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The AI Paradox in Finance: High Hopes, Slow Progress

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

Zuora, Inc. , a monetization platform for subscription-based businesses, recently released a commissioned research study, The Modern Finance Leader: How Technology Gaps Are Limiting Strategic Impact. The report, based on a survey of over 900 senior finance and accounting leaders from North America, the UK, and France, examines how outdated technologies and manual order-to-cash (O2C) processes are limiting the strategic impact and agility of finance teams, particularly within Software-as-a-Servic

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How CFOs Help You Tell a Stronger Business Story

Beacon CFO Plus

Financial Storytelling With CFO Services When it’s time to raise capital or prepare for a sale, most business owners rush to polish their pitch deck, revamp their website, and rehearse their talking points. But here’s the truth: your numbers tell the real story. And if they aren’t aligned, clean, and credible, the rest of your message will fall flat—no matter how compelling your brand or product may be.

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Plant to Boardroom: Why Operational Finance Experience is a Strategic Advantage

CFO Talks

Plant to Boardroom: Why Operational Finance Experience is a Strategic Advantage In the race to become CFO, many finance professionals focus on roles that offer visibility. These often include corporate reporting, investor relations, or strategic finance. These positions bring exposure to the executive team and are closely aligned with the top end of the business.

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At The Money: How to Spend Your Money in Retirement

The Big Picture

At The Money: The Right Way to Spend Your Money in Retirement (July 16, 2025) One of the biggest challenges of retirement is actually spending your money! After decades of working, saving, and investing, pivoting to spending down your accumulated wealth can be surprisingly difficult. Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Christine Benz is Director of Personal Finance & Retirement Planning at Morningstar; her new book is “ How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and W

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8 Ways to Torture Your CFO

The office of the CFO is rapidly evolving, with more and more demands being placed upon the finance and accounting team each year. Join us in this webinar, where we share 8 things to NOT do when it comes to helping the CFO office advance in supporting the business. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how best to support an organization's finance leadership.

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As Dominican Republic’s Fintech Sector Booms, Financial Inclusion Is Big Goal

Global Finance

Along with Jamaica and Puerto Rico, the Association of Fintech Companies (Adofintech) has spotlighted the Dominican Republic as a fintech leader in Central America and the Caribbean. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reports that the number of companies the island nation hosts in the field grew from six in 2018 to 65 in 2024. This places the country eighth in Latin America for its fintech economy and the leader in Central America and the Caribbean.

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JioBlackRock Asset Management gets Sebi's nod to launch 5 mutual fund schemes

CFO News

JioBlackRock Asset Management, a joint venture, secures Sebi's nod for five new mutual fund schemes. These include equity and debt-oriented index funds. The company recently concluded its initial New Fund Offer. It garnered substantial investment of Rs 17,800 crore. The NFO attracted significant interest from institutional and retail investors alike.

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Tech Diligence for Tomorrow: M&A Strategy in the Age of AI

E78 Partners

Technology has moved from the sidelines to the center of the table for middle-market M&A. Ten years ago, diligence teams gave IT a polite nod. Today, technology can make or break the investment thesis. Whether it’s supporting bolt-on acquisitions, enabling automation, or accelerating time-to-value post-close, the digital backbone is now a core driver of private equity outcomes.

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Indian fund managers line up long-short equity funds for wealthy

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Discover how Indian and foreign asset managers are introducing long-short equity funds targeted at wealthy investors following regulatory approval. Learn about the potential for increased institutional participation in the derivatives market and the strategic independence these funds promise.

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Societe Generale – World’s Best Bank And World’s Best Frontier Market Bank For 2025

Global Finance

Slawomir Krupa , Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Societe Generale Global Finance announces its selections for the World’s Best Banks 2025, including its honoree for the World’s Best Bank, which is being revealed here for the first time. The 2025 World’s Best Bank is Societe Generale. “Societe Generale stood out from its competition in the past year.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

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.

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Tariff-tinged US inflation boosts dollar, set to weigh on rupee

CFO News

US Inflation Data: Recent U.S. inflation data indicates tariff-driven price increases, leading to a stronger dollar and heightened U.S. yields, which is expected to weigh on the Indian rupee.

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Book Review: The Behavioral Portfolio

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Hope is brightening for India's Goldilocks scenario

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India's economy is showing signs of entering a 'Goldilocks' phase, characterized by moderate growth and subdued inflation. Retail inflation in June 2025 fell to 2.1%, prompting the RBI to consider further rate cuts. GDP growth remains steady at 6.5%, supported by strong domestic demand. A potential India-US trade agreement could further boost exports.

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DeSantis taps state senator for Florida’s high-profile CFO post

CFO Dive

Florida State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, who pledged to stand for “fiscal sanity,” is taking one of the country’s most closely watched state finance chief seats. He succeeds Jimmy Patronis.

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You upgrade everything else. Why not your close process?

You wouldn’t keep using a 2009 flip phone - so why settle for outdated close processes? It’s time for an upgrade. SkyStem's Guide to Month-End Close Software walks you through what today’s best tools can do (and what your team shouldn’t have to deal with anymore). Get smart, fast, and a whole lot less stressed when it’s time to close the books.

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Indian tech deals drop 79% in Q2 as investors pull back

CFO News

India’s tech sector saw deal value plunge 79% in Q2 2025 to USD 460 million, as investors turned cautious amid macroeconomic uncertainty and tighter capital. The steep fall reflects a correction from Q1’s high base, which was boosted by large PE deals and Hexaware’s USD 1 billion IPO. While M&A activity held firm due to cross-border interest, private equity funding dropped sharply, with no large-ticket deals recorded.

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State Bank Of India – World’s Best Consumer Bank For 2025

Global Finance

Challa Sreenivasulu Setty , Chairman of the S tate Bank of India (SBI) Global Finance announces its selections for the World’s Best Banks 2025, including its honoree for the World’s Best Consumer Bank, which is being revealed here for the first time. The 2025 World’s Best Consumer Bank is State Bank of India. “Focused on customer engagement, digital transformation, and expanding accessibility, the State Bank of India has secured its leadership role in consumer banking.

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CPI inflation to average 4 pc this financial year: Crisil

CFO News

Crisil forecasts CPI inflation to average 4% this fiscal year, down from 4.6% last year, supported by a favorable monsoon and lower commodity prices. GDP growth is projected at 6.5%, though US tariff policies pose a risk to exports. Softening inflation may prompt another repo rate cut, but global uncertainties could impact capital flows and currency stability.

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Williams resigns as PCAOB chair as Trump shakes up financial regulation

CFO Dive

President Donald Trump this year has followed up on a campaign pledge to soften regulation across the full range of U.S. industries, including financial services.

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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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Parliamentary panel on Income Tax Bill adopts report, makes 285 suggestions

CFO News

A Parliamentary panel, led by BJP leader Baijayant Panda, has proposed 285 suggestions to the Income Tax Bill-2025, aiming to modernise and simplify India's tax laws. The report, adopted by the Select Committee of the Lok Sabha, will be presented on Monday, with the government targeting implementation by April 1, 2026.

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Few firms in ‘transformation’ phase of AI deployment

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Indian stock markets end flat amid mixed sentiment, investors assessing Q1FY26 earnings

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Indian stock markets ended on a flat note amidst a blend of optimism and caution as investors analyze Q1FY26 earnings and positive economic indicators, including a significant drop in retail inflation.

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Renault CFO named interim CEO as automaker slashes guidance

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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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Luxury development boom stokes jump in Indian real estate shares

CFO News

Indian real estate stocks are rising. Optimism surrounds strong pre-sales and luxury housing. Property shares have increased significantly since April. Investors are confident in a market turnaround. Developers are expected to report record pre-sales. New projects from DLF Ltd, Prestige Estates Projects Ltd, and Lodha Developers Ltd boost sentiment.

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SAP Cloud ERP is Enabling the Future for the Utilities Industry

Bramasol

The utilities industry is seeing a notable trend toward adopting cloud-based ERP solutions and advanced subscription management software to address changing business models, customer preferences, energy sharing practices, and complex compliance issues. Ten Major Trends of Change in the Utilities Industry 1. Digital Transformation Adoption of Smart Grids and IoT : The increasing integration of IoT devices and smart grids is generating vast amounts of data.

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India's electronics boom offsets slump in traditional exports: GTRI

CFO News

India's merchandise exports remained nearly flat in June 2025, while imports declined due to falling gold and crude oil shipments. Electronics exports surged, driven by rising smartphone shipments, particularly to the U.S., while traditional sectors like gems and jewellery experienced a downturn. Imports from China saw a slight increase, highlighting a continued shift in India's trade dynamics.

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BMO Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Fund now accepting applications

Bank of the West

Earlier this year, BMO announced a $3 million commitment to support the Los Angeles community in its ongoing recovery from the devastating wildfires. This commitment aligns with BMO’s dedication to… Read more The post BMO Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Fund now accepting applications appeared first on About BMO.

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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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US to impose uniform tariff rate on over 150 economies: Trump

CFO News

US Tariff Rate: President Trump announces a unified tariff rate for more than 150 countries, sparking negotiations and raising concerns about its impact on the US economy and trade. Will this new policy affect major trade partners like the EU and Japan?

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Best retail inventory management software [2025 review]

Cube Software

What is retail inventory management software? Retail inventory management software is a digital system that helps businesses monitor stock levels, product movement, orders, and sales in real time. It automates routine tasks like stock counts, low-inventory alerts, reorder point tracking, and purchase order generation, reducing the manual effort required to keep inventory aligned with demand.

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Mid-year ecommerce sales spike sets the stage for cracking festive season

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Ecommerce order volumes rose 19% during the July 11–14 sale, driven by strong demand in electronics, appliances, and fashion. Tier-II and III cities led growth. Brands saw up to 8x sales spikes, prompting festive season preparations. The momentum signals recovery after last year’s slowdown, boosting industry optimism for Diwali.