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In 2025, CFOs find themselves at a critical juncture as they navigate the intersection of new technologies and organizational growth. With the global market rapidly shifting, finance leaders can drive organizational growth by leveraging emerging technologies like AI, improving cybersecurity defenses, and integrating ESG reporting into the financial framework...

President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of sweeping tariffs has sparked significant concerns about the U.S. economy, prompting economists to revise their forecasts. According to the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), economists surveyed between April 7 and April 9 increased their inflation estimate for 2025 to 3.3%, up from 2.8% in March...

Intel Corporation, a semiconductor company, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell 51% of its Altera business to Silver Lake for $8.75 billion. This move grants Altera operational independence and positions it as the largest pure-play FPGA (field programmable gate array) semiconductor solutions provider. Altera will continue to innovate in AI-driven markets and focus on expanding its FPGA technology...

David Collins has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Madison Square Garden Entertainment. With over 30 years of financial experience, including roles in live entertainment and sports, Collins brings a wealth of expertise to the company. In his new role, Collins will work closely with the Executive Management Team to guide the company's long-term strategy and oversee key financial functions such as planning, analysis, treasury, investor relations, tax, and procurement...

The LEGO Group is taking significant strides toward both sustainability and community development with the opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Binh Duong, Vietnam. As the company's most environmentally sustainable factory to date, it runs on renewable energy and features the first battery storage solution of its scale in the country...

Private credit has quickly emerged as a dominant force in corporate lending, with nonbank lenders like alternative asset managers and insurance firms leading the charge. Now valued at $1.7 trillion globally, it offers a strong alternative to traditional bank loans and bonds. As banks face increasingly stringent regulations, private credit provides companies with more flexibility, faster access to capital, and tailored loan terms...

UWM Holdings Corporation, a mortgage financing firm, has appointed Rami Hasani as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective from April 1, 2025. In this role, he will lead all financial functions, including accounting, reporting, compliance, tax, treasury, and financial planning. Hasani steps into the role after serving as Vice President of Financial Reporting and Compliance since joining the company in 2020...

CVS Health has appointed Brian Newman as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Designate. He will formally assume the CFO role on May 12, as Tom Cowhey transitions into a strategic advisory role to President and CEO David Joyner. Newman brings over 30 years of finance leadership. He most recently served as CFO of United Parcel Service, where he played a central role in navigating the company through the COVID-19 pandemic...

Asia-Pacific’s private equity market is showing signs of recovery, with deal value rising 11% to $176 billion, even though deal count declined 9%. The region’s average deal size jumped 22% to $133 million, supported by a 50% increase in megadeals valued at $1 billion or more. Buyouts drove momentum, accounting for over half of total deal value, and gained popularity even in traditionally growth-focused markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and Greater China...

The global IPO market in early 2025 is navigating uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and the rise of disruptive AI technologies. A total of 291 IPOs raised $29.3 billion globally, maintaining the volume seen in Q1 2024 while increasing deal value by 20%. The U.S. drove IPO activity, Asia-Pacific markets showed signs of recovery, and EMEIA maintained stability despite ongoing challenges...