Chief Financial Officer (CFO) stories - Page 8
Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods
Tue, 14th May 2024
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financial systems
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Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.
Jimmy Duan steps into Chief Customer Officer role at BlackLine
Tue, 7th May 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
Software expert Jimmy Duan joins BlackLine Inc., a leading digital finance transformation company, as the new Chief Customer Officer, leveraging his prolific industry experience to boost the firm's customer-first philosophy.
How AI is pushing the financing sector forward
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ai
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AI revolutionizes finance, shifting from personal trading to automated systems and transforming traditional lending practices.
Three ways employees can spot a deepfake scam
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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cfo
As deepfake scams surge globally, employees are urged to be vigilant and adopt common-sense checks, including 'liveness' checks and using internal codewords.
INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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fintech
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cfo
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leadership
After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.
How CFOs can responsibly leverage the potential of AI and achieve success
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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data privacy
AI gives CFOs a strategic edge in volatile markets, but effective use requires more than just tech: learning, innovation, and ethical standards are crucial.
Raphael Bres returns to Tradeshift, set to harness AI in fintech
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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martech
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cdp
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microsoft
Raphael Bres is set to harness AI to revolutionise Tradeshift's finance function after he rejoins the B2B eCommerce, fintech platform, amid company restructuring and growth.
Intel welcomes industry veteran Stacy Smith to its board
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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supply chain
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cfo
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intel
Semiconductor industry veteran Stacy Smith rejoins Intel, appointed as an independent director and member of the board's Audit and Finance Committee.
CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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cfo
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m&a
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dei
The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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microsoft
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pwc
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cfo
Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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uc
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devops
In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.
IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customers
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facebook
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workplace
IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.
Basware unveils global expansion plans after bookings surge by 52%
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Following a 52% surge in bookings, global AP automation leader Basware reveals expansive growth strategy, with a firm focus on AI innovation, customer growth, and fraud prevention.
Tradeshift appoints Iain Balchin as new CFO
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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cfo
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aig
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hsbc
Tradeshift, the B2B eCommerce and fintech platform, hires veteran financial executive Iain Balchin as its new CFO, focusing on expanding network and monetising services.
Consult Red names David Webster as new CFO in growth strategy
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cfo
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connectivity
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construction
Tech firm Consult Red targets aggressive growth with the appointment of finance veteran David Webster as CFO, enhancing their consultancy and engineering services portfolio.
Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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bi
Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.
CFOs' confidence in cashflow visibility remains low
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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ai
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cfo
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blackline
A mere 2% of CFOs fully trust their organisation's cashflow visibility – alarming figures that remain unchanged from last year.
How APAC CFOs can tackle currency risk in today's economy
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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erp
Join us as we uncover how CFOs in APAC can implement successful forex risk management strategies to gain stability in an uncertain environment.
How CFOs can reduce inventory and improve profits in 2024
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
By having a consolidated view of inventory levels, you can minimise stockouts and overstocking, optimising working capital and reducing storage costs.
Technology emerges as macroeconomic management tool for 2024
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Gazing into the crystal ball for 2024, CFOs are likely to expect economic uncertainty in 2024 due to continued high-interest rates and inflation.