell their remaining shares.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) levied penalties totaling 54.78 crore on regulated entities in fiscal year 2024-25 for statutory violations. These penalties, numbering 353, addressed non-compliance issues like cybersecurity lapses, exposure and IRAC norm breaches, KYC regulation violations, and reporting discrepancies.
CFO News
JUNE 1, 2025
As government-led infrastructure initiatives reshape India's urban and industrial landscape, tech-savvy Indian construction players are drawing the attention of global companies involved in the planning, designing, building and managing of infrastructure and real estate.
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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