Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Research shows that immigrants to the US play a significant role in entrepreneurship and the economy at large. Ilya Strebulaev, a professor in the Venture Capital Initiative at Stanford Graduate School of Business, analysed data from 500 unicorns between 1997 and 2019. The dataset includes information on 1,078 founders, of whom 44% were identified as non-U.S.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Powell’s comments align with those of other Fed officials in recent days who backed a cautious approach to future reductions in borrowing costs.
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Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A new $1.3 billion deep-water megaport in Peru will likely become the latest battleground in a rumbling trade dispute between the US and China. The 15-berth port at Chancay, around 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) north of Lima on the Peruvian coast, was jointly inaugurated by Peru President Dina Boluarte and China’s President Xi Jinping as part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
To retain top talent, CFOs need to balance senior accountants’ experience against AI’s promise, EY’s Daren Campbell said.
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Future CFO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Finance leadership is undoubtedly not a cakewalk, as it involves various roles for the organisation to grow and drive value. Chief finance officers now work as strategic advisors to the C-suite team, with specific strategies at hand to bring in innovation for the company as a whole. Every decision is crucial to the overall results and endpoint of each and every plan and initiative, that is why it is necessary that finance leaders have a clear view of the road they have to take.
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Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
IRIS2, the European satellite communications program, is finally taking off. The response to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper is the SpaceRISE consortium. Two years after launching the project, the European Commission awarded the contract to build its satellite mega constellation to a consortium of satellite fleet operators: Eutelsat (France), SES (Luxembourg) and Hispasat (Spain).
Barry Ritholtz
DECEMBER 4, 2024
At the Money: Deferring Capital Gains on Appreciated Equity. (December 4, 2024) Are you holding large, concentrated equity positions that have accrued big gains? Would you like to diversify but also defer paying big capital gains taxes? 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.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Legal migration to the world’s wealthiest nations reached unprecedented levels in 2023. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), approximately 6.5 million people migrated through permanent legal routes to its 38 member countries last year, a nearly 10% increase from 2022’s 6 million. The data comes as the debate surrounding migrants escalates, fueling right-wing gains in elections in many countries.
CFO Talks
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Members’ Profile: Christopher Holton In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we are featuring Christopher Holton, whose career reflects a deep commitment to both personal and professional growth. As the current Financial Director at Denso South Africa, Christopher has held key positions that span multiple industries, including logistics, fuel terminals, and manufacturing.
Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting
Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
IRIS2, the European satellite communications program, is finally taking off. The response to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper is the SpaceRISE consortium. Two years after launching the project, the European Commission awarded the contract to build its satellite mega constellation to a consortium of satellite fleet operators: Eutelsat (France), SES (Luxembourg) and Hispasat (Spain).
CFO Talks
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Embracing Flexibility in Leadership Roles: A Skill Every CFO Needs Flexibility isn’t about being indecisive or chaotic. Instead, it’s the ability to adapt to challenges, consider new perspectives, and adjust plans while keeping the bigger picture in mind. As a CFO, mastering this skill can make you a more effective leader and help you guide your organisation through both turbulent and exciting times.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Historically, Mauritius voters have a reputation for speaking in absolute terms. They lived up to it last month, when they chose Navin Ramgoolam, the candidate of the Alliance du Changement (ADC) coalition, to form a new government as prime minister. Ramgoolam’s victory against incumbent Pravind Jugnauth was a rout. The ADC won 60 of 62 seats in the National Assembly, underscoring public exasperation with Jugnauth’s seven-year rule.
The Charity CFO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Sawyer Nyquist, a data expert who specializes in analytics and data management for nonprofits. Their conversation explored the strategic role of data in the nonprofit sector and how organizations can leverage it to achieve their goals more effectively. The Data Dilemma Tasha kicked off the discussion by highlighting a common issue in the nonprofit world: many organizations have an abundance of data but struggl
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Alexandre Arnault, one of French luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault’s sons, will serve as deputy chief executive of LVMH’s wines and spirits division, Moët Hennessy. The unit includes champagne houses Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Veuve Clicquot, as well as cognac brand Hennessy. Starting in February, the 32-year-old heir will work alongside LVMH’s longtime CFO, Jean-Jacques Guiony, who will also join Moët Hennessy as its new CEO.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In the competitive market for financial advice, advisory firms often seek to find ways to differentiate themselves from one another. For firms with high-net-worth clientele, one way to do this is to offer alternative investments, such as private equity, private debt, or hedge funds, which may offer clients the ability to invest in a more diverse range of assets.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Ahead of the 55th GST Council meeting on December 21, Punjab's Finance Minister has urged an extension of the GST Compensation Cess beyond March 2026. Experts are divided, with some arguing it ensures financial stability for states, while others warn of long-term fiscal and economic concerns.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Hyundai Motor Co. has appointed José Muñoz, its North American chief and global COO, as CEO, marking the first time a major South Korean conglomerate has elevated a foreign national to the top position. Muñoz has been credited with driving record sales in the US, a key market for the world’s third largest car manufacturer alongside its affiliate, Kia.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
He said the company was having "good discussions" ongoing with multiple companies like Microsoft, Dell, HP and a number of others - both for assembly and component supply.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Trump’s nominee, Paul Atkins, served as a commissioner at the SEC under former President George W. Bush.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
2024 saw quite a lot of CFO resignations across major industries, reflecting shifts in leadership amid evolving challenges. We take a look at the top departures that made news.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Botswana, the world’s second largest diamond producer, ended 58 years of single-party dominance by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) last month, as incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who had served one term, conceded defeat, enabling a historic and peaceful transition of power to Duma Boko, a 54-year-old Harvard-educated human rights lawyer who leads the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).
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CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Delhi High Court intervened in the Hero Electric FAME II subsidy case. The court halted the SFIO probe. Hero Electric and the Ministry of Heavy Industries will attempt to resolve their dispute. The ministry will report back to the court on December 20. Hero Electric faces allegations of misusing subsidies.
Global Finance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
VOL. 38 NO. 11 The big news of the last few weeks is Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, accompanied by a clear Republican majority in the US House of Representatives and the Senate. We know the results, but the new administration will only start working as of next month. We also know the new administration’s announced programs, priorities, and key nominations for the new cabinet.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
“We are collaborating with Akash to set an industry benchmark for sustainable AI. Through a combination of Akash’s diamond cooling, waterless liquid cooling, and advanced GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD, we are able to double the performance per watt,” said AS Rajgopal, CEO & MD of NxtGen.
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The domestic startup ecosystem is driving transformative change by democratising business and converting job seekers into job creators, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Thursday.
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll
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