E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

CEOs of middle-market private equity sponsored companies face unique challenges when it comes to delivering growth, profitability, and cash flow while managing operations with limited resources. Talent acquisition and retention: Attracting and retaining top talent is a critical issue for middle-market private equity-backed businesses.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Marketing Compliance Communication 52

Centage

MARCH 7, 2023

Read on to learn more about how investing in the right technology now can protect your business and set a path for success in the uncertain times ahead. In the long run, companies will be able to use financial planning processes for a wide array of applications and departments, from sales to marketing, HR to procurement, IT to forecasting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Investments Budgeting Forecasting 98

Adam Kae

JULY 17, 2023

As a Chief Financial Officer (AKA ChiefFUNancial Officer) for digital marketing agencies, CFOAdam plays a vital role in ensuring the financial health and growth of your organization. Capital Investment and Financing Options Scaling a digital marketing agency sometimes requires capital investments.

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CFO Marketing Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting 52

CFO Plans

MAY 16, 2024

This capability provides CFOs with up-to-the-minute insights into their company’s financial health, fostering more informed decision-making and quicker responses to market changes. Learn About Integration Benefits Security and Compliance in SaaS Accounting Solutions Security is a paramount concern for any financial manager.

Accounting 52

Accounting Compliance Manufacturing CFO 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

One restaurant that is working to incorporate AI into numerous parts of its operations is Boston Market , a Colorado-based fast-casual chain that has 330 locations in 37 states. I’m very excited about what AI can do for restaurants, and we are looking at how it fits with Boston Market right now,” he said. “I

Marketing 80

Marketing Analyzing Data Leverage Securities 80

Strategic Treasurer

MAY 12, 2022

Survey Shows Non-Bank Financial Institutions Prioritizing Security, Compliance, Efficiency. AI and ML Investments Expected to Grow, Supporting Security and Fraud Prevention. Among the top findings were the following points: Security & Fraud Prevention, Compliance, and Efficiency. Strategic Treasurer.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization Compliance Securities Benchmarking 52

Finvisage

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Finvisage operates in Treasury Management System (TMS) industry which has become a great investment space from the last few years. This reflects the fact that there is an array of companies left untapped, mostly SMEs, which leaves us with a market opportunity to cease. Their series A funding amounted to $4.6M in 2003.

Marketing 52

Marketing Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Treasury Investments 52

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 6, 2024

Financial advisors often discuss how futile it is to try and predict what will happen in the stock market, and yet the reality is that a core component of creating a financial plan involves making a prediction for how markets will behave, at least in the long run.

Valuation 80

Valuation Economics Leverage Investments 80

Navigator SAP

JULY 15, 2022

Cloud-based ERP enables midsize businesses to reduce implementation costs and take advantage of subscription-based models that reduce upfront investment and enable users to access information on any device from any location. And securing these endpoint devices is a must. Integrated AI and e-commerce with digital marketing.

Budgeting 176

Budgeting Leadership Communication Leverage 176

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In the short-term, Bitcoin trades as a risky asset in an increasingly risk-on, risk-off market. We specifically mentioned three cryptocurrencies in this article, but there are actually more than 10,000 coins in the crypto world, so it’s important to categorize the coins before making investment decisions.

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Concentration Investments Securities Currencies 130

Future CFO

JULY 17, 2023

Faced with ongoing market volatility, the enterprise C-suite is leaning on its treasury teams like never before to protect company assets and to (ideally) also capitalise on competitive opportunities emerging from an unstable macroeconomic climate. Treasurers should leverage cash forecasts to achieve better cash conversion.

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Treasury Forecasting Cash Management Concentration 98

Future CFO

JULY 18, 2023

The Financial Stability Board groups entities in these less transparent and regulated parts of the financial system as other financial institutions (OFIs), which include investment funds, securities dealers, broker dealers, finance and leasing companies.

Banking 52

Banking Leverage Risk Management Financial Systems 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

“Since POD is difficult to implement — it requires completely different back-end and front-end processes — we have built an interface that allows anyone to leverage the functionality and start building/growing their own retail brands around the world within minutes for free.”.

Securities 60

Securities Leverage Finance Technology 60

Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Chief financial officers will need to consider the potential impact of China's debt situation on their companies’ credit ratings since a downgrade in the country’s sovereign credit rating could lead to downgrades for corporates as well, which could further increase borrowing costs and potentially limit access to capital markets.

Economics 52

Economics Currencies Communication Risk Management 52

CFO Network

MARCH 11, 2024

Effective cash flow management is crucial for sustaining day-to-day operations, investing in growth opportunities, and weathering unexpected financial challenges. This may involve negotiating extended payment terms with vendors, securing additional financing, or implementing cost-saving measures to improve cash flow.

Accounts Payable 52

Accounts Payable Cash Flow Forecasting Invoicing Forecasting 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Cloud Elements , a platform offering application program interface (API) integration solutions, secured an investment from the venture capital (VC) arm of American Express (Amex), the company said in a press release issued Tuesday (Oct. The VC outfit also backed insurtech startup Next Insurance last year.

Investments 54

Investments Startups Leadership B2B 54

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Slumping markets have investors pulling back from funding startups that make internet-connected devices for retailers, threatening to choke an innovation pipeline for emerging tools like smart shopping carts and inventory management robots. Over the same period, investment dollars in IoT startups fell 57.2% billion, PitchBook said.

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Startups Retail Economics Technology 100

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Leveraging Technology: In today’s data-driven environment, tasks that involve implementing or improving technological solutions should be high on the CFO’s priority list. This includes not just financial risks but also operational, regulatory, and strategic risks.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Nicolas Dinh , chief operating officer of year-old Canadian financial startup STACK , recently spoke with PYMNTS about the key forms of fraud that nascent mobile financial services firms face and how companies can leverage security technologies and partnerships to gain customers’ trust. Partnering With Established Players.

Securities 45

Securities Startups Compliance Budgeting 45

Future CFO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The increase in spending on AI , including software, services, and hardware, reflects a shift to leveraging technology in companies’ operations, as well as in improving customer experience and keeping up with the ever-changing market. The IDC is forecasting a compound annual growth rate of 25.5% for the 2022-2027 period.

Leadership 52

Leadership Risk Management Forecasting Leverage 52

Future CFO

APRIL 26, 2023

In addition, Malaysian employers are more responsive in combatting an inflationary environment with 35% (versus an Asia average of 20%) adjusting pay or offering cost-of-living adjustments to those earning below the market median, Mercer pointed out.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Leverage Securities Technology 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Many enjoyed huge first-day price pops, heating up the IPO market even more — and 2021 seems poised to only continue the fireworks. Popular stock-trading app Robinhood Markets reportedly recently hired Goldman Sachs to lead a possible 2021 IPO that would value the company at more than $20 billion. Then shares soared 85.8

Marketing 79

Marketing Valuation B2B Currencies 79

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Some of them do so when they register their bank account credentials to their Venmo accounts, or set up an investment account with Robinhood , savings account with Acorns or loan repayment details with LendingClub. From where he is sitting, growth in financial technology (FinTech), and FinTech-based services, is almost assured.

Investments 59

Investments Banking Valuation Accounting 59

Spreadym

JULY 21, 2023

The objective of digital transformation is to modernize and improve the efficiency, agility, and customer experience in the financial industry by leveraging technology and data-driven solutions. Data-Driven Decision-Making : Leveraging data analytics to gain valuable insights into customer behavior, financial trends, and market dynamics.

Finance 52

Finance Prioritization Compliance Leverage 52

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that as enforcement of the SEC’s new marketing rule began on November 4, advisory firms are taking a variety of approaches. Also in industry news this week: Why “SECURE 2.0”

Compliance 68

Compliance Planning Leverage Investments 68

CFO Share

MAY 6, 2022

Whether a founder, employee, or investor, equity owners want to see a return on their investment. When taking investment from early Angel investors, selling 10% to 20% of equity is the general rule. There is a lot of risk and exposure in investing early. As a founder, you want to know how much equity you can or should give away.

Startups 98

Startups Leverage Valuation Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the passage of “SECURE Act 2.0” Also in industry news this week: Why many clients of robo-advisors are seeking out human advisors in the current market climate.

Auditing 75

Auditing Planning Leverage Investments 75

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While finance organizations are increasingly turning to AI to enhance their operations and streamline processes, leveraging AI capabilities to improve decision-making is in the early stages. Scenario analysis may also leverage AI to model various scenarios to better understand potential consequences of different decisions and market changes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 115

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Compliance Forecasting 115

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In fact, having multiple income sources is the best way to feel secure when you’re relying on alternative income sources to leave your 9 to 5. With crowdfunding, you are pooling your money with other investors, and the company overseeing the plan invests that money into different types of real estate. What Are Income-Producing Assets?

Profit and Loss 130

Profit and Loss Investments Accounting Marketing 130

PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2018

Residential real estate startup Bungalow announced it has secured $64 million in funding: a $14 million Series A led by Khosla Ventures, Atomic, Founders Fund, Cherubic Ventures and Wing Ventures, as well as a $50 million debt facility. It also announced today that it has added two new markets to its platform: Portland and Washington, D.C.,

Startups 40

Startups Securities Leverage Marketing 40

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

The CFO needs to consider how AI can be leveraged not just for automating routine tasks, but also for providing deeper insights into financial forecasting, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Leveraging Technology for Communication In today’s digital age, leveraging technology to communicate the finance agenda is crucial.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid economic and market headwinds, the pace of RIA M&A activity was slower in January and February compared to the same period last year.

Practice Management 66

Practice Management Leverage Economics Securities 66

CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 11, 2023

“The opportunity to be sort of at the epicenter of these events really allowed me to form my risk assessment as a CFO and be able to better assess where we are on any given business cycle,” comments Chrnelich, who was working for Lehman Brothers when the investment house collapsed in 2008.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Numbers Finance 52

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

A two-year manic crypto rally and venture-capital investment have filled the coffers of crypto companies. Binance will encourage people to educate themselves about crypto investing. “I “It’s a way to get our name out there,” said FTX founder. Sam Bankman-Fried. “In billion in profit for nine months of its fiscal year. Photo: TurboTax.

Advertising 130

Advertising Education Investments Leverage 130

PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2017

All of this makes it even more surprising that alternative lending startups, by far, secured the greatest amount of investment this week – pushing half a billion dollars, in fact. PYMNTS breaks down the major AltFin investment rounds below, plus covers the other B2B FinTechs that were able to secure new funding.

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Investments B2B Finance Restructuring 43

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 10, 2023

For more than a century, America’s central bank has been a key part of the investing environment, and it’s your job as an active manager to incorporate their probable policy decisions into your strategy. Treasuries lead to difficult circumstances” is a phrase that market participants do not see all that often. Losses in U.S.

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Treasury Leverage Banking Marketing 135

PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2020

APIs can become major targets for hackers and fraudsters, however, and businesses need to step up their API security in response. How Banking APIs Help Businesses Pay Faster, Invest Better. Middle-market companies are increasingly joining larger enterprise counterparts in demanding their banks provide them with treasury APIs.

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Treasury B2B Cash Management Leverage 96