CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In this episode of Planning Aces , Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles share insights from CFOs Sandra Wallach (Amprius Technologies), David Morris (Guardian Pharmacy Services), and David Eckstein (Vanta). Brett Knowles: Identifies a “crawl, walk, run” approach to technology adoption and its impact on FP&A as a strategic partner.

Technology 52

Technology CFO Leverage Finance 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

At the FutureCFO Conference series, organised by Cxociety, finance leaders in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand ranked automation and degitalisation (80%), investing in talent and employee development (58%) and continuous innovation (47%) as the top three strategies most important to sustainable growth in 2024.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Compliance Finance Leverage 98

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As the Asia-Pacific region faces a financial revolution, micro-investments gain traction in transforming how people engage with financial markets. Nellutla enumerates key trends driving micro-investments in APAC: 1. The Rise of ESG and Sustainable Investing Consumers in APAC are increasingly conscious of where their money goes.

Investments 52

Investments Leverage Securities Marketing 52

Navigator SAP

JULY 28, 2023

They evolve faster and scale without heavy technology investment, they connect directly with other systems, they leverage data and automation, and soon they will use artificial intelligence for everything from insight to operational efficiency. Business operates differently now.

SAP 130

SAP Technology Leverage Investments 130

Global Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As AI is piloted and adopted across all aspects of the personal and business banking landscape, Global Finance held a Digital Banking and AI Innovation panel in London with global financial industry leaders to explore the impact of new technologies and how to incorporate them in a way that creates a win-win for all stakeholders.

Banking 105

Banking Finance Leverage Technology 105

E78 Partners

MAY 14, 2025

Technology is reshaping private equity (PE) by enabling portfolio companies to achieve operational efficiency, revenue growth, and higher valuations. The technology function is now emerging as an indispensable partner in driving sustainable value creation and competitive advantage.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 59

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Technology Valuation Prioritization 59

Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

New technologies promise vast increases in growth and efficiency. Disruptive technologies are not only reshaping the business landscape, but forcing CFOs to rapidly evolve their strategies and embrace innovation. They need to understand what capabilities and return-on-investment will be delivered. CAGR to 2034.

Technology 111

Technology Finance Leverage Investments 111

Future CFO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Regulatory demands : Rising regulatory requirements, particularly in AML and cybersecurity, necessitate that banks prioritise IT investments, directly influencing CFOs financial planning and risk management. CFOs should leverage sustainability-linked loans tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to secure favourable financing terms.

Banking 98

Banking Risk Management Leverage Compliance 98

Bramasol

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Cloud ERPs offer modular architectures, allowing companies to scale their operations and add functionalities as needed without significant upfront investments. Leading cloud providers invest heavily in security measures and compliance protocols to protect sensitive information.

SAP 103

SAP Compliance Leverage Invoicing 103

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

One key area of focus is the exploration of operational efficiency, which is crucial for maximizing the potential of private equity investments. This strategic emphasis allows us to make informed investment decisions and drive meaningful change for our client organizations.

Investments 52

Investments Prioritization Strategic Planning Leverage 52

Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Financial transformation has emerged as a critical imperative for organisations in 2024, driven by the need to adapt to rapidly changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving business landscapes. However, the increasing complexity of global markets and the pace of technological change have redefined this role.

Finance 98

Finance Compliance Data Analysis Leadership 98

CFO Talks

MAY 8, 2025

How Savvy CFOs Evaluate Investment Risks As a CFO, you know that investment decisions can be a game of high stakes. Whether its expanding into a new market, acquiring a promising technology, or simply diversifying your organisations portfolio, every opportunity comes with a side of risk. Risk Without Reward?

Investments 52

Investments Profit and Loss CFO Credit Risk 52

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

trillion of investment-grade and $419.8 Investment-grade bond volume is down 14% thus far across the globe and global high-yield volume is 16% lower. billion leveraged loan for Lone Star Funds as part of its acquisition of Carrier Globals commercial and residential fire unit. Japan was the only major market to decline, by 3%.

Investments 52

Investments Banking Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Foreign Exchange 52

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. million tons annually.

Investments 52

Investments Banking Finance Economics 52

Future CFO

JUNE 13, 2025

Singapore is leading in investments concerning artificial intelligence, with 27% of businesses allocating over S$1.28 Colt Technology Services says Singapore's advanced digital infrastructure plays a pivotal role in solidifying business confidence in AI spend, as the conducive environment for AI innovation has attracted global tech companies.

Investments 52

Investments Leverage Economics Technology 52

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Until more information becomes available, lets celebrate the investment banks that brightened up the M&A landscape in 2024. Absa Bank, a major M&A house with a presence in 10 markets, continues to facilitate most of the dealscutting across divestitures, cross-border transactions, take-privates, leveraged buyouts, and others.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

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

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Chief financial officers indeed play a pivotal role in the company’s digital transformation as they are in charge of aligning financial goals with technological advancements, but as the Finance function undergoes several shifts to keep up with the market, they also face tasks of fulfilling newer roles. One of which, of course, is ESG.

Leverage 98

Leverage Profit and Loss Compliance Finance 98

CFO Plans

MARCH 2, 2025

By leveraging agile financial planning, the company quickly reallocated resources and adjusted its business model. By implementing flexible financial management practices, they maintained liquidity and invested in innovation, positioning themselves ahead of competitors when the market rebounded.

Technology 52

Technology Budgeting Startups CFO 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Financial planning technology, in particular, has allowed advisors to automate time-intensive back-office tasks and delegate routine analyses to support staff, freeing up their time to engage more personally with clients.

Technology 130

Technology Planning Investments Leverage 130

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

As businesses navigate their way around various technological advancements, finance teams are faced with the task to integrate analytics and automation into their existing processes, determining at the same time which specific system to transform first for maximum operational impact.

Cash Flow Forecasting 78

Cash Flow Forecasting Compliance Leverage Reconciliations 78

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What’s unique about Anh, though, is how, as a solo advisor, she differentiates her firm by leveraging the combination of a high-touch concierge approach to client service with a unique investment management approach through the use of very carefully chosen structured notes to differentiate her portfolio design from other advisors.

Leverage 130

Leverage Planning Concentration Tax Planning 130

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

The top three sectors when it comes to dealmaking, according to McKinsey, are global energy and materials (GEM); telecom, media, and technology (TMT); and financial services. billion in 121 projects across six countries, nearly double the amount it invested in 2023. In Ukraine, the bank deployed $2.6 billion valuation.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

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

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

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The GCC’s Shariah-compliant institutions are growing their assets and expanding their reach, thanks to new strategic partnerships and greater tech investment. The bank expects this will help it leverage artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to identify and launch new Islamic banking solutions.

Banking 105

Banking Finance Forecasting Leverage 105

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What's unique about Anh, though, is how, as a solo advisor, she differentiates her firm by leveraging the combination of a high-touch concierge approach to client service with a unique investment management approach through the use of very carefully chosen structured notes to differentiate her portfolio design from other advisors.

Leverage 98

Leverage Planning Numbers Investments 98

Global Finance

JUNE 11, 2024

Lori Schwartz : We are looking at ways to harness the power of such technology to simplify and make our internal processes more efficient. Overall, there is enormous potential with technology and how creatively we deploy efforts in a targeted manner. Has the investment ratio between keeping the lights on and innovation changed?

Technology 119

Technology Treasury Prioritization Strategic Planning 119

Barry Ritholtz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management discusses the best ways to responsibly manage crypto assets. I’m Barry Ritholtz, and on today’s edition of At the Money , we’re going to discuss how retail investors can responsibly invest in crypto.

Investments 59

Investments Currencies Financial Systems Marketing 59

Bramasol

JANUARY 15, 2025

Once again the move into a new year offers an excellent opportunity to look at the trends that will dominate business technologies in 2025. SAP Joule is a prime example of leveraging embedded agentic AI as a seamless part of the overall business software landscape. Also, other SAP tools are available to help smooth the transition.

SAP 107

SAP Compliance Leverage B2C 107

VCFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Frequently referred to as leverage, debt has the potential to fuel growth, drive strategic initiatives, and propel businesses to new heights. Misconception: Debt is Only for Troubled Businesses Reality: Successful, thriving businesses strategically use debt to accelerate growth, invest in innovation, and gain a competitive edge.

Leverage 86

Leverage Manufacturing Investments Securities 86

Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

Winnie Law , CFO, Technology & Operations (T&O), Global Functionsand Fit for Growth, Standard Chartered , believes the war on talent continues to be a challenge as the role of Finance pivots from being mere number crunchers and financial journalists to strategy influencers.

Finance 91

Finance Problem Solving Technology Communication 91

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Delving into the key trends shaping the treasury landscape in 2024, the focus is on themes such as staffing challenges, macroeconomic risks, technology adoption, and strategic financial management. Staffing challenges and technology adoption Staffing emerges as a central theme for corporate treasurers.

Treasury 105

Treasury Technology Cash Flow Forecasting Leverage 105

Future CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Use Technology : CRM tools and data validation software can automate much of the cleanup process. Invest in Training : Educate employees on the benefits and workflows of e-invoicing to reduce resistance. Leverage Cloud-Based Solutions : Cloud platforms offer flexibility, scalability, and security, making integration smoother.

Invoicing 98

Invoicing CFO Compliance Auditing 98

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

By using AI to extract and quantify information from investment reports, the bank can tailor analyses to meet the needs of institutional clients. The technology uses a generative AI conversation assistant in Microsoft Teams, analyzing raw financial data to produce personalized insights for Brazilian micro and small businesses.

Compliance 59

Compliance Banking Economics Leverage 59

Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru last November, Indonesias new President Prabowo Subianto, who began his term in October, emphasized that foreign investments would be protected by a solid legal framework, and highlighted incentives and a commitment to liberalizing ownership laws. Itll get to $3.65

Economics 108

Economics Prioritization Investments Manufacturing 108

Centage

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As a result, owners can see what the company owes and owns in assets and investments at a given point in time. This report should provide information on operations and investments that rely on cash. The post The Key to Modern Financial Reporting: Leveraging Data to Withstand Volatility appeared first on Centage.

Financial Reporting 98

Financial Reporting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leverage Forecasting 98

Future CFO

MARCH 10, 2025

Current industry research suggests that AI technologies are gaining traction among finance professionals navigating a complex landscape marked by rapid change. However, the adoption rate varies significantly across the region, influenced by technological maturity and cultural attitudes towards innovation.

Finance 52

Finance Invoicing Compliance Leverage 52

CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

His career illustrates how finance leaders can drive strategy by immersing themselves in operations, leveraging data insights, and aligning financial decisions with long-term business value. A companys GTM strategy, if effective and coupled with innovative technology, can make a significant impact.

CFO 110

CFO Leadership Prioritization Finance 110