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In a significant step toward improving care for veterans, Epic’s enhanced interoperability with the Veterans Affairs (VA) system is helping thousands of veterans access critical housing, food, and healthcare benefits. Since the connection went live in 2024, millions of patients have been screened, identifying nearly 100,000 veterans who may not have been aware of their eligibility for these vital resources...

The Autumn 2024 Deloitte European CFO Survey highlights a mixed outlook among senior financial executives, marked by cautious optimism amidst ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. With input from 1,738 CFOs across 20 countries, the survey reveals a nuanced perspective. Despite declining inflation and interest rates, the anticipated economic recovery remains elusive...

The role of Chief Financial Officers is undergoing a significant transformation as emerging technologies reshape the future of finance. While CFOs continue to manage traditional duties like financial stewardship and regulatory compliance, they are increasingly expected to lead technological innovation and use predictive analytics to drive strategic decisions...

Vercel, an artificial intelligence startup valued at $3.25 billion, has announced the addition of Steffan Tomlinson to its board of directors. Tomlinson, currently the CFO at Stripe, brings extensive experience in guiding developer-focused tech companies like Palo Alto Networks, Confluent, and Aruba Networks through their initial public offerings...

Heidrick & Struggles International has appointed Nirupam Sinha as its Chief Financial Officer, effective January 6, 2025. Sinha brings a wealth of experience, having served as CFO at Checkout.com and holding key leadership roles at T. Rowe Price and McKinsey & Company. At Heidrick & Struggles, Sinha is expected to use his extensive background to drive value creation, enhance financial management, and support the company’s strategic initiatives...

ExxonMobil is making a significant investment in the future of recycling and sustainability with its expansion of advanced recycling capabilities. The company is committing over $200 million to enhance its operations at sites in Baytown and Beaumont, Texas, with plans to process up to 1 billion pounds of plastic waste annually by 2027. This expansion will add 350 million pounds of recycling capacity, bringing ExxonMobil's total to 500 million pounds per year...

Morningstar, a provider of independent investment insights, has appointed Michael Holt as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Holt’s appointment follows the announcement that Jason Dubinsky, the current CFO, will step down at the end of the year and transition into a consulting role...

In an era defined by economic volatility and geopolitical shifts, Chief Financial Officers are adapting to increasingly complex roles. According to PwC’s latest Pulse Survey, 84% of CFOs are delaying at least one investment decision due to heightened uncertainty. As they grapple with evolving capital requirements, regulatory challenges, and rising interest rates, finance leaders are focusing on enhancing their organizations’ financial resilience...

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has drawn comparisons to past speculative bubbles, with concerns about overhyped products and unsustainable growth dominating discussions. Companies like Nvidia have seen extraordinary revenue increases, while the broader market faces challenges such as limited training data, supply chain disruptions, and diminishing chip advancements...

Private equity activity has seen a marked resurgence in 2024, with global deal value rising 36% and volume increasing by 18% year-to-date compared to the same period in 2023. In Q3 alone, 135 significant deals were announced, driven by narrowing valuation gaps and improved financing conditions. Leveraged buyout-related loan volumes in the U.S. surged 65% from Q2, with $59 billion in announced transactions, while European loan activity rose to $65.7 billion, triple the amount recorded last year...