The global economic landscape is increasingly complex and unpredictable. One thing remains certain, however: Having a savvy, steady chief financial officer helming the finance function can do wonders for business success. Understanding how a CFO’s responsibilities have expanded and what qualities are now essential in a CFO is crucial for enterprises looking to grow and
The state of logistics is representative of the state of commerce. As shippers and carriers alike deal with spotty spot demand, inflation, and geopolitical tensions across key supply chain points, observers believe it’s time for a reset, one driven by digital innovation. And with the announcement Monday (Aug. 19) of Freightos’ acquisition of Shipsta, a freight-tender
Private equity has an unsettling reputation. Some critics say these firms are vampires – bleeding healthy companies dry and walking away enriched. But, for many businesses, a well-negotiated capital injection from a private equity investor can restore financial security and accelerate growth. With publicly listed companies hampered by tough trading conditions, the move to private
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and other civic agencies will start using data analytics and geographic information system (GIS) for revenue augmentation, as part of the Tamil Nadu government’s initiative pertaining to increasing revenue through property tax, professional tax, property registration, Goods and Services Tax, and commercial connections in the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution
Mortgage rate lock-in happens because even small changes in mortgage rates can make a big difference in costs. For example, for a home priced at $390,000 — the median price for a single-family home in the U.S. in April 2024 — with a 10% down payment, a typical mortgage would be approximately $350,000. For every