CFOs chase down payments, eye inventory, grip cash amid halting recovery

After realizing a win by reducing the average days to payment, financial executives are looking to rationalize inventory, according to Craig Bailey of The Hackett Group.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 10, 2022

Pension plans gain while facing headwinds in 2022: Goldman

Companies this year will likely “de-risk” their pension plans by shifting more capital into fixed-income assets, Goldman Sachs Asset Management said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 7, 2022

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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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M&A in 2021 lifts buyers' stock prices most in five years

Companies pursued a record number of large deals last year while scoring market gains, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 6, 2022

IPOs surge to record in 2021 with most issuers hitting target price: EY

Fiscal stimulus, low interest rates and abundant capital are some of the forces driving a robust market in initial public offerings.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 22, 2021

5 CFO tips for adjusting wages to high inflation, labor shortages

CFOs eager to attract and retain workers and overcome labor shortages can follow five strategies to raise compensation and sustain profits.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 21, 2021

Regulators warn of legal risks to companies that botch LIBOR transition

“More work remains to be done” on the imminent phase-out of LIBOR to reduce the risk of market instability, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 17, 2021

M&A boom will surge into 2022: KPMG

Easy money, labor shortages and ample investment capital will probably stoke dealmaking next year well beyond 2021 levels, KPMG says.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 13, 2021

Companies plan 3.9% wage boost in 2022, highest rate since 2008

A surge in consumer prices this year may have already created a wage-price spiral causing still higher inflation.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 7, 2021

Inflation to exceed Fed's 2% target for three years: NABE survey

CFOs face an especially murky outlook for 2022 as the omicron virus variant spreads, inflation flares at the highest level in 30 years and job market surveys signal both weakness and strength.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 6, 2021

80% of companies passing on rising costs to consumers: Fed survey

CFOs face twin inflationary threats from labor shortages and disrupted supply chains. Their response: raise prices.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 3, 2021

Fed's Quarles backs faster cuts in stimulus, citing inflation

The Fed may need to take extra measures to tighten monetary policy if inflation in the spring still exceeds 4%, Quarles said.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 2, 2021

Small businesses raise wages at record pace

As inflation rises and "help wanted" signs go unanswered, CFOs are raising wages at the fastest rate in many years.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 1, 2021

Fed may speed up cuts to stimulus amid inflation surge: Powell

The Fed will act if necessary to avert prolonged inflation pressures, which will probably persist through mid-2022, Powell said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 30, 2021

$1.7 trillion U.S. spending bill would not stoke inflation: Moody's

Concerns about the impact of the "social infrastructure" bill on inflation and the U.S. fiscal outlook may be overblown.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 23, 2021

Biden taps Powell for second Fed term, supporting continuity

Biden's emphasis on monetary policy continuity is unlikely to discourage Powell from withdrawing record stimulus if inflation continues to accelerate.

By Jim Tyson , Dan Ennis • Nov. 22, 2021

Stripe CFO Suryadevara drawing from challenges as GM CFO

Suryadevara has ventured into unfamiliar business terrain before, becoming GM Treasurer with little prior knowledge of the role.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 18, 2021

U.S. House panel passes bills tightening SPAC oversight

Two bills approved by the House Financial Services Committee signal support from lawmakers for tougher SEC regulation of SPACs.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 17, 2021

6 CFO tips for freeing up cash, fighting inflation: McKinsey

With inflation running at a 30-year high, CFOs can identify dormant cash on their balance sheets and put it to use, McKinsey said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 16, 2021

CFOs fast track digital payments during pandemic

Digital payments have grown in popularity because of their role in helping ensure a healthy balance sheet, a survey found.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 11, 2021

Proportion of businesses raising pay hits 48-year high: NFIB

Nearly half of small businesses can't fill job openings, and three out of four have either raised pay or plan to soon do so, a survey showed.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 9, 2021

Inflation poses 'upside' risks: Fed official

By the end of next year, conditions will likely be set for the Federal Reserve to begin raising the benchmark interest rate, Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2021

ESG 'make-or-break' factor for leading investors: PwC

Most investors want companies to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability but would not tolerate a reduction in returns of more than one percentage point, PwC said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 1, 2021

Uncertain times turn spotlight on corporate treasurers

As with CFOs, these behind-the-scenes executives are stepping up strategically to help their organizations navigate volatility.

By Meghan Birmingham Leader • Oct. 26, 2021

U.S. regulator warns of 'complacency' as LIBOR's end draws near

The phaseout of LIBOR is "an incredibly important issue facing the global financial system," a top U.S. regulator said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 26, 2021

Hedge fund sells holding in SPAC backing Trump as shares soar

Saba Capital divests of Digital World, a SPAC funding a Trump online venture, as retail investors rush to buy shares.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 22, 2021