What’s Going on in Finance Today
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, shopping at retailers and online, marketing ads pushing holiday specials and decorations lighting up neighborhoods and offices. ‘Tis the season and CFO has a quiz just for you shopaholics out there. Think you know a lot about how much people spend during this time of year? Take our quiz and find out how good you are.
CFO surveyed 300 finance executives to see find out what qualities they look for in a commercial bank. See what today’s CFOs have to say about service ratings, strategic partnerships, customer relationships, lending/availability of capital, internal reporting/connectivity and satisfaction ratings. We also asked what their top 10 U.S.-chartered commercial banks are. Read more.
Before you travel for Thanksgiving give CFO a read, we have the top financial news executives can rely on. Here’s today’s CFO roundup.
Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire
Slow growth is piquing interest in M&A but hindering efforts to fill key positions, according to the latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.
‘Tis the Season
How much will consumers spend on gift-giving this year?
No End to Change
To transform the back office, companies must change not just processes and systems, but hearts and minds as well.
David W. Owens and Josh Hyatt, Contributors
Winning Qualities
Our second annual banking survey asks CFOs to share what they value in their commercial banks and bankers.
From Finance to Fintech
Wall Street executives are increasingly filling the CFO seats at financial technology firms.
Minding the Net
The continuing growth of the Internet presents opportunities for web technology company Akamai Technologies. An Interview with CFO Jim Benson.
CVC, CPPIB Buy Petco For $4.6B
TPG and Leonard Green & Partners unload Petco, for the second time.
Q3 GDP Better Than First Estimated
Business spending on equipment and investment in home construction helped boost third-quarter GDP growth.
Stockbroker Accused of Stealing $1.1M
The fraud involved real estate tax lien certificates that the broker told clients would earn 6% to 9% annually.
Nestlé Finds Some Suppliers Abusing Workers
Report finds instances of forced labor and human trafficking among food company’s suppliers in Thailand.
Google Parent Moves to Boost Accountability
Business units, especially those betting heavily on risky projects, will be charged for using corporate services such as IT and recruiting.
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