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Labor shortages may prolong inflation
The Federal Reserve may underestimate the impact of widespread labor shortages on inflation, central bankers say.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Yellen warns of 'enormous' harm from U.S. debt default
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress the U.S. will be unable to pay its bills on Oct. 18 unless lawmakers increase the federal debt limit.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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TrendlineNavigating risk in turbulent times
CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability.
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Business forecasters see inflation heating up to 5.1%
Rapid price gains will persist through 2021 but slow next year in line with Federal Reserve projections, according to a panel of economists.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Manual processes are no longer simply a hindrance. Rather, they can lead your organization to deal with the consequences of missing the mark on meeting requirements around regulatory compliance.
Sept. 27, 2021 -
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AI poses threat to trust in business: OECD
As CFOs step up investment in AI, its growing complexity has created “an important challenge for trust and accountability,” the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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SEC asks companies for details on impact of climate change
The SEC has asked CFOs for details about the risks and opportunities from climate change while preparing a proposed rule on disclosure.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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Corporate borrowing costs would soar in U.S. debt default: Moody's
Partisan wrangling over the debt ceiling in coming days will probably slow investment, hiring and lending, according to Moody’s Analytics.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Gensler warns no extension coming to LIBOR's end on Dec. 31
Some institutions will wait until the last minute to switch from LIBOR to a new reference rate, SEC Chair Gary Gensler predicted, leading to some “choppy” trading toward the end of 2021.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Inflation worries loom large during company earnings calls
CFOs face persistent challenges from inflation as Federal Reserve policy-makers meet to discuss the future for record stimulus.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Corporate credit rebounds from record slump: Fitch
Conservative financial decisions, along with record monetary and fiscal stimulus, have brightened many companies' credit outlook, the rating agency said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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BlackRock losing 'patience' on pace of corporate ESG disclosure
The hedge funds that lead most proxy battles seek to ride a rising tide of investor concern about sustainability.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2021 -
CFO optimism towards economy declining, M&A interest rising: survey
Respondents to Deloitte's CFO Signals survey lowered expectations for revenue, earnings, spending and dividends, and raised them for hiring and salaries.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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SEC panel weighs stricter SPAC disclosures, citing conflicts of interest
An SEC advisory committee says SPACs benefit sponsors and target companies while putting investors at risk.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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5 CFO tips for rebuilding FP&A from pandemic ruin
The coronavirus destroyed the reliability of some historical data deemed essential for planning even as it underscored the value of preparing for crises.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Boards sharpen focus on political risk: McKinsey
While looking toward a post-pandemic recovery, board directors are stepping up their attention to political risks and other uncertainties, McKinsey found in a survey.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Companies oppose one-size-fits-all SEC climate disclosure rule: survey
The SEC should scale its coming rules for climate risk disclosure based on a company’s size, according to companies surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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FTC unable to keep up with 'surge' in merger filings
The Federal Trade Commission said it “has been hit by a tidal wave of merger filings” and can’t complete reviews within the statutory period.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Fed risks letting 'inflation genie' out of bottle: CRS
The Federal Reserve may wait too long and attempt to slow inflation after it “has become embedded in people’s expectations,” the Congressional Research Service said.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Sustainable bond issuance will surge this year to record exceeding $850B
The volume of sustainable bonds issued will grow 59%, fueled by investor enthusiasm and increased regulatory clarity, Moody’s Investor Service said.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 2, 2021 -
Almost 90% of SPACs have had to restate financials
Concerns by the Securities and Exchange Commission over the accounting of warrants spurred a compliance rush, both by operating companies and SPAC sponsors.
By Robert Freedman • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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SEC charges Nikola founder with fraud
Trevor Milton repeatedly made claims, mostly through social media, that either misstated or far exceeded what Nikola and its products actually did or could do, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Robert Freedman • July 29, 2021 -
Mergers could hit rep and warranty insurance snag
Deals increasingly have to fit squarely in carriers' preferred underwriting bucket to get covered, specialists say.
By Robert Freedman • July 29, 2021 -
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SEC may require climate risk disclosures in expanded 10-Ks: Gensler
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says a company, when filing mandatory climate risk disclosures, may need to measure carbon emissions across its “value chain.”
By Jim Tyson • July 28, 2021 -
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Global regulators unite to intensify scrutiny of SPACs
A group of securities market regulators from several countries launched a joint network to monitor SPAC deal-making.
By Jim Tyson • July 27, 2021 -
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Data-breached companies face higher bank lending costs
In addition to the other costs they must pay after their customer data is compromised, companies must pay higher interest rates and are subject to more loan covenants when they borrow funds.
By Robert Freedman • July 27, 2021
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