Rising prices, weak consumer spending spotlight ‘stagflation’ risk

Public- and private-sector economists have flagged inflation risks and marked down estimates for economic growth this year, warning of the potential harm from tariffs.

By Jim Tyson • March 28, 2025

Those return-to-office plans? CFOs aren’t all in.

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic amplified remote work’s possibilities, worker bees aren't the only ones resisting the return-to-office call.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 28, 2025

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like artificial intelligence evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

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Forter taps new CFO, CPO ahead of growth push

Splunk alum Jim Lejeal will join Square veteran Cyndy Lobb at Forter as the platform looks to boost its revenue amid a widening spotlight on digital payment security.

By Grace Noto • March 28, 2025

SEC withdraws defense of climate-risk disclosure rule

The agency will no longer defend its rule requiring companies to disclose certain climate-related risks, a move one commissioner called an attempt to “unlawfully” dismantle it.

By Lamar Johnson • March 28, 2025

Trump’s SEC nominee faces scrutiny on potential conflicts of interest

Paul Atkins said in a recent letter that if confirmed as SEC chair he would resign as chief executive of a consulting firm that has served digital asset companies.

By Jim Tyson • March 27, 2025

Deutsche Bank picks Morgan Stanley vet for CFO

Raja Akram, Morgan Stanley’s deputy CFO since 2020, will succeed James von Moltke, who has held Germany’s largest bank’s finance reins for eight years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 27, 2025

US will charge 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars

The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated March 26, 2025

Utah becomes third state to put new CPA licensure paths on the books

So far this year Utah, Virginia and Ohio have all adopted laws offering new routes to CPA licensure that don’t require 150 hours of college credit. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 26, 2025

5 years after pandemic lockdowns, is retail back to normal?

Stores are open, inventory is flowing and inflation is down. But today’s uncertainty and destabilization are making consumers anxious.

By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2025

Consumer expectations for future plunge to 12-year low on tariff anxiety

Pessimism about price pressures rose, with expectations for inflation in 12 months increasing to 6.2% this month from 5.8% in February, the Conference Board said.

By Jim Tyson • March 25, 2025

CFO evolution puts spotlight on data, tech skills

The strategic CFO evolution is just one aspect of a wider shift in the responsibilities of the finance function in a tech-first world, Boyden’s Chad Hesters said.

By Grace Noto • March 25, 2025

23andMe CRO details data breach’s role in bankruptcy

The DNA-testing company, which filed for Chapter 11 Sunday, has been battling legal fallout from a 2023 cyber breach exposure that affected about 7 million customers. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 25, 2025

Nearly one in five SMBs at risk of shutting down after a cyberattack

SMBs are a growing target for malware, denial of service attacks, deepfake scams and ransomware, researchers found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 25, 2025

OneStream CFO: Tariff turbulence is ‘good driver of business for us’

The finance leader said disruptions in the current environment are in many ways reminiscent of what companies faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Alexei Alexis • March 24, 2025

Manufacturing slows as tariffs, policy shifts dim expectations: S&P

Inflation in both goods and services prices accelerated in March to the fastest pace in 23 months, hitting a 31-month high in manufacturing, S&P Global said.

By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2025

Revolut US CFO aims for growth, maturity, with more ‘boots on the ground’

Getting the balance between agility and compliance right is crucial for the fintech as it looks to continue its expansion into key markets like the U.S., Revolut CFO Max Lapin said.

By Grace Noto • March 24, 2025

CRM holds financial tech tool MVP spot, for now

While finance leaders surveyed currently value customer relationship management tools most, they expect buzzy GenAI to enjoy the highest future investment levels.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 24, 2025

Closing carried interest tax loophole could drive predatory PE practices

The tax break incentivizes private equity firms to keep businesses for more than three years. Eliminating it could have unintended consequences, a private equity CEO writes. 

By Kade Thomas • March 21, 2025

Economic data ‘point to headwinds ahead,’ Conference Board says

Economists at several organizations have recently warned of trade war risks and forecast slower economic growth this year.

By Jim Tyson • March 20, 2025

Ransomware attacks surged 50% in February: NCC

Attacks are on the rise even though law enforcement operations have continued to disrupt cybercriminal networks, according to NCC Group analysts.

By Alexei Alexis • March 20, 2025

Deloitte, HPE team up to offer AI agents for finance teams

“We're transforming financial operations together and will be able to bring that experience to our joint customers," HPE CFO Marie Myers said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 19, 2025

Etsy grants new CFO inducement stock award

The approved inducement grant comes as Etsy targets a stickier app experience as part of a strategy to reverse an ongoing trend of declining sales.

By Grace Noto • March 19, 2025

Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth

“Growth looks like it's maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.

By Jim Tyson • Updated March 19, 2025

Minnesota CPA pathways bills get warmer welcome amid momentum shift

Minnesota lawmakers previously drew opposition to proposed rules opening alternative paths to CPA licensure. Now a rising number of states are proposing similar legislation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 18, 2025

Retail sales lag expectations after falling in January

A report of weak retail sales in February aligns with a 0.5% decline in overall consumer spending in January.

By Jim Tyson • March 17, 2025