Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

QIA, established in 2005 with the target to create long-term value, invests across nine sectors: retail and consumer; technology, media and telecoms (TMT); liquid securities; infrastructure; financials; funds; healthcare; industrials; and real estate. GF : Is there any concern about moving to the cloud, from a security point of view?

CFO 52

CFO Finance Healthcare Investments 52

CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

This model resembles Unilevers finance transformation where predictive analytics freed up 30 percent of finance teams time for scenario planning and business partnering. He explains that this approach not only stabilised SAQA post-COVID but also helped them build financial reserves to secure operations for several years.

Leadership 52

Leadership CFO Finance Auditing 52

Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Maybe it’s due to employee stock option plans. A large cap growth stock like NVIDIA or a small cap biotech or a mid-cap retailer. So if you contribute SPY, that’s fine, because it owns the underlying securities. Perhaps they have some founder stock from a startup. Maybe there was an IPO or a takeover.

Concentration 52

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Global Finance

APRIL 4, 2025

Global Finance: In fall 2023, the government of Kuwait released its Master Plan 2040, focused on modernizing company law, economic openness, and encouraging non-oil development. Our investments in advanced digital banking solutions, automation, and cutting-edge analytics equip us to offer seamless, secure, and scalable financial services.

Economics 52

Economics Prioritization Leverage Finance 52

Collectiv

DECEMBER 16, 2024

At Collectiv, weve been implementing write-back capabilities for years, enabling planning and forecasting solutions for hundreds of organizations. This functionality lets users modify data and perform scenario planning without leaving the Power BI environment, creating a seamless two-way interaction with data.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Data Analysis Planning Budgeting 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

QIA, established in 2005 with the target to create long-term value, invests across nine sectors: retail and consumer; technology, media and telecoms (TMT); liquid securities; infrastructure; financials; funds; healthcare; industrials; and real estate. GF : Is there any concern about moving to the cloud, from a security point of view?

CFO 52

CFO Finance Healthcare 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

The Big Picture

JUNE 10, 2025

What was the original career plan? But yeah, that was, that was an amazing time That then evolved into, hey, we’ve, we’ve got investors from Asia, from Europe, from South America, that are buying our ETFs listed on the New York Stock Exchange, because by the way, it’s a security. The whole gamut. Things like that.

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.

Finance 52

Finance Construction Manufacturing Banking 52

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

One such major change was when the authorities decided that foreign companies wishing to secure public-sector contracts must establish regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia. Nineblocks, a crypto hedge fund licensed in Dubai, plans to maintain regional operations in the United Arab Emirates due to its more favorable cryptocurrency legislation.

Investments 64

Investments Economics Prioritization Construction 64

Global Finance

APRIL 5, 2025

billion (about $464 million) IPO for discount grocery retailer Boxer. Unlike most organizations in which executives and senior managers are granted significant bonuses in successful years, DBS established a one-time bonus plan for all staff, not including senior managers. Its huge portfolio of deals in Africa includes the $1.2

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

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

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Official media in July reported China Merchants Bank Chairman Miao Jianmin’s announcement of a strategic shift for his institution from “retail bank” to “value bank.” The institutional giant is accelerating its transformation into a new retail bank featuring efficient, data-driven interactions between its wholesale and retail operations.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

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

Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

With over $2 trillion in planned infrastructure projects, the Middle East appears to be at the starting point of a long-promised economic transformation. In total, Oman plans to list at least 35 state firms in an effort to reduce debt and increase foreign investment. Here are some of the trends to keep in mind. billion, for a 12.5%

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 59

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

Collectiv

JANUARY 26, 2025

Real-Time Operational Decision-Making For industries like retail or logistics, real-time data is essential. Simplified Planning and Forecasting Fabric’s integration with Power BI unlocks advanced planning features, such as write-back capabilities, enabling teams to adjust forecasts and budgets dynamically.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Forecasting Planning Leverage 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Morgan FX Services to enable FX settlement on blockchain, initially in US dollars and euros, with plans to expand to more currencies. BBVA , which wins two awards, for Best Bank Digital FX Platform (Overall) and Best FX Solution for SMEs, has created different FX platforms to suit the diverse needs of both wholesale and retail customers.

Foreign Exchange 96

Foreign Exchange Banking Currencies Treasury 96

E78 Partners

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether it is poor post-close planning, misjudged synergy estimates, or ineffective communication across teams, failure tends to follow patterns. More often, they fall apart in execution when integration plans lack structure, teams are misaligned, and critical dependencies are overlooked.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

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

Global Finance

MAY 2, 2025

Institutional buyers are less likely to sell on bad days than are leveraged retail buyers, he says. Moreover, custody solutions from traditional financial institutions like BNY Mellon or State Street could make storing crypto easier and more secure than current offerings by crypto-focused fintechs.

Currencies 84

Currencies Treasury Banking Investments 84

CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 28, 2025

Remember that plan we just approved? Every item is Warby Parkerbrandedwe sell no outside linesand we reach customers directly through our website and our (280-plus) retail stores, a fleet that continues to grow. Read More CFOTL: Over your 13-plus years as CFO youve guided hyper-growth, retail expansion, and a public listing.

CFO 52

CFO Marketing Leadership Budgeting 52

CSC Advisors

MAY 22, 2025

When it comes to securing a commercial real estate loan , the process can feel overwhelming. At Cornerstone Capital Advisors , you can trust our financial experts to help you secure the ideal commercial real estate loan for your next business. multifamily, office, retail, industrial) may have unique financing options available.

Profit and Loss 52

Profit and Loss Finance Securities Construction 52

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. Additionally, SCF makes cash flow more predictable, aiding in better emergency planning. SCF is vital for businesses aiming to build reliable and resilient supply chains.

Finance 52

Finance Invoicing Banking Manufacturing 52

Musings on Markets

JULY 18, 2025

The third grouping is for cash and marketable securities, and this is meant specifically for investments that share two common characteristics - they are riskless or close to riskless insofar as holding their value over time and they are liquid in the sense that they can be converted to cash quickly and with no penalty.

Currencies 74

Currencies Profit and Loss Investments Marketing 74

Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

You had to go all the way back to World War II and then after that, the Marshall Plan to see 10% of GDP as a fiscal stimulus. And if we’re going to be doing deals with Greenland, for security and raw materials, that would be beneficial. There’s definitely a new push for, for global, you know, security and global dominance.

Technology 57

Technology Securities Marketing Construction 57

Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 27, 2025

Was finance always the career plan. We do have some, some penetration into the, we’ll say, wealth and retail channel globally. So whether security selectors if, if you will. What are your plans? Let’s talk a little bit about your background and, and what led you to this career? 00:49:20 [Speaker Changed] Hmm.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 57

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

CFO Dive

JULY 16, 2025

The interim CEO appointment comes as Renault looks to strengthen its cost reduction plan, after announcing it would be implementing additional measures to cut expenses in its first quarter earnings report in April, according to company releases. Renault plans to announce its H1 2025 results on July 31. billion, a 2.5%

CFO 136

CFO Leadership Compliance Treasury 136

Global Finance

JULY 8, 2025

But most described a landscape where contingency planning, hedging, and “wait-and-see” strategies have become the norm. Nguyen Dung Yoong, founder and CEO Ideainvest or — SME Consulting Nguyen Dung Yoong, founder and CEO Ideainvest Global Finance: How is your company reacting to Trump’s tariff plans?

Manufacturing 126

Manufacturing Profit and Loss Planning Marketing 126

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 27, 2025

What, 00:02:38 [Speaker Changed] What was the career plan, by the way? I, I guess I would say to you this, I I never really had a career plan. They’d suggested we were shoplifting, we weren’t, but it was just a heavy security presence. I love retail. I, I would often think that Chinese have 20 year plans.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

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

CSC Advisors

JUNE 25, 2025

That is why thoughtful planning and sound financial guidance make all the difference when your business reaches that next level. Know where you stand and plan where your small business is going. Perhaps your retail space is always crowded, or your team is working long hours to keep up with demand.

Planning 52

Planning Construction Finance Financial Modeling 52

CFO Dive

JULY 17, 2025

The news comes a day after Dollar General announced that Dilts was planning to resign effective Aug. She brings three decades of financial leadership experience and a proven track record of driving strong results at large-scale omnichannel retailers,” Erik Nordstrom, co-CEO of Nordstrom, said in a press release.

CFO 136

CFO Risk Management Leadership Treasury 136

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

JUNE 24, 2020

Vitamin store chain GNC Holdings filed a “prepackaged” Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, saying it has an offer to sell the company for $760 million and has backing from some 90 percent of its creditors, according to a statement. The retailer, along with Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co.,

Retail 74

Retail Planning Pharmaceutical Securities 74

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

Every year for the last 110 years , members of the retail trade group, known as the National Retail Federation (NRF), have assembled to discuss the slate of issues pertinent to its members. This same research suggests that more than 75 percent of all digital shifters say they plan to keep some or all of their digital habits.

Retail 123

Retail Sales eCommerce Investments 123

Accountancy Today

JULY 25, 2023

FRP Corporate Finance has revealed it secured a multi-million-pound refinancing package for horticultural experts, Bridge Farm Group. The business sells to UK-wide supermarket and DIY retailers. Bridge Farm, based in Spalding in Lincolnshire, is the UK’s leading producer of ornamental plants and cut flowers.

Corporate Finance 98

Corporate Finance Securities Finance Investments 98

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2019

From CVS to T-Mobile , retailers and technology providers are catering to the trend of contactless payment acceptance with new solutions and methods of handling cards from customers. While the pharmacy retailer had slowly brought the functionality to its brick-and-mortar stores, the rollout was subsequently publicized.

Retail 103

Retail Sales Forecasting Technology 103

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 15, 2024

On April 25, 2024, the Department of Labor (DoL) issued the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (the "Final Rule"), which imposes an ERISA fiduciary standard "that applies uniformly to all investments that retirement investors may make with respect to their retirement accounts ".

Securities 98

Securities Investments Planning Banking 98

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

Young B2B FinTechs secured some of their first investments in areas that include small business accounting, alternative lending and financial management. based startup that announced a $1 million seed investment round that it plans to use for growth and product development. Bookkeeper360. With headquarters in both the U.K.

B2B 81

B2B Securities Startups Investments 81

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

Many businesses, including French sporting goods retailer Decathlon , which has 1,647 stores worldwide and two in the U.S., Decathlon faced its share of security and customer acceptance challenges when rolling out its QR code system as an alternative to cash payments. Why And How Retailers Implement QR Code-Enabled Payments.

Securities 83

Securities Retail eCommerce Technology 83

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. Cequence Security. Also operating in the enterprise security space is Cequence Security, based in California. Contrast Security.

B2B 75

B2B Securities Investments Startups 75