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Companies raise wages as inflation, worker shortages persist
One out of three companies view rising cost pressure as their biggest risk, according to a National Association for Business Economics survey.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Cyberattacks spurring demand for cyber insurance: Moody's
“This is a critical area that we’re challenged with,” Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said, describing the agency’s sharper focus on cyber risk.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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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.
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Deep Dive11 CFO tips for riding the rising tide in ESG activism
CFOs eager to steer clear of shareholder activists should publicly embrace sustainability despite flaws in the measurement of best practices.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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'Programmatic' M&A strategy pays off the most: McKinsey
“Carefully choreographing a series of deals around a specific business case or M&A theme” generates the highest return for shareholders at the lowest risk, McKinsey said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Sponsored by TrintechCatching mistakes before they catch you: Why you should apply automation to your risk management strategy
Manual processes do not offer real-time visibility into the close process, so organizations lose valuable insights on existing or potential risk.
Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Boards facing regulatory scrutiny intensify focus on ESG
Corporate directors are waking up to the need to weave sustainability best practices into business strategy, surveys show.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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Small business optimism falls amid inflation, labor shortage
Small businesses are responding to a tight labor market with plans to raise compensation during the next three months, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Half of CFOs plan to assess digital currencies for business: Gartner
“Sentiment towards digital currencies appears to be improving among finance leaders,” a Gartner researcher said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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15% minimum global corporate tax faces obstacles: Tax Foundation
The Treasury pushed hard to gain approval from other countries for a 15% minimum global corporate tax, yet passage by Congress is far from guaranteed.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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U.S. 'AAA' rating may face pressure from debt limit brinkmanship: Fitch
The partisan impasse over raising the debt ceiling showed no signs of easing on Monday as Fitch Ratings warned of pressure on the U.S. credit rating.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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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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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Sponsored by TrintechGaining greater control over your regulatory compliance with financial close automation
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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