CFO

Uncover the trends that will impact CFOs in 2026. From economic shifts to AI-driven strategies, see what’s shaping the future of finance. Read the full report: cfo.com/news/cfo-trend…

HSBC is reportedly considering eliminating about 10% of its global workforce amid a big bet on artificial intelligence. ow.ly/qWYA50YwML2

CFOs On the Move: Brown-Forman appoints Whirlpool’s former CFO as finance chief, Wonder names a finance chief in preparation for an IPO and Quantinuum hires SoundHound AI’s CFO. ow.ly/HCkt50YwNlV

Hospital finance chiefs say half or more tech pilots fail — In a survey of 150 American hospital CFOs, respondents reported mixed success with financial and administrative technology experiments. ow.ly/Q2KX50YvVZi

Ex-CFO of Nebraska lender convicted of bank fraud — In 2021, while he was CFO of Bank of the Valley, Aaron Luneke submitted fraudulent contractor invoices and obtained bank loans totaling $4.3 million, the Justice Department said. cfo.com/news/nebraska-…

Is your company ready if liquidity returns? Firms that benefit most from renewed capital won’t be the ones who raise first. They’ll be the ones prepared to use it effectively. ow.ly/f2Fb50YvMuQ

Chipotle CFO Adam Rymer explains how the fast-casual chain is using AI tools, funding rapid restaurant growth and operating with a debt-free balance sheet​​​​​. ow.ly/jxl250YvMsj

Bloomingdale’s takes share from Saks Global, lifts Macy’s Inc. in Q4 — “The vendor community has rallied around Bloomingdale’s like never before,” Macy’s Inc. CEO Tony Spring told analysts Wednesday. ow.ly/4bgC50Yw3FI

US finance chiefs are ready enough to deal with today’s risks, study says. But CFOs in Singapore, Germany and the U.K. are ahead of their American counterparts. ow.ly/cswS50YvMw7

SEC’s enforcement chief steps down — Margaret Ryan has resigned as director of the agency’s division of enforcement after about six months on the job. ow.ly/EzG150YvMu3

CFO conferences to attend in 2026 ow.ly/9LZe50YtqaW

What finance teams should know about the world of subrogation — The practice, which involves insurers seeking money from at-fault parties, has birthed a host of businesses and is often billed as a way to lower premiums. It’s not without controversy. ow.ly/pbZn50YtzWM

CFOs On the Move: Nissan promotes an insider to CFO, Peloton’s chief accounting officer steps in as interim CFO and Planet Fitness appoints its former finance chief as interim CFO. ow.ly/I7QW50Ytq3a

Lantern CFO Greg Chisholm shares insights on tackling health care complexity, navigating rapid growth and his skepticism about generative AI’s ability to build a durable business strategy. ow.ly/pIOZ50YsP5X

Strategic finance advances as back-office systems play catch-up — Separate reports from the AFP Cost of Capital Survey and Basware’s compliance research show different parts of the finance function evolving at different speeds. ow.ly/r6Ua50Ysvne

Managing employee learning time like capital — Formal development hours are rising, but few organizations measure their return. Finance leaders can play a key role in changing that. ow.ly/AXtx50YskVj

The cash flow lever that most CFOs are missing in the tariff environment — While IC-DISC has long been a powerful export incentive, recent tariff actions have amplified its importance as a tool for stabilizing cash flow and offsetting rising costs. ow.ly/3lWh50YrYLL

CFOs and private equity sponsors diverge on IPO timing and approach — While most CFOs surveyed by consulting firm Accordion said boards and sponsors should control IPO timing, more than half of PE sponsors said it’s the finance chief’s job. ow.ly/8hxN50YrYMq

Among sales account executives, the rich get richer — Higher performers are scoring an even larger share of companies’ sales budgets. ow.ly/NHZ050YrneO

First Brands’ ex-CFO pleads guilty to wire fraud — Stephen Graham is now set to testify against the bankrupt auto supplier’s founder and his brother. ow.ly/ulAF50Yrnhv

Block CFO interview highlights surge in profit per employee: Amrita Ahuja recently highlighted the rising importance of profit per employee metrics as companies evaluate workforce productivity in an age of automation. ow.ly/itxX50Yrnb0