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    M&A professionals predict a continued market upswing in 2026

    Large majorities of dealmakers say they’re anticipating a second straight year of gains in both deal volume and deal quality.

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    Venezuela and the CFO risk picture: Trial Balance

    U.S. intervention in the South American nation is raising risk considerations across credit markets, banking exposure and commodity-linked assets.

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    Companies continue to ratchet up business travel activity

    Third-quarter data shows a 20% gain in travel and expense volume and spending compared to Q3 2024.

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    10 buzzwords defining trends finance teams faced in 2025

    From workslop and microshifting to conscious unbossing, the language of work this year reflected complicated operational and talent risks for CFOs.

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    How Bevi’s CFO turned the tap on $100M of annual revenue

    Wajeeha Ahmed, the water dispenser maker’s first finance chief, says that sharing financial performance with employees helps drive impact.

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    The forces shaping M&A in 2026

    Firms that combine strategic agility with intelligent operations will redefine how value is captured in the next era of M&A.