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Toyota Finance Corporation completed the implementation of Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik corporate performance management (CPM) platform, reducing monthly aggregation and...
Read moreThe role of chief financial officers continues to evolve beyond the finance function, according to a survey by leadership advisory...
Read moreFinance leaders are now being expected to lead with gratitude towards the workforce to boost staff engagement, according to Gartner,...
Read moreChief financial officers in Southeast Asia are bracing for "heightened challenges" amid ongoing volatility, according to a latest study by...
Read moreThe cost of financial crime compliance in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023 totaled US$45 billion, according to a study by...
Read moreDespite apparent advances in reporting, businesses fall short on climate strategy and action, according to a study by Ernst &...
Read moreSustainability concerns are having a significant impact on investment and divestment processes, or in "the transactional workflow", the Association of...
Read moreFour years following its introduction, BlackLine, Inc.'s Modern Accounting Playbook (MAP) marked its 1,000th customer. The bundled software and services...
Read moreAs change is deemed as a permanent thing in this world, it is important that business leaders learn how to...
Read moreChief financial officers are among some of the C-suite executives most involved in developing enterprise generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) strategies...
Read moreAcceptance of new technology among accounting staff within organisations dramatically reduces error rates, according to Gartner Inc. This observation follows...
Read moreChief financial officers need to get decisions right for their organisations to provide business confidence in investing in growth. This...
Read moreThe financial landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by big data, globalisation, and digitisation. The pressure on finance leaders...
Read moreA strong diversity and inclusion culture is revealed to be a critical factor in deciding to work at an organisation....
Read moreGartner says weak demand and rising costs will shrink earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margins by more...
Read moreThe energy transition represents a transformative investment opportunity, with the world’s net-zero ambitions either coming to fruition or failing in...
Read moreChief financial officers are projecting higher budget for artificial intelligence in 2024, forcing conversations on AI ambition and policies, according...
Read moreSingapore-headquartered technology firm Grab Holdings Limited has set the bar high for corporate response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its swift...
Read moreDigital transformation and functional improvement are the predominant themes through the top 10 priorities of chief financial officers, according to...
Read moreAs today's markets shift and financial leaders start to find their cost bases grow faster than assets under management, it...
Read moreArtificial intelligence is still on the threshold of business operations transformation, offering potential benefits for operational efficiency, cost savings, and...
Read moreFinance and accounting team members nowadays seek more effective communication and clearly defined roles and responsibilities to be able to...
Read moreFinancial leaders nowadays face challenges in maintaining and expanding revenue streams while contending with a growing shortage of talent within the...
Read moreCost pressures continue to ease according to accountants worldwide, but remain elevated by historical standards, said ACCA recently. The ACCA...
Read moreThe near-term economic outlook for the ASEAN region in 2024 remains positive, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Rajiv Biswas,...
Read moreCFOs and businesses should expect higher cybersecurity risks in 2024 such as more large-scale cyberattacks on supply chains and critical...
Read moreGlobal VC deals volume drops significantly, with investment sinking from US$531.4 billion across 51,894 deals in 2022 to $344 billion...
Read moreSystems powered by artificial intelligence are without a doubt revolutionising invoice processing in finance departments. The technological advancement provides more...
Read moreA record number of mid-market businesses expect an increase in profitability despite a drop in optimism, said Grant Thornton recently...
Read moreEmbedding ESG is indeed a cross-functional endeavor within the organisation, as every department – from procurement to marketing to finance...
Read moreFocusing on leading transformation and culture change can enhance corporate reporting and strengthen the sustainability narrative, according to Ernst &...
Read moreWhen it comes to AI transformation, 73% of business leaders remain ill-equipped, citing limited time, people, and funds, said Kearney...
Read moreIn the world we live in today, technological advancements play a crucial role in talent retention, even in the finance...
Read moreThere are five emerging global trade dynamics in the coming decade, said Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recently. Among these five...
Read moreAs finance chiefs, understanding the necessity of enterprise scalability in financial performance management should be included in their priorities list...
Read moreTwo audit firm solutions of Wolters Kluwer have been pre-approved by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), a statutory board...
Read moreThe accounting industry is undergoing profound transformation due to rapid technological advancements across all sectors in the market. Changes from...
Read moreAs part of strategising, financial leaders take the plunge to migrate finance systems to optimise operations and improve internal processes....
Read moreCost pressure amid global economic shifts has become a top concern for 58% of SMEs as they also face workforce...
Read moreBuilding a culture of cost consciousness within an organisation is undeniably part of being an effective finance leader. To effectively...
Read moreGlobal M&A is set to grow again after losing steam in the final three months of 2023, said WTW recently....
Read moreCommunicating the rationale for restructuring can be sound simple, but is actually requiring more than just a mere meeting with...
Read moreCorporate credit trends would diverge by region though global credit metrics are generally expected to be stable to improving this...
Read moreFor finance chiefs, a more compelling vision is required for the future of finance and reporting. According to Ernst &...
Read moreChief financial officers are now facing a conundrum as they plot the fiscal course of 2024’s business travel as it...
Read moreIn 2023, the top priority of CFOs was evaluating the finance function strategy, scope and design. Marko Horvat, vice president...
Read moreOrganisations that augment operations can unlock a 50% increase in worker efficiency, said IDC recently. According to the advisory firm’s...
Read moreThe talk on standards and reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG), which refers to the factors that investors measure...
Read moreFear of double taxation emerges among businesses amid global tax reform, said EY recently. Global tax reform, ineffective use of...
Read moreTrusting the cloud to manage financial data and reporting can be a game-changer for financial planning and analysis. Organisations can...
Read moreCost reduction initiatives can yield significant benefits for organisations and their employees when approached strategically and executed effectively. If finance...
Read moreBusiness leaders are struggling to turn GenAI hype into reality, said Boston Consulting Group (BCB) recently. According to a survey...
Read moreThe digital transformation in all sectors across all departments has been evident over the last few years, especially following the...
Read moreTo keep up--and even get ahead--of the race in the market today, chief financial officers must have a good grasp...
Read moreThere are four Asia Pacific economies that Fitch Ratings expect to grow at least 5% in 2024. Economic growth in...
Read moreAlthough the new year has begun, trends in digital transformation seen in 2023 remain and finance leaders must have a...
Read moreCFOs, business leaders, and employers can help reduce attrition risk to less than 3% of workers when they prioritise psychological...
Read moreAmidst the digital transformation, it is imperative that chief financial officers know the way around the challenges of safeguarding against...
Read moreOne defining feature of the geopolitical environment in 2024 will be multipolarity, according to Ernst & Young. As a greater...
Read moreThe Asia Pacific economic outlook is expected to remain bright in 2024 after a rapid expansion in 2023, said Rajiv...
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of various technological advancements to keep up with the evolving market and the...
Read moreAdopting an ESG strategy can be seen as more than just a tick-box exercise or a means of delivering on...
Read moreAgile planning makes room for development and progress from limited insight and hindsight to a good scenario planning among finance...
Read moreAs the market shifts here and there, the role of the chief financial officer continue to evolve, juggling priorities and...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate reporting, there are multiple challenges facing CFOs, said EY recently. In the face of a...
Read moreChief financial officers in 2024 will find themselves caught in the middle of geopolitical shifts and evolving economic landscapes, calling...
Read moreHong Kong exports are expected to grow by 4% to 6% next year—a sharp contrast to the 11% decline in...
Read moreChief financial officers in the Asia-Pacific region will be zeroing in on revenue growth for the next 12 months, according...
Read moreWith the new year now up and running, finance leaders must be able to keep up with the trends that...
Read moreGlobal trade is set to rebound modestly after two consecutive years of below-average global GDP growth, said Allianz recently when...
Read moreThe decision to outsource certain functions within the organisation has become a strategic choice for many companies seeking to optimise...
Read moreChief financial officers in the Asia-Pacific across various sectors such as financial services, life sciences and health care, manufacturing, public...
Read moreIPOs in China are expected to maintain its pace in 2024 while the Hong Kong market would rebound when US...
Read moreMalaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) post-pandemic balance sheet is healthier than before COVID-19. The company reported a post-tax profit of RM1.146...
Read moreWith the fast pace of the world nowadays, financial leaders face challenges in maintaining and expanding revenue streams while contending...
Read moreThe chief financial officer role is now being seen as a key driver in the digital modernisation of organisations, according...
Read moreWhen it comes to support for future finance talent in the new year, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)...
Read moreProviding support to an organisation's finance team is a must in intensifying the focus on risk management. In the Association...
Read moreThere are ways to mitigate insolvency risk though no organisation can eliminate the issue completely. According to trade credit insurer...
Read moreBuilding an effective risk culture and alignment to organisational objectives is a critical step on risk management, which can impact...
Read moreWhen it comes to streamlining financial operations, Singapore shows strong optimism towards AI to improve business and financial resilience, said...
Read moreAccounting professionals are often tangled within intricate financial landscapes, working against tight deadlines and managing complex regulations. This demand for...
Read moreIn a bid to impact the organisation and drive change, the chief financial officer (CFO) and their colleagues must become...
Read moreAsia Pacific consumers will likely have more to spend on discretionary items in 2024, said Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) recently....
Read moreStarting the journey of accelerating sustainability with artificial intelligence may be tricky, let alone puzzling at times. AI can help...
Read moreFinance leaders, including organisations' chief financial officers, are now required to have a firm grasp of technology, even if in...
Read moreIn addition to three 2024 predictions for finance from SAP Concur executives, today we have two more from the company...
Read moreSAP Concur has revealed key 2024 predictions for finance by its executives. For the upcoming year, AI is the connecting...
Read moreThe integration of artificial intelligence in an organisation's finance function and accounting services has been proven to be a necessary...
Read moreAugmenting people potential to democratise action on sustainability has become one of the more important things to consider as an...
Read moreFirms in Singapore need to produce plans for reducing their carbon emissions, according to a report from ACCA, IFAC and...
Read moreArtificial intelligence can help financial leaders create the timely insights needed to unlock exponential natural, social and economic value, according...
Read moreElectric vehicle (EV) sales value across ASEAN-6 countries are expected to hit US$80 billion to US$100 billion by 2035 from...
Read moreWhen it comes to cybersecurity budget, retail CFOs in Asia Pacific might have to reconsider the amount of resources allocated...
Read moreThe role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the organisation has expanded significantly, with the changes taking...
Read moreWhen it comes to global business travel forecasts for 2024, the good news is that airfares look set to stabilise...
Read moreFinance leaders must recognise the opportunity posed by automation in staff engagement and retention as this can be key for...
Read moreThe CFO role has been seeing shifts in the retail industry recently, as the position is seemingly no longer tied...
Read moreWhen it comes the top risks for 2024, economic conditions and inflationary pressure emerge as the top near-term concerns for...
Read moreUndeniably, the role of the chief financial officer has evolved over the past few years as the market steers toward...
Read moreWhen it comes to real generative AI use cases, the number of enterprises that are in the experimentation and expansion...
Read moreAs part of the process to better sustainable reporting which is tipped to become a vital topic in 2024, verification...
Read moreChina is currently facing an economic slowdown following the pandemic, which have raised concerns among ratings agencies that led to...
Read moreAsia Pacific medical costs and healthcare benefit costs will continue to rise, said WTW recently when releasing results of its...
Read moreAn organisation's chief financial officer undoubtedly plays a vital role in enhancing investor relations and leading fundraising efforts, especially in...
Read moreUtilising technological advancements in the face of a fast-changing world is definitely considered a smart move that requires careful financial...
Read moreCyber and digital technology risks are a key concern for businesses and risk leaders in 2023, even as 60% see...
Read moreBeing a chief financial officer (CFO) pertains not just to a career progression but the initiation of a whole new...
Read moreArtificial intelligence and machine learning have been changing how things are being done in different industries. The duo basically shakes...
Read moreWhen it comes to AI success in finance functions, there are three characteristics that the function needs to have and...
Read moreLooking forward to 2024, finance leaders must gear up for the new challenges the new year will bring. Along with...
Read moreAs the world veers toward a new year, it is important that finance leaders know what to expect in the...
Read moreWill you outsource cybersecurity? According to Kaspersky, more than one in two companies in Asia Pacific plan to outsource cybersecurity....
Read moreThe demand for sustainability reporting has been increasingly growing, driving actions by organisations for better business, according to the Association of...
Read moreThe new year is around the corner. What’re your 2024 predictions for finance and accounting? BlackLine said there are several...
Read moreInstitutions and investors must close the financing gap to transition to net-zero and mitigate risks surrounding green projects, according to...
Read moreFinance leaders and professionals around the world are yet to concoct their plans on sustainability, according to a joint research...
Read moreVantage Data Centers, a global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, recently announced the appointment of Joel Cheah as CFO,...
Read morePrivate equity activity picks up in Southeast Asia in the third quarter of 2023, according to a survey by Ernst...
Read moreHarnessing data gathered from various channels can be helpful in a finance leader's operational skills as this enables him to...
Read moreTreading along the rapidly changing market has been proven to be not the easiest task, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic...
Read moreIt is not always on the obvious side of the business world, but climate risks and sustainability are among the...
Read moreAsia Pacific is business leaders’ top destination for expansion despite lower appetite for M&A, said EY recently when releasing its...
Read moreThe business world is undoubtedly currently on a race to maximise digital technology advancement, with leaders pondering on the best...
Read moreThe Financial Reporting Council (FRC) calls for IFRS 17 disclosures improvements in its recently published IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts' thematic...
Read moreThere are five key M&A trends for 2024 while AI would reignite the global market, said WTW recently. Historic levels...
Read moreTo be able to harness technology's full potential, leaders must be able to fully understand how it works. Alongside understanding...
Read moreFinance leaders must be keen to monitor the ongoing trends in technologies across various sectors as this can be significant...
Read moreThough global growth will slow in 2024 as high interest rates percolate through credit channels to the real economy, it...
Read moreAdopting a good and progressive generative artificial intelligence mindset is essential in today's journey to technological advancements in the finance...
Read moreBusiness investment would increase though firms in many countries are dealing with the highest interest rates they have seen in...
Read moreAs new technology flourish in today's global business scene, there is an observed growing concern among traditional accounting and finance...
Read moreTop 2024 macro-credit risks include tight liquidity and funding conditions, uncertainty about China’s macroeconomic outlook and property sector, and geopolitical...
Read moreBusiness leaders in Singapore are finding it challenging to deal with the reporting and data collection for environmental, social, and...
Read moreOrganisation leaders need to keep an eye out for cash management and treasury management for the optimisation of their financial...
Read moreGreenwashing remains a perceived issue among investors. More than nine in ten investors (94%) believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance...
Read moreSustainability has been among the talk of the town in recent months, and investors have been pressing to understand how...
Read moreListings for initial public offerings in Southeast Asia have seen a "healthy" count for the first 10 and a half...
Read moreThere are several top M&A trends in 2004, according to advisory firm Gartner. These top M&A trends in 2024 include...
Read moreConsumers plan to spend less due to rising cost of living and concerns about climate change, said EY recently. While...
Read moreAs the observed momentum behind sustainability and dynamic shifts in consumer behaviour undoubtedly has profound implications for any company, it...
Read moreCarsome Group Inc., a Southeast Asian integrated car e-Commerce platform, announced recently its appointment of Miguel Fernandez as its group...
Read moreHuman capital is no longer simply a “people problem” but a key business risk that is fuelled by rising health...
Read moreMost finance functions are behind other functions in AI implementation. According to a survey of 130 finance leaders and 91...
Read moreSkills related to open source and cloud-native computing are proving to becoming more important as times go by, opening doors...
Read moreReal salaries in Singapore are estimated to rebound in 2024 as inflation eases, said ECA International recently. Workers in city...
Read moreChina’s economic growth is estimated to hit 5.4% in 2023 said IMF recently. The fund raised its forecast for China’s...
Read moreGenerative AI benefits will only be realised by 30% of Asia Pacific firms that have more mature IT practices, according...
Read moreThere’s a pinch of optimism in Asia despite global economic uncertainty. While there is an anticipation of global trade expanding...
Read moreThere are several major credit trends in 2024, said Moody’s recently. These major credit trends are as follows. Interest rates...
Read moreInitial public offerings or IPOs are among the significant milestones for a company as it transition to one open to...
Read moreThe Southeast Asian digital economy is flourishing despite global macroeconomic headwinds. The region’s gross merchandise value (GMV) continues an upward...
Read moreProactively managing security risks has its own advantages, especially considering the fast pace of digital transformation around the world. Organisations...
Read moreMany chief financial officers, if not all, undeniably aspire to take on the top job of their organisations one day...
Read moreNium announced recently the launch of Global FX, a product built for FX risk mitigation and transparency in global money...
Read moreThe Asia-Pacific region has entered its "golden era" of digital economy, according to a report by the World Economic Forum...
Read moreChief financial officers, apart from their apparent role of overseeing the financial activities of the organisation, are found to have...
Read moreBoth tax and finance leaders are set to increase investment in digital transformation, said Thomson Reuters recently when releasing a...
Read moreCloud computing has been proven to play a role in revolutionising how businesses innovate and grow in today’s hypercompetitive global...
Read moreA number of finance leaders in the Southeast Asian region were revealed to have been pursuing a bold transformation agenda...
Read moreBusinesses are betting big on generative AI to gain an edge despite hurdles to adoption and M&A challenge, said EY...
Read moreAs more high-value treasury operations require cross-functional collaboration, data integration between systems becomes essential. The advantages of seamless data integration...
Read moreThe banking industry has been facing tremendous challenges especially following the COVID-19 pandemic situation as extreme volatility remains in the...
Read moreInvestment-grade corporates face the risk of climate-related downgrades. According to Fitch Ratings, more than half of global corporates that may...
Read moreOperational inefficiencies today are often brought about by the rising costs of cloud computing, opening a new discussion regarding cloud...
Read moreAs today's world evolve along with technology, finance leaders are expected to keep up so as not to be left...
Read moreChief financial officers are indicating a substantial increase in focus on ESG programs, according to an annual survey by global...
Read moreMajor cybersecurity trends in 2024 would centre around AI, hactivism, and weaponised Deepfakes. According to Check Point Research (CPR), there’s...
Read moreScams and frauds in banking are undeniably not a new thing anymore as fraudsters have found more ways to do...
Read moreFinance leaders are expected to keep up with the changing practices in businesses and enterprises globally, including the area of...
Read moreInsolvencies in Asia are expected to see a moderate increase next year before stabilising in 2025, as a result of...
Read moreCorporate financial performance saw improvements in the third quarter of 2023, according to a report by KPMG. The KPMG Financial...
Read moreBusiness leaders see benefits in the adoption of non-fungible tokens or NFTs, according to a joint study by Bain &...
Read moreTalent attraction in Asia Pacific is more than offering the right employees with financial benefits, according to Randstad’s recently released...
Read moreThe advent of digital technology is already having its weight in the way organisations run their tax departments. With that...
Read moreAdopting artificial intelligence in an organisation's day-to-day business is undeniably a strategic move to boost operations and decision-making. It is...
Read moreWhen it comes to third-party risk management, organisations are redefining their approaches, with a focus on talent and strengthening the...
Read moreThe Internet of Things (IoT) is currently revolutionising business operations, enabling data-driven decision-making and efficiency--an area finance leaders must always...
Read moreCloud accounting is rapidly gaining popularity among chartered accountants as digital technology advancements and the growth of cloud computing continue...
Read moreBlackLine recently announced new features to make finance transformation more efficiently.The company has added Microsoft Teams integration and introduced new...
Read moreChief financial officers are now turning out to hold a critical role in companies’ low-carbon transition. Because of this, finance leaders...
Read moreFive-year refinancing needs drop to lowest level since a Moody’s study in 2017, said the credit rating agency when releasing...
Read moreHong Kong and Singapore lenders are expected to improve their operating efficiency in the coming months amid higher net interest margins,...
Read moreIT services company IBM is expanding its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver joint solutions upgraded with generative...
Read moreSoutheast Asia consumer confidence is on track for a rebound as value-seekers embrace new needs, said Bain recently. According to...
Read moreFinance leaders are now starting to delve deeper and ask bigger questions to tech professionals amid the rapidly changing world...
Read moreChina-based technology company Baidu launched a new version of its artificial intelligence model, Ernie 4.0, which uses algorithms to produce...
Read moreChief financial officers are predicting net profit growth in 2023, according to a new survey from advisory firm Grant Thornton...
Read moreThe China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) ordered domestic brokerages’ overseas units to stop opening new stock accounts for onshore investors...
Read moreYesterday we listed the first three key drivers of transformation success that CFOs must know according to EY. Today, we...
Read moreSenior executives in companies are looking into using generative artificial intelligence for cyber defence in the next 12 months, according...
Read moreThere are six key drivers of transformation success that CFOs must know, said EY when releasing results of its research...
Read moreEmerging technologies such as generative AI have caught both business and tech leaders unprepared, said PwC recently. The company’s 2024...
Read moreWhile cyber defence cost is increasing, just one in five cybersecurity leaders considers their organisation’s defence approach to be effective,...
Read moreFinality in blockchain refers to the unchangeable confirmation of a transaction or a block of transactions. This is attained by...
Read moreGenerative artificial intelligence is stepping in the scene of marketing content production, according to Deloitte Digital’s new research. The study,...
Read moreWhen it comes to business sentiment, business leaders remain confident on three-year outlook though they are now grappling with multiple...
Read moreIn the face of the many advancements now in data and technology, it is undeniable that accountants are put in...
Read moreWhen it comes to business travel expenses, CFOs have to be aware that hotel rates likely will continue to rise...
Read moreGlobal volumes of initial public offerings around the world fell 5% year over year in the first three quarters of...
Read moreOne of the major IFRS 17 challenges is that it’s disrupting business as usual for insurers. According to a WTW...
Read moreThe increase in insolvencies continues at an accelerated pace in 2023, followed by a more tempered increase in 2024, said...
Read moreHMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, said recently that it has appointed Tanuj Patro as CFO for India &...
Read moreThe global economic growth is estimated to reach 3% in 2023 and 2.7% in 2024, said OECD recently. A disproportionate...
Read moreArtificial intelligence spending in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to surge to US$78.4 billion by 2027, according to International Data...
Read moreCash management has made its way into becoming a key competency for leadership teams in protecting their companies’ overall long-term...
Read moreSoutheast Asian conglomerates significantly underperformed pure plays in terms of annualised total shareholder return in last decade, said Bain recently....
Read moreIn today's fast-paced world, it is imperative that businesses must get accustomed to the latest developments in their organisation's various...
Read moreA majority of business and personal activity involving sending Chinese data abroad will no longer need to go under a...
Read moreThere are three distinct generative AI conversations that CFOs, especially those from large enterprises, must conduct, said Gartner recently. According...
Read moreArtificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) platform Avantra is releasing its new Avantra 24 AIOps platform for SAP operations automation,...
Read moreSingapore sees a threefold increase in cyberattacks against SMBs, with 453 attacks targeted at this type of businesses in 1H2023...
Read moreEnterprise cloud application provider Workday, Inc. launched a series of new artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to boost employee...
Read moreGlobal financial crime compliance costs among financial institutions totalled over US$206 billion in the past 12 months, according to a...
Read moreCFOs are pressured to push mandates to cut software spend between 10% to 30%, as the current economic downturn, funding...
Read moreTreasury professionals see macroeconomic risk as one of the hardest to manage. According to Association For Financial Professionals’ 2023 AFP...
Read moreDigital leaders are confident that embracing technology across various areas of business is bringing productivity gains, according to a latest...
Read moreShadow credit in China is expected to remain subdued, said Moody’s recently. According to the firm, shadow banking as a...
Read moreEvery payment company has an opportunity to unlock the power of generative AI in three areas of the business, said...
Read moreThe fact that investment tools developed by artificial intelligence share core technology poses underlying risks in the stability of the...
Read moreThe chief financial officer role in organisations has been evolving, with mid-size and small firms, including start-ups, now embracing the...
Read moreThere are five generative AI use cases for CFOs, said Alexander Bant, vice president for the Gartner Finance practice recently....
Read moreGenerative Artificial Intelligence has found its way into India’s goods and services tax (GST) management landscape, serving as a powerful...
Read moreTravel providers are embracing automation and next-generation technology to ease workforce constraints as they rebound from lows brought by the...
Read moreHong Kong’s economy is poised to rebound strongly this year, before moderating toward trend growth next year, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic...
Read moreIt is a given that good collaboration between different functions within an organisation is crucial for the company’s success. This...
Read moreBritish multinational oil and gas company BP named Kate Thomson as its interim chief financial officer, according to an announcement...
Read morePay, along with employees’ well-being concerns and preference for remote workplace set-up, were found to prolong workplace tensions, posing difficulties...
Read moreGlobal non-cash transaction volumes will reach 1.3 trillion by 2023, said Capgemini Research Institute recently when releasing its 2023 World...
Read moreThe Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures on Sept. 18 released its final recommendations on nature-related risk management and disclosure, aligned...
Read moreTrust in AI remains a concern among the majority of business leaders though they believe their organisations would benefit from...
Read moreA fractional chief financial officer is an outsourced financial professional providing high-level financial management and strategic guidance to a company...
Read moreDefaults among APAC high-yield nonfinancial firms will decline in 2023, with the default rate falling to 4.9% from 11.7% in...
Read moreThere are five challenges facing CFOs in a deadweight economy, said Gartner recently. According to the advisory firm, CFOs now...
Read moreWhen it comes to tax transformation, compliance is seen as the greatest challenge among 43% of companies surveyed by Deloitte....
Read moreBlackLine said it has announced the first AI-enabled intercompany accounting capabilities. Designed to prevent transaction failures before they occur and...
Read moreUnmanaged digital sovereign risk is set to impact 30% of multinational organisations that will experience revenue loss, brand damage or...
Read moreAsia Pacific sovereigns are seeing diverging reserve dynamics, said Fitch Ratings recently. Some central banks have been able to accumulate...
Read moreGlobal Great Resignation looks to continue despite a cooling economy globally, said PwC recently when releasing its 2023 Global Workforce Hopes...
Read moreAtradius has recently upgraded its global GDP growth forecast for 2023 to 2.4%, which is a slowdown from 2022 but...
Read moreAsia Pacific business leaders eye AI and dealmaking as fears of a severe recession fade. This is according to the...
Read moreHow businesses can balance sustainability and resilience amid continuous disruption is an important question to ask in the age of...
Read moreAsia’s emerging market economies are driving global growth and are expected to outperform advanced counterparts in terms of GDP growth...
Read moreWhen it comes to the latest M&A trend, business leaders expect to see a rebound into 2024, according to EY....
Read moreTop industries in Hong Kong expected to hire thoughout 2023 include banking and finance, technology, and sustainability, said Hays recently...
Read moreThere is a sign showing a surge in cybercrime, according to Check Point Research (CPR)— the threat intelligence arm of...
Read moreGlobal business optimism is rising as inflation starts to show signs of easing. According to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report...
Read moreOptimism in ASEAN remains though inflation is fuelling concerns about a possible economic downturn in the region, said UOB recently...
Read moreWhen it comes to the main credit risks, inflation and interest rates remain the most significant watch item for global...
Read moreThere is an overlooked multi-trillion dollar opportunity in consumer business, said BCG recently. This overlooked multi-trillion dollar opportunity comes from...
Read moreMarriott International announced recently the appointment of Christina Chan as CFO, Asia Pacific (excluding China). A 23-year veteran of the...
Read moreBusiness leaders’ confidence in AI are tempered by social, ethical, and security risks, said EY recently when releasing results of...
Read moreShared services consolidate business operations that are used by multiple parts of the same organisation. In the finance function, basic...
Read moreWhen it comes to planning and budgeting, Forrester advised that more realistic budget expectations will serve leaders well as they...
Read moreThe future of metaverse is rosy despite recent headlines claiming that “metaverse-hype” is dying down, said Bain & Company recently....
Read moreHong Kong employees prefer working in local firms and particularly in the energy and environmental sector, said Randstad recently. Out...
Read moreEmerging risks for enterprises now includes AI as technologies such as ChatGPT and Google Bard have become widely available, said...
Read moreGlobal business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit...
Read moreCaptioned photo: (left) Lim Swee Keng, group head of finance at CCH receiving the award from Daniel Leung (right), country...
Read moreWhen it comes to the highest expatriate packages, Hong Kong re-entered the top five global locations in 2022 — up...
Read moreThe impact of a major cyber incident is on average a 9% drop in shareholder value — over and above...
Read moreWhat are tax leaders’ top priorities today? According to Deloitte’s Global Tax Policy Survey 2023, Pillar Two, tax transparency, international...
Read moreData science and machine learning is evolving from just focusing on predictive models, toward a more democratised, dynamic and data-centric...
Read moreThe sharp rebound in global confidence in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has ended, according to the latest...
Read moreGlobal VC investment dropped for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q2’2023 – falling from US$86.2 billion across 10,121 deals in...
Read moreAn ageing population will drag on growth of six Asian economies, said Moody’s recently. The growth of six Asian economies...
Read moreHong Kong-headquartered Rosewood Hotel Group recently announced the appointment of Kevin Yung as CFO. In the past years, Yung was...
Read moreTo become a value-adding CFO, one needs to adopt integrative thinking, said ACCA recently. CFOs need to change their mode...
Read moreEditor’s note: Alex Macaire (pictured), Group CFO of Techcombank in Vietnam shared the bank’s ongoing digital transformation journey, its learning...
Read moreA new BCG-Visa study revealed that embedded Finance will unlock US$242 billion in revenue opportunity across Asia Pacific by 2025...
Read moreThe global economy is more resilient than previously, said IMF recently when unveiling its latest World Economic Outlook. The IMF...
Read moreThe top strategic business priority shared by CFOs and CEOs is growth while they rate inflation as a top factor...
Read morePrivate equity investors have ample incentive to get moving after four quarters of relative inactivity, said Bain & Company recently....
Read moreMost rated Chinese corporates would see stable outlook in terms of credit quality over the next few months, despite soft...
Read moreChina’s economic growth would stay above target though recovery momentum fades, said Fitch recently. Recent data point to a swiftly...
Read moreE-mail phishing attacks in Singapore remain to be a major concern as 55% (852,823) of the 1.556 million phishing emails...
Read moreWhen it comes to boards’ top ESG priorities, a majority of board members worldwide (75%) agree that a coherent ESG...
Read moreThe top priorities for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, providing assurance on proliferating digital risks,...
Read moreWhen it comes to employee performance, a 10% increase in monthly stock investment returns leads to 3.8% decrease in work...
Read moreBusiness optimism is on an upswing despite inflation, geopolitical instability, and talent disruptors, said Deloitte recently.According to the Fortune/Deloitte CEO...
Read moreWhen it comes to finance transformation, CFOs need to make bolder change for a lasting impact. According to the EY 2023...
Read moreThe need of talent cultivation has driven the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants to launch the ISCA Global Talent Programme,...
Read moreAI and analytics will be will be critical to corporate success over the next two years, according to a survey...
Read moreCFOs and business leaders need to be aware that ransomware had become the most widespread malware-as-a-Service between 2015 and 2022....
Read moreThe IPO markets in China and Hong Kong to become more robust in 2H 2023, said Deloitte China's Capital Market...
Read moreWhile 90% of CFOs and tax leaders expect a “significant” or “moderate” impact from BEPS 2.0, only 30% have completed...
Read moreThe accountancy and finance profession has a key role to play in driving a journey toward social equity while organisations...
Read moreTechnology spending in Asia Pacific will remain robust and grow by 5.8% to hit US$732 billion in 2023, said Forrester...
Read moreWhen it comes to upskilling for AI, have you helped employees adapt to changes at work? Younger generations are also...
Read moreWhat do Gen Z and millennial employees want? How can business leaders do a better job of retaining and attracting...
Read moreThe global economic outlook is improving though recovery is expected to be weak, said OECD recently. According to the OECD’s...
Read moreRising prices and interest rates along with other economic factors beyond a company’s control are leading CFOs to show the...
Read moreAsia Pacific has emerged as the new ground zero for cybercrime incidents, said Check Point recently. According to a report...
Read moreChina’s FMCG sector is showing signs of recovery and building the momentum for a positive rest of 2023 after a...
Read moreAs cost of living concerns continue to bite, one in four workers are looking for new jobs, said PwC recently...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Prudential announced recently the appointment of Ben Bulmer as CFO, subject to regulatory approval. Bulmer is currently CFO,...
Read moreThe IMF announced recently a plan to launch a global digital currency platform for central banks. The platform for central...
Read moreWhen its comes to the most expensive cities in the world, Singapore has risen eight places in ECA’s recently released...
Read moreHow many enterprise technology purchases did you regret? According to a Gartner survey, 60% of technology buyers involved in decisions...
Read moreHave you come up with a plan to provide generative AI training for employees? According to a study by Boston...
Read moreThe talent war in Hong Kong has driven employers to target an “above market” benefits position to attract top talent....
Read moreIs cyber resilience a priority of your organisation? According to IDC 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, 65% of enterprises...
Read moreEditor's note: Steve Vintz (pictured), CFO at Tenable — an exposure management company — shared with his professional peers what...
Read moreThere are three human leadership pillars that CFOs need in the era of finance AI, said Gartner recently. These three...
Read moreWhen it comes to the recent cybersecurity trends, attackers were found to leverage more than 500 unique tools and tactics...
Read moreIndia’s Internet economy is set to grow to US$1 trillion by 2030 from about US$175 billion of consumption in 2022,...
Read moreEmerging financial fault lines in Asia Pacific may induce sovereigns, central banks and companies in the region to diversify the...
Read moreEnvironmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) is a serious business. The term ESG got public attention in a joint report...
Read moreThe CFO role continues to evolve, with the new generation of finance leaders driving a broader view of business performance...
Read moreTo build an AI-driven finance organisation, CFOs should embrace AI as an organisational role rather than just a technical skill,...
Read moreWhen it comes to generative AI and the workplace, the right question to ask is how you can integrate the...
Read moreWhen it comes to R&D reporting, ACCA said there’s substantial room for improvement. According to a new research by ACCA...
Read moreCross-border M&A is an important way that Asia Pacific’s top 50 consumer product companies (CP 50) adopt to expedite growth,...
Read moreCross-border corporate sukuk issuance is set to rise significantly from 2022 lows, with companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
Read moreIndonesia’s private education institute BINA NUSANTARA (BINUS) Group has deployed Workday technologies to expedite its digital transformation. According to the...
Read moreSingapore had the highest rate of ransomware attacks, with 84% of organisations surveyed reporting they were a victim of this...
Read moreData quality is of paramount importance to the effective use of data analytics, but it remains a tall order to...
Read moreGlobal top 100 firms have seen their largest market capitalisation drop by 11% in 2023, equivalent to almost US$3.8 trillion, said...
Read moreJedox announces integration with ChatGPT allowing organisations to leverage generative AI in their integrated business planning (IBP) process. The ChatGPT...
Read moreWhile organisations are recovering from business interruption and supply chain disruption brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, new emerging disruptions and...
Read moreQuality of cyber defences directly Impacts insurability, premium costs, and policy terms, said Sophos recently. According to the firm’s new...
Read moreThe Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) announced recently a S$2 million AI for accounting initiative. According to the accountancy...
Read moreCFOs tend to underestimate the impact of layoffs on shareholder returns, said Gartner recently. Given a higher cost of capital,...
Read moreThe Asian economic outlook stays positive as the region’s domestic demand has so far remained strong despite monetary tightening, said...
Read moreRisk culture has changed for the better, said ACCA recently when releasing results of a survey. According to the accountancy...
Read moreChina’s financial holding companies regulations curtail systemic risk by bridging a regulatory gap and segregating financial and non-financial risks, said...
Read moreAI investment is set to see an increase as ChatGPT publicity has prompted organisations to take a closer look at...
Read moreThe top risks facing directors include economic and cyber risks particularly those associated with data loss and ransomware, said WTW...
Read moreESG activities, regarding sustainability, diversity and employee satisfaction, correlate with stronger financial profitability and growth for private companies, said Bain...
Read moreThailand employers progress faster than global peers in terms of work flexibility, said Mercer recently when releasing results of its...
Read moreChina's reopening will spur a rebound in its economic growth, which in turn will affect economies and businesses across Asia-Pacific...
Read moreAs generative AI continues at a breakneck pace, organisations need to act now to formulate an enterprise-wide strategy for AI...
Read moreHaving a positive employee experience can make the difference between growing or declining revenues, said WTW recently. According to the...
Read moreStripe announced recently the expansion of its revenue and finance automation suite to give businesses in Asia Pacific power over the entire life...
Read moreMalaysian employers are prioritising skills and financial wellbeing more than their regional and global counterparts, said Mercer recently. According to...
Read moreThe Southeast Asian private equity market saw a slowdown in deal activity in 2022, but the region’s long-term macro fundamentals...
Read moreThere are nine security trends that CFOs need to be aware when working with CISOs and security and risk management...
Read moreEconomic confidence rises as clear signs of business improvement emerge, said ACCA recently.While the accountancy body’s Q1 2023 Global Economic...
Read moreThe private equity market in Greater China could see transformational changes over the next five years as buyout deals are...
Read moreBusinesses in GBA (the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) regain confidence as normal travel between Hong Kong and China has...
Read moreOnline threats in Southeast Asia grew alarmingly while Singapore logged the highest year-on-year jump in terms of web threats targeting...
Read moreSingapore-listed Yamada Green Resources Limited announced recently the appointment of Leyng Thai Weng as CFO. In his new role, Leyng,...
Read moreSustainability and ESG initiatives are driving strong demand in Hong Kong for experienced professionals in finance and accounting, risk &...
Read moreAddressing employee stress is critical when it comes to talent attraction and retention, said Mercer Marsh Benefits recently when releasing...
Read moreInsolvencies in Asia Pacific are set to hike by 12% and 5% this year and next, said Allianz Trade recently....
Read moreWhen it comes to crisis and resilience, organisations and business leaders overestimate their preparedness for disruption, said PwC recently. According...
Read moreFuture built firms generate shareholder returns almost three times higher than those of S&P the 1200 , with two-thirds of...
Read moreThe global economic outlook took a positive turn in the first half of 2023 as inflationary pressure began to ease,...
Read moreTo help multinationals navigate and comply with OECD’s Pillar Two regulations, Wolters Kluwer recently announced the launch of a new...
Read moreWhen it comes to business travel in Asia, Hong Kong remains the most expensive location in the region and was...
Read moreIPO markets in China and Hong Kong are estimated to be more vibrant in the rest of 2023, said Deloitte...
Read moreAutonomous finance requires CFOs who are willing to upskill themselves to succeed. According to Gartner, a lack of digital skills...
Read moreGlobal growth opportunities could outweigh various risks if those risks are managed properly, said Marsh recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreBupa announced recently the appointment of Kelly Heintz as interim Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific (APAC). Heintz has 30 years’...
Read moreAsia Pacific private equity deal value plunged 44% year-on-year to US$198 billion in 2022, ending two years of record dealmaking,...
Read moreWhen it comes to investment planning, the majority of public companies will update their methodologies to include sustainability metrics as...
Read moreSecurity budgets are forecast to net increase by 29% in 2023 compared to a year ago, after a 26% rise...
Read moreWhile CFOs are mitigating bank failure risks, businesses are worried about a spillover to Asia Pacific. According to Fitch, APAC...
Read moreThe Hong Kong Export Index grew 9.3 points to 39.0 in January-March this year as border reopens, said the Hong...
Read moreChina's reopening will support companies' credit quality as it will ramp up their earnings with a rebound in domestic demand...
Read morePayment behaviours are likely to deteriorate in 2023 while the global liquidity gap of US$30 trillion is here to stay,...
Read moreTo mitigate risks of bank failures, 28% of CFOs plan to diversify deposits across more banks, said Gartner recently when...
Read moreChina’s policy, including its reopening and policy measures that refocus on growth rather than regulatory tightening, will likely drive a...
Read moreWhen it comes to talent attraction and retention, organisations’ commitment to sustainability and positive societal change becomes key, said Alistair...
Read moreMost automation transformation of organisations fall short, despite the fact that efforts like workforce augmentation across industries has reduced costs...
Read moreProgress in female leadership will remain slow in 2025 unless businesses put in additional effort to enable women to take...
Read moreAsian economies are on course for modest growth this year as they try to shake off the negative effects of...
Read moreCapital A announced recently the appointment of John Cheing as the CFO for airasia Digital and airasia Super App. Prior...
Read moreFinance and Accounting are critical to ESG initiatives, yet many teams are spending their time on manual, repetitive tasks that...
Read moreBusinesses deploy automation technologies to help drive their sustainability initiatives, said UiPath recently when releasing results of a survey. The IDC-led...
Read moreFlexible work is where Asian employers fall behind, said Mercer recently when releasing it Global Talent Trends Study 2023. According...
Read moreRecruiting and retaining talent is a top finance and accounting leadership priority. As organisations struggle to identify, recruit and retain...
Read moreTo win the global talent war, employers need to offer attractive compensation, said Morgan McKinley recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreImproving employee wellbeing can enhance a company’s performance by at least 11% and up to 55%, said Aon recently when...
Read moreAutonomous technology in finance will impact FP&A and controllership in three ways, as acceptance of these technologies among finance leaders...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate ESG reporting and related assurance involving ESG issues, the largest global companies continue to show...
Read moreFinance leaders walked away with trophies at the FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2023. On Feb 22, more than 20 winners and...
Read moreSingapore-based digital asset platform MetaComp announced the appointment of John Kang as CFO. Kang will be responsible for leading the...
Read moreWhen it comes to consumer spending behaviours, holding back on or stopping altogether non-essential buying is what people do today,...
Read moreAuditing and accounting talent shortage continues to make employers toss and turn, according to a global survey of more than...
Read moreNasdaq-listed online Chinese real estate platform Leju Holdings Limited recently announced the appointment of Li Yuan as its CFO and...
Read moreAutonomous finance is set to transform roles in the function through 2025, said Gartner recently. According to the advisory firm,...
Read moreWhen it comes to cybersecurity incidents, the most impacted sectors in 2022 were professional services, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and...
Read moreCFOs: Is global remote hiring part of your company's talent strategy?Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest growing region in terms...
Read moreCost cutting might be the first thing that comes to mind when there's economic uncertainty. Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO...
Read moreCFOs plan budget changes and sales functions are likely to get more resources in 2023, said Gartner recently. According to...
Read moreMediabrands Greater China announced recently the appointment of Crystal Zhang as CFO. With almost three decades of financial expertise under...
Read moreDefaults among Asia Pacific high-yield nonfinancial firms is estimated to decline to 7% this year from last year’s 10.9%, said...
Read moreWhen it comes to board governance strategies, trust is recognised as an important issue by business leaders but isn’t consistently...
Read moreThe accounting talent crunch for employers might remain for the next couple of years. According to ACCA’s Global Talent Trends...
Read moreThe downturn for Asia Pacific is expected to be severe but short, said EY recently when releasing results of a...
Read moreIFRS 17 will change insurers' reported earnings and equity as it alters their profit recognition patterns and measurement of liabilities,...
Read moreDigital fraud attacks are not only on the rise but are also more sophisticated in Asia Pacific, said LexisNexis Risk...
Read moreBold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023 — a year full of uncertainties, said Bain & Company recently...
Read moreWhen it comes to CxO priorities, climate change has become a top issue, said Deloitte recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreThe vast majority of CFOs plan to raise spending on employee compensation in 2023 despite recession fears and ongoing inflation...
Read moreGlobal M&A activity will likely rise in the second half of 2023 as investors and executives look to balance short-term...
Read moreCFOs in China need to take up a bigger role when it comes to digital transformation, said Deloitte recently when...
Read moreDeloitte listed talent, performance and growth as the priorities of finance leaders in 2022. Among finance leaders, the commonality we...
Read moreWhen it comes to Asia’s economic outlook 2023, resilience and growth are the major characteristics despite the gloomy predictions about...
Read moreSingapore-headquartered Frasers Property Limited announced its appointment of Liu Qingbin as head of finance for the group’s real estate investment...
Read moreA mature and measurable zero-trust programme might be an enterprise’s goal, but few organisations have actually completed their implementations, said...
Read moreRetail sales in China is expected to recover after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions but is likely to be bumpier...
Read moreThe credit trend for Asia Pacific’s non-financial firms is stable in 2023 said Moody’s recently. However, slowing economic growth, persistent...
Read moreThe war for finance talent will continue while 11% of positions in finance and controlling are vacant, said management consultancy...
Read moreWhile global business optimism falls, the recession that businesses expect to hit this year might last only shortly, said Grant...
Read moreThe global economy might lose up to 7% of GDP as a result of fragmentation, said IMF recently in a...
Read moreGlobal M&A has a positive start in 2023 as global dealmakers achieved a second consecutive quarter of market outperformance in...
Read moreSingapore is now one of the top 10 most expensive locations in the world, said ECA recently. The city-state has...
Read moreBusiness leaders bracing for a global economic downturn, according to EY. In an EY survey of 1,200 CEOs worldwide on...
Read moreThe top CFO priority in 2023 is evaluating finance function strategy, scope and design, said Gartner recently. A survey of...
Read moreEY recently announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as global CFO, and CFO of its proposed new public entity. The...
Read moreSingapore-listed ECON Healthcare (Asia) recently announced the promotion of Kang Shwu Huey to group CFO and head of overseas development...
Read moreThe Asia Pacific credit outlook is stable against the backdrop of contained government liquidity risks, broadly stable debt dynamics and...
Read moreThere are top nine workplace predictions that business leaders must address in 2023 and beyond to successfully navigate today’s labor...
Read moreHong Kong and New York-listed Zhihu announced recently the appointment of Henry Dachuan Sha as the CFO and a director....
Read moreDigital native retail businesses are expected to see resounding success in the coming few years, but their existing strategies might...
Read moreNaaS Technology Inc., an electric vehicle charging service providers in China, recently announced the appointment of Alex Wu as CFO. The appointment...
Read moreA new multi-speed global economy will impact growth of different countries and consumer spending behaviour, according to the Economic Outlook...
Read moreThe invoicing process encompasses much more than simply creating and transmitting an invoice. It also includes maintaining customer and product...
Read moreBusinesses around the world, including those in Asia-Pacific, are starting to improve their disclosure of climate risks but are not...
Read moreSingapore-listed CapitaLand Investment announced recently its appointment of Paul Tham as Group CFO. Tham’s appointment will be effective on Jan...
Read moreA global study by Workday has found that there is a prevalent lack of a strategic approach to DEI (diversity, equity,...
Read moreChina-headquartered and Nasdaq-listed Meihua International Medical Technologies Co., Ltd recently announced the appointment of Lianzhang Zhao as CFO. Meihua is...
Read moreCFOs: Are your finance function using low code development technologies to fulfill growing demand for fast application delivery and highly...
Read moreWhen it comes to global M&A trends in 2023, WTW said that deals will be smaller while pace will be...
Read moreOnline marketplaces in India to hit US$350 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2027, said Bain recently when releasing...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate sustainability reporting, there’s a lack of investor trust issue, said PwC recently when releasing results...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Kerry Properties in Hong Kong recently announced that it has appointed Suzanne Cheng Wai Sin as CFO. Cheng has more...
Read moreA Gartner survey revealed that composable finance applications are on the radar of CFOs. CFOs who adopt a composable technology...
Read moreOne in four employees surveyed by Randstad in Hong Kong expect a 10%-15% pay raise when switching jobs in 2023....
Read morePay raise in the Philippines next year is expected to be similar to that in 2019, said Mercer recently. Employees...
Read moreA strong US dollar will have credit effects on rated Asia Pacific companies, with those that have a significant portion...
Read moreWhen it comes to the latest trends of fraud, LexisNexis Risk Solutions warned that fraud keeps surging as digital transactions...
Read moreWhen it comes to pay equity, less than one-third of employees feel they are paid fairly and only 34% of...
Read moreThere’s a wide sustainability expectation gap between CFOs and investors, according to a EY survey. This existing gap threatens to...
Read moreCloud adopting accounting practices in Singapore earn more per client, said Xero recently when releasing its latest industry survey results....
Read moreThere are three most relevant technology innovations for finance in the next five years, said Gartner recently when releasing its...
Read moreThere are ten cloud strategy mistakes that CFOs must know as finance functions are digitally transforming themselves and moving more...
Read moreLondon and Hong Kong listed Standard Chartered is seeking a new CFO to replace Andy Halford who would retire as...
Read moreWhen it comes to the future of finance, professionals in the field demand new performance measures beyond the financial, said...
Read moreThere are five success factors for businesses in Asia Pacific, said PwC recently when launching a report titled“Asia Pacific’s Time:...
Read moreAsia Pacific outlook for rated nonfinancial companies is stable with still-solid, though slowing, growth and supportive domestic business conditions, said...
Read moreImmuno Cure BioTech, a clinical stage biotechnology group based in the Hong Kong Science Park specialising in DNA vaccines and immunotherapies,...
Read moreThe Southeast Asian economic growth is forecasted to hit 4-5% annually over the next 10 years, said Bain recently when...
Read moreCyberthreats and IT governance are among the top concerns of auditors in 2023, said Gartner recently when releasing the Gartner 2023...
Read moreWhen it comes to cashflow visibility, under 4% of the 1,483 business leaders and finance and accounting executives from different...
Read moreFinance digital transformation in Singapore is seeing various challenges, said Workday recently when releasing results of a survey. A majority...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Hang Seng Bank’s appointment of its CFO Saw Say Pin as executive director has been cleared by the...
Read moreBuilding a strong sense of belonging is how CFOs can retain digital talent, said Gartner recently. Digital talent has very...
Read moreFor those seeking ESG training, AICPA & CIMA now offer a new certificate programme for finance and accounting professionals to...
Read moreACCA and CFA Institute have launched a new climate finance course, the two organisations said recently. The launch comes as...
Read moreWhen it comes to sustainability reporting, only a small number of mid-market companies are doing it, said Grant Thornton recently....
Read moreAmong the top priorities of CFOs in Southeast Asia, talent is the most important, according to a survey report by...
Read moreThe credit trend for nonfinancial firms in Asia Pacific will remain stable for the remainder of 2022, said Moody’s recently....
Read moreWhen it comes to venture capital investments in Asia, the top 10 deals were secured among China and Indonesia, said...
Read moreSoutheast Asia’s digital economy is on course to reach US$200B gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2022, three years earlier than...
Read moreSingapore's Temasek Holdings announced recently the appointment of Png Chin Yee as the new CFO, replacing the outgoing predecessor Leong...
Read moreOrganisations need to equip managers on how to connect hybrid knowledge workers to corporate culture, said Gartner recently. According to...
Read moreWhile navigating challenging times, business leaders in Asia Pacific are set to spend more. According to findings of EY CEO...
Read moreOne of the major challenges facing businesses today is increased costs, according to Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) by ACCA...
Read moreHealthcare benefit costs in Asia Pacific is set to increase by 10.2% next year, said WTW recently when releasing results...
Read moreGreen deals are gaining traction as M&A activity returns to pre-pandemic levels, said BCG recently. In the first seven months...
Read moreHong Kong-and-London-listed HSBC announced Georges Elhedery as the CFO successor lately. The appointment of Elhedery will be effective in January...
Read moreWhile 89% of broad directors say digital is embedded in business growth strategies, only 35% of respondents have achieved or...
Read moreWhile sustainability reporting has grown steadily, there are some key areas that need further improvement, said KPMG recently. According to...
Read moreGlobal credit risks have risen over the past quarter as the triple threat of rate rises, Europe’s gas crisis and...
Read moreGlobal deal activity was down 7% to a total of 50,115 deals during Q1-Q3 2002, compared with 53,885 deals the same...
Read moreThough future of work initiatives are considered important by 94% of business leaders, they are not yet among companies' priorities,...
Read moreThe global economic growth prediction has been revised downward by 0.2 percentage points to 2.7%, said IMF recently when releasing...
Read moreWhen it comes to AI in corporate finance, there are five top use cases for FP&A leaders to consider, said...
Read moreGlobal M&A performance bounced back in the third quarter of this year, said WTW recently when releasing its research on...
Read moreOCBC bank has announced the appointment of Goh Chin Yee as the new CFO. Goh, 57, will replace the current...
Read moreWhile global business services models have evolved, matured and function successfully, they’re falling short of their value-adding potential, and in practice...
Read moreThe pace of digital disruption will stay the same and/or accelerate over the next five years, said Bain recently. According...
Read moreCiti has named Anand Sairam as CFO for Asia Pacific, according to media reports citing an internal memo. The memo, according...
Read moreDo you have any idea how you can effectively recruit Gen-Zers in Hong Kong? According to results of Randstad Hong...
Read moreCFOs and CEOs are planning to ramp up actions to address cybersecurity issues in the coming year, said PwC recently...
Read moreThe second edition of the CGMA Leadership Academy will be held from 10 to 13 October 2022 in Singapore, said...
Read moreWhen it comes to CFO budget 2023, only 7% of finance leaders plan to cut customer service spending over the...
Read moreTwo new IMA certificate programs are now available for finance professionals to learn sustainable business practices and diversity, equity, and...
Read moreOECD warns of pervasive global economic slowdown, projecting growth at a modest 3% this year before slowing further to just...
Read moreFinance and sustainability are much more connected than previously thought. ACCA recently urged Malaysian firms to ensure that qualified finance...
Read moreSkill shortage remains a problem though 82% of employers are concerned about it, said Hays recently. According to a survey...
Read moreBusiness optimism among mid-market organisations globally has slumped six percentage points from 70% to 64%, said Grant Thornton recently when...
Read moreA touchless close is what finance functions want, Gartner said recently. According to survey of 155 finance executives by the...
Read moreNatalie Wong Chin Ping has recently become CFO of Daiwa House Asset Management Asia, the manager of Daiwa House Logistics...
Read moreExporter confidence in Hong Kong sees further signs of improvement, said the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) recently. The...
Read moreThe top risks for emerging Asia over the next 12 to 18 months are inflation and supply chain disruptions, according...
Read moreCFOs don’t just do numbers today. Innovation, ESG, and profitability are some of items on a finance leader’s plate. How...
Read moreTraditional FP&A processes provide a structured approach to budgeting, planning, forecasting, and reporting so that the finance team can deliver...
Read moreTalent hiring and retention is the toughest among the top challenges for CFOs over the next 12 months, said Gartner...
Read moreCFOs in Asia Pacific are rarely informed by information security teams about cyber security risks despite being confident in their...
Read moreAir Liquide is deploying Workday technology to continue its digital transformation of HR processes and capabilities, said Workday recently. The...
Read moreWhen it comes to metaverse adoption, there are six trends that are driving it today and will continue to do...
Read moreAsia Pacific emerging market firms' earnings will improve and its growth is set to outperform that of developed market firms,...
Read moreWhen it comes to ransomware, retail is the second most targeted industry in 2021, said Sophos recently. According to the...
Read moreTechnology adoption in FP&A is set to accelerate, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and ongoing disruptions, said Gartner recently. “CFOs are telling...
Read moreSoutheast Asia’s growth during 2022-23 is projected to outpace most other markets such as the US, the EU, and China...
Read moreThe finance profession will see new roles created out of sustainability needs, said the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)...
Read moreThe majority of repeat defaults by the same corporate debt issue are caused by industry stress said Moody’s recently. Some...
Read moreWhen it comes to digital agility in Hong Kong, 69% of organisations fall into the slow or tactical stages of...
Read moreWhen it comes to CFO technology priority, back-office automation is seen as the key to cost reduction in the face...
Read moreASEAN banks are expected to face modest worsening in asset quality as interest rates will rise, said Moody’s recently. Central...
Read moreHighway operator Plus Malaysia Bhd recently announced its appointment of Ahmad Rizal Omar as CFO. According to the company, the...
Read morePay and bonus as well as job security are still the most important factors in attracting and retaining employees, said...
Read moreWhen it comes to technology budgets, businesses are spending more on cybersecurity, said Sophos recently when releasing results of a...
Read moreWhen it comes to 2023 planning, which areas would you want to raise or cut spending? According to Forrester’s recently released...
Read moreShangri-La Asia announced recently its appointment of Chua Chee Wui as its CFO with effect from 31 August. Chua, 55, is taking...
Read moreAs mental health and workforce exhaustion slip from risk radar, firms in Singapore are at risk of losing talent, said...
Read moreThe number of global companies obtaining independent assurance on their ESG information increased from 51% to 58% in 2020, compared...
Read moreWhen it comes to the future of jobs in Asia Pacific, Forrester forecast recently that the working populations in the...
Read moreWhen it comes to sustainability standards, the needs of mid-market businesses must be taken into account, said Grant Thornton International...
Read moreWhen it comes to pay raise amid inflation, 33% of companies in Asia Pacific is conducting off-cycle wage reviews and...
Read moreWhat are the key themes when it comes to emerging technology trends? According to the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle for...
Read moreAsia Pacific M&A activity remains robust in 2022 despite major geopolitical and financial headwinds, said EY recently when releasing results...
Read moreJapan is the number one location when it comes to expatriate packages, said ECA International recently when releasing its MyExpatriate...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. announced recently the appointment of Wang Hongyan as CFO Wang, aged...
Read moreBudget cuts for real estate/facilities management and finance functions are the most likely in the next 12 months, said Gartner...
Read moreWhen it comes to digital agility in Asia Pacific, there is a need for greater collaboration between CFOs, CHROs, and...
Read moreCredit trends in Asia Pacific for most non-financial companies in the rest of 2022 remain stable with the exception of...
Read moreWhen it comes to inflation, Grant Thornton said there are seven actions that businesses should be taking now to deal...
Read moreIkea India announced recently the appointment of Murali Iyer as CFO. Iyer will report to the furniture retailer’s India CEO...
Read morePay raise plans are for top performers only, Gartner said recently when releasing results of a July survey of 130...
Read morePay raises in 2023 in Asia Pacific will be driven by tight labour market and inflation concerns, said WTW recently....
Read moreGlobal economic growth is expected to slow from last year’s 6.1% to 3.2% this year and 2.9% next year, downgrades...
Read moreRemote hiring has enabled companies to secure quality talent and alleviate the stresses arising from the dearth of qualified candidates...
Read moreLiquidity woes have pushed the number of Asian high-yield companies with weak liquidity, in particular Chinese developers, to record highs...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate investment, M&A and sustainability will be the first areas to face cuts in organisations feeling...
Read moreARQ, an Australian digital services provider, has selected MuleSoft to build efficient automation to streamline invoices, optimise onboarding and offboarding...
Read moreThe Diversity gap at senior levels in Asia’s accounting field is a result of inequities and exclusive behaviours, said Institute...
Read moreGrowing blockchain applications bring new revenue streams for software and technology companies and first-mover industry leaders while helping some companies...
Read moreThe IPO market in Hong Kong is set to slow in 2002, said Deloitte China recently wen releasing its interim...
Read moreThe growing allegations of greenwashing has led to ESG’s “make or break” moment, said EY recently when releasing results of...
Read moreWeak global economic growth looks likely for the rest of 2022, according to the latest edition of the Global Economic...
Read moreExecutives have a high degree of regret over technology purchases, said Gartner recently when releasing results of a survey of...
Read moreEducation technology company LingoAce has deployed Workday’s cloud applications for finance and human resources to support its worldwide expansion from...
Read moreWhen it comes to strategic M&A deal value, 2022 could be on track to reach US$4.7 trillion by year-end despite...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Li Ning Company Limited recently announced the retirement of Terence Wah-Fung Tsang as CFO. The company said it...
Read moreThe latest internal control challenges include skilled staff shortage, technological advances, and the lack of executive emphasis, according to a...
Read moreWhen it comes to business transformation, prioritising emotion is the key to success, EY said recently when releasing a study...
Read moreFraud costs in Asia Pacific has grown 10%-16% for businesses over 2019 pre-pandemic levels, said LexisNexis Risk Solutions recently. For...
Read moreA Gartner study finds that only 29% of 3400 surveyed employees report that their leaders exhibit human leadership. Human leadership...
Read moreEastspring Investments — the Asian investment arm of Prudential — recently announced its appointment of Janelle Yeo as CFO. Yeo...
Read moreGlobal credit conditions has turned more negative this year amid slower global growth, rising borrowing costs, surging prices for energy...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Ban Loong Holdings recently announced the appointment of Liu Huaiyu Luk Chi Sing as CFO to replace his...
Read moreBusinesses must prioritise suppliers and procurement in the midst of a global supply chain crisis, rampant inflation, and energy shortages...
Read moreBad debt in Asia has become a major headache for the region’s companies trading on domestic and export markets, said...
Read moreHong Kong has maintained its position as the most expensive location in the world, bolstered by higher prices and a...
Read moreWhen it comes to finance AI, the key to success is not only about investing the most time or money,...
Read moreDisconnected finance and operations teams can damage growth and competitive advantage, said KPMG recently when releasing results of a global...
Read moreInsurers have reported that there is still a huge amount of work to complete in order to successfully deliver IFRS...
Read moreThe optimism in M&A might be sustainable though activity level would not be the same as that in 2021, said...
Read moreThe rate of compliance reporting has dropped by 30% from before the pandemic, said Gartner recently. According to a survey...
Read moreAsian employers continue to face issues such as talent attraction and retention, said Mercer recently when releasing results of its...
Read moreThe total cost of financial crime compliance is projected to hit close to the US$ 50.1 billion mark in 2022...
Read moreCFOs have bullish expansion plans despite the current challenging business environment, said employment platform Globalization Partners (G-P) recently. A research by...
Read moreTechnology deficit in the boardroom is impacting enterprise investment and digital transformation, said Deloitte recently when releasing results of a...
Read moreHalf of the current finance AI projects will be either delayed or cancelled by 2024, while the use of business...
Read moreOECD projects global economic growth to decelerate sharply to around 3% this year and 2.8% in 2023, well below the recovery...
Read morePepperfry — an ecommerce furniture and home goods company in India —recently announced the appointment of Anand Batra as CFO. ...
Read moreTo achieve autonomous finance, CFOs must make three key mindset shifts, said Gartner recently at the opening keynote of the Gartner...
Read moreAsia Pacific consumers are a driving force behind the region’s interest in purchasing sustainable goods, showing brands the importance of...
Read moreAiming to move closer to a data-centric enterprise, business leaders steps up technology investment drive, said EY recently when releasing...
Read moreFast food chain Jollibee Group recently announced its appointment of Richard Shin as its new CFO. Shin has succeeded Ysmael...
Read moreGlobal growth forecasts for 2022 and 2023 are lower as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pandemic lockdowns in China add...
Read moreAlmost a third of businesses globally failed to deliver against decarbonisation targets set for 2020 when it comes to ESG,...
Read moreCFOs are likely to maintain or increase enterprise digital investments in the next two years even if inflation persists, according...
Read moreEY is considering a global audit spinoff amid growing regulatory pressure, according to media reports. EY and other Big Four...
Read moreWork life balance is voted the most important employee value proposition for the first time in 10 years of research...
Read moreThe Great Resignation will be here to stay as one in five workers say they are likely to switch to...
Read moreCFOs: Do you really know what CEOs think when it comes to issues such as sustainability, Metaverse, and inflation.Gartner said...
Read moreCFOs respond to inflation with raising prices as their primary strategy but they also recognise that this strategy is unsustainable...
Read moreThe average ransomware payment collected from organisations in Singapore — that had data encrypted in their most significant ransomware attacks...
Read moreClose to half (48%) of office workers in Singapore say they would consider quitting their job in the next six...
Read moreThe Southeast Asia private equity market had one of the most impressive turnarounds in its history, with deal value reaching...
Read moreFinance plays an essential role in a company’s overall business transformation as it goes deeper into digitisation to improve operational...
Read moreHong Kong and New York-listed Autohome Inc recently announced its appointment of Craig Yan Zeng as CFO. Having more than...
Read moreThe current high inflation will cause significant but temporary credit effects in many countries, as the actions of central banks...
Read moreTikTok owner ByteDance recently announced its appointment of Julie Gao as CFO. A Hong-Kong based capital markets lawyer at Skadden, Arps,...
Read moreAlmost half of finance executives (49%) surveyed see self-service data and analytics as a driver of employee productivity, said Gartner...
Read moreCFOs in China are expected to play broader roles when it comes to sustainability, as a result of the country’s...
Read moreWorking women report high level of burnout, with 53% of female workers surveyed by Deloitte saying their stress levels are...
Read moreOne of the top barriers to digital transformation according to finance, HR, and IT leaders is the widening gap between...
Read moreIt’s time for CFOs to budget for sales organisations’ transition from intuition-based to data-driven decision making. By 2026, 65% of...
Read moreIndia’s ICICI Bank announced recently the appointment of Anindya Banerjee as the Group CFO. He joined the ICICI Group in...
Read moreHong Kong employees want to change employers in the first half of 2022, with 31% of respondents in a survey...
Read moreCyberattacks and data loss are the key risks facing directors and officers, with cyber extortion and the growth of ransomware...
Read moreWhile a hybrid workforce can bring many benefits, employers must avoid proximity bias arising from this new work model, said...
Read moreCFOs might invest more in reporting automation, RPA, and process mining over the next two years when it comes to...
Read moreCybercrime is the biggest current threat facing businesses, while emerging risks from ESG-reporting fraud and platform fraud could impact businesses...
Read moreA macroeconomic downturn has moved into the top five risks among senior executives, said Gartner recently when releasing the Emerging...
Read moreMore than a quarter of rated Asia Pacific (APAC) companies will be at risk under a downside scenario of a...
Read moreOnly 30% of CFO-CIO relationships are characterised by strong collegiality and business centricity, said Gartner recently when releasing results of...
Read moreDigitalisation has a more important role in play in sustainability as 88% of C-suites in Asia Pacific will increase the...
Read moreThe World Bank said recently that it has lowered its annual global growth forecast for 2022 from 4.1% to 3.2%, citing the...
Read moreGlobal IPO market saw significant slowdown in Q1 2022 after fter record-high levels of global IPO activity in 2021, said...
Read moreIndia's passenger airline IndiGo recently appointed Gaurav Negi as its new CFO. Negi was IndiGo's senior vice president and head...
Read moreEleven high-yield (HY) corporates in Asia Pacific rated from ‘B-’ to ‘BB+’ could face elevated refinancing risks under a stagflation...
Read moreIndonesia-based private education provider BINA NUSANTARA (BINUS) Group will deploy Workday’s suite of enterprise cloud applications for financial and human...
Read moreChina and Hong Kong IPOs will accelerate if the pandemic situation in China improves and the Russia-Ukraine War subsides in...
Read moreThe world will see increasing inflationary pressure as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues , said KPMG recently when releasing...
Read moreDigital money will be the future, said PwC recently when releasing its 2022 PwC Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Global...
Read moreSupply side strains in Asia Pacific will remain elevated at least through the end of the year, with energy and...
Read moreFinance and accounting professionals are worried about operating costs, said ACCA and IMA recently when releasing the latest edition of...
Read moreYou are right if you think board executives are unaware of cyber threats. There is a broad assumption from executives...
Read moreData and analytics leaders should embrace three imperatives when leveraging the top trends for 2022 in their enterprise, said Gartner recently....
Read moreACCA announced recently that it will launch its new Global Business Services (GBS) Certificate in April. The global business services,...
Read moreDirectors around the world are concerned that their firms won’t be able to deliver on ESG goals, said INSEAD recently...
Read moreMore than 60% of firms prioritise ESG in digital transformation while more than 80% plan to increase their investments in...
Read moreWhen it comes to CFO strategy, finance leaders CFOs need to move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and...
Read moreSingapore’s job seeker sentiment is at a five-year low though nearly half of employers in the island state have plans...
Read moreSoutheast Asia’s e-commerce car platform Carsome Group recently announced the appointment of its CFO Juliet Zhu as group president. Zhu...
Read moreGrowing economic uncertainty and rising costs diminish consumer confidence, said EY lately when releasing its EY Future Consumer Index. The...
Read moreIslamic finance is set to drive a growing focus on ESG and sustainability in the wider Halal economy, said Maybank...
Read moreLuxury resort operator Soneva has selected Workday to help it digitally transform finance operation and capabilities, the technology company announced...
Read moreThe top challenge for internal audit leaders this year is how they can attract talent with nontraditional skills, said Gartner...
Read moreHong Kong export confidence continues to shrink as the HKTDC Export Index fell by 12.5 points to 24.7 in the...
Read moreAsia Pacific will see growing risks to its economic growth as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, said Moody’s recently....
Read moreCompanies are estimated to reduce annual compliance training by 50% by 2025, said Gartner recently. This will displace costs in...
Read moreA recent survey of nearly 1000 people in Asia by Hays found that 43% of respondents see diversity as a...
Read moreStandard Chartered Bank, listed in both London and Hong Kong, has started to map out CFO succession plan as the...
Read moreSingapore has remained the most liveable location in the world for expatriates from East Asia in 2022, despite seeing the...
Read moreChinese real estate Internal portal Fang Holdings Limited recently announced the appointment of Peng Cui as CFO. Cui has served...
Read moreThe chief executives of 10 of the global accounting bodies have joined together to support a new call to action...
Read morePrivate equity set a remarkable new standard for itself in 2021 as buyout deal value reached an all-time high of...
Read moreA Sidetrade study, Cash Culture Pulse 2022, revealed the detrimental impact spreadsheets have on a business team’s effectiveness. Firms interviewed...
Read moreA majority (84%) of employers in Singapore intend to raise staff salaries this year, said Hays recently when releasing its...
Read moreHong Kong employees deem compensation and benefits as the most important considerations driving their career choices, said Randstad recently when...
Read moreDefaults among high-yield nonfinancial companies in the Asia-Pacific will slightly decline but stay elevated in 2022, said Moody’s recently. This...
Read moreManagement accountants can be instrumental in collaborating across their organisations on a decarbonisation strategy, according to a statement of management...
Read moreHow can Asia Pacific finance professionals upskill and future-proof their career? ACCA launched the free new Career Navigator tool late...
Read moreHong Kong budget seeks to deploy its considerable fiscal buffers to cushion the economic impact on households and businesses as...
Read moreOngoing supply chain issues, the pandemic, and inflation are having a critical impact on businesses' ability to drive profitability. Retail,...
Read moreCross-border M&A, supply chain and sustainability are top priorities for Asia Pacific business leaders, said EY recently when releasing its...
Read moreMicroland, a Bangalore-headquartered digital IT transformation company, recently announced the appointment of Navneet Khandelwal as CFO. Khandelwal joins Microland from Zensar Technologies, a...
Read moreThe Singapore budget confirms that fiscal pressures associated with the pandemic are easing, allowing the focus of policy to shift...
Read moreThe Great Resignation is impacting companies in Asia as well, said Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO Practice Lead for Asia...
Read moreWhile more board members and senior executives believe that the pandemic increased expectations from stakeholders that companies will strive for...
Read moreGovernment services provider Serco Asia Pacific recently announced the appointment of Andrew Henry as CFO.Henry joins Serco with an extensive...
Read moreFinance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) buyers are increasingly open to third-party support for complex, judgment-intensive processes, and digital solutions; providers...
Read moreJenji’s 2021 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Expense Management Practices Survey reveals that despite increased rhetoric about the importance of digital finance, the...
Read moreIt might be time for CFOs to start getting ready for the metaverse. According to Gartner, 25% of people will...
Read moreWhen it comes to reputational and ESG risk readiness, there is considerable lack of confidence on the part of global...
Read moreMaggie Sun has become the CFO for both CTH Group, a company in the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem, and...
Read moreThere are three M&A success factors that dealmaking executives must understand to thrive in the sizzling M&A market that saw...
Read moreThe credit trend for Asia Pacific companies will remain broadly stable through 2022, Moody’s said recently. Smoother and more sustained...
Read moreCFOs who evolve their capital allocation approach to one that prizes responsiveness can add 2.5 percentage points to economic value...
Read moreIn a survey conducted by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), 89% of accountancy professionals indicated they have adapted...
Read moreUnfairness in the internal hiring process is the major hindrance when it comes to top talent retention, said Gartner recently....
Read moreM&A deal momentum is set to continue in 2022 after registering unparalleled growth in deal values and volumes in 2021,...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Samson Paper Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Lu Zhiwen as CFO with effect from 26 January 2022....
Read moreThe IMF revised recently its 2022 global economic growth forecast to 4.4% from the previous estimate of 4.9%, citing weaker...
Read moreCFOs must account for inflation-related uncertainties in annual budget and guidance for investors, said Gartner recently. According to the firm’s...
Read moreAsia Pacific’s economic growth pace will stabilise in 2022, supporting a broad normalisation of credit conditions across sectors, said Moody’s...
Read moreEmployers in Singapore fell below global benchmarks when it comes to supporting staff during the pandemic, said Mercer March Benefits...
Read moreCEO optimism hits 10-year high despite the ongoing pressure generated by the pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation,...
Read moreCFOs’ top priorities for future-proofing teams include technology investment for talent retention and attraction as well as hiring people with...
Read moreEconomic confidence among finance and accounting professionals fell by 12 points in Q4 2021, due to the rapid spread of...
Read moreFueled by tight labour markets and the rise in inflation this year, employers in Asia Pacific are boosting their pay...
Read moreStandards of corporate integrity have stayed the same or worsened over the last 18 months, said EY recently. According to...
Read moreA silver lining is an advantage that comes from a difficult situation. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Yes, some...
Read moreHong Kong-listed clinical stage biopharmaceutical firm Transcenta Holding Limited announces the appointment of Daniel Weng as the company's CFO. As a member...
Read moreThere are five key themes that will reshape the future of work, said Bain & Company recently when releasing results...
Read moreTax functions around the world are undergoing transformation against the backdrop of persistent pressure and challenges that disrupt the way...
Read moreExpect two Fed rate hikes this year, said Fitch Ratings recently. The credit rating agency also predicted four Fed rate...
Read morePotential action to tackle environmental issues, such as building resilience against the effects of physical climate risks and protecting biodiversity,...
Read moreChina's GDP growth is likely to hit 8% in 2021, with a projected 3.7% growth in Q4, said the Peking University,...
Read moreGlobal M&A to remain strong in 2022 as valuations reach historic highs, said Willis Towers Watson (WTW) recently. Global dealmakers...
Read moreCompanies in Malaysia forecast a median 4.5% salary increase in 2022, said Mercer recently when releasing results its annual Total...
Read moreKnowledge and experience gaps impact boards’ ability to address climate change, said INSEAD recently when releasing its new report Changing...
Read moreStemiRNA Therapeutics — a clinical stage mRNA biopharmaceutical company located in Shanghai, Beijing and Boston — recently announced the appointment of Dr. Jack Hu as CFO. ...
Read moreThe global IPO market had an exceptional year in 2021 despite all the uncertainties, breaking records by IPO volume and...
Read moreGeoff Soon (pictured), Senior District Manager for ASEAN, Snowflake spoke to FutureCFO about the consumption business model, how it would...
Read moreThe 2022 economic outlook is defined by digital resilience and a return to the experience economy, said MasterCard Economics Institute...
Read moreThe year 2021 saw the highest total M&A deal value on record, reaching more than US$5 trillion, said Bain &...
Read moreTo become more sustainable and resilient in the long term, Hong Kong listed companies and public sector organisations will need...
Read moreWhile 76% of finance leaders in companies around the world now back the need for globally consistent ESG standards, obstacles...
Read moreHong Kong exports will grow by 8% in value in 2022, down from the 25% expansion experienced in 2021, said...
Read moreCFOs must be aware of cases and risks of digital currencies as 20% of large organisations will use them by...
Read moreOnly one-third (33%) of investors think the quality of ESG reporting they see is good, with under half (40%) trusting...
Read moreChina's shadow banking assets will continue to decline on regulators' continued focus on containing systemic risks in the financial sector,...
Read moreWhen it comes to global trade, supply chain disruptions could remain high until 2H 2022 amid renewed Covid-19 outbreaks around...
Read moreMany CFOs in Southeast Asia have yet to begin their finance function transformation journeys though they recognise the need to...
Read moreCFOs: Have you ever wondered if being digital is enough to create successful business transformation? If you do, you are...
Read moreCFOs: Have you allocated budget for ensuring managers’ success in the hybrid world? According to Gartner, there are three strategies...
Read moreWhat will be the major cybersecurity concerns in 2022? As the new year is around the corner, senior executives outside...
Read moreThe cost of Asia Pacific healthcare benefit sponsored by employers are expected to rise by 7.6% on average in 2022,...
Read moreThe world’s most expensive city in 2021 is neither Singapore or Hong Kong though the former has overtaken the latter...
Read moreWhile global recovery is continuing, its momentum has eased and is becoming increasingly imbalanced, said OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation...
Read moreOmicron is unlikely to bring a repeat of 1H20’s unprecedented global GDP contraction due to several reasons, said Fitch Ratings...
Read moreThe new Asia Pacific Chapter of the Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) Chief Financial Officers Leadership Network has been announced at...
Read moreThe rising vaccination rate, stabilising consumer confidence, low interest rates and higher public spending in India underpin positive credit fundamentals...
Read moreThe growth rate of companies’ data maturity has almost doubled since 2018, from 8% to 15%, said Boston Consulting Group...
Read moreAsia's (ex-Japan) corporate sector will be largely stable over 2022 on the back of a demand rebound from advanced economies,...
Read moreAsia Pacific is expected to have the highest hike once again when it comes to 2022 salary increase, said ECA...
Read moreProductivity and performance gains resulting from hybrid working during the pandemic may have come at the expense of longer term...
Read moreCFOs: Do you get your short term forecasts correct? A survey of 750 global senior finance leaders by Tata Consultancy...
Read moreWhile consumer behaviours have changed — as reflected in consumers' choice of living with less and re-evaluating purchases, businesses need...
Read moreThe top CFO focus for 2022 is improving the flexibility of budgeting and forecasting, according to a September 2021 survey...
Read moreMore than six out of 10 mid-market businesses (62%) now believe that sustainability is just as important or more important...
Read moreCFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announced recently the appointment of Steven Hendry as its CFO, effective immediately....
Read morePoor ESG performance might drive divestment by institutional investors, according to an EY global survey that reveals 74% of respondents...
Read moreRansomware and the long-term effects of the pandemic on markets and organisations are the top issues for auditors in 2022,...
Read moreThe headwinds to global economic growth — such as those from the pandemic, supply chain imbalances and labor shortages --...
Read moreMastercard announced recently that it has teamed up with cryptocurrency service providers Amber Group, Bitkub in Thailand, and CoinJar in Australia to launch crypto-funded...
Read moreThe CFO role has evolved more apparently during dramatic changes brought by the pandemic, increased attention to social and environmental...
Read moreGlobal VC investment set a record for the third-straight time with US$171.7 billion across 8,682 deals in Q3 , up...
Read moreCompanies' abilities to act on ESG issues have now become a make-or-break consideration for leading investors globally, said PwC recently. ...
Read moreMore than 75% of managers reported that their AI implementations improved their team culture, said BCG recently when releasing results...
Read moreCFOs look to move their financial systems or ERP to the cloud despite the rapid increase in cyberattacks driven by...
Read moreRefinancing risks are set to increase for Asian high-yield companies, reflecting their credit quality deterioration, constrained funding access and slowing...
Read moreWhen it comes to profitability during the pandemic, businesses have suffered decrease and 32% of 536 businesses across 26 trade...
Read moreThere are five key priorities that CFOs must consider while navigating the post-pandemic business landscape, said Tricor Group and FutureCFO...
Read moreSingapore is ranked second in Global Talent Competitiveness Index while the city-state together with Switzerland and the US continue their...
Read moreBoards of directors (57%) surveyed by Gartner have increased or expected to increase their risk appetite heading into 2022, said...
Read moreMastercard announced recently a new supply chain finance offering within Track Business Payment Service (Track BPS), saying it is designed to increase...
Read moreWhen it comes to business workflow automation, which ones do enterprise executives think are the most important and deliver the...
Read moreChina’s Q3 GDP growth slowed to 4.9%, according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. The year-on-year growth rate was...
Read moreEnsuring there is a capabilities fit between buyer and target is key to delivering a high-performing deal, said PwC recently...
Read moreA September 2021 survey of 251 CFOs and other finance leaders revealed that 47% intend to assess digital currencies for...
Read moreThe global economy is projected to grow 5.9% in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022, 0.1 percentage point lower for 2021...
Read moreGlobal economic recovery lost momentum in Q3 2021 though overall confidence and orders remained at high levels across regions, said...
Read moreInternational tax reforms and supply chain transformations accelerated by the pandemic contribute to an unprecedented level of uncertainty and risk...
Read moreA global survey of 111 CFOs from different industries in July revealed that 60% of organisations experienced wage inflation in...
Read moreThe majority of Hong Kong accountants — at 85% — are committed to achieving net zero, said CPA Australia recently...
Read moreEmployees’ desire to work from home presents CFOs a new opportunity to recalibrate staff costs, said Gartner recently. Many organisations...
Read moreGoogle has subscribed to more Workday products to support its global workforce, said Workday recently. The additional products that tech giant...
Read moreAll the 40,000 client services employees of PwC in the US will be able to work from anywhere they want...
Read moreThere have been 547 IPOs raising US$106.3 billion in Q3 2021 alone, up 87% year-on-year, said EY recently. In addition,...
Read moreWhen it comes to analytics talent, CFOs often limit the scope of their advanced analytics centre of excellence (ACOE) by...
Read moreThe Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) recently announced the establishment of a Sustainable Business Management Global Task Force (IMA.SBM.GTF) to...
Read moreFour Asian economies are among the top 15 in Insead’s Global Innovation Index 2021 despite the fact that only a...
Read moreChina's shadow banking assets will shrink further after falling sharply in the first half (H1) of 2021, as the deadline...
Read moreA hybrid workforce is a challenge to organisations as 61% of respondents to a survey said they struggle to provide...
Read moreThe number of countries developing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has dramatically increased as consumer preferences for digital payments shifted...
Read moreCFOs and other business leaders: Are you prepared for increasing your organisation’s budget for improved inclusion in a hybrid work...
Read moreHong Kong’s export index in Q3 fell 9.7 points back to its first-quarter level of 39.0, after rising for five...
Read moreManaging people effectively is key in withstanding future crises, said the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) recently when releasing results...
Read moreCIO-CFO partnership is important as tech leaders are helping to lead finance transformation while shifting strategies to meet evolving business...
Read moreThere are 10 most sough-after shared services skills in the finance and accounting function in the past year, said Gartner...
Read moreBoard independence sees uneven progress in Asia Pacific, said CFA Institute recently when releasing its new report “Independent Directors in...
Read moreReaching net-zero will require massive shifts in policy and investment, challenging the credit profiles of debt issuers in sectors exposed...
Read moreWhen it comes to expat pay packages, Singapore is now the 17th most expensive location for companies sending employees overseas,...
Read moreAsia Pacific covered bond issuers comprise high-quality financial institutions that can support the credit quality of their covered bonds through...
Read moreHyperautomation and intelligent composable business are the top technology trends that CFOs should immediately address, said Gartner recently. These trends...
Read moreThe four trends that are driving near-term AI innovation include responsible AI, small and wide data approaches, operationalisation of AI...
Read moreThe fluctuating pandemic has changed many organisations when it comes to the perception of the finance function—the stronger appreciation for...
Read moreGlobal CEO confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels, said KPMG recently when releasing results of a recent survey of more than...
Read moreSupport measures for borrowers will limit the asset quality decline in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines and banks in these...
Read moreAudit functions that fail to adapt well to hybrid auditing risk a loss of effectiveness and influence at a time...
Read morePhishing attacks on employees have increased in 70% of Singaporean organisations, said Sophos recently when releasing a report. In addition,...
Read morePay rises are making a comeback in Asia Pacific, said Willis Towers Watson recently. Companies in the region plan to...
Read moreAccountancy bodies including ACCA and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) recently urged professional accounts to make the...
Read moreTwo-thirds of banks, corporations and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) still use search engines to comply with trade and export compliance...
Read moreThe key emerging technologies that spur innovation through trust, growth and change include nonfungible tokens (NFT), sovereign cloud, data fabric,...
Read moreChina's planned new central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital renminbi or e-CNY, could shake up the country's e-payments industry...
Read moreThree quarters of C-suite executives believe that intelligent automation helped to augment their finance employees’ capabilities, according to results of...
Read moreHong Kong listed Sino-Ocean Service Holding Ltd. announced recently the appointment of Liu Xu as CFO. Liu, aged 36, joined...
Read moreLeadership teams increasingly realise that speed alone is not enough to capture the full value of digital transformation for an...
Read moreTalent management issues including attraction, retention, and engagement have emerged as the top workforce risk and the most pertinent threat...
Read moreRegulatory risk related to ESG disclosures has rapidly risen to the second overall position, said Gartner recently when releasing its Emerging...
Read moreGlobal fintech investment reached US$98 billion across 2,456 deals in the first half of 202 — outpacing last year’s annual...
Read moreFMCG (fast moving consumer goods) sales growth in China remains subdued though regaining traction, said Bain & Company recently when...
Read moreThe growing audit control gaps can result in higher organisational risk, said Gartner recently when releasing results of its survey...
Read moreACCA chief executive Helen Brand recently called on businesses to appoint more female directors because it makes sense commercially as...
Read moreCo-working space operator JustCo has deployed Workday Financial Management across its finance operations at its Singapore headquarters and in its...
Read moreAsia Pacific likely will grow faster in 2021-22 than the Middle East & North Africa and Latin America, but performance...
Read moreHalf of all B2B credit sales in Asia are overdue, said Atradius recently when releasing its report for the 2021...
Read moreAt a FutureCFO-AFP roundtable, senior heads of finance discuss the pandemic’s challenge to financial clarity and critical lessons learned that...
Read moreCollaboration between financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and business and operations teams when forecasting and planning is greater in organisations...
Read moreThe trailing 12-month default rate for Asia Pacific high-yield nonfinancial companies will fall to 3.6% at the end of 2021,...
Read moreOnly 19% of CFOs have automated nearly all their finance processes and are currently handling financial reporting digitally, said Workday...
Read moreMore than half of surveyed accountants (57%) had no knowledge of coding but many of them are interested in acquiring...
Read moreThe IMF maintains its global growth forecast of 6% in 2021 and 4.9%in 2022. The 2021 global forecast is unchanged...
Read moreMoody's said recently that its proprietary indicators for the second quarter of 2021 have continued to improve, pointing to stabilising...
Read moreBusinesses around the world are struggling to manage climate risk disclosures and should consider taking urgent action to meet the...
Read moreGlobal deal values was in excess of US$1 trillion per quarter over the past 12 months as the first six...
Read moreThe financial impact of cyber-physical system attacks resulting in fatal casualties will reach more than US$50 billion by 2023, Gartner predicted...
Read moreThe number of companies on Moody's B3 Negative and Lower Corporate Ratings List fell 21% quarter-over-quarter, finishing June with 256...
Read moreThe Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) announced recently its launch of the Best Corporate Governance and ESG...
Read moreThe recovery of global confidence is swift and strong in Q2 of 2021 returning global activity to the pre-pandemic level...
Read moreEconomic recovery and solid capital supplementary bond issuance will support Chinese insurers' solvency in 2021, said Moody’s recently. Solvency ratios...
Read moreIneffective contracting processes on average lead to more than 9% contract value erosion, said KPMG recently when releasing results of...
Read moreS&P 500 firms overlook governance metrics in ESG reporting, said Gartner recently when releasing an analysis. Actual metrics for tracking...
Read moreSWIFT recently announced the launch of its new Payment Pre-validation service, saying it’s a core building block in its strategy...
Read moreProvisions and write-offs of bad debt increased from $9,750 million in 2019 to $12,262 million in 2020 — a 25.8%...
Read moreLoreal Jiles (pictured), Director of Research – Digital Technology & Finance Transformation, Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) weighs in on...
Read moreEmployee wellbeing continues to be an issue as finance executives feel fatigued and jaded after having worked harder in the...
Read moreAs companies transition to new ways of work, the number of organisations in Asia Pacific (APAC) making employee experience a...
Read moreHong Kong’s export index has risen for the fifth consecutive quarter, soaring from a record low of 16.0 at the...
Read moreThere are three priorities that not only HR leaders but also senior executives such as CEOs and CFOs need to...
Read moreLet’s continue with the last five of the top 10 security misperceptions today. To revisit or view the first half...
Read moreThere are top 10 security misperceptions, said Sophos. According to the firm, those misperceptions were encountered by its rapid response...
Read moreRising demand for goods and services in China, driven by GDP growth, will boost the earnings of most rated companies...
Read moreSix global banks have confirmed their preparations for SWIFT’s new platform for international payment flows, said the co-operative recently. The...
Read moreA Gartner survey on CFO investment indicates that 82% of respondents plan to increase their budgets for digital capabilities in...
Read moreThe most digitally mature firms saw valuations 23% above pre-crisis levels, on average, within six months of the pandemic’s start,...
Read moreNon-IT professionals will build 80% of technology products and services by 2024, said Gartner recently. This trend is driven by...
Read moreThe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) said recently it proposed four suggestions on how Hong Kong can improve employment...
Read moreSkills have become the new currency of workforce and talent strategies, as more than half of organisations that responded to...
Read moreWhile 62% of organisations expect external audit fees to rise this year, they could combat this by automating their internal...
Read moreThe total IFRS cost faced by the global insurance sector to implement the standard is estimated to hit the range...
Read moreNew G7 tax policies announced lately will face hurdles as the proposals are yet to be agreed by the G20...
Read moreThe global economy is expected to expand 5.6% in 2021, the fastest post-recession pace in 80 years, largely on strong...
Read moreChanges in the finance function have given rise to a widening skill gap. Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO Practice Lead...
Read moreIndonesian technology group GoTo Group recently announced the appointment of Jacky Lo as CFO. Lo will be based in Jakarta...
Read moreChina's (A1 stable) economic rebound has strengthened and become more broad-based since the beginning of 2021, said Moody's recently. Although...
Read moreBusiness and government leaders realise the urgency of ESG as an enterprise imperative, as environmental groups, activists, and asset managers...
Read moreGlobal economic growth would be higher but the recovery is likely to remain uneven and, crucially, dependent on the effectiveness...
Read moreFinance and accounting (F&A) organisations will not renew 60% of their existing business process outsourcing (BPO) contracts by 2025 because...
Read moreMost Fitch-rated firms in India would experience manageable impact brought by the wave of Covid-19, said Fitch Ratings recently. Most...
Read moreStrategic M&A activity will be a key driver of the post-pandemic recovery right across Asia Pacific, as companies more aggressively...
Read moreThe C-suite can no longer afford for their tax functions to be consumed by routine compliance and reporting activities, said...
Read moreControllers must optimise their governance processes to balance risk management processes without stifling the productivity that the technology provides, as...
Read moreSingapore has surpassed Hong Kong as Asia’s most resilient economy for the first time, said FM Global recently when releasing...
Read moreSingapore’s GDP grew 1.3% in Q1 of 2021 compared with a year ago, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry's...
Read moreGartner recently predicted that 70% of organisations by 2025 will shift their focus from big to small and wide data...
Read moreCybersecurity requires more effort as the median attacker dwell time before detection was 11 days, said Sophos recently when releasing...
Read moreThe post-pandemic global economy wound not the like the one before the coronavirus hit, said EIU recently. To tackle the...
Read moreInefficient contracting has led to revenue loss and missed opportunities for more than half (57%) of the world’s major companies,...
Read moreAccountants have reservations about digital tools built for anti-fraud purpose, believing they are too expensive and irrelevant for smaller practices,...
Read moreOrganisations are keenly aware of the important role data plays in the decision-making process; and much has been discussed about...
Read moreWhile CFOs surveyed recently by Gartner are likely to invest in AI, they need to adopt a different AI approach...
Read moreRefinancing risk in China is increasing for some finance firms, as increased borrowing in recent years have led to a...
Read moreHong Kong posted a year-on-year 7.9% GDP expansion in Q1 after growth rates had fallen for a record six quarters, according...
Read moreMore than half (54%) of employees surveyed from around the world would consider leaving their job post-pandemic if they are...
Read moreCEO sentiment is positive as more of these C-level execs anticipate an economic boom (60%) than stagnation (40%) in 2021...
Read moreAlibaba affiliate Ant Group is participating in China’s digital currency trial, according to a report by China Securities Journal. MYbank...
Read moreFinance transformation plans will fail if CFOs do not fully address four areas of comparative advantages of their function, said...
Read moreWhile some of the Gen Zers are already in the workforce, employers and senior executives such as CFOs need to...
Read moreThe top 250 global retailers generated aggregated revenues of US$4.85 trillion in fiscal year 2019, representing composite growth of 4.4%,...
Read moreCyber attacks and data loss are the top risks facing directors and officers, with COVID-19 and the forced change in working practices...
Read moreRated Asia Pacific nonfinancial firms piled up their total cash holdings to a record-high $1.44 trillion, said Moody’s recently. The...
Read moreThere are seven critical areas where CFOs can identify opportunities for improvement in ESG reporting, said Gartner recently. “About one...
Read moreIndia’s economy may shrink in Q2 as the number of Covid-19 cases is on the rise. The country reported another...
Read moreNearly one in five employees (18%) consider themselves to be digital technology experts since the pandemic, while more than half consider...
Read moreAsia Pacific growth will see intra-regional disparities though economies are recovering from the initial shock of the pandemic, said Fitch...
Read moreA CFO survey by Deloitte revealed that finance leaders in China see the country as a key growth driver in...
Read moreQuarterly VC investment in Q1 2021 flew past the US$100 billion mark for the first time, hitting US$126.9 billion globally...
Read moreThe pandemic separates the readiest innovators from the rest, said BCG recently when releasing its report titled Most Innovative Companies...
Read moreEconomic integration between China, Japan and Korea will continue to deepen despite China's focus on reducing its dependence on foreign...
Read moreBlackLine said recently that it has unveiled BlackLine AR Intelligence, the latest offering in its portfolio of accounts receivable (AR)...
Read moreLiquidity-fuelled IPO markets in the traditional slow Q1, with 430 deals raising US$105.6 billion in proceeds, said EY recently. The...
Read moreHave you ever wondered if your finance function is over-investing in new analytics tools? Gartner confirms your thought if you...
Read moreThe pandemic has changed CFOs’ hiring and employee management practice, said employer of record platform Globalization Partners recently when releasing...
Read moreThe average covenant quality (CQ) score for Asian full-package high-yield bonds improved by 3% in the first quarter (Q1) of...
Read moreThe global economy is bouncing back in terms of economic confidence, orders, employment and spending, said ACCA recently when releasing...
Read moreThe IPO markets in Hong Kong and China are well supported to continue to perform vibrantly in the rest of...
Read moreThe global economy is estimated to grow at 6% in 2021 and 4.4% in 2022, said IMF recently. The current...
Read moreThe assumption of likely government support will continue for most rated Chinese nonfinancial SOEs (A1 Stable), said Moody’s recently. "We...
Read moreFinance functions in Singapore will dramatically change in the next normal, said Workday when releasing a survey report recently. More...
Read moreA crisis response plan is the key to success in 2021, said PwC recently when releasing the results of a...
Read moreCFO confidence about the global economy has been at its highest since 2018, according to a CNBC survey. According to...
Read moreThe current pandemic is prompting some financial reporting execs to rethink their technology needs despite their confidence in getting their...
Read moreHalf of workers say they’ve faced discrimination at work which led to them missing out on upskilling or career advancement,...
Read moreThe fall in China's shadow banking activities since the fourth quarter of 2020, reversing the growth over the first three...
Read moreWhile nearly 70% of Asia Pacific organisations suffered a cyberattack in 2020 — an increase of 36% from 2019, 59%...
Read moreThe internal audit function faced both declining budgets and a significantly expanded workload in 2020, according to Gartner survey of...
Read moreThere would be a 26% increase in bankruptcies at global level in 2021, despite the rollout of vaccines and positive...
Read moreBusiness leaders of world’s most influential companies do not expect a return to the normal any time this year, said...
Read moreA Gartner survey of 127 finance and corporate real estate (CRE) leaders in February 2021 showed that 59% of respondents...
Read moreHigher yields for long-dated sovereign bonds will result in near-term losses for Asia Pacific banks as they recognise valuation changes...
Read moreHong Kong employees are keen on upskilling, spending weekly six to ten hours (9%), ten to 24 hours (4%) and...
Read moreCFOs need to co-pilot in new business models, lead in data governance and wear several hats, said ACCA recently when...
Read moreOrganisations that achieved unexpected cost efficiency gains as a result of operational constraints due to the pandemic risk losing these...
Read moreAs vaccines become available, organisations expect an economic rebound while continuing their digital transformation journeys such as those in the...
Read moreEmployee mental wellbeing has become an issue that needs the attention of their organisations, as 29% of the workforce described...
Read moreWhile CEOs are optimistic about economic recovery, they might not be very concerned about climate change. One year after COVID-19...
Read moreMore than 75% of venture capital (VC) and early-stage investor executive reviews will be informed using artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics...
Read moreConsumer priorities will continue to shift towards affordability and health while these will be more important than the planet, society,...
Read moreRefinancing conditions for most firms in Asia (excluding Japan) will be supportive as economic activity recovers gradually from the pandemic...
Read moreThe publication of Libor (London Interbank Offered Rate) would finish on Dec 31 for Sterling, Euro, Swiss Franc and Japanese...
Read moreSingapore-listed Wilton Resources Corporation Limited recently named Chia Wei Yang as Group Financial Controller. Aged 33, Chia will be responsible...
Read moreFinance leaders expect AI to perform many of the finance and reporting tasks in the near future, said EY recently....
Read moreChina’s slew of tighter and broader regulations on fintech activities will curb systemic risk from under-regulated fintech growth but will...
Read moreGeoff Soon (pictured), Managing Director, South Asia at Snowflake shares with FutureCFO audiences how data and data analytics can help...
Read moreFinance functions are likely to invest in four emerging technologies, according to a Gartner survey of 167 finance organisations conducted...
Read moreFlexible work arrangements will be here to stay.Employers anticipate that the proportion of full-time employees working from home (37%) in...
Read moreChina, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the UAE will test central bank digital currencies in cross-border payments, according to a recent...
Read moreMore than half (53%) of responding business tax leaders expect greater tax enforcement in the next three years, particularly as...
Read moreSingapore firms are more confident about a longer-term business recovery than a short-term rebound, a study by Workday revealed. Two-thirds...
Read moreIndia's economy will recover in 2021, reducing the likelihood of a sharp deterioration in asset quality at the country's public...
Read moreA recent Gartner survey suggests that the answer to the question of whether CFOs would plan to hold Bitcoin as...
Read moreIndia’s GDP could grow 10% in fiscal 2022, said S&P Global Ratings recently. Consistently good agriculture performance, a flattening of...
Read moreMastercard said recently that it has partnered with SAP Concur to deliver an expense and invoice management process to banks,...
Read moreMore than 90% of finance leaders in Singapore view people as an organisation’s most important asset, said ACCA recently when...
Read moreThe impact of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) issues in financial markets will accelerate in 2021 as the effect of...
Read moreOrganisations find it increasingly difficult to quickly find and develop talent with the most in demand skills and at the...
Read moreAre organisations in Asia Pacific doing what it takes to guard themselves against cybersecurity challenges? According to Cisco’s 2021 Security Outcomes...
Read moreMoody’s forecasts a 3.6% trailing 12-month high-yield non-financial corporate default rate for Asia Pacific at the end of 2021, down...
Read moreEY has joined China's Financial Blockchain Shenzhen Consortium (FISCO), a non-profit organisation dedicated to the use of blockchain for financial...
Read moreHave you planned to resume business travel later this year? Numbers from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) indicates that...
Read moreOnly 30% of F&A professionals and business leaders in Singapore are confident that the financial data used for financial analysis...
Read moreGartner predicts that 40% of boards of directors will have a dedicated cybersecurity committee overseen by a qualified board member by...
Read moreGlobal confidence in Q4 of 2020 stalled and remains fragile at the start of 2021, said ACCA and IMA (Institute...
Read moreIndia plans to introduce a law to ban cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and implement a framework for creating a national...
Read moreThe pandemic shock has increased the vulnerability of Asia's weaker credits though Asia’s China-led economic recovery is set to pull...
Read moreThe IMF has raised its projections for global growth to 5.5% in 2021 from its previous estimate of 5.2% in...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Lotus Horizon Holdings Limited announced recently the appointment of Yeung Kin as the CFO and company secretary. Having...
Read moreIPO investors enjoyed a prosperous 2020 as IPO activity proved resilient to the impact of the current pandemic supported by...
Read moreMicrosoft was again the brand most frequently imitated for phishing attempts in Q4, 2020 as it was in the previous...
Read moreCFOs will fail to realise the full value of new technology investments unless their teams are equipped with five key...
Read moreCredit conditions in Asia Pacific will improve in 2021, supported by the gradual recovery of economic activity given the early...
Read moreOptimism has started its revival, with about 30% of companies in Hong Kong looking to increase their headcounts and more...
Read moreEmployers in Asia Pacific project pay rises at an average of 5.3% this year, as countries in the region continue...
Read moreThe global economic growth in 2021 is forecast at around 5% in market exchange rates — the fastest rate recorded...
Read moreMoody's Investors Service said recently that its Asian Liquidity Stress Indicator (ALSI) remains elevated as liquidity remains weak for 45...
Read moreHong Kong employees want to keep hold of the many positives of working from home that has become prevalent after...
Read moreReskilling has emerged as a top priority for professionals in Singapore, said Hays when recently releasing a new report. The...
Read moreHong Kong has a higher number of working professionals who think their hard skills and soft skills are sufficient to...
Read moreAsian firms were the most optimistic in Q4 2020, said INSEAD that recently released the results of the Thomason Reuters/INSEAD...
Read moreA total of €171.3 million fines have been issued against European countries in 2020 alone between Jan 1, 2020 and...
Read moreThe broad downward trend in China's shadow banking activities continued though the country supported its economic recovery from the pandemic,...
Read moreLee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO Practice Lead, Asia at Workday shares with FutureCFO audiences why cloud is important for finance...
Read moreMalaysia-headquartered Tree Technologies Sd. Bhd., which owns the Treeletrik brand, has hired Richard Teoh as its CFO, said Nasdaq-listed Ideanomics...
Read moreThe growth in year-over-year (YoY) value of M&A deals recorded since the beginning of Q3 is likely to continue into...
Read moreYear 2020 is a year that has caught organisations and the entire world unprepared. Uncertainty is predicted to reign for...
Read moreEmployers will likely to allow remote work after the availability of COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent Gartner survey of...
Read moreHong Kong has once again topped the list of world’s top 10 most expensive locations for expatriates, said ECA International...
Read moreUncertain times increase the risk of M&A transaction failure, warned Alvarez & Marsal recently. In uncertain times such as the...
Read moreBoards are accelerating changes to ESG priorities, promoted by global events such as the pandemic, economic uncertainties, and social and...
Read moreAsia Pacific has seen the single biggest rise in regional financial non-compliance fines from US$6.6 million in 2019 to US$5.1 billion...
Read moreHong Kong-listed HangKan Group Limited announced the appointment of Ho Kim Fung as CFO recently. Mr. H0, aged 32, has...
Read moreExports from Hong Kong will grow 5% year-on-year by value while the HKTDC Export Index has risen for three consecutive...
Read moreFinance leaders must navigate both big and small changes to protect employees’ mental energy as the pace of change is...
Read moreProfessionals in Singapore believe that organisations are future-ready but there’s room for improvement, said Hays recently when releasing a survey...
Read moreSWIFT has activated the world’s first live gpi instant connection, a new service that enables consumers and businesses to send...
Read moreThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a faster decline in M&A activity across Asia Pacific countries and globally...
Read moreUneven pace of economic recovery for Asian ex-Japan corporates underpins its stable outlook for the sector, with multiple indicators showing...
Read moreHong Kong professionals are unsure if their workplaces are future ready, said Hays recently when releasing its ‘Uncovering the DNA...
Read moreThe overall salary increase projected in 2021 for Singapore will soften only slightly to 3.5% compared to 3.6% in 2020,...
Read moreRISE Education Cayman Ltd, a junior English language training provider in China, recently announced that Warren Wang will assume the role of...
Read moreMore than half the world’s 250 largest companies surveyed — at 56% — now acknowledge climate change as a financial...
Read moreChief audit executives (CAEs) have listed IT governance as the top risk for 2021, said Gartner recently. According to the...
Read moreThe coronavirus crisis will have a long-lasting impact on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including rising credit strains across...
Read moreAsian countries expect to see an average pay raise of 4.3% in 2021, compared with the average of 3.2% increase...
Read moreTrade in Asia Pacific could increase by US$90 billion annually due to reduced export costs brought by the Regional Comprehensive...
Read moreFinancially weak privately-owned enterprises (POEs) in China will face more liquidity and refinancing difficulties in the upcoming months as investors...
Read moreThe pandemic has driven CFOs to accelerate digital investment timelines from the pace of a multi-year marathon to a 12-month...
Read moreCoronavirus-related stimulus and sizeable infrastructure spending will drive a significant rise in overall public sector debt to 45% of GDP...
Read moreChina is increasingly focused on the quality of economic growth, over the pace of economic growth, said Moody's Investors Service...
Read moreGlobal credit conditions will likely improve overall in 2021, aided by unprecedented fiscal and monetary policy support in the wake...
Read moreDisruption to the delivery of healthcare and lasting changes to work patterns resulting from the coronavirus pandemic will have a...
Read moreThe CFO will emerge as one of the C-suite’s most critical roles in reframing the future of the enterprise post...
Read moreHong Kong-listed AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. has appointed Ms. Guo Dan — its current Senior Vice President, Group Finance —...
Read moreThere is a six-step process that management accountants can adopt to improve organisations’ revenue management strategies, said the Institute of...
Read moreWhile many digital transformation project fail, there’s still hope if an organisation can ensure that six critical success factors are...
Read moreChina is the most complex jurisdiction for financial compliance in Asia Pacific while Hong Kong is the easiest, said TMF...
Read moreDigital experience maturity in ASEAN remains low despite the rapid migration to digital technologies driven by the pandemic, said Ecosystm,...
Read moreHong Kong-listed China Mobile said recently that it has appointed Li Ronghua as CFO and Executive Director. Li aged 54,...
Read moreOnly 10% of organisations achieve significant financial benefits with AI despite increased investment and activity, said Boston Consulting Group recently...
Read moreThe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched a new online ethics decision-making tool designed to help accounting and...
Read moreGlobal venture capital investment actually rose for the second straight quarter, reaching US$73.2 billion in Q3'20, said KPMG recently when...
Read moreQ3 2020 bucked the traditionally slow IPO period as the markets were awash with liquidity resulting in the most active...
Read moreChinese onshore and offshore corporate bond defaults will continue to rise over the next 12 months due to the country's...
Read moreTata Communications announced recently the appointment of Kabir Ahmed Shakir as its CFO. The former CFO at Microsoft India, Shakir...
Read moreA global survey of 829 accountants and finance professionals reveals their deep concerns about social and environmental impact, with 90%...
Read moreAs working from home has become more prevalent during the pandemic, some organisations are reviewing their office design to align...
Read moreThe amount of change that the average employee can absorb without becoming fatigued in 2020 has been cut in half...
Read moreBlockchain technology has the potential to boost global GDP by US$1.76 trillion over the next decade, PwC said recently. Through...
Read moreEmployer-sponsored healthcare benefit costs are expected to increase by 8.5% in Asia Pacific in 2021 following a year in which...
Read moreThe global M&A market recorded its first positive performance in three years for completed deals, despite the impact of the...
Read moreHave you ever wonder what other CFOs have done and plan to do during the pandemic to alleviate some of...
Read moreWhile many companies ramped up borrowing to ensure they had adequate liquidity runways through the initial economic crisis, they now...
Read moreGlobal confidence improved significantly during Q3 of 2020 despite fears of a prolonged recession resulting from the current pandemic, said...
Read moreAsia-Pacific banks' creditworthiness should remain largely intact through the current economic downturn, despite substantial risks, said Moody’s Investors Service. "We...
Read moreThe CFO role is continuing to evolve with additional responsibilities and that the global pandemic has brought these changes on...
Read moreSWIFT announced recently its plans for a new service to help banks improve the experience for SMEs and consumers who...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Kasen International Holdings Limited announced recently that Mr. Peng Weijun has tendered his resignation as the CFO with...
Read moreCompanies spent an additional US$15 billion a week during the pandemic’s first wave when it comes to tech investments, said...
Read moreCutting costs across the board might be tempting during the pandemic, but leading companies can position for a rebound by...
Read moreAsian business confidence rebounded in the third quarter as easing coronavirus restrictions lifted sales but lingering uncertainty over the pandemic...
Read moreDeloitte has emerged as the world's largest auditing firm in FY2020, though KPMG hasn’t announced revenues, which is usually the...
Read moreWhile technology companies such as Twitter, Google, and Facebook have extended work-from-home order, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is also impressed...
Read moreNearly half of all new RPA clients will come from business buyers outside the IT organisation by 2024, said Gartner...
Read moreFinance and accounting executives are slow to leave behind traditional reporting of results, said ACCA recently. According to a survey...
Read moreSWIFT will expand beyond financial messaging to provide comprehensive transaction management services, the cooperative said Thursday. This new approach will...
Read moreLorna Smith OBE, Vice Chairman of Bank of Asia talks about how CFOs could benefit from digital offshore banking. FutureCFO:...
Read moreThe HKTDC export index for the third quarter of 2020 rises 6.9 points from the previous quarter to a reading...
Read moreFinancial holding companies in China are required to have at least 5 billion yuan (US$731.74 million) in capital, according to...
Read moreActivities by cyber attackers and gangs across the world are estimated to result in more than US$1.5 trillion dollars in...
Read moreIndonesia's (Baa2 stable) key growth drivers are under significant strain this year, said Moody's Investors Service recently. While growth should rebound...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Able Engineering Holdings Ltd. recently announced that Mr. Mui Siu Hong has been appointed as the financial controller,...
Read moreWorking from home has been challenging for almost six in ten Singaporeans (58%), who felt that their company’s technical infrastructure...
Read moreBring Your Own PC Security would become one of the pandemic-induced trends that leave a transformational impact within the next...
Read moreWhile high-income countries still dominate the top 10 of INSEAD’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2020, there’s a gradual eastward shift...
Read moreAtradius forecasts a jump in insolvencies across Asia in 2020, with Hong Kong expected to be one of the most...
Read moreExpatriate pay packages in Singapore have dropped by US$3,804, with the average cost of employing a mid-level expatriate in the...
Read moreChina’s August PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) dropped slightly to 51.0 from July’s 51.1, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. ...
Read moreData and digital transformations have increased exponentially in the workplace over the pandemic, with the role of and reliance on...
Read moreThe six-capital framework would help the finance function to become a business partner that makes a contribution to the evaluation...
Read moreEmployee skill development might not be effective among organisations, as staffers apply only 54% of the new skills they learn...
Read moreCOVID-19 has forced a change in the way FP&A teams operate to add more value to corporate decision-making.
Read moreThe sharp slowdown in India's economic growth, exacerbated by the coronavirus outbreak, will hurt public sector banks' (PSBs) asset quality...
Read moreThere are five emerging technology trends that will drive innovations in the next decade, said Gartner which recently released its...
Read moreGlobal 2000 companies moved to slash funding for emerging technologies — such as automation, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and 5G...
Read moreAsia Pacific regulators in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, India and Pakistan have altogether issued almost US$4 billion of...
Read moreWhile the structural changes to Singapore’s economy as a result of the pandemic is likely to weigh on the labour...
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