Institutions and investors must close the financing gap to transition to net-zero and mitigate risks surrounding green projects, according to...

Finance leaders and professionals around the world are yet to concoct their plans on sustainability, according to a joint research...

Vantage Data Centers, a global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, recently announced the appointment of Joel Cheah as CFO,...

Private equity activity picks up in Southeast Asia in the third quarter of 2023, according to a survey by Ernst...

Harnessing data gathered from various channels can be helpful in a finance leader's operational skills as this enables him to...

Treading along the rapidly changing market has been proven to be not the easiest task, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic...

It is not always on the obvious side of the business world, but climate risks and sustainability are among the...

Asia Pacific is business leaders’ top destination for expansion despite lower appetite for M&A, said EY recently when releasing its...

The business world is undoubtedly currently on a race to maximise digital technology advancement, with leaders pondering on the best...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) calls for IFRS 17 disclosures improvements in its recently published IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts' thematic...

There are five key M&A trends for 2024 while AI would reignite the global market, said WTW recently. Historic levels...

To be able to harness technology's full potential, leaders must be able to fully understand how it works. Alongside understanding...

Finance leaders must be keen to monitor the ongoing trends in technologies across various sectors as this can be significant...

Though global growth will slow in 2024 as high interest rates percolate through credit channels to the real economy, it...

Adopting a good and progressive generative artificial intelligence mindset is essential in today's journey to technological advancements in the finance...

Business investment would increase though firms in many countries are dealing with the highest interest rates they have seen in...

As new technology flourish in today's global business scene, there is an observed growing concern among traditional accounting and finance...

Top 2024 macro-credit risks include tight liquidity and funding conditions, uncertainty about China’s macroeconomic outlook and property sector, and geopolitical...

Business leaders in Singapore are finding it challenging to deal with the reporting and data collection for environmental, social, and...

Organisation leaders need to keep an eye out for cash management and treasury management for the optimisation of their financial...

Greenwashing remains a perceived issue among investors.  More than nine in ten investors (94%) believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance...

Sustainability has been among the talk of the town in recent months, and investors have been pressing to understand how...

Listings for initial public offerings in Southeast Asia have seen a "healthy" count for the first 10 and a half...

There are several top M&A trends in 2004, according to advisory firm Gartner. These top M&A trends in 2024 include...

Consumers plan to spend less due to rising cost of living and concerns about climate change, said EY recently. While...

As the observed momentum behind sustainability and dynamic shifts in consumer behaviour undoubtedly has profound implications for any company, it...

Carsome Group Inc., a Southeast Asian integrated car e-Commerce platform, announced recently its appointment of Miguel Fernandez as its group...

Human capital is no longer simply a “people problem” but a key business risk that is fuelled by rising health...

Most finance functions are behind other functions in AI implementation. According to a survey of 130 finance leaders and 91...

Skills related to open source and cloud-native computing are proving to becoming more important as times go by, opening doors...

Real salaries in Singapore are estimated to rebound in 2024 as inflation eases, said ECA International recently. Workers in city...

China’s economic growth is estimated to hit 5.4% in 2023 said IMF recently. The fund raised its forecast for China’s...

Generative AI benefits will only be realised by 30% of Asia Pacific firms that have more mature IT practices, according...

There’s a pinch of optimism in Asia despite global economic uncertainty. While there is an anticipation of global trade expanding...

There are several major credit trends in 2024, said Moody’s recently. These major credit trends are as follows. Interest rates...

Initial public offerings or IPOs are among the significant milestones for a company as it transition to one open to...

The Southeast Asian digital economy is flourishing despite global macroeconomic headwinds. The region’s gross merchandise value (GMV) continues an upward...

Proactively managing security risks has its own advantages, especially considering the fast pace of digital transformation around the world. Organisations...

Many chief financial officers, if not all, undeniably aspire to take on the top job of their organisations one day...

Nium announced recently the launch of Global FX, a product built for FX risk mitigation and transparency in global money...

The Asia-Pacific region has entered its "golden era" of digital economy, according to a report by the World Economic Forum...

Chief financial officers, apart from their apparent role of overseeing the financial activities of the organisation, are found to have...

Both tax and finance leaders are set to increase investment in digital transformation, said Thomson Reuters recently when releasing a...

Cloud computing has been proven to play a role in revolutionising how businesses innovate and grow in today’s hypercompetitive global...

A number of finance leaders in the Southeast Asian region were revealed to have been pursuing a bold transformation agenda...

Businesses are betting big on generative AI to gain an edge despite hurdles to adoption and M&A challenge, said EY...

As more high-value treasury operations require cross-functional collaboration, data integration between systems becomes essential. The advantages of seamless data integration...

The banking industry has been facing tremendous challenges especially following the COVID-19 pandemic situation as extreme volatility remains in the...

Investment-grade corporates face the risk of climate-related downgrades. According to Fitch Ratings, more than half of global corporates that may...

Operational inefficiencies today are often brought about by the rising costs of cloud computing, opening a new discussion regarding cloud...

As today's world evolve along with technology, finance leaders are expected to keep up so as not to be left...

Chief financial officers are indicating a substantial increase in focus on ESG programs, according to an annual survey by global...

Major cybersecurity trends in 2024 would centre around AI, hactivism, and weaponised Deepfakes. According to Check Point Research (CPR), there’s...

Scams and frauds in banking are undeniably not a new thing anymore as fraudsters have found more ways to do...

Finance leaders are expected to keep up with the changing practices in businesses and enterprises globally, including the area of...

Insolvencies in Asia are expected to see a moderate increase next year before stabilising in 2025, as a result of...

Corporate financial performance saw improvements in the third quarter of 2023, according to a report by KPMG. The KPMG Financial...

Business leaders see benefits in the adoption of non-fungible tokens or NFTs, according to a joint study by Bain &...

Talent attraction in Asia Pacific is more than offering the right employees with financial benefits, according to Randstad’s recently released...

The advent of digital technology is already having its weight in the way organisations run their tax departments. With that...

Adopting artificial intelligence in an organisation's day-to-day business is undeniably a strategic move to boost operations and decision-making. It is...

When it comes to third-party risk management, organisations are redefining their approaches, with a focus on talent and strengthening the...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is currently revolutionising business operations, enabling data-driven decision-making and efficiency--an area finance leaders must always...

Cloud accounting is rapidly gaining popularity among chartered accountants as digital technology advancements and the growth of cloud computing continue...

BlackLine recently announced new features to make finance transformation more efficiently.The company has added Microsoft Teams integration and introduced new...

Chief financial officers are now turning out to hold a critical role in companies’ low-carbon transition. Because of this, finance leaders...

Five-year refinancing needs drop to lowest level since a Moody’s study in 2017, said the credit rating agency when releasing...

Hong Kong and Singapore lenders are expected to improve their operating efficiency in the coming months amid higher net interest margins,...

IT services company IBM is expanding its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver joint solutions upgraded with generative...

Southeast Asia consumer confidence is on track for a rebound as value-seekers embrace new needs, said Bain recently. According to...

Finance leaders are now starting to delve deeper and ask bigger questions to tech professionals amid the rapidly changing world...

China-based technology company Baidu launched a new version of its artificial intelligence model, Ernie 4.0, which uses algorithms to produce...

Chief financial officers are predicting net profit growth in 2023, according to a new survey from advisory firm Grant Thornton...

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) ordered domestic brokerages’ overseas units to stop opening new stock accounts for onshore investors...

Yesterday we listed the first three key drivers of transformation success that CFOs must know according to EY. Today,  we...

Senior executives in companies are looking into using generative artificial intelligence for cyber defence in the next 12 months, according...

There are six key drivers of transformation success that CFOs must know, said EY when releasing results of its research...

Emerging technologies such as generative AI have caught both business and tech leaders unprepared, said PwC recently. The company’s 2024...

While cyber defence cost is increasing, just one in five cybersecurity leaders considers their organisation’s defence approach to be effective,...

Finality in blockchain refers to the unchangeable confirmation of a transaction or a block of transactions. This is attained by...

Generative artificial intelligence is stepping in the scene of marketing content production, according to Deloitte Digital’s new research. The study,...

When it comes to business sentiment, business leaders remain confident on three-year outlook though they are now grappling with multiple...

In the face of the many advancements now in data and technology, it is undeniable that accountants are put in...

When it comes to business travel expenses, CFOs have to be aware that hotel rates likely will  continue to rise...

Global volumes of initial public offerings around the world fell 5% year over year in the first three quarters of...

One of the major IFRS 17 challenges is that it’s disrupting business as usual for insurers. According to a WTW...

The increase in insolvencies continues at an accelerated pace in 2023, followed by a more tempered increase in 2024, said...

HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, said recently that it has appointed Tanuj Patro as CFO for India &...

The global economic growth is estimated to reach 3% in 2023 and 2.7% in 2024, said OECD recently.  A disproportionate...

Artificial intelligence spending in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to surge to US$78.4 billion by 2027, according to International Data...

Cash management has made its way into becoming a key competency for leadership teams in protecting their companies’ overall long-term...

Southeast Asian conglomerates significantly underperformed pure plays in terms of annualised total shareholder return in last decade, said Bain recently....

In today's fast-paced world, it is imperative that businesses must get accustomed to the latest developments in their organisation's various...

A majority of business and personal activity involving sending Chinese data abroad will no longer need to go under a...

There are three distinct generative AI conversations that CFOs, especially those from large enterprises, must conduct, said Gartner recently. According...

Artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) platform Avantra is releasing its new Avantra 24 AIOps platform for SAP operations automation,...

Singapore sees a threefold increase in cyberattacks against SMBs, with 453 attacks targeted at this type of businesses in 1H2023...

Enterprise cloud application provider Workday, Inc. launched a series of new artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to boost employee...

Global financial crime compliance costs among financial institutions totalled over US$206 billion in the past 12 months, according to a...

CFOs are pressured to push mandates to cut software spend between 10% to 30%, as the current economic downturn, funding...

Treasury professionals see macroeconomic risk as one of the hardest to manage. According to Association For Financial Professionals’ 2023 AFP...

Digital leaders are confident that embracing technology across various areas of business is bringing productivity gains, according to a latest...

Shadow credit in China is expected to remain subdued, said Moody’s recently.  According to the firm, shadow banking as a...

Every payment company has an opportunity to unlock the power of generative AI in three areas of the business, said...

The fact that investment tools developed by artificial intelligence share core technology poses underlying risks in the stability of the...

The chief financial officer role in organisations has been evolving, with mid-size and small firms, including start-ups, now embracing the...

There are five generative AI use cases for CFOs, said Alexander Bant, vice president for the Gartner Finance practice recently....

Generative Artificial Intelligence has found its way into India’s goods and services tax (GST) management landscape, serving as a powerful...

Travel providers are embracing automation and next-generation technology to ease workforce constraints as they rebound from lows brought by the...

Hong Kong’s economy is poised to rebound strongly this year, before moderating toward trend growth next year, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic...

It is a given that good collaboration between different functions within an organisation is crucial for the company’s success. This...

British multinational oil and gas company BP named Kate Thomson as its interim chief financial officer, according to an announcement...

Pay, along with employees’ well-being concerns and preference for remote workplace set-up, were found to prolong workplace tensions, posing difficulties...

Global non-cash transaction volumes will reach 1.3 trillion by 2023, said Capgemini Research Institute recently when releasing its 2023 World...

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures on Sept. 18 released its final recommendations on nature-related risk management and disclosure, aligned...

Trust in AI remains a concern among the majority of business leaders though they believe their organisations would benefit from...

A fractional chief financial officer is an outsourced financial professional providing high-level financial management and strategic guidance to a company...

Defaults among APAC high-yield nonfinancial firms will decline in 2023, with the default rate falling to 4.9% from 11.7% in...

There are five challenges facing CFOs in a deadweight economy, said Gartner recently. According to the advisory firm, CFOs now...

When it comes to tax transformation, compliance is seen as the greatest challenge among 43% of companies surveyed by Deloitte....

BlackLine said it has announced the first AI-enabled intercompany accounting capabilities.  Designed to prevent transaction failures before they occur and...

Unmanaged digital sovereign risk is set to impact 30% of multinational organisations that will experience revenue loss, brand damage or...

Asia Pacific sovereigns are seeing diverging reserve dynamics, said Fitch Ratings recently. Some central banks have been able to accumulate...

Global Great Resignation looks to continue despite a cooling economy globally, said PwC recently when releasing its  2023 Global Workforce Hopes...

Atradius has recently upgraded its global GDP growth forecast for 2023 to 2.4%, which is a slowdown from 2022 but...

Asia Pacific business leaders eye AI and dealmaking as fears of a severe recession fade. This is according to the...

How businesses can balance sustainability and resilience amid continuous disruption is an important question to ask in the age of...

Asia’s emerging market economies are driving global growth and are expected to  outperform advanced counterparts in terms of GDP growth...

When it comes to the latest M&A trend, business leaders expect to see a rebound into 2024, according to EY....

Top industries in Hong Kong expected to hire thoughout 2023 include banking and finance, technology, and sustainability, said Hays recently...

There is a sign showing a surge in cybercrime, according to Check Point Research (CPR)— the threat intelligence arm of...

Global business optimism is rising as inflation starts to show signs of easing. According to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report...

Optimism in ASEAN remains though inflation is fuelling concerns about a possible economic downturn in the region, said UOB recently...

When it comes to the main credit risks, inflation and interest rates remain the most significant watch item for global...

There is an overlooked multi-trillion dollar opportunity in consumer business, said BCG recently. This overlooked multi-trillion dollar opportunity comes from...

Marriott International announced recently the appointment of Christina Chan as CFO, Asia Pacific (excluding China). A 23-year veteran of the...

Business leaders’ confidence in AI are tempered by social, ethical, and security risks, said EY recently when releasing results of...

Shared services consolidate business operations that are used by multiple parts of the same organisation. In the finance function, basic...

When it comes to planning and budgeting, Forrester advised that more realistic budget expectations will serve leaders well as they...

The future of metaverse is rosy despite recent headlines claiming that “metaverse-hype” is dying down, said Bain & Company recently....

Hong Kong employees prefer working in local firms and particularly in the energy and environmental sector, said Randstad recently. Out...

Emerging risks for enterprises now includes AI as technologies such as ChatGPT and Google Bard have become widely available, said...

Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit...

Captioned photo: (left) Lim Swee Keng, group head of finance at CCH receiving the award from Daniel Leung (right), country...

When it comes to the highest expatriate packages, Hong Kong re-entered the top five global locations in 2022 — up...

The impact of a major cyber incident is on average a 9% drop in shareholder value — over and above...

What are tax leaders’ top priorities today? According to Deloitte’s Global Tax Policy Survey 2023, Pillar Two, tax transparency, international...

Data science and machine learning is evolving from just focusing on predictive models, toward a more democratised, dynamic and data-centric...

The sharp rebound in global confidence in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has ended, according to the latest...

Global VC investment dropped for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q2’2023 – falling from US$86.2 billion across 10,121 deals in...

An ageing population will drag on growth of six Asian economies, said Moody’s recently. The growth of six Asian economies...

Hong Kong-headquartered Rosewood Hotel Group recently announced the appointment of Kevin Yung as CFO.  In the past years, Yung was...

To become a value-adding CFO, one needs to adopt integrative thinking, said ACCA recently. CFOs need to change their mode...

Editor’s note: Alex Macaire (pictured), Group CFO of Techcombank in Vietnam shared the bank’s ongoing digital transformation journey, its learning...

A new BCG-Visa study revealed that embedded Finance will unlock US$242 billion in revenue opportunity across Asia Pacific by 2025...

The global economy is more resilient than previously, said IMF recently when unveiling its latest World Economic Outlook. The IMF...

The top strategic business priority shared by CFOs and CEOs is growth while they rate inflation as a top factor...

Private equity investors have ample incentive to get moving after four quarters of relative inactivity, said Bain & Company recently....

Most rated Chinese corporates would see stable outlook in terms of credit quality over the next few months, despite soft...

China’s economic growth would stay above target though recovery momentum fades, said Fitch recently. Recent data point to a swiftly...

E-mail phishing attacks in Singapore remain to be a major concern as 55% (852,823) of the 1.556 million phishing emails...

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When it comes to boards’ top ESG priorities, a majority of board members worldwide (75%) agree that a coherent ESG...

The top priorities for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, providing assurance on proliferating digital risks,...

When it comes to employee performance, a 10% increase in monthly stock investment returns leads to 3.8% decrease in work...

Business optimism is on an upswing despite inflation, geopolitical instability, and talent disruptors, said Deloitte recently.According to the Fortune/Deloitte CEO...

When it comes to finance transformation, CFOs need to make bolder change for a lasting impact. According to the EY 2023...

The need of talent cultivation has driven the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants to launch the ISCA Global Talent Programme,...

AI and analytics will be will be critical to corporate success over the next two years, according to a survey...

CFOs and business leaders need to be aware that ransomware had become the most widespread malware-as-a-Service between 2015 and 2022....

The IPO markets in China and Hong Kong to become more robust in 2H 2023, said  Deloitte China's Capital Market...

While 90% of CFOs and tax leaders expect a “significant” or “moderate” impact from BEPS 2.0, only 30% have completed...

The accountancy and finance profession has a key role to play in driving a journey toward social equity while organisations...

Technology spending in Asia Pacific will remain robust and grow by 5.8% to hit US$732 billion in 2023, said Forrester...

When it comes to upskilling for AI, have you helped employees adapt to changes at work?  Younger generations are also...

What do Gen Z and millennial employees want? How can business leaders do a better job of retaining and attracting...

The global economic outlook is improving though recovery is expected to be weak, said OECD recently. According to the OECD’s...

Rising prices and interest rates along with other economic factors beyond a company’s control are leading CFOs to show the...

Asia Pacific has emerged as the new ground zero for cybercrime incidents, said Check Point recently. According to a report...

China’s FMCG sector is showing signs of recovery and building the momentum for a positive rest of 2023 after a...

As cost of living concerns continue to bite, one in four workers are looking for new jobs, said PwC recently...

Hong Kong-listed Prudential announced recently the appointment of Ben Bulmer as CFO, subject to regulatory approval. Bulmer is currently CFO,...

The IMF announced recently a plan to launch a global digital currency platform for central banks. The platform for central...

When its comes to the most expensive cities in the world, Singapore has risen eight places in ECA’s recently released...

How many enterprise technology purchases did you regret? According to a Gartner survey, 60% of technology buyers involved in decisions...

Have you come up with a plan to provide generative AI training for employees?  According to a study by Boston...

The talent war in Hong Kong has driven employers to target an “above market” benefits position to attract top talent....

Is cyber resilience a priority of your organisation?  According to IDC 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, 65% of enterprises...

Editor's note: Steve Vintz (pictured), CFO at Tenable — an exposure management company — shared with his professional peers what...

There are three human leadership pillars that CFOs need in the era of finance AI, said Gartner recently. These three...

When it comes to the recent cybersecurity trends, attackers were found to leverage more than 500 unique tools and tactics...

India’s Internet economy is set to grow to US$1 trillion by 2030 from about US$175 billion of consumption in 2022,...

Emerging financial fault lines in Asia Pacific may induce sovereigns, central banks and companies in the region to diversify the...

Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) is a serious business.  The term ESG got public attention in a joint report...

The CFO role continues to evolve, with the new generation of finance leaders driving a broader view of business performance...

To build an AI-driven finance organisation, CFOs should embrace AI as an organisational role rather than just a technical skill,...

When it comes to generative AI and the workplace, the right question to ask is how you can integrate the...

When it comes to R&D reporting, ACCA said there’s substantial room for improvement. According to a new research by ACCA...

Cross-border M&A is an important way that Asia Pacific’s top 50 consumer product companies (CP 50) adopt to expedite growth,...

Cross-border corporate sukuk issuance is set to rise significantly from 2022 lows, with companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

Indonesia’s private education institute BINA NUSANTARA (BINUS) Group has deployed Workday technologies to expedite its digital transformation. According to the...

Singapore had the highest rate of ransomware attacks, with 84% of organisations surveyed reporting they were a victim of this...

Data quality is of paramount importance to the effective use of data analytics, but it remains a tall order to...

Global top 100 firms have seen their largest market capitalisation drop by 11% in 2023, equivalent to almost US$3.8 trillion, said...

Jedox announces integration with ChatGPT allowing organisations to leverage generative AI in their integrated business planning (IBP) process. The ChatGPT...

While organisations are recovering from business interruption and supply chain disruption brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, new emerging disruptions and...

Quality of cyber defences directly Impacts insurability, premium costs, and policy terms, said Sophos recently. According to the firm’s new...

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) announced recently a S$2 million AI for accounting initiative. According to the accountancy...

CFOs tend to underestimate the impact of layoffs on shareholder returns, said Gartner recently. Given a higher cost of capital,...

The Asian economic outlook stays positive as the region’s domestic demand has so far remained strong despite monetary tightening, said...

Risk culture has changed for the better, said ACCA recently when releasing results of a survey. According to the accountancy...

China’s financial holding companies regulations curtail systemic risk by bridging a regulatory gap and segregating financial and non-financial risks, said...

AI investment is set to see an increase as ChatGPT publicity has prompted organisations to take a closer look at...

The top risks facing directors include economic and cyber risks particularly those associated with data loss and ransomware, said WTW...

ESG activities, regarding sustainability, diversity and employee satisfaction, correlate with stronger financial profitability and growth for private companies, said Bain...

Thailand employers progress faster than global peers in terms of work flexibility, said Mercer recently when releasing results of its...

China's reopening will spur a rebound in its economic growth, which in turn will affect economies and businesses across Asia-Pacific...

As generative AI continues at a breakneck pace, organisations need to act now to formulate an enterprise-wide strategy for AI...

Having a positive employee experience can make the difference between growing or declining revenues, said WTW recently. According to the...

Stripe announced recently the expansion of its revenue and finance automation suite to give businesses in Asia Pacific power over the entire life...

Malaysian employers are prioritising skills and financial wellbeing more than their regional and global counterparts, said Mercer recently. According to...

The Southeast Asian private equity market saw a slowdown in deal activity in 2022, but  the region’s long-term macro fundamentals...

There are nine security trends that CFOs need to be aware when working with CISOs and security and risk management...

Economic confidence rises as clear signs of business improvement emerge, said ACCA recently.While the accountancy body’s Q1 2023 Global Economic...

The private equity market in Greater China could see transformational changes over the next five years as buyout deals are...

Businesses in GBA (the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) regain confidence as normal travel between Hong Kong and China has...

Online threats in Southeast Asia grew alarmingly while Singapore logged the highest year-on-year jump in terms of web threats targeting...

Singapore-listed Yamada Green Resources Limited announced recently the appointment of Leyng Thai Weng as CFO. In his new role, Leyng,...

Sustainability and ESG initiatives are driving strong demand in Hong Kong for experienced professionals in finance and accounting, risk &...

Addressing employee stress is critical when it comes to talent attraction and retention, said Mercer Marsh Benefits recently when releasing...

Insolvencies in Asia Pacific are set to hike by 12% and 5% this year and next, said Allianz Trade recently....

When it comes to crisis and resilience, organisations and business leaders overestimate their preparedness for disruption, said PwC recently. According...

Future built firms generate shareholder returns almost three times higher than those of S&P the 1200 , with two-thirds of...

The global economic outlook took a positive turn in the first half of 2023 as inflationary pressure began to ease,...

To help multinationals navigate and comply with OECD’s Pillar Two regulations, Wolters Kluwer recently announced the launch of a new...

When it comes to business travel in Asia, Hong Kong remains the most expensive location in the region and was...

IPO markets in China and Hong Kong are estimated to be more vibrant in the rest of 2023, said Deloitte...

Autonomous finance requires CFOs who are willing to upskill themselves to succeed. According to Gartner, a lack of digital skills...

Global growth opportunities could outweigh various risks if those risks are managed properly, said Marsh recently when releasing its 2023...

Bupa announced recently the appointment of Kelly Heintz as interim Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific (APAC). Heintz has 30 years’...

Asia Pacific private equity deal value plunged 44% year-on-year to US$198 billion in 2022, ending two years of record dealmaking,...

When it comes to investment planning, the majority of public companies will update their methodologies to include sustainability metrics as...

Security budgets are forecast to net increase by 29% in 2023 compared to a year ago, after a 26% rise...

While CFOs are mitigating bank failure risks, businesses are worried about a spillover to Asia Pacific. According to Fitch, APAC...

The Hong Kong Export Index grew 9.3 points to 39.0 in January-March this year as border reopens, said the Hong...

China's reopening will support companies' credit quality as it will ramp up their earnings with a rebound in domestic demand...

Payment behaviours are likely to deteriorate in 2023 while the global liquidity gap of US$30 trillion is here to stay,...

To mitigate risks of bank failures, 28% of CFOs plan to diversify deposits across more banks, said Gartner recently when...

China’s policy, including its reopening and policy measures that refocus on growth rather than regulatory tightening, will likely drive a...

When it comes to talent attraction and retention, organisations’ commitment to sustainability and positive societal change becomes key, said  Alistair...

Most automation transformation of organisations fall short, despite the fact that efforts like workforce augmentation across industries has reduced costs...

Progress in female leadership will remain slow in 2025 unless businesses put in additional effort to enable women to take...

Asian economies are on course for modest growth this year as they try to shake off the negative effects of...

Capital A announced recently the appointment of John Cheing as the CFO for airasia Digital and airasia Super App. Prior...

Finance and Accounting are critical to ESG initiatives, yet many teams are spending their time on manual, repetitive tasks that...

Businesses deploy automation technologies to help drive their sustainability initiatives, said UiPath recently when releasing results of a survey.  The IDC-led...

Flexible work is where Asian employers fall behind, said Mercer recently when releasing it Global Talent Trends Study 2023. According...

Recruiting and retaining talent is a top finance and accounting leadership priority. As organisations struggle to identify, recruit and retain...

To win the global talent war, employers need to offer attractive compensation, said Morgan McKinley recently when releasing its 2023...

Improving employee wellbeing can enhance a company’s performance by at least 11% and up to 55%, said Aon recently when...

Autonomous technology in finance will impact FP&A and controllership in three ways, as acceptance of these technologies among finance leaders...

When it comes to corporate ESG reporting and related assurance involving ESG issues, the largest global companies continue to show...

Finance leaders walked away with trophies at the FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2023. On Feb 22, more than 20 winners and...

Singapore-based digital asset platform MetaComp announced the appointment of John Kang as CFO. Kang will be responsible for leading the...

When it comes to consumer spending behaviours, holding back on or stopping altogether non-essential buying is what people do today,...

Auditing and accounting talent shortage continues to make employers toss and turn, according to a global survey of more than...

Nasdaq-listed online Chinese real estate platform Leju Holdings Limited recently announced the appointment of Li Yuan as its CFO and...

Autonomous finance is set to transform roles in the function through 2025, said Gartner recently. According to the advisory firm,...

When it comes to cybersecurity incidents, the most impacted sectors in 2022 were professional services, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and...

CFOs: Is global remote hiring part of your company's talent strategy?Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest growing region in terms...

Cost cutting might be the first thing that comes to mind when there's economic uncertainty. Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO...

CFOs plan budget changes and sales functions are likely to get more resources in 2023, said Gartner recently. According to...

Mediabrands Greater China announced recently the appointment of Crystal Zhang as CFO. With almost three decades of  financial expertise under...

Defaults among Asia Pacific high-yield nonfinancial firms is estimated to decline to 7% this year from last year’s 10.9%, said...

When it comes to board governance strategies, trust is recognised as an important issue by business leaders but isn’t consistently...

The accounting talent crunch for employers might remain for the next couple of years. According to ACCA’s Global Talent Trends...

The downturn for Asia Pacific is expected to be severe but short, said EY recently when releasing results of a...

IFRS 17 will change insurers' reported earnings and equity as it alters their profit recognition patterns and measurement of liabilities,...

Digital fraud attacks are not only on the rise but are also more sophisticated in Asia Pacific, said LexisNexis Risk...

Bold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023 — a year full of uncertainties, said Bain & Company recently...

When it comes to CxO priorities, climate change has become a top issue, said Deloitte recently when releasing its 2023...

The vast majority of CFOs plan to raise spending on employee compensation in 2023 despite recession fears and ongoing inflation...

Global M&A activity will likely rise in the second half of 2023 as investors and executives look to balance short-term...

CFOs in China need to take up a bigger role when it comes to digital transformation, said Deloitte recently when...

Deloitte listed talent, performance and growth as the priorities of finance leaders in 2022. Among finance leaders, the commonality we...

When it comes to Asia’s economic outlook 2023, resilience and growth are the major characteristics despite the gloomy predictions about...

Singapore-headquartered Frasers Property Limited announced its appointment of Liu Qingbin as head of finance for the group’s real estate investment...

A mature and measurable zero-trust programme might be an enterprise’s goal, but few organisations have actually completed their implementations, said...

Retail sales in China is expected to recover after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions but is likely to be bumpier...

The credit trend for Asia Pacific’s non-financial firms is stable in 2023 said Moody’s recently. However, slowing economic growth, persistent...

The war for finance talent will continue while 11% of positions in finance and controlling are vacant, said management consultancy...

While global business optimism falls, the recession that businesses expect to hit this year might last only shortly, said Grant...

The global economy might lose up to 7% of GDP as a result of fragmentation, said IMF recently in a...

Global M&A has a positive start in 2023 as global dealmakers achieved a second consecutive quarter of market outperformance in...

Singapore is now one of the top 10 most expensive locations in the world, said ECA recently. The city-state has...

Business leaders bracing for a global economic downturn, according to EY. In an EY survey of 1,200 CEOs worldwide on...

The top CFO priority in 2023 is evaluating finance function strategy, scope and design, said Gartner recently. A survey of...

EY recently announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as global CFO, and CFO of its proposed new public entity.  The...

Singapore-listed ECON Healthcare (Asia) recently announced the promotion of Kang Shwu Huey to group CFO and head of overseas development...

The Asia Pacific credit outlook is stable against the backdrop of contained government liquidity risks, broadly stable debt dynamics and...

There are top nine workplace predictions that business leaders must address in 2023 and beyond to successfully navigate today’s labor...

Hong Kong and New York-listed Zhihu announced recently the appointment of Henry Dachuan Sha as the CFO and a director....

Digital native retail businesses are expected to see resounding success in the coming few years, but their existing strategies might...

NaaS Technology Inc., an electric vehicle charging service providers in China, recently announced the appointment of Alex Wu as CFO. The appointment...

A new multi-speed global economy will impact growth of different countries and consumer spending behaviour, according to the Economic Outlook...

The invoicing process encompasses much more than simply creating and transmitting an invoice. It also includes maintaining customer and product...

Businesses around the world, including those in Asia-Pacific, are starting to improve their disclosure of climate risks but are not...

Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment announced recently its appointment of Paul Tham as Group CFO. Tham’s appointment will be effective on Jan...

A global study by Workday has found that there is a prevalent lack of a strategic approach to DEI (diversity, equity,...

China-headquartered and Nasdaq-listed Meihua International Medical Technologies Co., Ltd recently announced the appointment of Lianzhang Zhao as CFO. Meihua is...

CFOs: Are your finance function using low code development technologies to fulfill growing demand for fast application delivery and highly...

When it comes to global M&A trends in 2023, WTW said that deals will be smaller while pace will be...

Online marketplaces in India to hit US$350 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2027, said Bain recently when releasing...

When it comes to corporate sustainability reporting, there’s a lack of investor trust issue, said PwC recently when releasing results...

Hong Kong-listed Kerry Properties in Hong Kong recently announced that it has appointed Suzanne Cheng Wai Sin as CFO. Cheng has more...

A Gartner survey revealed that composable finance applications are on the radar of CFOs. CFOs who adopt a composable technology...

One in four employees surveyed by Randstad in Hong Kong expect a 10%-15% pay raise when switching jobs in 2023....

Pay raise in the Philippines next year is expected to be similar to that in 2019, said Mercer recently. Employees...

A strong US dollar will have credit effects on rated Asia Pacific companies, with those that have a significant portion...

When it comes to the latest trends of fraud, LexisNexis Risk Solutions warned that fraud keeps surging as digital transactions...