4 tech issues to watch in Trump’s second term

AI, cloud and cybersecurity policies are in the spotlight ahead of the forthcoming Trump administration.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 12, 2024

Earned wage access: A CFO primer

The service, which lets users draw an advance on a portion of their pay before payday, raises some thorny issues for employers and their finance teams.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Nov. 12, 2024

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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

Trump Media CFO plans to sell $13.4M in shares by Dec. 2025

Donald Trump, three days after winning the Nov. 5 presidential election, sought to puncture rumors that he plans to sell Trump Media shares.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 11, 2024

Some distressed office landlords to roll back capital-intensive concessions, CBRE says

Office tenants negotiating leases may see more landlords cutting back on deal sweeteners like space build-outs that entail upfront costs.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 11, 2024

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

Navigating common workflow challenges in corporate development

Overcome the hurdles of data overload and time constraints and enhance your ability to make strategic decisions with confidence.

Nov. 11, 2024

Global 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

News Corp’s new CFO to receive $2.6M one-time equity bonus

Lavanya Chandrashekar, 52, most recently CFO of beverage company Diageo, will replace Susan Panuccio, who has held News Corp’s finance reins since 2017. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 8, 2024

‘Pawternity’ leave: Paid sick leave to care for pets could be on the horizon

New York City’s paid pet leave proposal could open up a larger conversation on employee benefits and flexible workplaces, a law firm partner said.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 8, 2024

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

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

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

4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 7, 2024

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

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

28% of workers fear AI will diminish or replace their role: survey

It’s a stressful time for workers, who also report challenges such as increased burnout and declining mental health, Grant Thornton found.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 5, 2024

IBM’s Apptio unit ‘refines’ AI tool, eyes early 2025 rollout

“Customers are really pushing us to provide better, more actionable answers,” Apptio’s Eugene Khvostov said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 5, 2024

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

The secret to sustainable revenue growth

A company's success and growth are deeply influenced by the financial stability and creditworthiness of its customers.

Nov. 4, 2024

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

Meta CFO: AI poised to drive ‘significant’ capex growth

The tech giant’s stock price fell after its third-quarter earnings report, as the company faces growing Wall Street angst over its ballooning AI expenditures. 

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 31, 2024

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

When it comes to AI, CFOs must get their ‘hands dirty’: EY

CFOs that want a successful AI strategy need to be sure they’re “skating to the puck,” EY’s Deidre Ryan said.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2024

FASB publishes narrow software accounting revamp proposal

In June the FASB voted 7-0 for the more targeted update, even as some expressed concerns about not going far enough to modernize GAAP rules.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 29, 2024

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