Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Throughout 2024, the infrastructure sector was highly active for investment bankers, with robust deal flow across renewable energy, digital transformation, and critical infrastructure projects. The infrastructure sector is fertile ground for dealmakers, as producers around the world seek to expand. billion yuan.

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Investments Banking Finance Economics 52

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MAY 28, 2025

Here’s a look at how to identify beneficial opportunities, prepare for impactful visits, and leverage face-to-face or virtual meetings to build strong, lasting partnerships. Investing time and resources is often rewarded with valuable insights and strengthened relationships. Meet the management team and support staff.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If we can leverage AI to roll out hyperpersonalization at scale, our wealth management profits would grow significantly. We are using the GitHub co-pilot and combining it with our own source code to leverage customer value. AI can be expensive, so how does the cost impact return on investment?

Banking 105

Banking Finance Leverage Technology 105

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Second, Young says there are risks to a Sales Growth standpoint. ESG spending Assessing the cost-effectiveness of various ESG initiatives and investments for organisation in the Asian context may not be a cakewalk, as finance leaders are tasked to prioritise the most financially viable options.

Leverage 98

Leverage Profit and Loss Compliance Finance 98

Bramasol

JANUARY 28, 2025

SAP Joule was also identified by Bramasol as a prime example of leveraging embedded agentic AI in our post on Trends to Watch in 2025. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition also introduced new features, including AI-assisted master data governance, AI-assisted sales order fulfillment monitoring, AI-assisted conversational planning, and more.

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SAP Data Analysis Leverage Manufacturing 77

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

It also had a key role as exclusive financial adviser to International Flavors & Fragrances in the sale of its pharma-solutions business to the huge French food-ingredient maker Roquette for $2.85 billion in 121 projects across six countries, nearly double the amount it invested in 2023. In the landmark $16.5 research.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Banking Healthcare 52

Bramasol

JANUARY 15, 2025

Although these topics have been on our radar in past years, the outlook for 2025 holds a common thread as the accumulated innovation and investment in each of these areas morphs into tangible acceleration, scalability and productivity payoffs going forward. The core cloud ERP can be SAP S/4HANA in either Public or Private cloud deployments.

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SAP Compliance Leverage B2C 107

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As the financial advice industry began shifting from a sales-based model to a more sustainable asset management approach, advisors found their roles shifting along with it. A highly leveraged advisor has more flexibility in shaping their day-to-day business operations.

Communication 98

Communication Leverage Sales Investments 98

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As the business world's thirst for mastering technological advancements properly intensifies, with the seemingly never-ending developments in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, it is expected that organisations steer their priorities towards investments on the IT side.

Investments 97

Investments CFO Leverage Leadership 97

CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The insights led to an initiative that incentivized sales teams to densify routes, improving efficiency and making Rhodess business unit one of the most profitable in the region. The results were clearroutes with clustered stops were highly profitable, while distant, scattered pickups drained resources.

CFO 110

CFO Leadership Prioritization Finance 110

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A colleague hints at leveraging this information to trade shares. Suggest alternatives, such as renegotiating contracts with current suppliers or investing in sustainable practices that align with company values. Whistleblowing on Corruption Example: You uncover bribery within the sales team to secure contracts with key clients.

Leadership 98

Leadership Auditing Profit and Loss Compliance 98

Musings on Markets

AUGUST 19, 2024

In fact, the business life cycle has become an integral part of the corporate finance, valuation and investing classes that I teach, and in many of the posts that I have written on this blog. If you are concerned that you are going to be hit with a sales pitch for that book, far from it!

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Corporate Finance Valuation Investments Finance 123

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

What's unique about Bridget, though, is how, as a solo advisor, she found herself overwhelmed with the pressures of having to manage different aspects of her business while also providing great service to her clients as she quickly grew to $77M of AUM in 7 years, and has decided to not to "scale" her firm by hiring more advisors but instead leverage (..)

Leverage 98

Leverage Planning Compliance Investments 98

CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

He discusses how Extreme Networks leverages AI to improve sales enablement, optimize network management, and drive ROI. His insights reveal how finance leaders must evaluate AI investments not just by cost savings, but by long-term strategic impact.

CFO 52

CFO Leverage Sales Investments 52

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The discussion explores how these finance leaders are leveraging technology, data, and collaboration to drive decision-making and value creation. David Eckstein (Vanta): Advocates for experimenting with AI tools while showcasing their role in sales efficiency and operational improvements.

Technology 52

Technology CFO Leverage Finance 52

E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Solution: Invest in automation tools to streamline reporting and free up FP&A capacity. Learn how leveraging financial analytics improves decision-making 3. Advocate for FP&A investments by demonstrating how improved analytics lead to more informed, data-backed portfolio decisions. Use operational KPIs (e.g.,

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Financial Modeling 59

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

For example, if a company aims to expand online sales, FP&A teams analyze marketing costs and expected revenue to determine budget allocations. Financial tracking also helps adjust investments, such as identifying underperforming products and reallocating resources accordingly. Use past data to predict future performance.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Risk Management 52

PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2020

Net sales increased 40 percent to $88.9 Online grocery sales tripled. Other capital expenditures went to fulfillment, transportation and investments in Amazon Web Services. Among those numbers: Operating cash flow increased 42 percent to $51.2 billion compared with $36.0 billion for Q2 2019. billion compared with $63.4

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Sales Transportation Leverage Numbers 95

CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 15, 2025

At one meeting, he uncovered a disconnect between product and sales teams that threatened a strategic initiative. Originally honing his financial acumen at Silicon Valley Bank, he gained close exposure to startup ecosystems and leveraged finance transactions. This revelation set the tone for Wongs career journey.

CFO 52

CFO Banking Prioritization Leverage 52

E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Understanding what PortCo in private equity is, how private equity firms manage these investments, and their role in the broader investment lifecycle is essential for anyone navigating the private equity landscape. What Is a PortCo?

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Restructuring Valuation Investments 52

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

But do customers really want to spend crypto given how many people purchase it as an investment to hold over time as it (hopefully) increases in value? “We leave that to the program manager to communicate, and we ask on our partners to make it very clear so that at the end of the day, consumers know how much they’re going to spend.”.

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Sales Currencies B2B Communication 127

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Supported by the online retail giant’s sophisticated consumer experiences, Singles’ Day has become the world’s biggest annual shopping event, with sales outperforming Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. Singles’ Day has redefined shopping festivals to drive both short-term sales and long-term quality growth for merchants and brands.

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Sales Benchmarking Entertainment Retail 100

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Satyan Merchant, senior vice president and automotive business leader at TransUnion, said that “while the overall percentage of auto accounts leveraging financial accommodation programs has been declining, there were approximately 3.8 Online Sales Are Also Booming. Trucks Are Hot This Year.

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Sales Banking Manufacturing Transportation 85

PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2020

The acceleration of [digital sales] growth can be explained almost entirely by an influx of first-time buyers.”. FastSpring provides a full-service eCommerce experience for sellers of digital goods, and we discovered that software sales have increased very meaningfully in this environment. This, too, is likely here to stay.

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eCommerce Sales Investments Leverage 135

E78 Partners

JUNE 17, 2025

They assess what drives measurable value, what supports the investment thesis, and what aligns with operational reality. To capture these gains, firms align go-to-market strategies, integrate sales teams, and streamline customer onboarding. Successful firms prioritize the right synergies from Day One.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Prioritization Leadership Concentration 52

Global Finance

APRIL 7, 2025

Inters recent takeover by Oaktree Capital, with a 47 million (about $51 million) investment; and AC Milans 1.2 By leveraging existing expertise and portfolio assets, investors see opportunities to optimize sponsorship deals and naming rights and create synergies that add value. There are only so many soccer teams you can buy.

Corporate Finance 99

Corporate Finance Finance Investments Entertainment 99

The Finance Weekly

MAY 5, 2024

Leading the growth in almost every company is the sales team. For instance, let's talk about car sales. But, growth isn't just about sales; it's about taking a well-rounded approach that involves everyone in the organization. What is Sales Planning? What is Sales Planning?

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Planning Sales Forecasting Strategic Planning 72

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Another 62 percent of businesses and 78 percent of individual sellers in the study (which included more than 1,000 businesses and individuals generating up to $10 million in sales) reported that they use marketplaces to reach more customers. The settlement wait can be several days in length, with even longer lag times over a holiday weekend.

Sales 141

Sales eCommerce Prioritization Invoicing 141

CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 5, 2025

Choucair tells us that his approach centers on leveraging AI to unlock competitive insights, streamline decision-making, and propel Trintech ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of finance and technology. Once the use cases are validated, we’re willing to invest accordingly. Claude or ChatGPT).

CFO 52

CFO Compliance Leverage Finance 52

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 12, 2025

Sales inched up +0.2% Service-based small businesses led growth: Service sales rose +3.9% Restaurant sales among small businesses increased by +1.8% Restaurant sales among small businesses increased by +1.8% Retail sales grew modestly year-over-year (+0.9%), but declined -1.0% despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Economics Sales Prioritization 52

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If you are a shareholder in a company, i.e., an equity investor, the measure that best reflects the profits the company made on the equity you invested in them is the earnings per share. To get from gross income to operating income , you have to bring in o perating expenses that are not directly tied to sales.

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Hurdle Rate Accounting Investments Economics 75

Fpanda Club

JANUARY 23, 2025

Business case assessment When organizations consider major investments or initiatives, building a strong business case is essential to evaluate feasibility and ROI. Yet, many organizations exclude FP&A from these discussions, leaving marketing or sales teams to make decisions without a detailed financial perspective.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Prioritization Forecasting 130

CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 6, 2025

In the three years since, Deputy has achieved a historic milestonereaching unicorn status through strategic partnerships with major customers who not only become clients but also invest capital, thereby opening new distribution channels and co-creating additional value.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Compliance Concentration 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.

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

Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

BTGs research provides decisive support to the sales team, which helps our clients and other business areas make decisions and highlights potential upside and downside risks. The FX sales desk has developed a more efficient trading and execution tool. BTG has a full shelf of trade finance solutions to address our customers needs.

Currencies 52

Currencies Banking Risk Management Finance 52

Future CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

Ben Wong ,general manager for Southeast Asia & Hong Kong atfinancial technology platform Adyen , believes that with the vast amount of payments data available, businesses have an untapped opportunity to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to combat increasingly sophisticated fraud.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Finance Leverage Sales 52

Global Finance

MARCH 20, 2025

To optimize costs, banks are reducing the number of applications and investing in technology that enhances customer experiences while maintaining efficiency. Of course, it demands an initial investment. For instance, Deutsche Bank’s operational efficiency plan aims to achieve $2.8

Banking 59

Banking Compliance Technology Sales 59