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