For decades, many American companies have relied on the global economy to provide them with the supplies, components, and talent they need to achieve their business goals. The recent introduction of new tariffs disrupts this balance, creating considerations that businesses must factor into their operations.

Tariffs involve adding a tax on imported goods paid to the government. In some cases, the institution of tariffs on imports from one country may lead other countries to place tariffs in retaliation, creating what is commonly called a “trade war.”

AI is transforming finance by automating tasks, enhancing accuracy, and generating strategic insights. To fully harness AI's power, finance professionals must familiarize themselves with the technology itself and need to master effective prompting—crafting questions and instructions for optimal results.

This guide explores tools, techniques, and strategies to maximize AI's potential, enabling efficient, data-driven financial reporting.

What a difference a single quarter makes. When DFIN conducted its Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 Trends Survey in December 2024, the M&A deal market was poised for a robust 2025. Now, that forecast seems a bit premature.

Back in December, 62 percent of finance leaders said they planned to increase their deal-making efforts. These decisions were driven by strategic growth plans, technological advancements, and a strong focus on risk management and integration.

M&A activity is set to rise in 2025 as finance leaders leverage tech-driven strategies to navigate economic uncertainty and enhance transactions. DFIN's latest Mergers and Acquisitions 2025 Trends Survey reveals that 60% of finance decision-makers aim to boost deal activity, focusing on growth, tech acquisition, and market expansion.

Concert Bio is an early-stage company that found itself navigating increasingly complex challenges, such as protecting intellectual property, raising capital from investors, and collaborating with partners.

In an era of heightened financial scrutiny, tracking every financial transaction is vital. You need to be able to look at all the relevant data, from the amount of the transaction to the person who processed it and the history of any edits. Having this information can help you run your business more efficiently, especially when you need to find the cause of inaccuracies or possible fraud.

Before companies can complete a successful merger or acquisition, they need to know what they can expect from the other party. This involves a detailed process of due diligence, or an examination of an organization’s operations, financial information and technology. For technology-driven targets, technical due diligence is one of the key steps in determining the value of the deal, as well as potential pitfalls or liabilities involved in the integration.

Knowing what could happen to your company does not require a crystal ball. Rather, it calls for a plan to harness data to create insights, predictions and forecasts that can help you achieve your business goals. This is a chief benefit of predictive analytics, or the use of data to generate scenarios that allow you to predict how your organization can benefit from structural or operational changes. Data-driven forecasting makes it easier for you to weather fluctuations in the market and improve your decision-making.

This Financial Regulatory Data Series webinar with the Data Foundation, in partnership with Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), explored financial regulatory data systems, what opportunities exist to reduce compliance reporting burdens while improving data quality, and took a look at how the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) provides a roadmap for streamlined regulatory reporting. Joined by special guest, Coy Garrison, Partner with Steptoe, and former counsel and career staffer at the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), the conversation will touch on:

Chief Executive Officer with Track Record of Software Growth to join Board

Chicago – March 14, 2025 – DFIN (NYSE: DFIN), a leading provider of software and tech-enabled solutions for financial reporting and capital markets transactions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayman Sayed, President and CEO of BMC Software Inc. to its board of directors. Sayed will stand for election at the company’s 2025 annual meeting and will serve on the board’s compensation committee.