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    Apple restricts ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot use over data worries: report

    The company limited use of the AI tools for some employees amid concerns over confidential data, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

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    Dole incurs $10.5M in direct costs from February ransomware attack

    The attack impacted about half of Dole's legacy company’s servers and one-quarter of its end-user computers.

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    Investors oppose using ESG criteria in retirement funds: Gallup

    U.S. companies face intense pressure to embrace sustainability even as many Americans do not want ESG goals to guide the investment of their retirement money.

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    Fostering diverse banking relationships key to balancing risk

    The wobbles in the banking industry put a spotlight on the importance of diversifying banking and financial relationships for CFOs looking to mitigate business risk.

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    The CFO design thinking mindset

    Taking a human-centered approach to leadership is key for CFOs to craft agile leadership strategies, IMA’s Loreal Jiles said.

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    Recession likely to start in Q3 as Fed sustains inflation fight: Fannie Mae

    The Fed may keep borrowing costs high and trigger a downturn if robust wage gains persist in coming months, Fannie Mae said.

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    Foot Locker taps Kohl’s exec for CFO

    Kohl’s alum Michael Baughn will move into Foot Locker’s CFO role as the sneaker retailer reported slumping sales and lowered 2023 guidance.

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    Walmart to invest in supply chain as it outshines big-box rivals

    Walmart attracted budget-conscious customers, but inflation persists as one of its strongest headwinds.

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    Opinion

    Why CFOs must beef up their CX playbooks

    The B2B market is facing a new generation of decision makers who are accustomed to speedy digital customer experiences, according to Billtrust CFO Bob Purcell. 

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    Ex-fabric CFO accused of losing $35M in crypto crash

    The former CFO is charged with investing the funds without permission into his own crypto venture before losing them during the market’s crash, according to a federal indictment.

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    CFOs bullish on M&A prospects: survey

    The research revealed that a large number of business leaders are optimistic about the economy, with more than half expecting the expansion to continue.

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    GE promotes insider to CFO, prepares for spin-offs next year

    Ahead of their planned three prong spin-off, the industrial giant has promoted Rahul Ghai, 51, to take the financial helm.

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    Salaries for financial professionals rise 5% yet lag inflation

    CFOs in January gained a 4.2% increase in base salary, on average, compared with their pay 12 months before.

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    Ex-Amazon finance leader headed for DocuSign

    The new finance chief will help DocuSign to unlock both growth and operational efficiency, the company’s CEO said.

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    M&A falters despite ‘heavily discounted prices’: PitchBook

    Deals valued at below $100 million accounted for a record proportion of M&A transactions during the first quarter.

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    Data key to grasping generative AI fundamentals

    As more companies try out generative AI, understanding the role and importance of the data underpinning these models is crucial for CFOs.

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    Lyft CFO steps down in latest of leadership changes

    In the first week of his tenure, new CEO David Risher announced a 26% reduction in Lyft’s corporate workforce. Now, the current CFO is stepping down.

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    SEC fines 10 microcaps for flawed stock offerings

    The SEC sanctioned small companies that failed to follow rules under Regulation A, which offers early-stage businesses a low-cost way to raise capital.

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    Disney CFO, ex-CEO named in shareholder lawsuit

    The 39-page court document alleges that Bob Chapek, Christine McCarthy and Kareem Daniel misled investors regarding the health of the business.

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    Deep Dive

    The dawn of the interim CFO

    With financial leadership coming at a premium, interim CFOs are having their moment in the spotlight.  

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    Costs again rank as CFOs’ top automation hurdle

    In a survey commissioned by software provider OneStream, budget constraints surpassed employee skill gaps and return on investment issues as obstacles to new technology investments.

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    US cyber insurance premiums exceeded $7.2B last year

    Despite sharp price increases over recent years, cyber insurance is in high demand as a risk mitigation strategy, according to Fitch Ratings.

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    Costs of software supply chain attacks could exceed $46B this year

    Losses attributed to software supply chain attacks will jump 76%, reaching almost $81 billion by 2026, according to Juniper Research.

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    Big 4 accounting firms squeeze traditional MSP market

    The blurring of lines between software and business processes is a boon for big-four firms looking to managed service providers to expand client offerings.

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    AI needs cohesive regulation to reduce public risk, experts say

    The risk associated with AI's speedy evolution calls for uniform legislation, a panel of executives and government officials said last week.