CFOs are reaching for downside budget protections, McKinsey exec says

A conservative sentiment is shaping this year’s budget season, with many companies taking extra care setting spending priorities and realistic goals, McKinsey’s Kevin Carmody says.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 18, 2025

Alphabet, HP, IBM finance execs spotlight cautious AI pilots

Keeping humans “in the loop” and sanitizing data were among the AI deployment guardrails emphasized by top financial executives at an FEI conference last week.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 18, 2025

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CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

By CFO Dive staff

Factory activity speeds up to fastest pace in a year: NY Fed

The manufacturing survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, although volatile month-to-month, is widely viewed as a bellwether for U.S. manufacturing.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 17, 2025

The CFO’s hidden advantage: How AR fuels liquidity, loyalty and growth

Forward-looking leaders use AR strategically to improve liquidity, elevate the customer experience and improve operational efficiencies that support business growth.

Nov. 17, 2025

Most prices in CPI inflation data rising faster than 3%: Apollo’s Sløk

Several Federal Reserve district bank presidents have voiced concern this month about persistent inflation and cautioned against more reductions in borrowing costs.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 14, 2025

CME Group CFO looks to partnerships for long-term growth

In seeking partners, the company looks for “complementary” skillsets, CME Group CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 12, 2025

Staying ahead in an era of tariffs and economic uncertainty

Discover how smart CFOs turn disruption into preparation and uncertainty into opportunity.

By Thomas Mehlkopf • Nov. 10, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears

The decline in consumer sentiment this month spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, the University of Michigan found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 7, 2025

CFOs need to seize on AI’s ‘exponential growth’: Protiviti’s Stummer

“One of the things that’s very, very difficult is that CFOs have transformation fatigue,” Protiviti Managing Director Dan Stummer said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 6, 2025

Robinhood shares slump after CFO shakeup, earnings

The online brokerage firm named long-time company veteran Shiv Verma to replace Jason Warnick when he steps down from the CFO role in Q1.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 6, 2025

CFOs keep eye on AI data governance ahead of 2026

“The pace of technology disruption, the realities of what AI can and can't deliver will be coming into sharper focus as we go into 2026,” EY’s Myles Corson said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 6, 2025

‘Dirty little secret:’ many anti-fraud apps fall short, SentiLink CEO says

Companies lost an average of almost $500,000 last year for every deepfake-related incident, according to one estimate.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 5, 2025

Employers weigh rising GLP-1 cost pressures

This year 43% of large employers biggest plans covered drugs like Ozempic for weight loss, up from 28% last year according to a Peterson-KFF report.

By Stephen Joyce • Nov. 5, 2025

ADM cuts guidance, awaits China trade deal ‘clarity’

The grain trader’s CFO said the “evolving trade landscape” affected Q3 demand for its key agriculture services and oilseeds business.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 4, 2025

CFOs find a surefire AI payoff in the mundane: the back office

By using AI “you can actually either make it faster, make it more transparent or make it more automated,” Nomi Health Co-founder Boe Hartman said, referring to back-office tasks.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 4, 2025

Dive Newsdesk: AI ‘glitter’ may trigger wasteful spending, Citadel CFO says

Fear of missing out fuels intense interest in artificial intelligence apps geared to the financial services sector, Citadel Credit Union’s Anand Solanki said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 3, 2025

Dive Newsdesk: AI precisely gauges tax liability, april CEO Borodach says

Companies can use artificial intelligence software to determine the tax implications of every financial decision, april CEO Ben Borodach said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2025

Firms fund skinnier ventures on shorter leashes

The average investment that companies are making to launch a new corporate venture fell to $77 million this year compared to $125 million in 2024, according to a McKinsey report.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 30, 2025

Dive Newsdesk: Snowflake CIO sees ‘AI promises’ in tie-up with Palantir

The recently announced partnership between Palantir and Snowflake will enable the two companies to coordinate their on-site help for clients deploying AI, Snowflake CIO Mike Blandina said. 

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 30, 2025

Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% and 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

By Grace Noto • Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Sustainability across supply chains still a priority for companies: MIT

Despite recent regulatory volatility, 73% of businesses remained steady with their sustainability commitments, according to a new report from the university.

By Lauren Schenkman • Oct. 28, 2025

US accounting degree graduates drop 6.6%

While the pipeline of accounting graduates shrank again last year, the YoY rate of decline in diplomas conferred ebbed too, an AICPA report found.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 27, 2025

EWA chases regulatory clarity

The evolving earned wage access industry continues to be buffeted by federal regulatory upheaval, divergent state approaches and legal battles.

By Lynne Marek • Oct. 27, 2025

From friction to flow: How automated AR transforms B2B customer experience

To compete today, companies must rethink AR as more than a back-office function. It can be a powerful part of the customer experience, driving faster deals and stronger relationships.

Oct. 27, 2025

DeliverDirect redefines small package delivery as traditional carriers shrink

Redefining air delivery—fast, transparent and driven by innovation.

Oct. 27, 2025