CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
As the September 1 compliance deadline nears, a critical question confronts CFOs and Audit Committees: Are companies fully prepared to meet SEBI’s revised RPT disclosure norms without compromising governance or efficiency? ETCFO brings a detailed breakdown of what’s eased, what’s mandatory, and how governance standards are being reshaped.
The Big Picture
JULY 15, 2025
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CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated the possibility of further interest rate cuts this year, citing a significant drop in inflation and steady economic growth. With inflation expected to remain below 3.7%, the MPC will consider both inflation and growth before making future decisions.
Future CFO
JULY 15, 2025
Asia Pacific posted the strongest growth in M&A volume for the first half of 2025, recording a 97% year-on-year rise to US$572 billion, according to a research by Mergermarket. The growth, which came despite a 6% decrease in the number of transactions, is attributed to the unwinding of several Japanese cross shareholdings in Toyota affiliates and injections of capital into four Chinese banks.
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.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
The Prime Minister's Office has approved a significant overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, potentially leading to the first major changes since its implementation eight years ago. The finance ministry will consult with states to build consensus on reforms, including slab changes and procedural simplification. A proposal may be presented at the GST Council meeting in August.
Corporate Finance Brief brings together the best content for corporate finance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
Citi is poised to dominate the IPO market, targeting significant deals and a larger market share. Investment banking head Rahul Saraf highlights robust M&A and equity activity driven by private equity exits, corporate carve-outs, and MNC reassessments. Despite potential short-term volatility, a strong IPO pipeline and abundant liquidity suggest continued momentum, supported by India's economic growth and political stability.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 15, 2025
Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 446th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Misty Lynch. Misty is the owner of Sound View Financial Advisors, an RIA based in Walpole, Massachusetts, that oversees $46 million in assets under management for approximately 100 client households. What's unique about Misty, though, is how she grew her AUM by $30 million in 2 years in part by being recognized as a financial planning expert within Facebook groups for her idea
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
Fitch Ratings reports that the RBI's significant liquidity injections into the banking system since early 2025, including government securities purchases and a planned CRR cut, will ease funding conditions. This environment is expected to facilitate the transmission of 100 basis points in rate cuts throughout 2025.
CFO Dive
JULY 15, 2025
The accounting industry is closely watching the densely populated Golden State as any licensure changes there are expected to have an outsized impact on the profession.
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CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
A senior Sebi official highlighted the surge in retail investor participation in the Indian market, with demat accounts soaring to 19.4 crore in 2025. Domestic institutional ownership has risen, while foreign ownership has declined. Sebi emphasizes the importance of capital markets and AIFs in India's clean energy transition, requiring substantial investment to meet renewable energy goals by 2030.
CFO Thought Leader
JULY 15, 2025
When Kevin Wall first stepped into industry from public accounting, it wasn’t by accident—it was through a client he already knew well. The company, in the midst of an ERP conversion and preparing to go public, saw in Wall someone who understood both their numbers and their needs. “They were familiar with me. I was familiar with them,” he tells us. That early pivot from audit into operational finance set the tone for a career defined by depth over speed.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
Lenders of debt-laden JP Associates are facing a dilemma over Adani Enterprises’ ₹12,600 crore unconditional bid, which is not the highest but offers clarity and assurance. Other bidders like Dalmia Cement, Jindal Power, and Vedanta have submitted higher but conditional offers, primarily tied to unresolved land disputes. Under IBC, lenders can accept an unconditional bid even if it's not the highest.
Tips Watch
JULY 15, 2025
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As economists expected, U.S. all-items inflation moved higher in June, up 0.3% for the month and 2.7% year over year, well above the annual rate in May of 2.4%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
India Inflation Rate: India's retail inflation has dropped to six-year lows, raising calls for interest rate cuts amid concerns of weakening domestic demand. Analysts discuss implications for monetary policy and economic growth.
Navigator SAP
JULY 15, 2025
Navigator Business Solutions has been recognized among the top cloud ERP solution providers in the industry, being named to Accounting Today ’s VAR 100 for 2025. This prestigious annual list recognizes the top-performing value-added resellers (VARs) in the ERP and accounting software space, highlighting firms that excel in delivering transformative business solutions.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
The government will decide on increasing foreign investment in public sector banks after the Reserve Bank of India reviews voting rights. Current rules limit foreign investment to 20%. The RBI is reviewing shareholding limits for private banks too. India allows 74% foreign investment in private banks. The government hopes for a strategic sale in IDBI Bank by October.
CFO Dive
JULY 15, 2025
Modern CFOs know they’re expected to be strategic leaders — but they need to pay closer attention to how technology comes into play, Zuora’s Todd McElhatton said.
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.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
India's Global Capability Centres experienced increased hiring in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Recruitment focused on specific skills like AI and cybersecurity. BFSI, Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy, and Technology sectors drove demand. Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore and Kochi showed significant growth. However, talent shortages persist in advanced digital roles.
CFO Talks
JULY 15, 2025
Don’t Wait for the Storm: How Volvo’s CFO Navigates Crisis Communication with Courage and Clarity” In business as in life, storms are inevitable. But the companies that weather them best are those that prepare long before the clouds gather. Marishka Govender, Chief Financial Officer of Volvo Cars South Africa, offered a powerful reminder of this truth during an insightful conversation about crisis communication, sharing her hard-won lessons from navigating one of the toughest challenges in h
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
Despite India's growing millionaire population, a significant number are leaving, driven by tax scrutiny and economic formalisation. The UAE is a top destination, attracting Indian High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) with its zero-tax regime and Golden Visa program.
CFO Dive
JULY 15, 2025
Colorado’s sweeping new AI law could be a blueprint for other states. It also puts fresh pressure on companies to beef up risk management systems.
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.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
Poonam Kishor Shah has been appointed CFO of Mid East Portfolio Management Ltd, effective July 15, 2025, succeeding outgoing CFO Jyoti Shah. With over 16 years of experience in financial services, she brings expertise in equity broking, valuation, and client account management. A CFA Level III pass-out and MBA graduate from Baruch College, Shah also holds key NISM certifications and regulatory compliance eligibility.
CFO Dive
JULY 15, 2025
Nearly six in 10 companies experienced incidents because of voice or text phishing attacks that led to executive impersonation, according to a new report from Lookout.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) has applied to the RBI to acquire up to a 25% stake in Yes Bank, exceeding the 20% outlined in their initial agreement in May. This application allows SMBC the flexibility to increase its ownership by acquiring shares from other investors, pending regulatory approval. News outlets reported SMBC's interest in an additional investment of $1.
CFO Dive
JULY 15, 2025
Adaptive tools such as “digital twins” are better suited for assessing AI investments compared with static financial models, writes Keystone.ai’s Aarif Nakhooda.
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
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
Temasek is increasing its investments in Indian family-run businesses, drawn by their established brands and loyal customer bases. Following a $1 billion investment in Haldiram's, valuing the snacks company at $10 billion, Temasek aims to leverage its experience with companies like Manipal Hospitals to drive long-term value creation in India.
CFO Dive
JULY 15, 2025
Persistent inflation prompted traders in interest rate futures to all but rule out a reduction in borrowing costs during a Federal Reserve policy meeting on July 29-30.
CFO News
JULY 15, 2025
The possibility of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in September remains open, but it will largely depend on how the labor market and inflation evolve, noted a recent report by Union Bank of India research.
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