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    FTX fallout spurs regulatory fears

    Payments industry professionals, including at the software security firm Fireblocks, worry that the crypto exchange’s downfall could trigger a regulatory backlash against digital assets.

    By Caitlin Mullen • Dec. 6, 2022
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    WHSmith swipes Neiman Marcus CFO

    Kevin Gotthard pivots to the convenience store space after a little over a decade at luxury retail brands Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

    To stay competitive many CFOs are focused on balancing AI’s risks and opportunities while also adjusting to fast-changing tariff policies and labor markets.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    CFOs budget to party like it’s 2009

    While some companies are splurging, the share of businesses surveyed that have holiday parties teed up is hovering near a pre-pandemic low.

    By • Dec. 5, 2022
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    10 of the year’s biggest CFO stories

    As the year winds down, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the stories that have helped keep our readers in the know in 2022. 

    By • Dec. 2, 2022
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    Biden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout

    The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022
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    Tyson CFO pleads not guilty to criminal trespass, intoxication charges: reports

    Tyson Foods has drawn criticism from some corporate governance experts who have said the company should have taken a more aggressive stance on the arrest of its newly-minted CFO.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 1, 2022
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    CFOs up forecasting frequency amid economic uncertainty: survey

    Pricing pressures, labor costs and talent retention struggles are creating new forecasting challenges for financial and business leaders, the AICPA & CIMA survey found.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Many CFOs are paralyzed by decision volume: Accenture

    An expanding scope of responsibilities — which require finance chiefs to have cross-disciplinary expertise — is slowing decision making, according to an Accenture study.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Foot Locker hunts for new CFO amid exec shakeup

    Finance chief Andrew Page departs the retailer as Foot Locker appoints new COO and CHRO.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Qatar Investment Authority swipes former JPMorgan exec for CFO

    Niall Byrne will take on the financial leadership of the sovereign wealth fund while Qatar’s economy and financial resources come under an international spotlight as it hosts the FIFA World Cup.  

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    Vail Resorts appoints company alum to CFO seat

    Angela Korch left Vail Resorts just over two years ago to become CFO of CorePower Yoga. She is returning to take the ski resort operator’s finance helm.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 29, 2022
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    In praise of the good CFO

    With the holiday season kicking off, it seems a good time to remember the CFOs who are fighting to do the right thing behind closed conference room doors.

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Auto, manufacturing could be next in line for layoffs, IMA CFO says

    Between rising interest rates and global supply chain issues, the manufacturing and automobile industries may be next in line for workforce cuts.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 28, 2022
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    CFOs must sharpen storytelling skills for boards

    CFOs must take on the role of storyteller when communicating with their boards as their focus shifts from growth and towards long-term sustainability in a pre-recession environment.

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Geopolitical tensions to continue shaping 2023 economy: S&P Global

    Unresolved global conflicts and likely recessions in several markets will shape economic policies in 2023, a survey said.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Labor market rebalancing will require job loss: Fitch

    The job openings rate will likely decline from the current rate of 6.5% to 5.2% by 2024, reducing job openings by 2.1 million, according to Fitch Ratings.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 22, 2022
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    Congruex taps Lumen Tech alum as new CFO

    Lumen Technologies alum Neel Dev will become CFO as Andy Carlson moves to a newly created role focusing on M&A, Congruex announced.

    By • Nov. 21, 2022
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    Cloud firm Lacework taps new CFO, considers IPO

    Symantec and Oracle alum Andrew Casey will bring his industry expertise to the CFO role as Lacework prepares to go public.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
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    KeyBank taps chief strategy officer as next CFO

    Clark H.I. Khayat has guided the Cleveland-based lender through several niche acquisitions. He succeeds Don Kimble, who is set to retire May 1.

    By Rajashree Chakravarty • Nov. 18, 2022
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    Companies boost 2023 salary budgets to 20-year high: WTW

    U.S. companies — reacting to persistent inflationary and labor market pressures — are ratcheting up the targeted average pay raise they expect to hand out next year to 4.6%. 

    By • Nov. 17, 2022
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    Tech execs see growth opportunities in economic downturn: EY

    Half of executives in the technology sector see a potential recession as a time to implement growth strategies.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 17, 2022
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    IMA CFO says scenario planning is constant ‘balancing act’

    CFOs need to keep an eye on inflation, but must also ensure they are continuing to prepare for scenarios and future trends down the line, IMA CFO Russ Porter advised.

    By • Nov. 17, 2022
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    Scotts Miracle-Gro CFO gets $1.45M signing bonus

    A record number of initial public offerings last year reduced the supply of CFO talent, giving seasoned executives such as Matthew Garth leverage in job negotiations.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    CFO automation/AI Close-up: Back to tech basics

    CFOs tasked with streamlining financial processes must understand the ins and outs of automation to be able to measure and apply the technology’s benefits.

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Graham’s new Leaf Group CFO eyes growth

    Ross Landsbaum left Therabody to take the CFO seat at Leaf Group, which has been vacant since June 2021.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 16, 2022