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What is the Difference Between Cash Management and Treasury Management?

The Finance Weekly

Cash managementand treasury management might sound similar, but they serve very different purposes.Many organizations keep a close watch on daily cash flow, but still face financial instability. The reason often lies in not fully understanding how short-term liquidity and long-term financial planning work together. Knowing the difference between cash management and treasury management can close that gap.But which one supports day-to-day operations?

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Thursday’s 10-year TIPS reopening auction deserves attention

Tips Watch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will auction $18 billion of a reopened 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CML2. The result will be a 9-year, 8-month TIPS with an already-set coupon rate of 2.125%.

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Admiral McRaven: 2014 Commencement Address

Barry Ritholtz

Let’s wrap up commencement season with one of the best of all time — remarks by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, BJ ’77, ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Texas Exes Life Member, and Distinguished Alumnus. University-Wide Commencement The University of Texas at Austin, May 17, 2014. ( You Tube ) The post Admiral McRaven: 2014 Commencement Address appeared first on The Big Picture.

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ProcMart CFO eyes ambitious revenue climb of Rs 3,000 crore in 2 yrs, IPO by FY28

CFO News

The company plans to increase clients, hiring and its operations across India and abroad to achieve its goals, says Sachin Jain. From clocking Rs 100 crore in revenue in the financial year 2021-22 (FY22), the company scaled to Rs 621 crore in three years in FY24. ProcMart now aims even a steeper climb in its revenue trajectory targeting Rs 1200 crore by FY26 and a fivefold increase to Rs 3,000 crore by FY27.

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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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1098: Pandemic Rollercoaster Veteran Champions Smarter MRI Suites | Jull Woodworth, CFO, Prenuvo

CFO Thought Leader

When Pelotons stock debuted in2019, CFO JillWoodworth believed the playbook was airtight. She had shifted fiscal calendars, resegmented reporting and shaped statements that tell a story, she tells us. Then COVID hit. Orders flew ninefold overnight, marketing was switched off, and customer focus narrowed to a single metric: getting bikes from order to doorstep.

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10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: This New Investing Idea Isnt Right for Your Retirement Plan : Why dont alternative assets like private credit belong in your 401(k)? Let us count the ways. ( WSJ ) Can Bill Ackman create a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway? Hard-charging hedge fund boss faces steep hurdles in bid to emulate Warren Buffett.( Financial Times ) Rugpull: Crypto Is Still for Criming : Crypto has been used to scam nave Trump loyali

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Global layoff spree: Microsoft, Amazon, Burberry among firms cutting jobs; thousands affected

CFO News

Global corporations, including Microsoft, Amazon, Panasonic, PwC, CrowdStrike, and Burberry, are implementing significant job cuts affecting thousands. Driven by structural overhauls, cost-cutting, and a focus on profitability, these layoffs signal an industry-wide shift towards leaner operations.

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Tata Steel targeting ₹11,500-crore 'cost takeouts' across geographies: CFO

CFO News

The company aims to achieve these savings through operational efficiencies, supply chain optimization, and fixed cost reductions in India, the UK, and the Netherlands, while also investing in green steel initiatives and capacity expansion.

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India-UK FTA boost: Trade volume expected to double in 5-6 years, says ICRA

CFO News

India's apparel and home textile trade with the UK is poised for substantial growth, potentially doubling in the next five to six years, fueled by the recently finalized Free Trade Agreement. The FTA, expected to take effect in 2026, will eliminate tariffs on most Indian textile exports, leveling the playing field with competitors and driving investment in production capacity.

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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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Port curbs on Bangladesh imports may create Rs 1,000 crore biz for textiles

CFO News

India bans garment imports from Bangladesh via land routes. This decision aims to boost local textile manufacturing. The move could generate over 1,000 crore for Indian businesses. Some branded garments might face supply issues, potentially raising prices slightly. The industry anticipates reduced backdoor entry of Chinese fabrics. Supply chains will likely experience short-term disruptions.

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Indian VC funds leverage AI to evaluate deals, boost workflows

CFO News

Indian venture capital funds are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to automate tasks, significantly accelerating workflows and boosting productivity. Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude are being used for deep research, preliminary analysis, and portfolio management. While AI enhances efficiency, experts believe it complements rather than replaces human analysts in the venture capital process.

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India's export outlook remains uncertain, trade deficit to widen to 1.2% of GDP in FY26: UBI Report

CFO News

Union Bank of India's report indicates India's trade outlook faces uncertainty due to potential US reciprocal tariffs, projecting a wider current account deficit of 1.2% of GDP in FY26. April 2025 saw a significant widening of the merchandise trade deficit, driven by increased imports and a surge in the non-oil non-gold trade deficit, despite a strong services trade surplus.

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Large cement makers report volume growth in Q4; expect to continue momentum in FY26

CFO News

Cement companies experienced volume growth in Q4 FY25, anticipating improved performance in FY26 due to infrastructure spending and rural recovery. Despite lower sales realization, enhanced capacity utilization and cheaper input costs boosted volumes for major players like UltraTech and Ambuja Cements. While some firms reported profit declines, the industry remains optimistic about future demand, tempered by geopolitical and trade concerns.

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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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India’s March quarter GDP growth pegged at 6.8%: ET Poll

CFO News

Economists predict India's Q4 FY25 GDP growth at 6.8%, fueled by strong agricultural output and rural demand, although slightly below RBI's forecast. Inventory stocking ahead of potential US tariffs also contributed. While rural consumption recovers, urban demand remains tepid due to slow wage growth and reduced savings, hindering a full-blown economic recovery.

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Shikha Gupta opts out of Sebi Executive Director role

CFO News

Shikha Gupta, approved as Sebi's executive director during Madhabi Puri Buch's tenure, has declined the role after initially accepting it. This rare decision prompts Sebi to restart the search process. Gupta's appointment was previously contentious due to her HUL association, where Buch's spouse held a senior position, and questions were raised about her capital market policy expertise.

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'We shouldn’t have taken that loan': Byju’s CEO Raveendran on ED probe, loan default, and Byju’s 3.0

CFO News

In his first extensive public comments since Byju's downfall, founder Byju Raveendran outlined a comeback strategy he calls Byjus 3.0, stressing his resolve to rebuild the edtech giant. In a wide-ranging interview with ANI, he reflected on toxic work culture, investor pressure, and allegations of financial misconduct.

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Charting the global economy: US, China forecasts improve on tariff truce

CFO News

Elsewhere, global economic developments include job cuts in Britain and potential clashes in Saudi Arabia's investment ambitions.

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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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State of the Economy- How macroeconomic indicators performed in April 2025

CFO News

Due to global uncertainties and trade problems, the Reserve Bank of India lowered the repo rate by 0.25% to 6% to encourage more lending. The IMF also lowered Indias growth forecast for 202526 from 6.5% to 6.2% because of these challenges. Keeping these factors in mind, ET BFSI brings you key macroeconomic indicators to stay updated on Indias growth outlook.

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Shapoorji Pallonji asks RBI for three-year relief on Sterling Capital rules

CFO News

Shapoorji Pallonji Group seeks a three-year extension from the RBI for its Sterling Investment Corp to meet stricter capital adequacy norms after being reclassified as a mid-layer NBFC. This request is linked to a recent 28,500 crore fundraising backed by Sterling's Tata Sons stake.

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Margin pressure to continue, banks with improved fee income will fare better: Rajneesh Karnatak, Bank of India

CFO News

Internationally, we are present in 15 countries - US, UK, France, Belgium, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand and Africa, and so on. The GDP in these countries is much less compared with India. When India's GDP is growing at a faster pace, my domestic book will always grow faster, says Rajneesh Karnatak, managing director and chief executive of Bank of India.

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Govt received 70 applications for electronic component manufacturing scheme, 80% from MSMEs

CFO News

Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme: Vaishnaw said that while some of the big players have applied, there has been huge interest in the scheme from small and medium players.

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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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Global risks loom, but India stands tall amidst Asia's volatile recovery: Geoff Dennis

CFO News

India, of course, we hope they get a trade deal with the US, whatever that means, but India is less vulnerable to pressure on the tariff front than are some of these other markets. And I agree with Rajat in terms of the domestic drivers to the economy looks pretty good.

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India's export outlook remains uncertain, trade deficit to widen to 1.2% of GDP in FY26: UBI Report

CFO News

Union Bank of India's report indicates India's trade outlook faces uncertainty due to potential US reciprocal tariffs, projecting a wider current account deficit of 1.2% of GDP in FY26. April 2025 saw a significant widening of the merchandise trade deficit, driven by increased imports and a surge in the non-oil non-gold trade deficit, despite a strong services trade surplus.

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PhonePe’s 5% dilemma: Payments still dominate revenue as it gets IPO-ready

CFO News

PhonePe, backed by Walmart, is preparing for an IPO. The company's revenue heavily depends on its payments business. Financial services contribute a small portion to its total income. Rivals like Paytm generate more revenue from financial services. PhonePe's insurance business is growing. Its credit business is still in early stages. The company's valuation and IPO pricing are under scrutiny.

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India's smartphone exports soar, surpassing petroleum products, diamonds in FY25

CFO News

Fueled by government initiatives like the PLI scheme, smartphone exports reached $24.14 billion in 2024-25, marking a 55% increase. This growth has positioned India as a major global manufacturing and export hub for smartphones.

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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.