Global Finance
JUNE 4, 2024
Recall last summer, when the now-bankrupt restaurant chain made its $20 “Ultimate Endless Shrimp” promotion permanent. The scheme, cooked up by ex-CEO Paul Kenny and then-majority shareholder, Thai Union, sparked an uptick in customers at Red Lobster’s 640-plus locations. But while patrons gorged on shrimp, they snubbed other seafood items. The splashy marketing ploy scalded Red Lobster.
CFO Selections
JUNE 3, 2024
Originally published: 8/14/17 Updated: 5/24/24 Preparation and expert guidance are key for successful middle-market business acquisitions, sales, and mergers. In this comprehensive guide to buying and selling businesses, our expert CFOs provide all the finance and accounting information you need when entering into a transaction. It covers: Transaction structures Buyer analyses and considerations Buy-side and sell-side finance/accounting transaction support Buyer-side and seller-side due diligenc
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CFO Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
“I don’t think we’re on a convincing trajectory to the 2% inflation target” set by the Federal Reserve, Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said.
CFO News
JUNE 2, 2024
The letter was written after the board noted that many tax officers were abusing the exceptional case clause, initiating recovery proceedings before the expiry of the specified three-month period, even in routine cases, forcing the companies to move courts to seek stay on the recovery process. This attracted not only adverse comments from the judiciary but in some cases even penalty.
Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global
In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!
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Navigator SAP
JUNE 7, 2024
One of the advantages of using the SAP Business ByDesign ERP solution is that most of what a business needs for a complete backend business system solution comes included with Business ByDesign right out of the box. Where additional functionality is needed, Business ByDesign integration points and extensions can help. SAP Business ByDesign is built on a modular framework.
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Future CFO
JUNE 5, 2024
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) experts Hsiao Mei Chow , Rachel Johnson and Alexandra Zaronina-Kirillova discuss the people, process and technology necessary to implement sustainability reporting. In particular they focus the processes and responsibility for sustainability covered in various stages of the sustainability reporting cycle : • allocating responsibility for sustainability reporting • establishing the reporting landscape • Implementing reporting.
Cube Software
JUNE 3, 2024
What is EPM software? Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software is designed to help businesses manage their financial processes more effectively. Think of it as a powerful tool that streamlines everything from budgeting and forecasting to performance analysis.
CFO Talks
JUNE 7, 2024
Fransua van der Westhuizen: Embracing Global Standards and Navigating Challenges The evolving role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) continues to reshape the landscape of global business, particularly in how these leaders manage financial complexities, adapt to cultural differences, and drive strategic decisions. A recent podcast featuring seasoned CFO Fransua van der Westhuizen and Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO of CIBA, a key figure in the CFO community, provided a deep dive into these topics, offer
Reval
JUNE 6, 2024
LONDON – 07 JUNE 2024: ION, a global leader in trading and workflow. The post ION XTP Execution wins “Best Sell-Side OMS” at TradingTech Insight Awards – USA 2024 appeared first on ION.
Speaker: Claire Grosjean
In today’s fast-paced business environment, finance professionals are under increasing pressure to optimize operations and drive strategic value. As a result, automation has become a core part of business strategy, offering unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations and drive efficiency. Join esteemed global finance and operations executive, Claire Grosjean, for a comprehensive guide on how to harness automation’s power through strategic collaboration with functional leaders.
CFO Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
Tech executives, not CFOs, most often call the shots on cybersecurity spending at middle market companies, according to a recent RSM US survey.
Global Finance
JUNE 4, 2024
Use of freelancers of all types, even temporary CFOs, has mushroomed in the last five years. Here’s why more employers around the world are moving away from the full-time staff model. The surging numbers tell the story. A major hiring shift is transforming how businesses find and utilize talent and how that talent finds and establishes relationships with companies that need its skills.
CFO News
JUNE 2, 2024
Amarjit Chopra, former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), provides insight into India's electoral bond scheme, emphasizing the Election Commission's critical role. He also reflects on the Supreme Court's involvement, suggesting that instead of deeming electoral bonds illegal, modifications could have been proposed prospectively to address scheme deficiencies.
CFO Share
JUNE 6, 2024
The Role of a CFO in Financial Risk Management Managing financial risks is crucial to ensuring long-term business success. However, small business entrepreneurs are particularly ill-suited for risk management: optimistic, energetic, and abstract. This is where a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) becomes indispensable: disciplined, deliberative, and concrete.
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Business travel is more than just a line item. It’s a strategic opportunity to align with your company’s goals and empower your employees. With 60% of employees dissatisfied with the ease of booking and modifying travel plans, there’s a significant opportunity to improve travel management. This one-pager explores how to transform travel into a powerful tool for organizational success.
CFO Dive
JUNE 6, 2024
The appointment comes after the chemical company discovered that three of its top executives, including its then-CFO, engaged in unethical financial practices.
Global Finance
JUNE 4, 2024
As outsourcing to freelancers spreads, lawmakers and regulators around the world are scrambling to keep pace. Accordingly, companies working the new trend into their business model must be wary of running afoul of a fast-changing legal and regulatory landscape. Due diligence can be especially tricky for firms that use freelancers located in multiple jurisdictions—even within countries, such as the US, that have federal systems.
Future CFO
JUNE 2, 2024
Editor’s note: In today's A Day in the Life interview, Bhurima Tienwuttinun (pictured), ACMA, CGMA, Director at Matson Driscoll & Damico (Thailand) Co. Ltd shares with FutureCFO audiences what a typical day is like for a forensic accountant and her passion for teaching. FutureCFO: What does a typical day look like for you? Bhurima Tienwuttinun (BT): A typical day in my role as a forensic accountant specialising in insurance loss quantification, quantum expert services of evaluating economic
CFO Thought Leader
JUNE 3, 2024
In the early years of Scott Henderson’s career, the dotcom bubble burst, leaving the tech industry in turmoil and many young professionals uncertain about their futures. Despite this chaotic climate, Henderson decided to take a calculated risk by joining another dotcom venture. This time, the company was a modest enterprise with 300 employees and $25 million in revenue.
Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert
In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant or getting "ghosted" if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. In this new webinar, Brian Muse-McKenney of Episode Six and Matt Simester of Payments Consultancy Limited will reveal key considerations banks should factor into their efforts to develop target products for the next generation of bank customers.
CFO Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
The breach, which reportedly exposed the personal data of more than 500 million consumers to the “dark web,” was the direct result of poor cybersecurity measures, the lawsuit alleges.
Global Finance
JUNE 6, 2024
Fintech is fueling a boom in innovation, offering CFOs an array of new ways to access capital. For years, alternative financing models have been changing the way companies access cash. Now, fintech is offering innovations, from subscription and fee-based online lending marketplaces to blockchain, that are changing the alternative financing landscape itself.
Future CFO
JUNE 3, 2024
The CIMA Foundation says “disaster don’t discriminate, but people do”. The journey to gender parity remains obstructed by a myriad of factors including culture, bias, misconceptions and attitudes. But if the Paris 2024 Olympics is any indication of the possibility, we may have hope that someday, there will be parity between the genders across the finance function, if not the rest of the enterprise, all the way to the C-suite and the Board.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 3, 2024
Welcome to the June 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian b
Speaker: Gary Dmitriev
Our upcoming webinar aims to demystify the process of selecting and implementing automation tools for financial institutes. This session will provide your roadmap for vetting potential solutions, focusing on due diligence, vendor assessments, and aligning technology with strategic goals. We’ll also address the critical issue of innovation fatigue, offering tips on maintaining enthusiasm and momentum for new initiatives.
CFO Dive
JUNE 4, 2024
The April number is up from 20% in January, according to the study, which analyzed listings on job portals such as Glassdoor, Indeed, Job2Careers and ZipRecruiter.
Global Finance
JUNE 7, 2024
Goldman Sachs became the first Wall Street bank to comply with Saudi Arabia’s Regional Headquarters (RHQ) program and secure a license to establish its Middle Eastern base in Riyadh. The kingdom’s new rules, which took effect on January 1, 2024, require companies to maintain a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia with at least 15 employees, including high-ranking C-suite executives overseeing operations in other countries.
FISPAN
JUNE 3, 2024
FISPAN’s Founder and CEO, Lisa Shields , attended the Payments Canada Summit 2024 in Toronto. Lisa spoke on an all-female panel of industry leaders to discuss ‘Uplifting the Canadian Fintech Ecosystem.’ She shared the stage with Shirley Hsu, VP of Payments at FreshBooks , Jen Rodrigues, Head of Open Banking at TD Bank , and Layial El-Hadi, Executive Director at Fintech Cadence.
CFO News
JUNE 5, 2024
Economists outline key priorities for India's incoming government, emphasizing the need for growth, job creation, and macro stability. Pronab Sen highlights the importance of sustainable livelihoods, while Pranjul Bhandari suggests that 'easy' reforms could maintain 6.5% growth. However, achieving 70 million jobs requires politically sensitive reforms in agriculture, labor, and land.
Speaker: Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms
Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Ian Hillis, SVP of Growth at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, where he’ll explore the significant impact of embedded finance on the software industry! This session is designed to provide you with the strategic insights needed to navigate the future of SaaS successfully, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how these trends can enhance your competitive edge, boost revenue, and deepen customer loyalty.
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