Tue.Jul 02, 2024

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Chevron ruling adds new wrinkle to US cybersecurity efforts

CFO Dive

The Supreme Court decision could have major ramifications for federal agencies that rely on old laws to tackle digital-era policy challenges, legal analysts said.

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Qatar Stock Market Aims To Boost Product Range And Liquidity 

Global Finance

The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) carried out its first domestic securities lending and borrowing (SLB) transaction in May as part of its strategy to raise market liquidity. The move marked an important development for the QSE, as it looks to increase market and product sophistication, depth, and securities lending. HSBC acted as custodian and agent-lender while QNB Financial Services (QNBFS) acted as the borrower.

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Powell sees gains against inflation, wants more progress before rate cuts

CFO Dive

After Powell’s comments, traders in interest rate futures increased the odds the Fed will cut the main interest rate by a quarter point in September.

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Are Your Data Governance and Management Practices Keeping Pace with the AI Boom?

CFA Institute

No matter how sophisticated and expensive a firm's AI tools are, it should not forget that the principle “garbage in, garbage out” (GIGO) applies to the entire investment management process.

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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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NVIDIA-backed WEKA zeros in on AI data storage, infrastructure

CFO Dive

The company made a concentrated decision to catch the AI “wave” early in order to help clients build out modern, “AI-native” tech stacks, Weka’s CFO says.

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Cyber insurance prices fall amid rising competition: report

CFO Dive

The pricing relief comes even as cyberattacks are escalating and businesses are paying more to recover from them.

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Advancing with XML: A Corporate Imperative

Global Finance

The Shift to XML The global move toward XML isn’t just driven by Swift; it represents a broader industry shift affecting a wide range of digital payment players, including financial institutions, clearing systems, intermediaries, ERP and TMS. New TMS/ERP add-ons and emerging fintech offerings will predominantly be based on XML. XML is becoming the new global language for payments and statements, ensuring compliance and unlocking numerous benefits and future services.

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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

CFO Dive

Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.

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Changing lives and strengthening communities through affordable and sustainable homeownership

Bank of the West

June is National Homeownership Month, and BMO takes great pride in making the dream of owning a home a reality for individuals and families across the United States. “At BMO,… Read more The post Changing lives and strengthening communities through affordable and sustainable homeownership appeared first on About BMO.

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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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The Mentoring Round | Mos Shahzad, CFO, Relativity Space

CFO Thought Leader

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Mo Shahzad of Relativity Space highlights the company’s mission to revolutionize space launch with next-generation rockets, including a larger model set to launch in 2026. Emphasizing 3D printing technology, Shahzad detailed their impressive investor support and multi-billion dollar launch agreements backlog. Shahzad tells us his leadership philosophy centers on fostering a collaborative work environment and prioritizing fundraising to ensure a strong balanc

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How to Modernize Your Nonprofit Operations

The Charity CFO

Nonprofits are facing increasing pressure to modernize their operations to stay effective and efficient. They are quickly learning that outdated processes hinder an organization’s ability to reach its goals, connect with the community, and engage with donors. If this feels relatable, this article will walk you through the steps you need to modernize your nonprofit operations–from adopting technology solutions to improving data security.

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FCF Interest & Corporate Loan Monitor Q1/2024

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is pleased to publish the new “FCF Interest & Corporate Loan Monitor Q1/2024”. FCF regularly conducts comprehensive research regarding the German corporate loan and interest market, based on publically available. Read more The post FCF Interest & Corporate Loan Monitor Q1/2024 appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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What makes the new age Financial Strategy a game changer in Digitalization of Infrastructure in India

CFO News

Authored by Sapan Gupta, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at RODIC: Exploring India's Journey to an $8-Trillion Economy through Strategic Digital Transformation and Infrastructure Development.

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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.

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Transcript: Eva Shang, CEO, Legalist

Barry Ritholtz

The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Eva Shang, CEO, Legalist , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News. This is Masters in business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio Barry Ritholtz : This week on the podcast.

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Unstoppable bulls! HDFC Bank drives Sensex past 80,000 for the first time, Nifty hits record high

CFO News

Indian market soared to all-time high with HDFC Bank surge propelling Sensex past 80,000 and Nifty nearing 24,300. Kotak Mahindra, JSW Steel, PFC, REC, Auto also showed significant gains in the bullish market.

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Financial Leadership: The Impact on Modernizing Logistics

CFO News

Deepal Shah, Group CFO at Allcargo Group, emphasizes the pivotal role of technology in shaping the future of finance within the logistics sector. With insights into transformative technologies like generative AI and strategic planning, Shah underscores the evolving role of CFOs as value integrators driving operational efficiency and long-term sustainability.

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India's services sector experiences its fastest employment growth in 22 months; June PMI rises to 60.5

CFO News

The HSBC India Services PMI for June 2024 rose to 60.5, driven by strong domestic and international orders, record sales from diverse regions, and the fastest employment growth since August 2022. Due to moderate cost inflation, selling prices rose at the slowest pace since February 2024, improving service providers' outlook. The composite PMI stands at 60.9 for this month.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

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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Adani joins Tata and Ambani in race for elusive India superapp

CFO News

With a burgeoning pool of digital consumers, these Indian firms have decided to take a stab at developing all-in-one apps for their sprawling consumer businesses.

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Adani saga heads for a messy closure

CFO News

SEBI-Hindenburg clash escalates, questioning SEBI's actions and hindering the closure of the Adani controversy, showcasing the evolving dynamics in the financial market regulatory landscape.

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Kotak Bank created fund used to bet against Adani: Hindenburg

CFO News

Kotak Mahindra Bank managed funds for Adani stock trades, leading to significant profits. Despite ET queries, the bank mentioned transactions were made on a principal basis. Kingdon transferred funds for short positions on Adani stocks, resulting in gains after positions were squared off.

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Process to pick GSTAT judicial and tech members to start after Budget

CFO News

Sanjay Malhotra's panel progresses GSTAT selection with an advanced appeals portal. Mishra heads GSTAT amid delays, critiqued by Mathews. GST Council sets time and monetary limits for cases, enhancing tribunal functionality.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

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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Our decisions have effect on nation's economy: New CBDT chief to I-T officials

CFO News

New CBDT chairman Ravi Agrawal emphasizes the significance of decisions on the economy and ease of doing business. He calls for the creation of a 100-day action plan and stresses the importance of taxpayer trust and modern technology integration for efficient processes.

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Budget 2024: Which sectors are likely to be in the limelight?

CFO News

The government is expected to focus on infrastructure, defence, renewable energy, agriculture, and railways in the upcoming Budget, according to experts.

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Hindenburg was never a client or investor in K-India Fund, says Kotak Mahindra Bank

CFO News

The Fund was never aware that Hindenburg was a partner of any of its investors, said the bank's spokesperson.

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Global firms buy PB Fintech stakes from early backers

CFO News

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have lapped up shares in Gurugram-based listed fintech firm PB Fintech, as its founders and early investors sold their shares, in full or in part, in multiple tranches. These transactions happened through bulk deals when several early-stage investors of the company exited the firm fully or partly after 2021, when it went public.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

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.