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The Asia-Pacific private equity (PE) market showed signs of recovery in 2024, with investment levels rising moderately after two years of decline. Deal value increased by 11%, boosting investor confidence despite ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks. General partners focused on buyouts to gain more control over their portfolio companies, ensuring value creation, risk management, and stronger liquidity...

StubHub, a secondary ticketing marketplace, has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The company has applied to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "STUB." However, the number of shares and the price range for the offering remain undetermined. J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC will serve as joint book-running managers, while BofA Securities, Evercore ISI, and several others will act as additional book-runners...

Nestlé and UNESCO have introduced “Youth Impact: Because You Matter”, an initiative that will provide grants to 100 teams of young social impact innovators. These grants will support skill development and innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of food systems. Its focus lies in promoting regenerative agriculture, addressing climate change, and advancing sustainable packaging...

The Federal Reserve has announced a slowdown in its balance sheet drawdown, reducing the monthly cap on Treasury roll-offs from $25 billion to $5 billion. This move aims to stabilize liquidity as policymakers navigate economic uncertainties and growing concerns over the impact of the government's debt ceiling. The shift, expected to hold for the remainder of the process, reflects the Fed’s effort to extend the drawdown while preventing market disruptions...

The Cigna Group, a global health company, has appointed Ann Dennison as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She will oversee all enterprise financial operations and report directly to Chairman and CEO David Cordani. Dennison brings extensive financial leadership experience; before joining The Cigna Group, she served as Executive Vice President and CFO at Nasdaq, where she led corporate finance, treasury, planning and analysis, investor relations, ESG reporting, procurement, and real estate...

As the role of the CFO evolves, aspiring leaders must develop a broad skill set to succeed in an increasingly complex business landscape. In 2025, CFOs will need to navigate significant changes in tax, trade, and regulatory policies, which will affect everything from cash flow to operational strategy...

As mergers and acquisitions rebound, deal-related disputes are rising, adding financial and legal complexities for CFOs. A recent BRG report highlights how economic volatility, geopolitical risks, and regulatory scrutiny are fueling post-deal conflicts. Taking a proactive approach may help CFOs safeguard financial interests and reduce risks. One major challenge is the misalignment of financial expectations in uncertain markets...

The Children’s Place, a children’s apparel retailer, has appointed John Szczepanski as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2025. He will report to President and Interim Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Umair and oversee finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, procurement, investor relations, internal audit, and real estate...

Rio Tinto is making significant strides toward sustainability with a new agreement that will drastically reduce emissions at its Gladstone aluminium operations. The company has secured a 20-year deal with Edify Energy to purchase 90% of power from two major solar and battery storage projects in Queensland...

As economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures continue to challenge businesses, CFOs must take control of pricing strategies to protect margins and ensure financial stability. In the absence of dedicated pricing teams, CFOs are tasked with making pricing decisions that respond to the three key factors: costs, competition, and customer value...