CFO Share

JANUARY 2, 2025

Despite securing over $100 million in venture capital and employing over 600 individuals, Bench abruptly and inexplicably ceased operations on December 27, 2024, leaving thousands of small business clients scrambling for alternatives. It’s as though Walmart went out of business, and I’m a small-town retailer.

Startups 52

Startups Accounting Prioritization Securities 52

Global Finance

JUNE 9, 2025

This API enables the company to seamlessly and securely connect with digital banking services that support streamlined processes and optimize the user experience. Instead, they invested in individual companies or in funds targeting a broader index.

Leverage 52

Leverage Banking Accounting Risk Management 52

Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Meb Faber, founder and chief investment officer of Cambria Investments, speaks about a new ETF that may be the solution to the challenge of concentrated equity positions. Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Meb Faber is co-Founder and CIO at Cambria Investment Management, as well as research firm Idea Farm.

Concentration 52

Concentration Math Accounting Investments 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Despite security threats and political unrest, tiny Togo is attracting outsize interest from foreign investors. The picture is clouded by security challenges arising from attacks by bandits in the northern region and sea pirates’ raids on the coastal south. None of which, however has thus far discouraged foreign direct investment.

Economics 98

Economics Manufacturing Investments Currencies 98

Global Finance

APRIL 4, 2025

Our investments in advanced digital banking solutions, automation, and cutting-edge analytics equip us to offer seamless, secure, and scalable financial services. Reforms aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship and innovation also create new opportunities for NBK to expand our retail and wealth management services.

Economics 52

Economics Prioritization Leverage Finance 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Niall Byrne, chief financial officer of QIA (Qatar Investment Authority), the country’s wealth fund, discussed from Doha his two-year tenure and his focus on transforming the QIA’s finance function to support growth. It doesn’t just impact the finance function, it impacts all of the investment teams across the whole organization.

CFO 52

CFO Finance Healthcare Investments 52

CFO News

JULY 16, 2025

JioBlackRock Asset Management, a joint venture, secures Sebi's nod for five new mutual fund schemes. It garnered substantial investment of Rs 17,800 crore. The NFO attracted significant interest from institutional and retail investors alike. These include equity and debt-oriented index funds.

Retail 40

Retail Securities Investments 40

Global Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

The need to shift toward alternative energy sources has been reinforced by the move away from Russian gas and oil, which most countries see as a vital step toward securing long-term energy security. billion), while retail green loans increased by 17% year-over-year to 51 billion forints.

Finance 52

Finance Banking Investments Prioritization 52

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has tripled, and the number of investors has increased tenfold. Investment-Friendly Rules To strengthen the business climate, Saudi Arabia has enacted a number of regulatory reforms, including a new investment law that came into effect in February.

Investments 64

Investments Economics Prioritization Construction 64

CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In retail, we offer an end-to-end point-of-sale solution that can be implemented as a traditional system, a mobile solution, or (on a proprietary) Q-post system. In hospitality, for example, we offer a property management system (PMS) for hotels, where we hold a significant market share in Israel and serve customers internationally.

Leadership 99

Leadership CFO Finance Startups 99

Global Finance

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Tesla’s sterling borrower pool also supports the top investment grade rating. This is quite different from other models, where third-party partnerships are more common, and providers depend on commissioned sales staff or in-store pitches from big-box retailers.”

Finance 105

Finance Benchmarking Prioritization Sales 105

Future CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

According to Wong, payments must now be seen as a conversion and revenue driver, which means ensuring that as many legitimate transactions as possible are successfully processed while being secure to protect revenue and foster consumer trust, and simultaneously ensuring that these security measures do not impact user experience.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Finance Leverage Sales 52

The Big Picture

JUNE 10, 2025

00:02:12 [Speaker Changed] Yeah, no, you, you know, I think I had read a Warren Buffett book early on, so I loved investing, I liked watching stocks and, you know, I’d read the Wall Street Journal that was always around in the home, and so I was able to, to, to really look into that. What you put inside of it is the investment engine.

Investments 57

Investments Education Technology Healthcare 57

Global Finance

MARCH 3, 2025

Finance products offered range from retail solar mortgages and special loans for electric vehicles to bonds financing the construction of massive wind-power farms and green steel manufacturing plants. Services focus on the depository and clearing of government bonds and other securities. Financial education is also offered.

Finance 52

Finance Construction Manufacturing Banking 52

Global Finance

MAY 6, 2025

He aims to create tradeable securities, which can be bought or sold at various stages of a lawsuits progress, from inception to settlement or judgment. Not that JurisTrade aims for a Bloomberg ticker and retail investment flows. Every investment is very bespoke. And of course, the value of a losing case drops to zero.

Investments 52

Investments Finance Retail Securities 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

An advanced analytics tool such as this can help users gain deeper insights into market trends and make better-informed investment decisions. Investment in our technology and architecture remains our key priority as we endeavor to meet our clients complex needs through simple, elegant solutions.

Foreign Exchange 96

Foreign Exchange Banking Currencies Treasury 96

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

While home sales and consumer spending have slowed since pandemic-related restrictions ended in early 2023, banks have been busy brainstorming, designing, and introducing clever business strategies, investment paths, and customer services to support and reinvigorate their sector. Big-picture business strategy is also becoming more innovative.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Risk Management Manufacturing Banking 52

Global Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

On January 10, it shed the tag with the relaunch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX). The ESX offers the private sector a solid platform to raise capital at significantly lower costs, says Pragma Investment Advisory CEO Mered Fikireyohannes.

Economics 66

Economics Marketing Finance Banking 66

Global Finance

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Retail investors, in particular, pay an average of 50% higher fees than institutional investors, sparking a push towards cost-effectiveness. Demand for transparency and convenience Millennials and Gen Z are discerning clients who expect transparency around fees, investment risks, and overall performance.

Compliance 52

Compliance Technology Communication Investments 52

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

Last year, 119 Arab fintechs attracted $700 million in investment, 30% of total startup funding for the region. Last year saw a strong rebound in MENAs investment banking sector, with 701 mergers and acquisitions, up from 679 in 2023, totaling more than $92 billion in value, up 7%. The biggest deals include $157.5 billion, for a 12.5%

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 59

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Economics Pharmaceutical Banking 59

CSC Advisors

MAY 22, 2025

When it comes to securing a commercial real estate loan , the process can feel overwhelming. Your decision regarding your commercial real estate financing will affect the success of your investment and your financial future. multifamily, office, retail, industrial) may have unique financing options available.

Profit and Loss 52

Profit and Loss Finance Securities Construction 52

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 11, 2025

That simple embed workflow, she tells us, explains why eight of the ten largest healthcare companies and a widening roster of retailers, insurers and media giants now trust Vimeo to keep their footage private. We dont sell ads, she says, positioning Vimeo as the secure opposite of open video marketplaces.

CFO 52

CFO Healthcare Advertising Communication 52

Collectiv

JANUARY 26, 2025

Real-Time Operational Decision-Making For industries like retail or logistics, real-time data is essential. Bring Your Own Key for Power BI : Available across both F and P SKUs, enhancing security by allowing organizations to manage their encryption keys. P SKUs do not include this flexibility.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Forecasting Planning Leverage 52

Global Finance

MAY 2, 2025

And in March, Fidelity Investments, one of the worlds largest asset managers, was reported to be in advanced testing of its own stablecoin. Institutional interest extends to other regions as well, he adds; Abu Dhabis Sovereign Wealth Fund has invested more than $450 million in IBIT.

Currencies 84

Currencies Treasury Banking Investments 84

Global Finance

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By providing immediate cash flow, SCF helps suppliers avoid the pitfalls of traditional loans that can be challenging to secure during economic downturns. This offering enables secure funding against purchase orders from buyers and streamlines cash flows.

Finance 52

Finance Invoicing Banking Manufacturing 52

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

Last year, investment banks correctly predicted a boom in stock issuance. For investment bankers, 2025 will likely offer a different scenario. The Singapore-based multinational increased its stake in its China securities joint venture from 51% to 91%. This year, a trade war threatens to end the rally. year-over-year to $156.5

Investments 52

Investments Banking Leadership Healthcare 52

E78 Partners

JUNE 16, 2025

Overlooked Technology Risks: Failing to assess and align IT systems early can lead to duplicative tools, data silos, and security vulnerabilities. Daimler ultimately divested most of its stake for a fraction of the original investment, a clear signal that synergy without alignment is unsustainable. Google and Motorola (2012) – $12.5

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Leadership Profit and Loss Communication 52

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 27, 2025

And then MassMutual combined Barings investing with a number of other shops, including Babson, a very well regarded investing firm. So he has seen the world of private investing from both sides, both as, as an investor and as part of the management team. A fairly large investment shop. He worked as a trader.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 57

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Leverage Marketing 57

Musings on Markets

JULY 18, 2025

In fact, I have steered away from saying much about bitcoin in recent years, though I did mention it in my post on alternative investments as a collectible (like gold) that can be added to the choice mix. In those sessions, cash was introduced as a lubricant for businesses , necessary for day-to-day operations.

Currencies 74

Currencies Profit and Loss Investments Marketing 74

Musings on Markets

MARCH 15, 2025

As businesses have globalized, consumers and investors have had no choice but to follow, and the things we buy (from food to furniture) and the companies that we invest in all reflecting these global influences. Many of these hiring firms have supply chains that stretch across the world and sell their products and services in foreign markets.

Investments 132

Investments Profit and Loss Valuation Economics 132

Global Finance

JULY 8, 2025

First the pause button goes on; capital investment is halted, hiring is halted,” he adds. Ignas Petrusis , founder Saigon Fruits GF: What happens to wholesale/retail prices if the proposed 46% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam come into effect? Focusing on long-term investments appears to be crucial during these times.”

Manufacturing 126

Manufacturing Profit and Loss Planning Marketing 126

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 27, 2025

You, you go to business school, you didn’t know what an investment banker was. They’d suggested we were shoplifting, we weren’t, but it was just a heavy security presence. I love retail. Again, i I used to call technology the social security of Panera. The election day. 00:03:23 [Speaker Changed] Huh?

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Investments Entertainment Numbers 52

CSC Advisors

JUNE 25, 2025

Perhaps your retail space is always crowded, or your team is working long hours to keep up with demand. Instead, think of hiring as an investment in your company’s future. You expand because your current capacity starts to restrict your business, not just because it feels right. Ready to Take the Next Step?

Planning 52

Planning Construction Finance Financial Modeling 52

CFO Dive

JULY 17, 2025

Published July 17, 2025 Jim Tyson Senior Reporter post share post print email license Hispanolistic via Getty Images Dive Brief: Retail sales rose 0.6% Ten out of 13 retail categories recorded sales gains, including motor vehicles, food and beverages, and building materials, the Census Bureau reported Thursday. by December from 4.1%

Sales 204

Sales Retail CFO Risk Management 204

Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 21, 2025

From junk bonds to munis to mortgage securities, yields are elevated and prices depressed. New York Times ) Be sure to check out our Masters in Business this week with Martin Escobari of, General Atlantic , where he is Chairman, and head of the Global Growth Equity Investment Committee, and Managing Director. Ten funds to consider.

Treasury 59

Treasury CFO Securities Economics 59

CFO Dive

JUNE 10, 2025

Published June 10, 2025 Alexei Alexis Reporter post share post print email license Courtesy of Amazon Dive Brief: The use of robotics for deliveries by retailers like Amazon could drive over $7.1 billion in annual savings by 2032, according to Bank of America Securities analysts.

SAP 186

SAP CFO Compliance Leadership 186

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Silicon Valley checkout-free, autonomous retail startup AiFi has secured a new round of funding, bringing its total raised to $30 million, the company said in a press release on Monday (Oct. He added that Qualcomm is “very impressed” with AiFi's edge-computing solutions.

Startups 90

Startups Securities Retail Investments 90