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Silvergate ex-CFO loses bid to dismiss SEC fraud suit
The SEC alleges Silvergate’s former finance chief engaged in fraud to conceal the bank’s dire condition following the 2022 collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
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Service sector falters amid weak hiring, business activity: ISM survey
A softening labor market and stalling service sector are just two trends in an economy that has recently sent signals of strength as well as weakness.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 3, 2025 -
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Tarifff headwinds along with the accounting talent shortage and the promises and traps of generative AI, are among the top issues CFOs are grappling with this year.
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Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data
Just hours before most U.S. federal agencies closed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not release highly anticipated jobs data on Friday.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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FASB pubs updated derivatives scope guidance
The update is aimed at fighting “scope creep,” with existing derivative standards having been applied too often, FASB Chair Richard Jones said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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Consumer confidence slumps to five-month low on inflation, jobs outlook
The gloomy view of households toward the labor market aligned with a government report showing that the hiring rate in August was little changed compared with July.
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Cyber insurance could greatly reduce losses from diversification, mitigation measures
A report by CyberCube shows the global market is heavily concentrated in the U.S. and would benefit from expanding into new segments and improving cyber hygiene.
By David Jones • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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Risk mitigation budgets swell as enterprise AI adoption grows
Governing AI comes at a cost with most organizations increasing oversight investments in the next financial year, according to OneTrust data.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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Startup aims to rescue finance teams ‘buried in reconciliations’
After a $9 million funding boost, finance software firm Maximor will work on beefing up its AI agents, said its CEO, a former Microsoft executive.
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Fed’s Williams says policy still restrictive while flagging weak job market
New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams said that the impact from tariffs on inflation has so far undershot forecasts.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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US Chamber of Commerce says $100K H-1B fee will ‘impede’ economic growth
The visas have drawn renewed scrutiny since Sept. 19, when President Donald Trump announced an added $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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Consumer spending holds steady despite rising prices, cooling job market
The unexpectedly sunny spending data followed an upward revision in second quarter gross domestic product growth to 3.8% from 3.3%.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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‘Mega bankruptcies’ jump as tariffs, policy changes add new pressure
Chapter 7 and 11 filings by companies with over $1 billion in assets rose 33% YoY in the 12 months ended in June, according to Cornerstone Research.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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CFOs expect tariff-fueled price pressures to persist into 2026
On average, CFOs say price growth at their organizations would be roughly 25% lower in 2026 if not for the impact of tariffs, according to survey results.
By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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One-third of corporate spending aligns with sustainability: Risilience
Fifty-two percent of large companies have created plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, and 30% are drawing up such roadmaps, Risilience found in a survey.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2025 -
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Powell calls for bolstering job market while warning of rising inflation
Given a “less dynamic and somewhat softer labor market, the downside risks to employment have risen,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 23, 2025 -
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Many ‘material’ cybersecurity breaches go unreported: VikingCloud
The research also found that cyberattacks have escalated both in frequency and severity in the past year, with AI serving as a primary driver behind the surge.
By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 23, 2025 -
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Fed’s Miran calls for slashing main interest rate to avert job loss
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran brushed aside concerns that he has weakened the Fed’s independence by not resigning as the top White House economic adviser.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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Firings related to Charlie Kirk comments highlight need for social media policies
Recent high-profile firings and suspensions are a reminder to employers of the need for solid social media policies, experts say — akin to the advice following protests about George Floyd’s murder.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 19, 2025 -
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CEO sentiment, capital spending plans rise: Business Roundtable
Seventy-one percent of U.S. CEOs expect sales revenue to increase during the next six months, an increase of 4 percentage points since the second quarter, the Business Roundtable said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2025 -
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Tariff ‘drag’ will slow GDP growth to 1.6% this year: Conference Board
The economy is headed for “a substantial slowdown from 2.8% [growth] in 2024,” a Conference Board executive said, citing headwinds from import taxes.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 18, 2025 -
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Business contracts with tariff clauses proliferate
Companies are using tariff-specific language to hedge against uncertainty in areas such as pricing and delivery timelines, contract management firm Agiloft said.
By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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Retail sales exceed forecasts despite sinking consumer sentiments
Consumer spending has held steady in recent months even amid rising price pressures, a slowdown in hiring and an increase in unemployment.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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FBI warns about 2 campaigns targeting Salesforce instances
The threat groups, identified as UNC6040 and UNC6395, have used different tactics to gain access to data.
By David Jones • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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Consumers cautiously approach holiday spending as mood slumps: McKinsey
“More individuals express mixed feelings about the economy, highlighting how economic pressures are taking a toll on consumer confidence,” McKinsey said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market
“After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 12, 2025
