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How Trump’s administration may rework payments policies
The president-elect and his new administration will have the opportunity to revamp federal government approaches for everything from earned wage access to digital currencies to open banking.
By Lynne Marek and Patrick Cooley • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Allianz Trade in North AmericaGlobal growth: How US exporters can circumvent rising risk worldwide
As the old cliché goes, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Nothing could be more apt in the global shift of U.S. exporters, as they hesitate to grow internationally.
Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Consumer expectations hit highest level since July 2021: survey
Expectations for personal finances have improved amid indications that many Americans, when looking back four years, believe their financial well-being has declined.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs
The reduction in borrowing costs comes just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts that may fuel inflation.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Ditching Dr. No: Tips for CFOs navigating AI, tech’s promises, pitfalls
Once relegated to number crunching, modern CFOs typically work with chief information officers to help finance and keep score on tech projects.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Consumers during Trump presidency will view Fed as pro-GOP: NBER paper
During his first term as president, Donald Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve policy influenced interest rate expectations and financial markets, researchers said in a NBER paper.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Gauge of future hiring holds steady despite weak October payroll growth
Most components in the Employment Trends Index improved last month, including the share of involuntary part-time workers, the Conference Board said.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Deep DiveElection 2024: Harris, Trump present ‘diametrically opposed’ impacts on ESG
“A Harris administration would be more favorable for the interests of ESG investors whereas a Trump administration would be antagonistic,” according to Morningstar Indexes’ head of strategy.
By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Your D&O coverage is probably inadequate, a broker says
If it is, you’ll want to know that before facing a shareholder lawsuit, Jason Bishara of NSI Insurance Group says.
By Robert Freedman • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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High-profile wins will likely embolden labor unions in 2025: Moody’s
Although only 6% of the private sector workforce is unionized, organized labor in recent years has won high-profile disputes and scored limited but clear gains.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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SEC cyber rules could survive regardless of election outcome, experts say
As the U.S. presidential election looms, cybersecurity remains a bipartisan focus, experts said during a joint CFO Dive and CIO Dive live event.
By Grace Noto • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Fed’s preferred inflation gauge speeds up, validating slower easing pace
The faster-paced gain in the core personal consumption expenditures price index coincided with reports of unexpected strength in the economy and household spending.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Trump tariff would cost households $3,000 next year: Tax Policy Center
Since Trump last year proposed a blanket import tax, several studies have indicated that the benefits of such tariffs would fall far short of the costs to U.S. households and economic growth.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Fewer companies passing on higher prices to consumers: NABE
The hard-to-predict outcome of the Nov. 5 election and its aftermath is not chilling business plans for investment and hiring, NABE said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high, exceeding expectations
Household spending, the labor market and the broader economy have shown signs of unexpected strength in recent weeks.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Only 4% of companies reap full value from AI: BCG
The share of companies worldwide that are at least experimenting with AI has surged this year to 98% from 47% last year, BCG found in a survey.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Most finance leaders believe sustainability targets out of reach: EY
CFOs leading companies active in the U.S. and Europe face a “fluid picture” when attempting to meet regulations for sustainability reporting, EY said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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AICPA asks IRS for fresh cannabis tax guidance
The potential reclassification of marijuana as a Class III controlled substance has raised questions about tax benefits cannabis companies stand to gain.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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SEC settles charges with 4 firms it says downplayed SolarWinds hack exposure
The agency alleged Unisys, Avaya, Check Point Software and Mimecast misled investors about the extent of their respective cyber risks.
By David Jones • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Weakening manufacturing demand clouds economic outlook: Conference Board
Amid minor headwinds to economic growth, “client concerns have shifted from recession to re-acceleration,” according to analysts at Bank of America Securities.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Huntington Bank CFO sees acceleration of fintech venture opportunities
Declining interest rates are opening the gateway for a “regrowth” of funding activity, Huntington Bank CFO Zachary Wasserman said.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Many middle market firms in ESG ‘wait and see’ mode, RSM says
While 75% of mid-sized companies have begun preparing for new climate-related regulations, 84% of respondents said they are monitoring developments before taking further action.
By Chris Gaetano • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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RTX to pay more than $950M in bribery, fraud settlement: DOJ
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that last decade RTX, formerly known as Raytheon, used bogus subcontracts with a supplier to pay bribes of nearly $2 million.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Retail sales exceed forecasts, underscoring solid 2024 economic growth
Recent signs of vitality have prompted some economists to mark up growth forecasts, despite weakness in manufacturing and a hiring slowdown early in the summer.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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NYSE poised to curb serial reverse stock splits
The New York Stock Exchange is proposing rule changes to protect investors from deeply distressed companies that are “inappropriate for trading.”
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 16, 2024
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