One CFO’s stealth IPO market tests

“Bake-offs” and confidential filings can clue executives in on their company’s prospects well ahead of going public, Clearwater Analytics CFO Jim Cox says.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 20, 2023

Recession storm clouds growing: Conference Board

A downturn will probably extend from the current quarter to the first quarter of next year, the Conference Board predicted.

By Jim Tyson • July 20, 2023

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Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle

In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.

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FedNow goes live for banks, credit unions

The Fed’s long-awaited instant payments system is arriving right on time this month, giving consumers and businesses a new route for speedier transactions.

By Lynne Marek • July 20, 2023

Fed’s final inflation fight ‘will be tough’: Fannie Mae

The likelihood of a “soft landing” for the economy, or a slowing of inflation without triggering recession, has increased recently, Fannie Mae said.

By Jim Tyson • July 19, 2023

SEC takes climate rule criticism ‘very seriously’: top official

GOP lawmakers on Tuesday accused an SEC division director of undermining capitalism by pushing for a climate risk disclosure rule.

By Jim Tyson • July 18, 2023

FedEx picks transportation industry veteran for CFO

Just under a month after announcing CFO Michael Lenz was retiring, FedEx appointed air cargo industry veteran John W. Dietrich as its new finance chief. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 18, 2023

‘State-of-the-art’ Kraft Heinz facility to cost in excess of $400M

The high-tech warehouse, which is expected to open in 2025, is expected to feature robotic technology allowing fully-automated selection of Kraft Heinz products.

By Alexei Alexis • July 17, 2023

Gensler sees companies with AI gaining clout over consumers

The SEC chief warned that the handful of companies leading AI innovation may come to dominate the market.

By Jim Tyson • July 17, 2023

6 strategies for effective cost takeout

CFOs have an opportunity to step up as change leaders – taking bold steps to build resilience and agility.

July 17, 2023

Healthcare bankruptcies jump as crypto ‘calms down’

Labor costs and a fall-off in government aid are factors cited behind healthcare industry distress. Meanwhile, bankruptcy experts said a commercial real estate “bubble” looms.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 14, 2023

Fed touts FedNow’s fraud tools

Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester spelled out some of the tools that the new instant payments system will have for thwarting fraud during a speech this week.

By Lynne Marek • July 13, 2023

KPMG to spend $2B in expanded AI alliance with Microsoft

The expanded partnership could help unlock potential incremental growth opportunities for KPMG of over $12 billion, the firm said.

By Alexei Alexis • July 13, 2023

Embattled EV maker Faraday replaces interim CFO

The electric vehicle maker’s new interim CFO, Jonathan Maroko, is replacing Yun Han, who resigned from the top finance role. The company announced it will also be restating certain financial reports. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 12, 2023

Slowing inflation unlikely to avert Fed rate hike

Traders in interest rate futures see 95% odds that the central bank will increase the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point on July 26.

By Jim Tyson • July 12, 2023

Why all CFOs need to be prepared for bank capital requirement changes

With banks potentially undergoing capital requirement changes, CFOs need to be hyper-aware when it comes to the financial health of their businesses, according to Northern Edge Advisors’ president.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 12, 2023

Economy struggling in ‘slowcession’: Moody’s

A sudden spike in oil prices poses the biggest threat to U.S. economic growth, Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi said.

By Jim Tyson • July 11, 2023

How predictive analytics can curb just-in-time inventory pitfalls

CFOs can use predictive analytics to avoid panic buying, anchor price bias and overpaying suppliers, Edmund Zagorin, an executive with the procurement platform Arkestro, writes.

By Edmund Zagorin • July 11, 2023

Hanesbrands promotes interim CFO to permanent seat

Scott Lewis, a 17-year company veteran, has been at the financial helm of Hanesbrands on an interim basis since the former CFO Michael Dastugue stepped down for family reasons in January.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 11, 2023

Economic optimism grows as inflation worries ease: McKinsey

Business executives worldwide see growing risks from income inequality and shifts in political leadership, McKinsey said.

By Jim Tyson • July 10, 2023

Oatly taps Pandora alum for CFO

Oatly CFO Marie-Jose David comes to the financial helm of the oat milk maker as the company looks to get “aggressive” this year.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 10, 2023

Business bankruptcies pick up again

Small business bankruptcy filings soared 55% year-over-year. The rise came as changes in the law increased the eligibility filing limits.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 10, 2023

US IPOs rise in H1 but lag 2021 boom: EY

Initial public offerings may recover during the second half of this year amid slowing inflation, falling commodity prices and renewed stability in the U.S. banking system, EY said.

By Jim Tyson • July 7, 2023

Tech unemployment inched up in June, employers cautious on future hiring

June saw modest declines for tech job postings, a marker of future hiring plans, CompTIA analysis shows.

By Naomi Eide • July 7, 2023

Paysend’s Biondo banks on $30M media-for-equity deal

The concept of trading ownership stakes for media time may appeal to more firms as marketing spending faces sharper scrutiny.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 7, 2023

Uber competitor Bolt appoints new CFO

As the Estonian ride-hailing company looks ahead to an IPO in 2025, Mikko Salovaara, former CFO of Revolut, takes the financial helm.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 6, 2023