Ant International is partnering with HSBC on the lender's new Tokenised Deposit Service in Hong Kong, bringing in support treasury...

Climate data and analytics company Gprnt launched the world’s first nationwide utility enabling companies in Singapore to automatically generate their...

Indonesia's online lending leads in the Southeast Asian region, with total outstanding loans disbursed by online lending platforms reaching IDR...

Chief financial officer turnover in the Asia Pacific region decreased by 24% year over year in 2024, according to a...

PayPal launched its full-stack payments solution, tailoured for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and large enterprises in Singapore, reducing complexity...

The fraud attack rate in Asia-Pacific grew significantly by 37% through 2024, now standing at 1.5% of all transactions in...

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants unveiled its upgraded CGMA Professional Qualification to meet the expanding scope of modern finance....

BlackLine, Inc. launches its continued expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, including new agents, to empower the officer of...

The rise of artificial intelligence, including autonomous AI agents, presents new challenges in talent management as organisations adapt to ongoing...

Asia-Pacific IPO markets showed signs of recovery for the first quarter of 2025, according to EY. The region showed signs...

Investors must be on the lookout for more uncertainties in the Southeast Asian private equity market, despite a significant rebound...

While it is not primarily a Finance function 'job', cybersecurity and its costs have found its way to the plate...

For chief financial officers of today, technology has found its way to be part of the day-to-day tasks. This is...

Automation and data integration undeniably pose a huge potential in transforming budgeting among organisations. In a guide published by Vena...

Agility and adaptability emerges as the most essential quality for effective finance leadership in the digital era, according to a...

Investments in artificial intelligence solutions and services are expected to fuel economic growth, according to an analysis by IDC. The...

Amid the changes in the market nowadays, finance leaders are often caught in a balancing act between both financial management...

Chartered accountants are embracing artificial intelligence in the profession, recognising its potential, according to a report by the Institute of...

Asia Pacific executives are now seeing ESG reporting as a cost rather than an opportunity, according to a recent report...

Indonesia's card payments market is expected to reach $87 billion in 2029, supported by the constant consumer shift towards electronic...

Amid the pool of priorities that finance leaders have to juggle in 2025, innovation initiatives came on top. In a...

Finance heads are now expected to elevate their tools and processes as they navigate their way around new models for...

Digital bank and payments processor Maya and Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines are launching a new digital initiative in a bid to...

It has been an imperative for accountants to keep up with the technological advancements in the market, and understanding artificial...

With the new reality at front wherein finance leaders must handle decision-making faster, more informed, and deeply aligned with the...

With Singapore being a key player in global finance, challenges for its capital market are to be addressed, with competition...

ISO 20022 has the potential to address many of the longstanding challenges in cross-border transactions and deliver benefits across the...

With shifts underway in Indonesia, sustainability is no longer considered as an option, but a business imperative. Andryanto EN, IR...

Chief financial officers are in it for a balancing act on sustainability mandates, technology investments, and economic and geopolitical shifts....

Regulatory breaches emerged as the top risk among Asian boards, according to a survey by Willis, a business by WTW....

Filipinos now primarily use online loans for daily expenses and bill payments instead of debt consolidation, signaling the growing role...

Business insolvencies in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to keep rising in the coming two years, according to a report...

Mobile gaming revenue in Southeast Asia is seeing a boom, with a US$6 billion potential, according to a report co-published...

Chief financial officers are expected to ensure their organisations are 'shored up' from fluctuations in interest rates and yields in...

Taiwan's e-commerce market is expected to grow by 7.9% in 2025, according to a report by analytics company GlobalData. In its...

Amid the hype brought about by the advent of artificial intelligence in the Finance function, challenges concerning the technological advancement...

Digital transformation emerges as the top priority for finance professionals, focusing on enhancing financial planning and budgeting, optimising ERP systems,...

In the market's evolving landscape, bridging finance has emerged as a crucial tool in facilitating the funding of ESG-compliant projects,...

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become central to integrating financial and operational data amid chief financial officers' journey to...

The Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) will be launching training workshops in support of listed companies with their sustainability reporting,...

As AI adoption in Asia/Pacific is accelerating, organisations are in need to focus on skill development as they progress in...

As the Asia-Pacific region faces a financial revolution, micro-investments gain traction in transforming how people engage with financial markets. According...

Streamlining global financial management for growth, compliance, and stability comes hand in hand with an organisation's expansion, a benefit offered...

Asia, by 2040, is anticipated to be contributing 42% of global GDP, showing how the region is on the cusp...

As finance leaders take on the reign and oversee even non-financial strategic matters such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG), it is...

Amid the continuing evolution of the Asia-Pacific region comes the rising demand for flexible and high-level financial leadership. According to...

Cash flow management has emerged as a top financial risk that poses the greatest threat to organisational growth, according to...

The discussion on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has not died out, as it only became more relevant within the...

Boosting working capital efficiency remains as a key priority for chief financial officers in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a...

Investors are demonstrating stronger preferences and interest in office assets and alternatives, according to CBRE's 2025 Asia Pacific Investor Intentions...

Chief financial officers are looking into smaller pay increases for employees in 2025, the third consecutive year, according to a...

While digital technology undeniably brings in convenience for people and businesses alike, the former are becoming increasingly scrutinising what they...

Finance leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to combat crisis of confidence in corporate reporting, according to a survey by...

Forty-nine percent of investors in Singapore are expecting the economy to grow in the coming 12 months, according to a...

The Asia-Pacific region recorded a lag in IPO activities in 2024, according to EY. APAC saw a continued downward trajectory,...

Fewer than one in ten organisations across the Asia Pacific have the governance structures necessary to achieve trustworthy AI, according...

Companies in the Asia-Pacific region saw both progress and challenges in sustainability reporting, according to a study by PwC Singapore...

Singapore’s fiscal policy is in need to evolve to support businesses in an increasingly complex global economy, according to Deloitte...

Since its inception in 2014 with just one delivery van, Singapore-headquartered Ninja Van Group has scaled significantly, employing over 50,000...

Organisations in Southeast Asia cited security vulnerabilities, including cyber or hacking risks, as a top concern associated with the risk...

Sustainable finance saw a strong year-on-year growth in APAC for the third quarter of 2024, according to ING. The financial...

Chief financial officers are seeing slower top line growth and talent issues as the biggest challenges in 2025, according to...

As companies pan into the new year, budget planning for 2025 comes along. SAP Concur enumerates its travel and expense...

As the payments landscape in the Philippines undergoes significant evolution, the country is set to see a more seamless, secure,...

Cost allocation has emerged as a strategic lever and finance transformation priority for finance leaders in Asia amid increasing pressure...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants says the public sector is under unprecedented pressure, with increasing fiscal constraints, rising demands,...

The future of technology emerged as the top risk of concern of today and tomorrow for organisations in the Asia-Pacific...

Financial phishing proves to continue to wreak havoc on companies and organisations in Southeast Asia, according to cybersecurity and digital...

ASEAN enterprises are now leading in data intelligence, training their large language models (LLMs) with enterprise data. This is the...

Chief financial officers are looking forward to the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) even amid rising cost and...

Chief financial officers and finance leaders rated metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus areas for the year coming,...

Although there is clear recognition that the role of the financial controller is in flux, and despite the adoption of...

The future of the initial public offering (IPO) market in the Southeast Asian region comes with expected interest rate cuts...

Financial controllers in Asia-Pacific are preparing for radical change in their roles over the next five years, according to the...

Chief financial officers and finance teams are now regarded as essential to building climate resilience through risk-based planning and sustainable...

Business leaders are not sufficiently investing in their organisation’s risk oversight even amid risks that are increasing globally in volume...

Creating and following a comprehensive roadmap is essential for new chief financial officers to effectively navigate their transition, as the...

Data center platform company Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte. Ltd. published its first Green Finance Framework, laying out guidelines for...

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. launched a new digital asset information platform to help financial intermediaries comply with regulatory guidelines. According...

Confidence among chief financial officers, accountants, and finance professionals declined moderately in the third quarter of 2024, marking its lowest...

Embedded payments and finance saw a substantial 25% increase since 2022, revealing a "game-changing" $185 billion market opportunity for SaaS platforms, according...

KPMG in Singapore and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants launched a pioneering learning ESG programme for the accountancy profession,...

Finastra launched its Loan IQ Simplified Servicing solution, bringing together the functionality that financial institutions need to service their entire...

Accountants have a crucial role to play in terms of the concepts, principles, challenges and opportunities of nature-related reporting. The...

Finastra launched its front-to-back treasury solution, Kondor, at Fortune Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank), in a bid to modernise the lender's...

AI Revolutionizes CFO Offices: 70% of Finance Leaders Eye Investments

The Board of Directors of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants named Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA, as the organisation’s...

The Asia-Pacific region has seen a notable turnaround in the IPO market in the third quarter of 2024, according to...

Accountants are now facing a new era of ethical challenges, as a recent research by the Association of Chartered Certified...

Navigating around tight budgets to realise business goals has always been one of the main responsibilities of finance leaders for...

Financial operations (FinOps) initiatives are growing in importance amid the DevOps trend toward continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) of...

A recently published whitepaper by Moody's looked deeper into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the credit memo process, including...

The Malaysian e-commerce market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% between 2024 and...

There is a significant opportunity to create positive impacts as boards and leadership teams switch their focus on sustainability, with...

As CFOs are faced with the critical role in crafting a clear sustainability reporting plan that not only meets compliance...

As the landscape of artificial intelligence adoption in accounting evolves, it is noted that there is no single approach being...

CloserStill Media unveiled the key theme for Tech Week Singapore 2024, exploring the future of digital transformation across Asia and...

Chief financial officers are emerging as pivotal leaders in sustainability across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a new report by...

Organisations nowadays have devised their own automated system or set of systems catering to their specific needs. This is in...

As finance professionals continue to navigate around technological advancements, the considerations on how digitalisation can affect the function and the...

Alternative payments are taking the centre stage in the Philippines for online purchases, according to data and analytics company GlobalData....

As finance professionals navigate the ever-changing world of business, it is a given that they must deeply understand the importance...

According to Gartner, 90% of finance functions will deploy at least one AI-enabled technology solution by 2026, but less than...

Global full-cycle verification provider Sumsub received full regulatory compliance approval for its non-doc identity verification solution following a regulatory-led audit...

Oracle NetSuite launched new artificial intelligence-powered updates to NetSuite Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to help finance teams streamline reporting, expand insights, improve...

More than half of Finance functions have been using artificial intelligence in 2024, with 58% using the technological advancement, according...

Instant payments are expected to account for 22% of all non-cash transaction volumes by 2028 globally, according to the Capgemini...

As digital transaction management become more revolutionised, artificial intelligence takes on the center stage in driving enterprise growth, according to...

Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) specialist Valtatech is integrating with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Pax8 marketplace to drive Malaysia’s...

Chief financial officers must have a hold of the tax function in their respective organisations as it can serve as...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants highlighted in a recent study the importance of digital literacy among finance professionals amid...

Ant Digital Technologies and Ant International joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's newly announced Project Ensemble Sandbox, unveiling their respective...

Amid continued experimentation, increased investment, and early enthusiasm, there is a growing need to demonstrate the value of generative artificial...

The accountancy profession has a central role to play in driving and shaping the future of artificial intelligence use by...

Travel spending is on track to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, surpassing US$2 trillion, according...

Finance leaders must temper their expectations around generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) even amid the significant hype in the market, according...

A new SAP Concur research enumerated the five challenges threatening business travel in 2024, amid the challenges of remote working...

Automation has always been the ideal way for chief financial officers to install solutions to address the challenges of embracing...

Finance leaders nowadays are often asked with not only the usual queries on handling and managing risks in fraud, but...

Given that ESG and sustainability can drive value, leaders must navigate these with cross-function expertise. According to an industry expert,...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants says it is estimated that between 15-20% of the population are neurodivergent and organisations...

A new study from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School found that the smart contract audit market is...

New research report from global technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) finds that the desire among enterprises...

Chief financial officers are becoming more optimistic regarding the economy, as a new ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)...

A Gartner study revealed that there is a rising concern of artificial intelligence-enhanced malicious attacks as these become top emerging...

According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, granted that it is estimated between 15–20% of the population are neurodivergent,...

Cross-border instant payment market is expected to jump by 223% globally by 2028, resulting in a 29% share of all...

Financial operations, a management practice promoting shared responsibility for an organisation's cloud computing infrastructure and costs, has been rapidly developing,...

Chief financial officers at present play a vital role in aligning financial strategy with an organisation’s core values and culture....

A Deloitte research showed that health care finance leaders are looking beyond cost reduction to stabilise and grow operating margins....

As CFOs rely on cost reductions to meet earnings expectations in a cooling economy, they must avoid pursuing approaches that...

Companies across the Asia Pacific region are facing an urgent need for portfolio rebalancing, according to a new Deloitte Asia...

One vital goal of CFOs is to ensure their data is viewed by authorised individuals and only those specific individuals....

Sixty-two percent of chief financial officers see artificial intelligence to have the most significant impact on their industries in the next...

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants launched its new "Do Good" initiative for corporate governance among Trade Associations and Chambers...

Accountancy and finance professionals are well-placed to take on the role of sustainability reporting, according to a joint study by...

Sustainability has made its way to the centre of business considerations as it has become one of the metrics in...

Finance leaders are now seeing generative artificial intelligence to have the most immediate impact on explaining forecast amd budget variances,...

Taking charge of data is a key factor in making financial planning software artificial intelligence and machine learning ready, according...

Among executive committee members, chief financial officers (CFOs) should play a central role in supporting chief sustainability officers (CSOs) in regards with...

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) Asia Pacific (APAC) reported a significant uptake in the adoption of BEPS Pillar Two...

The finance function has long been evolving hence the continuous need to sustain this comes at hand. As finance leaders,...

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) named finance transformation business leader, Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, as the 91st President of...

Twenty-nine percent of companies feel ready to have their ESG data independently assured, according to a recent study by KPMG....

Gartner, Inc. says the idea that an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system could be a catalyst for finance transformation may...

Chief financial officers nowadays navigate a difficult “deadweight” economy, according to Gartner, Inc., characterised by tepid demand growth, stubbornly high...

BlackLine, Inc. launched its Financial Reporting Analytics solution, which will be sold as an SAP Solution Extension under the name...

Accountancy and finance professionals can augment 60% to 100% of critical work functions with artificial intelligence in assurance, financial accounting,...

Debt funding gap in the Asia Pacific region is relatively small, compared with Europe (US$191.4 billion) and the U.S. (US$157.3...

As it is an undeniable reality that chief financial officers and finance professionals must face matters on sustainability and dedicate ample time...

Chief financial officers must start, if they hadn't already, to treat cybersecurity as a business decision, according to Gartner, Inc....

Information services company Wolters Kluwer launched its AI-powered CCH® Tagetik Intelligent Platform, designed to digitally transform the efficiency, accuracy, and strategic...

There has been a 19% year-over-year (YOY) increase in the global human-initiated digital attack rate compared to the previous year,...

Chief financial officers must be on top of the game in dealing with today's technological advancements, which include artificial intelligence,...

A high prevalence and deep concerns about the damaging impact of bribery and corruption on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...

Among the key trends that emerged in the recent Money20/20 Asia 2024 event in Bangkok, Thailand include dispelling the myth...

Sustainable financing has gained substantial momentum in Southeast Asia in the recent years, but even if the progress is notable,...

Banking software system provider Temenos launched its financial processing solution, Temenos Positions, to transform banking operations for institutions with complex,...

The finance function, including finance professionals and their roles, has been evolving to keep up with the changes in the market and...

Compensation, work/life balance, and location are among the top attraction drivers for finance function employees, according to a study by...

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council for Board Diversity (CBD) in...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified the importance of knowing how to navigate the sustainability agenda among finance professionals in the road...

Boardroom leadership, including chief financial officers, needs to manage artificial intelligence risks to drive trust, according to the Association of...

Companies in the Asia Pacific region are looking to partially or fully align their sustainability disclosures with the European Union's...

Finance professionals and their roles have been evolving to keep up with the changes that have been happening here and there in...

Value creation and sustainability roles are set to grow even more to offset non-business partnering finance roles lost to automation,...

One of the five agendas that the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified for finance professionals to create a a better, fairer, and...

From green bonds to transition finance, Asian markets are experiencing a surge in sustainable financing, according to BNP Paribas. The...

In the age of disruption and change, agility and adaptability have become key factors to ensure the survivability of a...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) identified the importance of good ethics among finance professionals as one of the pathways to...

The automation of routine finance planning and analysis (FP&A) processes to create bandwidth for value-adding activities is unsustainable, a Gartner,...

Finance roles have long been evolving to keep up with the requisites imposed by the business world, be it regulatory...

As it turns out, compliance culture is not the best way to address the most common situation leading to noncompliance,...

Organisations reported being victimised by attempted or actual payment fraud activities in 2023, according to a study by the Association...

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) launched an Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) for accountancy degreestudents to become a Chartered...

Finastra integrated artificial intelligence-powered ESG scoring into its working capital solution, Trade Innovation, according to a press release. Under the...

BlackLine, Inc. launched its generative artificial intelligence-powered Journals Risk Analyser, empowering finance and accounting leaders with anomaly detection. The new...

Economic confidence among chief financial officers declined moderately in the first quarter of 2024 and is slightly below its historical...

Economic confidence among finance professionals hits highest level since the first quarter of 2023 , though cost concerns persist , according to...

Retail organisations in the Asia-Pacific region are selecting Workday Financial Management to drive greater profitability, according to a recent press...

Remuneration ranks as the second most critical factor affecting talent attraction and retention in the audit profession across the majority...

To successfully achieve autonomous finance objectives, Gartner says finance transformation leaders need to ensure other finance leaders fully understand the scope of...

Work-life balance matters the most. In a recent joint survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New...

It is a given: among the imperatives of today's business processes for the finance function and for chief financial officers...

Despite concerns on risks, one in four business executives say their organisations are moving ahead with test runs on generative...

Embracing technology has been proven an imperative among firms to remain relevant in talent attraction and acquisition. This is among...

An interest in sustainability reporting and assurance presents talent opportunities among audit professionals, but may imply a lack of clear...

Strategies of organisations now center on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) following the challenges in 2023 amid macroeconomic weaknesses and cost-savings,...

Despite concerted efforts, the accountancy profession is struggling to attract and retain talent, and at the same time is facing...

Chief audit executives expect audit coverage of artificial intelligence-related risks will grow as organisations race to adopt the technological advancement,...

Southeast Asia sees an increase in the percentage of board seats held by women, from 17.1% in 2021 to 19.9%...

Southeast Asians exhibit a strong appetite for investing, with stocks, fixed deposit plans, and mutual funds among the top three...

Chief financial officers are planning to increase budgets for employee compensation, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. In the...

An initial public offering, or an IPO, undeniably poses both an opportunity and a challenge for a company. According to...

Toyota Finance Corporation completed the implementation of Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik corporate performance management (CPM) platform, reducing monthly aggregation and...

The role of chief financial officers continues to evolve beyond the finance function, according to a survey by leadership advisory...

Finance leaders are now being expected to lead with gratitude towards the workforce to boost staff engagement, according to Gartner,...

Chief financial officers in Southeast Asia are bracing for "heightened challenges" amid ongoing volatility, according to a latest study by...

The cost of financial crime compliance in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023 totaled US$45 billion, according to a study by...

Despite apparent advances in reporting, businesses fall short on climate strategy and action, according to a study by Ernst &...

Sustainability concerns are having a significant impact on investment and divestment processes, or in "the transactional workflow", the Association of...

Four years following its introduction, BlackLine, Inc.'s Modern Accounting Playbook (MAP) marked its 1,000th customer. The bundled software and services...

As change is deemed as a permanent thing in this world, it is important that business leaders learn how to...

Chief financial officers are among some of the C-suite executives most involved in developing enterprise generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) strategies...

Acceptance of new technology among accounting staff within organisations dramatically reduces error rates, according to Gartner Inc. This observation follows...

Chief financial officers need to get decisions right for their organisations to provide business confidence in investing in growth. This...

The financial landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by big data, globalisation, and digitisation. The pressure on finance leaders...

A strong diversity and inclusion culture is revealed to be a critical factor in deciding to work at an organisation....

Gartner says weak demand and rising costs will shrink earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margins by more...

The energy transition represents a transformative investment opportunity, with the world’s net-zero ambitions either coming to fruition or failing in...

Chief financial officers are projecting higher budget for artificial intelligence in 2024, forcing conversations on AI ambition and policies, according...

Singapore-headquartered technology firm Grab Holdings Limited has set the bar high for corporate response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its swift...

Digital transformation and functional improvement are the predominant themes through the top 10 priorities of chief financial officers, according to...

As today's markets shift and financial leaders start to find their cost bases grow faster than assets under management, it...

Artificial intelligence is still on the threshold of business operations transformation, offering potential benefits for operational efficiency, cost savings, and...

Finance and accounting team members nowadays seek more effective communication and clearly defined roles and responsibilities to be able to...

Financial leaders nowadays face challenges in maintaining and expanding revenue streams while contending with a growing shortage of talent within the...

Cost pressures continue to ease according to accountants worldwide, but remain elevated by historical standards, said ACCA recently. The ACCA...

The near-term economic outlook for the ASEAN region in 2024 remains positive, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Rajiv Biswas,...

CFOs and businesses should expect higher cybersecurity risks in 2024 such as more large-scale cyberattacks on supply chains and critical...

Global VC deals volume drops significantly, with investment sinking from US$531.4 billion across 51,894 deals in 2022 to $344 billion...

Systems powered by artificial intelligence are without a doubt revolutionising invoice processing in finance departments. The technological advancement provides more...

A record number of mid-market businesses expect an increase in profitability despite a drop in optimism, said Grant Thornton recently...

Embedding ESG is indeed a cross-functional endeavor within the organisation, as every department – from procurement to marketing to finance...

Focusing on leading transformation and culture change can enhance corporate reporting and strengthen the sustainability narrative, according to Ernst &...

When it comes to AI transformation, 73% of business leaders remain ill-equipped, citing limited time, people, and funds, said Kearney...

In the world we live in today, technological advancements play a crucial role in talent retention, even in the finance...

There are five emerging global trade dynamics in the coming decade, said Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recently. Among these five...

As finance chiefs, understanding the necessity of enterprise scalability in financial performance management should be included in their priorities list...

Two audit firm solutions of Wolters Kluwer have been pre-approved by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), a statutory board...

The accounting industry is undergoing profound transformation due to rapid technological advancements across all sectors in the market. Changes from...

As part of strategising, financial leaders take the plunge to migrate finance systems to optimise operations and improve internal processes....

Cost pressure amid global economic shifts has become a top concern for 58% of SMEs as they also face workforce...

Building a culture of cost consciousness within an organisation is undeniably part of being an effective finance leader. To effectively...

Global M&A is set to grow again after losing steam in the final three months of 2023, said WTW recently....

Communicating the rationale for restructuring can be sound simple, but is actually requiring more than just a mere meeting with...

Corporate credit trends would diverge by region though global credit metrics are generally expected to be stable to improving this...

For finance chiefs, a more compelling vision is required for the future of finance and reporting. According to Ernst &...

Chief financial officers are now facing a conundrum as they plot the fiscal course of 2024’s business travel as it...

In 2023, the top priority of CFOs was evaluating the finance function strategy, scope and design. Marko Horvat, vice president...

Organisations that augment operations can unlock a 50% increase in worker efficiency, said IDC recently. According to the advisory firm’s...

The talk on standards and reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG), which refers to the factors that investors measure...

Fear of double taxation emerges among businesses amid global tax reform, said EY recently. Global tax reform, ineffective use of...

Trusting the cloud to manage financial data and reporting can be a game-changer for financial planning and analysis. Organisations can...

Cost reduction initiatives can yield significant benefits for organisations and their employees when approached strategically and executed effectively. If finance...

Business leaders are struggling to turn GenAI hype into reality, said Boston Consulting Group (BCB) recently. According to a survey...

The digital transformation in all sectors across all departments has been evident over the last few years, especially following the...

To keep up--and even get ahead--of the race in the market today, chief financial officers must have a good grasp...

There are four Asia Pacific economies that Fitch Ratings expect to grow at least 5% in 2024. Economic growth in...

Although the new year has begun, trends in digital transformation seen in 2023 remain and finance leaders must have a...

CFOs, business leaders, and employers can help reduce attrition risk to less than 3% of workers when they prioritise psychological...

Amidst the digital transformation, it is imperative that chief financial officers know the way around the challenges of safeguarding against...

One defining feature of the geopolitical environment in 2024 will be multipolarity, according to Ernst & Young. As a greater...

The Asia Pacific economic outlook is expected to remain bright in 2024 after a rapid expansion in 2023, said Rajiv...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of various technological advancements to keep up with the evolving market and the...

Adopting an ESG strategy can be seen as more than just a tick-box exercise or a means of delivering on...

Agile planning makes room for development and progress from limited insight and hindsight to a good scenario planning among finance...

As the market shifts here and there, the role of the chief financial officer continue to evolve, juggling priorities and...

When it comes to corporate reporting, there are multiple challenges facing CFOs, said EY recently. In the face of a...

Chief financial officers in 2024 will find themselves caught in the middle of geopolitical shifts and evolving economic landscapes, calling...

Hong Kong exports are expected to grow by 4% to 6% next year—a sharp contrast to the 11% decline in...

Chief financial officers in the Asia-Pacific region will be zeroing in on revenue growth for the next 12 months, according...

With the new year now up and running, finance leaders must be able to keep up with the trends that...

Global trade is set to rebound modestly after two consecutive years of below-average global GDP growth, said Allianz recently when...

The decision to outsource certain functions within the organisation has become a strategic choice for many companies seeking to optimise...

Chief financial officers in the Asia-Pacific across various sectors such as financial services, life sciences and health care, manufacturing, public...

IPOs in China are expected to maintain its pace in 2024 while the Hong Kong market would rebound when US...

Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) post-pandemic balance sheet is healthier than before COVID-19. The company reported a post-tax profit of RM1.146...

With the fast pace of the world nowadays,  financial leaders face challenges in maintaining and expanding revenue streams while contending...

The chief financial officer role is now being seen as a key driver in the digital modernisation of organisations, according...

When it comes to support for future finance talent in the new year, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)...

Providing support to an organisation's finance team is a must in intensifying the focus on risk management. In the Association...

There are ways to mitigate insolvency risk though no organisation can eliminate the issue completely. According to trade credit insurer...

Building an effective risk culture and alignment to organisational objectives is a critical step on risk management, which can impact...

When it comes to streamlining financial operations, Singapore shows strong optimism towards AI to improve business and financial resilience, said...

Accounting professionals are often tangled within intricate financial landscapes, working against tight deadlines and managing complex regulations. This demand for...

In a bid to impact the organisation and drive change, the chief financial officer (CFO) and their colleagues must become...

Asia Pacific consumers will likely have more to spend on discretionary items in 2024, said Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) recently....

Starting the journey of accelerating sustainability with artificial intelligence may be tricky, let alone puzzling at times. AI can help...

Finance leaders, including organisations' chief financial officers, are now required to have a firm grasp of technology, even if in...

In addition to three 2024 predictions for finance from SAP Concur executives, today we have two more from the company...

SAP Concur has revealed key 2024 predictions for finance by its executives. For the upcoming year, AI is the connecting...

The integration of artificial intelligence in an organisation's finance function and accounting services has been proven to be a necessary...

Augmenting people potential to democratise action on sustainability has become one of the more important things to consider as an...

Firms in Singapore need to produce plans for reducing their carbon emissions, according to a report from ACCA, IFAC and...

Artificial intelligence can help financial leaders create the timely insights needed to unlock exponential natural, social and economic value, according...

Electric vehicle (EV) sales value across ASEAN-6 countries are expected to hit US$80 billion to US$100 billion by 2035 from...

When it comes to cybersecurity budget, retail CFOs in Asia Pacific might have to reconsider the amount of resources allocated...

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the organisation has expanded significantly, with the changes taking...

When it comes to global business travel forecasts for 2024, the good news is that airfares look set to stabilise...

Finance leaders must recognise the opportunity posed by automation in staff engagement and retention as this can be key for...

The CFO role has been seeing shifts in the retail industry recently, as the position is seemingly no longer tied...

When it comes the top risks for 2024, economic conditions and inflationary pressure emerge as the top near-term concerns for...

Undeniably, the role of the chief financial officer has evolved over the past few years as the market steers toward...

When it comes to real generative AI use cases, the number of enterprises that are in the experimentation and expansion...

As part of the process to better sustainable reporting which is tipped to become a vital topic in 2024, verification...

China is currently facing an economic slowdown following the pandemic, which have raised concerns among ratings agencies that led to...

Asia Pacific medical costs and healthcare benefit costs will continue to rise, said WTW recently when releasing results of its...

An organisation's chief financial officer undoubtedly plays a vital role in enhancing investor relations and leading fundraising efforts, especially in...

Utilising technological advancements in the face of a fast-changing world is definitely considered a smart move that requires careful financial...

Cyber and digital technology risks are a key concern for businesses and risk leaders in 2023, even as 60% see...

Being a chief financial officer (CFO) pertains not just to a career progression but the initiation of a whole new...

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been changing how things are being done in different industries. The duo basically shakes...

When it comes to AI success in finance functions, there are three characteristics that the function needs to have and...

Looking forward to 2024, finance leaders must gear up for the new challenges the new year will bring. Along with...

As the world veers toward a new year, it is important that finance leaders know what to expect in the...

Will you outsource cybersecurity? According to Kaspersky, more than one in two companies in Asia Pacific plan to outsource cybersecurity....

The demand for sustainability reporting has been increasingly growing, driving actions by organisations for better business, according to the Association of...