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RWE and AWS Partner to Drive Clean Energy and Digital Transformation
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Corpay Appoints Peter Walker as Chief Financial Officer
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Grant Thornton Names Rick Surett as CFO, Following Retirement of Muhammad...
Grant Thornton has named Rick Surett as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Muhammad Bhayat, who is retiring after over 20 years with the firm. He brings nearly three decades of financial leadership experience spanning private equity-backed firms, public markets, and complex capital structures. Most recently, Surett served as CFO of Transportation Equipment Network, where he significantly improved operational efficiency...
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APAC CFOs Prioritize Growth, Operational Efficiency, and Risk Preparedness in 2025
CFOs across Asia-Pacific are placing growth, operational efficiency, and risk management at the forefront of their 2025 agendas, according to Deloitte’s second annual Asia-Pacific CFO Survey. Based on insights from 469 CFOs across industries and regions, the report highlights that 83% of respondents ranked revenue growth as their top priority, followed by 72% cost control, 67% financial performance, and 59% productivity improvement...
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Private Equity Faces Liquidity and Tariff Pressures in 2025 Midyear Outlook
Private equity entered 2025 with strong momentum from the previous year, supported by open credit markets and falling interest rates. The first quarter recorded robust deal values, buoyed by major buyouts such as Sycamore Partners’ $23.7 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance and strategic exits like GTCR’s sale of Worldpay. However, the optimism quickly faded as tariff-related uncertainty intensified from April onwards...
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Crypto Exchange Bullish Files Confidentially for U.S. IPO
Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, according to the Financial Times. The filing was reportedly submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission in recent weeks. A confidential IPO process enables a company to begin its regulatory review without disclosing detailed financial information until it moves closer to listing...
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AdventHealth Powers Headquarters with On-Site Solar, Advancing Sustainability Goals
AdventHealth has completed a major solar energy project at its corporate headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Florida, marking a significant step toward its environmental goals. The 3-megawatt solar photovoltaic system, now fully operational, is one of the largest privately owned solar installations in Florida. It features over 7,500 solar panels installed across building rooftops, parking garages, walkways, and canopies...
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EU Delays New Bank Trading Rules Until 2027 Amid Global Uncertainty
The European Commission has confirmed that the implementation of new international banking rules known as the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) will be delayed until January 1, 2027. This decision follows earlier postponements and reflects ongoing concerns about uneven adoption across major financial jurisdictions. The FRTB, a core component of the Basel III regulatory package, aims to strengthen capital requirements for banks engaged in trading activities...
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CFOs Turn to AI to Navigate Economic Uncertainty and Drive Growth,...
“The Strategic CFO Report: Turning Global Market Uncertainty into Opportunity” from Coupa reveals that CFOs are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence as a primary strategy for growth amid global economic uncertainty, rising inflation, and trade volatility. The report shows that 40% of CFOs rank AI as their top investment area, with implementation confidence growing 23% year-over-year...
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Vertiv Announces Retirement of CFO David Fallon, Plans Transition
Vertiv, a supplier of essential digital infrastructure and business continuity solutions, has announced that Chief Financial Officer David Fallon will retire from his role in the second half of 2025 due to family reasons. Fallon, who has served as CFO since 2017, will continue in his position until a successor is appointed. He will then transition into a consultancy role through December 31, 2026, to support a smooth handover...
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