At Tech Trek 2023, Karin Fronczke of Fidelity Investments discusses valuation dynamics, the importance of fundamentals, emerging opportunities in AI, and the trajectory of American IPOs.

Three major issues that should be on the mind of decision makers’ as they prepare for next year are: Regulatory scrutiny, counterparty risks and new launch landscapes.

No longer just confined to an operational role managing financial issues, the CFO’s office is fast becoming a hub for strategic thinking, requiring skills that range from investor relations and human resources to deep analytics and data visualization.

Suddenly, a wave of innovative new AI products and applications are coming onto the market that are designed to make companies and investors more efficient and profitable.

Specialty finance companies experienced positive momentum during the second quarter and summer of 2023. Sustained demand for credit from both consumers and alternative funding, along with some encouraging macroeconomic trends, drove continued growth.

Cully Davis discusses the evolving dealmaking landscape, companies’ measured re-entry into the market, and the transformative potential of new innovations in artificial intelligence.