IRS Provides Guidance on Business Interest Limitation Elections
The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2026‑17, allowing taxpayers to withdraw Sec. 163(j)(7) elections for excepted trades or businesses and to make a late Sec. 168(k)(7) election to forego bonus depreciation. The guidance implements changes from H.R. 1, which made 100 percent bonus depreciation permanent and restored depreciation deductions in the business‑interest limitation calculation. It also permits revoking controlled foreign corporation group elections without the 60‑month restriction for periods after Dec. 31 2024. The rules become effective on March 18 2026.
Why Investment Culture Needs to Change
The Financial Conduct Authority is being criticised for over‑regulating, which many say hampers investment activity and drives investors toward ultra‑safe, low‑return products. Industry leaders argue that a cultural shift toward risk‑taking and clearer messaging is essential, especially as surveys reveal...
The Twin Engines of Global Expansion: Aligning AI-Driven Growth with Agile Financial Infrastructure
CEOs are pairing AI‑driven customer acquisition with modern fintech to scale globally. AI tools such as automated SEO localization and rapid video generation enable cost‑effective, multilingual market entry. Yet legacy banking systems impose FX fees, opaque costs, and slow settlements...
U.S. Consumer Loan ABS--Performance Tracker March 2026
U.S. consumer loan ABS performance is stabilizing after the 2023 peaks as issuers tighten underwriting standards. Marketplace lending shows modest improvement year‑over‑year. Delinquencies in branch‑based loans have risen slightly in newer vintages. Home‑improvement loan originations grew while maintaining steady performance.
Campfire Introduces Ember Agents for Accounting Teams
Campfire, an AI‑native ERP provider, unveiled Ember Agents – a suite of AI‑driven accounting assistants that automate repetitive finance tasks. The agents operate either continuously, handling transaction matching, AP/AR processing, and anomaly detection, or on demand, executing month‑end activities like...
Unicorns Are Flush with Cash and Stuck. A New Kind of Startup Crisis Is Taking Hold in 2026
Unicorns are facing "cap table gridlock," where layered ownership structures hinder growth and exits. The issue stems from three shifts: concentration of venture capital into a few mega‑rounds, larger funding rounds, and longer private‑company lifecycles. As AI and other sectors...
New Book Empowers Medical Nonprofit Leaders to Navigate Investment Decisions with Confidence
The American Association for Physician Leadership has released "When Mission Meets Money: Financial Guidance for Medical Nonprofit Leaders," a new book by Matt Paprocki aimed at helping medical nonprofit board members master investment oversight. The guide presents a three‑part formula—investment...
Lukoil Writes Off $20 Billion of Foreign Assets in Sanctions Hit
Russian oil major Lukoil recorded a $20 billion write‑off of its foreign assets after the U.S. Treasury sanctioned its international holding LIG. The impairment pushed the company into a 1.06 trillion‑rouble net loss for 2025, a sharp reversal from the 852 billion‑rouble profit...
Corporate Report: Government Annuities Investment Fund Report & Accounts 2025
The UK Government Annuities Investment Fund (GAIF) released its 2025 Report & Accounts, a 30‑page, 332 KB PDF, formally laid before Parliament to satisfy a legislative reporting mandate. The document details the fund’s asset allocation, investment returns, and governance framework, confirming...
DORA Is Reshaping How Europe’s Financial Sector Thinks About Compliance, and Most Firms Still Aren’t Ready
Fourteen months after DORA became enforceable, European financial institutions are still struggling to meet its requirements. Surveys show only about a third feel confident about full compliance by the Jan 2025 deadline, while half expect to finish by end‑2025 and many...
UK Cyber Monitoring Centre Plans Expansion in US Amid Risk of Category 5 Attack
The UK Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) is preparing a US‑based operation to quantify the financial fallout of cyber incidents, targeting a 2027 launch after proving its model in Britain. In its first year, the CMC rated two 2025 attacks –...
California School District Says Taxpayers Win with Shorter Bond Terms
San Juan Unified School District has saved roughly $636 million in interest by issuing general‑obligation bonds with an average maturity of 17.23 years, far shorter than the typical 30‑year term used by most districts. The shorter‑term structure lowered the repayment ratio from...
VIDEO: Financial Strategies for Energy Storage Assets, Beyond Arbitrage
The energy‑storage market is reaching an inflection point as physical market revenues shrink, prompting operators to seek financial strategies beyond simple arbitrage. GridBeyond’s on‑demand webinar, hosted with Energy‑Storage.news, outlines how sophisticated hedging tools, structured derivatives, and revenue‑floor contracts can protect...
IFSCA Issues 60 Warnings in FY26 as Capital Market Intermediaries Breach Compliance Norms
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has issued 60 warnings to capital market intermediaries (CMIs) operating in GIFT City during FY26 for breaches such as unattended offices, missing key personnel, weak infrastructure, and use of remote‑access software for trading....
Explainable Redress Decisions: What the FCA Demands
The FCA now mandates that every compensation outcome in large‑scale remediation programmes be fully auditable and transparent. Known as explainable redress decisions, firms must reconstruct the entire decision‑making process for each customer, documenting data sources, eligibility criteria, formulae, and any...
Domestic Investment Push Could Cost Pension Savers Dearly, Report Warns
The Fraser Institute warns that proposals forcing large Canadian pension plans to boost domestic allocations could dramatically erode long‑term returns, likening the effect to a 73% tax on equity performance. It argues that the strong track records of Canada’s public...
Conditions for Call Satisfied
Småkraft AS announced that it has exercised the call option on its SMAKR02 ESG bond series and will redeem all outstanding notes. The redemption follows a refinancing under an amended and restated senior secured facilities agreement. All contractual conditions for...
CD Projekt Sales Rise 9% in 2025, Driven by Cyberpunk Franchise
CD Projekt reported 2025 sales revenue of 867 million PLN, a 9% increase year‑on‑year, driven primarily by the Cyberpunk franchise. Net profit surged 33.7% to 594 million PLN, helped by a fivefold jump in the goods‑and‑materials segment after the Cyberpunk Ultimate Edition launched on...
Corporate Report: Whole of Government Accounts 2024 to 2025: Guidance for Preparers
HM Treasury released comprehensive guidance for the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) 2024‑25 on 29 May 2025, with the latest update on 20 March 2026. The package includes user‑guidance PDFs for central and local government, Excel mapping tools, template forms, and an annex of...
Accounting and Tax Compliance for International Companies in the Netherlands
The Netherlands remains a top European gateway for foreign firms, but the ease of entry masks a demanding compliance landscape. Dutch law requires precise bookkeeping, seven‑year record retention, timely annual filings, and accurate VAT and corporate tax reporting. Small accounting...
Fashion Distributor Gab Files for Court-Supervised Reorganization
Belgian fashion distributor Gab International has filed for a court‑supervised reorganization, granting it several months to craft a recovery plan. The company faces significant outstanding debts to brands such as Ecoalf, Pepe Jeans, Strellson, Daniele Fiesoli, Clarks and United Legwear...
SalMar - Update of Issuer Credit Rating From Nordic Credit Rating
Nordic Credit Rating upgraded Norway‑based salmon farmer SalMar ASA to a BBB long‑term issuer rating with a stable outlook on 20 March 2026. The agency highlighted the company's strong profitability and moderate financial leverage as key drivers. The rating places SalMar in...
Emergency Spending: When Borrowing May Be a Practical Option
Unexpected costs such as medical bills, car repairs, or appliance failures can quickly strain household budgets. While a solid emergency fund remains the first line of defense, many families turn to short‑term borrowing when savings fall short. Digital lending platforms...
TOMRA: Annual Report 2025
TOMRA Systems ASA released its 2025 Annual Report on 20 March 2026, reporting €1.318 billion in revenue and a workforce of 5,800 employees. The company now operates roughly 119,900 installations across more than 100 markets, underscoring its global reach. TOMRA highlighted its circular‑economy...
Flipkart Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman Quits Amid Ecommerce Company's IPO Plans
Flipkart announced that group CFO Sriram Venkataraman will step down after a decade of service, coinciding with the company’s preparation for a 2027 initial public offering. The Walmart‑owned e‑commerce platform has also appointed senior vice‑president Nishant Verman to help drive...
Telangana FM Pegs 2026-27 Budget at ₹3.24 Lakh Crore
Telangana Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka presented the 2026‑27 budget at ₹3.24 lakh crore, a 6% increase over the previous year. The plan allocates ₹2.34 lakh crore to revenue expenditure and ₹47,267 crore to capital projects. State GDP reached ₹17.84 lakh crore, growing 10.7%—well above the national...
H Group Plc’s Financial Statements Release for 1 January – 31 December 2025: A Strong End to 2025
KH Group Plc reported 2025 net sales of €204.5 million, a 5% increase year‑on‑year, while comparable operating profit slipped 11% to €6.4 million. Net profit fell to €1.0 million and earnings per share declined to €0.01. The balance sheet showed a marked reduction...
ROSSANA FAJARDO: Topnotch Auditor, Accountability Champ
Rossana Fajardo, SGV’s country‑managing partner, was tapped in September 2025 to lead the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) probing alleged flood‑control project irregularities. During its brief six‑month existence, the commission held 32 hearings, summoned 36 witnesses and produced a 1,100‑page...
Singapore’s 2026 Budget: A Good Time for Surpluses
Singapore’s 2026 budget projects a modest SG$4 billion surplus, continuing the fiscal upside that began with a SG$10.5 billion surplus in 2025 after revenue rose 13 percent year‑over‑year. The government earmarked $6 billion each for Changi Airport’s expansion and the National Productivity Fund, which...
Basel Reproposal's Impact on Non-Bank Mortgage Lenders
The Federal Reserve’s Basel III reproposal softens capital requirements for mortgage‑backed assets, notably easing the Tier 1 cap on mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) while keeping a 250% risk weight. It introduces LTV‑based risk‑weight tiers, dropping to 25% for loans under 50% LTV,...
Genco Rejects Star Bulk-Backed Diana Shipping Bid
Genco Shipping & Trading rejected Diana Shipping’s improved takeover offer of $23.50 per share, valuing the dry‑bulker at roughly $860 million. The board said the proposal undervalues Genco, lacks a sufficient premium, and carries execution risks. Diana, backed by Star Bulk,...
New Chilean President Reverses Predecessor’s Policies, Cutting Culture Budget
Chile’s new president José Antonio Kast has ordered a 3% across‑the‑board budget cut, targeting the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage among 25 ministries. The culture ministry’s budget, which rose to roughly $580 million for 2026 under Gabriel Boric, will be...
How Small Businesses Can Survive Soaring Oil Prices and Keep Customers
Oil prices are spiking due to Middle East tensions, squeezing small‑business margins on fuel‑intensive operations. Raj Bhaskar, CEO of accounting platform Tight, outlines six practical tactics to preserve profitability while keeping customers loyal. Strategies include a transparent temporary fuel surcharge,...
Reimagining Finance Operations: LiveFlow’s Lasse Kalkar and Anita Koimur on Building an AI-Native ERP for Continuous Close
LiveFlow unveiled Flow, an AI‑native ERP built for continuous‑close finance operations. The platform unifies accounting, consolidation, and planning while delivering real‑time data across multi‑entity, multi‑currency organizations. Flow’s one‑click, transaction‑level migration can move legacy data in a day, eliminating the typical...
GM CFO: Lower EV Growth Presents Opportunity
General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson said a slower electric‑vehicle growth rate in 2026 gives the automaker a chance to extract more cost savings. GM logged $6 billion in EV‑related charges in Q4 2025, including a $1.8 billion non‑cash impairment and $4.2 billion cash...
Survey: GPs Grapple with Fund Finance Frictions
A new survey by Private Funds CFO reveals that general partners (GPs) are encountering significant frictions in fund finance. Sponsors express frustration over heavy information requirements and the cumbersome process of comparing lending term sheets. The study indicates that redundant...
Zoho Books Review: Affordable, Easy-to-Use, but Is It the Best Choice in 2026?
Zoho Books is positioned as the top accounting solution for UK sole traders and micro‑businesses, highlighted by its completely free plan and intuitive interface. The platform offers six pricing tiers, scaling from a free tier to a £199‑per‑month Ultimate plan,...
Why Treasurers Must Prepare for the BNPL “Regulatory Cliff-Edge”
The FCA will bring the £13 billion UK BNPL market under full regulatory oversight starting 15 July 2026, requiring lenders to conduct mandatory affordability assessments and provide standardized pre‑contract disclosures. A Temporary Permissions Regime opens from 15 May to 1 July 2026, after which firms must...
Fitch Upgrades Tenet’s Credit Rating
Fitch Ratings upgraded Tenet Healthcare’s credit rating to BB from BB‑, citing a stronger competitive position and improved liquidity. The for‑profit system posted double‑digit revenue growth in its high‑margin ambulatory surgery segment and sold 14 hospitals, funding a $2.1 billion debt...
HDFC Bank Has Been Repeatedly Hauled up by Regulators on Compliance Issues
HDFC Bank has faced a string of regulatory actions over the past seven years, beginning with a ₹1 crore RBI penalty in 2019 for KYC and AML lapses. Subsequent sanctions include a 2020 RBI directive that halted digital launches, a 2024...
Intelligent Finance: From Digital Experiences To AI‑Orchestrated Financial Outcomes
Financial institutions are moving beyond digitized journeys and isolated AI pilots toward "intelligent finance," where systems understand intent, anticipate needs, and act on customers' behalf. This shift replaces assistive interfaces with autonomous, outcome‑driven financial assistants that reshape experiences, operations, and...
IOSCO Proposes Good Practices Concerning OTC Commodities Derivatives Markets
On 19 March 2026 IOSCO released a consultation report proposing good practices to reinforce Principles 12, 15 and 16 of its commodity derivatives framework. The focus is on improving access to OTC position data, enhancing information sharing between regulators and...
Tax Time Can Be Stressful—The Right Account Can Keep Your Money Growing
The article highlights how solopreneurs can alleviate tax‑season stress by switching to a high‑interest, zero‑fee business account, specifically citing EQ Bank’s offering of up to 2.25% annual interest. It explains that inflation erodes cash value when funds sit in low‑...
Eni Plans to Raise Shareholder Returns
Eni announced it will raise its shareholder distribution range to 35‑45% of cash‑flow from operations, backed by a €1.10 dividend and a €1.5 billion share‑buyback program that could retire up to 303 million treasury shares by 2027. The 2026‑30 plan trims annual...
Amex Soups up Cards for Concur
American Express announced integration of its virtual‑card solution into SAP’s Concur expense management platform. The new capability lets corporate users generate single‑use card numbers, set spending limits and automatically reconcile transactions, initially rolling out to select U.S. customers with a...
Affirm Outlines Options if Economic Stress Rises
Affirm's CFO Rob O’Hare said the buy‑now, pay‑later lender could tighten its underwriting if U.S. economic stress intensifies, including dropping low‑margin loans, requiring down payments, and asking for more financial information. He emphasized these measures are hypothetical and that the...
Cleavr Raises €1M to Develop an AI Solution for Accounts Receivable
Cleavr announced a €1 million funding round led by Kima Ventures and other investors to accelerate its AI‑driven accounts‑receivable platform. The solution automates reminders, reconciliation, dispute handling and multi‑channel communication, aiming to cut late‑payment losses for finance teams. Already deployed with...
The EBA Publishes Final Draft Amending Technical Standards Shortening the Timing for the Application for Prior Permission to Reduce Own...
The European Banking Authority released a final draft amending the Regulatory Technical Standards on own funds and eligible liabilities, cutting the processing time for reduction applications from four to three months. The change reflects the EBA’s confidence that authorities have...
Industrialising the Challenge Process: AI in Operational Risk Scenario Analysis
Banks are moving operational risk scenario analysis from a regulatory back‑stop to a core forward‑looking tool for capital planning and resilience. Patrick Naim and Nedim Baruh argue that structured modelling—exposure, occurrence, impact (XOI)—turns narrative scenarios into parameterised loss generators. Yet...
ING’s Sustainable Finance Activity Jumps 28% in 2025
ING reported €166 bn of sustainable finance mobilised in 2025, a 28% increase year‑on‑year and surpassing its €150 bn annual target for 2027. The bank’s Q4 volume hit €56 bn, the strongest quarter, while green‑loan transactions rose 45% to become the top product...