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Institutions and investors must close the financing gap to transition to net-zero and mitigate risks surrounding green projects, according to...
Read moreInstitutions and investors must close the financing gap to transition to net-zero and mitigate risks surrounding green projects, according to...
Read moreFinance leaders and professionals around the world are yet to concoct their plans on sustainability, according to a joint research...
Read moreVantage Data Centers, a global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, recently announced the appointment of Joel Cheah as CFO,...
Read morePrivate equity activity picks up in Southeast Asia in the third quarter of 2023, according to a survey by Ernst...
Read moreHarnessing data gathered from various channels can be helpful in a finance leader's operational skills as this enables him to...
Read moreTreading along the rapidly changing market has been proven to be not the easiest task, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic...
Read moreIt is not always on the obvious side of the business world, but climate risks and sustainability are among the...
Read moreAsia Pacific is business leaders’ top destination for expansion despite lower appetite for M&A, said EY recently when releasing its...
Read moreThe business world is undoubtedly currently on a race to maximise digital technology advancement, with leaders pondering on the best...
Read moreThe Financial Reporting Council (FRC) calls for IFRS 17 disclosures improvements in its recently published IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts' thematic...
Read moreThere are five key M&A trends for 2024 while AI would reignite the global market, said WTW recently. Historic levels...
Read moreTo be able to harness technology's full potential, leaders must be able to fully understand how it works. Alongside understanding...
Read moreFinance leaders must be keen to monitor the ongoing trends in technologies across various sectors as this can be significant...
Read moreThough global growth will slow in 2024 as high interest rates percolate through credit channels to the real economy, it...
Read moreAdopting a good and progressive generative artificial intelligence mindset is essential in today's journey to technological advancements in the finance...
Read moreBusiness investment would increase though firms in many countries are dealing with the highest interest rates they have seen in...
Read moreAs new technology flourish in today's global business scene, there is an observed growing concern among traditional accounting and finance...
Read moreTop 2024 macro-credit risks include tight liquidity and funding conditions, uncertainty about China’s macroeconomic outlook and property sector, and geopolitical...
Read moreBusiness leaders in Singapore are finding it challenging to deal with the reporting and data collection for environmental, social, and...
Read moreOrganisation leaders need to keep an eye out for cash management and treasury management for the optimisation of their financial...
Read moreGreenwashing remains a perceived issue among investors. More than nine in ten investors (94%) believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance...
Read moreSustainability has been among the talk of the town in recent months, and investors have been pressing to understand how...
Read moreListings for initial public offerings in Southeast Asia have seen a "healthy" count for the first 10 and a half...
Read moreThere are several top M&A trends in 2004, according to advisory firm Gartner. These top M&A trends in 2024 include...
Read moreConsumers plan to spend less due to rising cost of living and concerns about climate change, said EY recently. While...
Read moreAs the observed momentum behind sustainability and dynamic shifts in consumer behaviour undoubtedly has profound implications for any company, it...
Read moreCarsome Group Inc., a Southeast Asian integrated car e-Commerce platform, announced recently its appointment of Miguel Fernandez as its group...
Read moreHuman capital is no longer simply a “people problem” but a key business risk that is fuelled by rising health...
Read moreMost finance functions are behind other functions in AI implementation. According to a survey of 130 finance leaders and 91...
Read moreSkills related to open source and cloud-native computing are proving to becoming more important as times go by, opening doors...
Read moreReal salaries in Singapore are estimated to rebound in 2024 as inflation eases, said ECA International recently. Workers in city...
Read moreChina’s economic growth is estimated to hit 5.4% in 2023 said IMF recently. The fund raised its forecast for China’s...
Read moreGenerative AI benefits will only be realised by 30% of Asia Pacific firms that have more mature IT practices, according...
Read moreThere’s a pinch of optimism in Asia despite global economic uncertainty. While there is an anticipation of global trade expanding...
Read moreThere are several major credit trends in 2024, said Moody’s recently. These major credit trends are as follows. Interest rates...
Read moreInitial public offerings or IPOs are among the significant milestones for a company as it transition to one open to...
Read moreThe Southeast Asian digital economy is flourishing despite global macroeconomic headwinds. The region’s gross merchandise value (GMV) continues an upward...
Read moreProactively managing security risks has its own advantages, especially considering the fast pace of digital transformation around the world. Organisations...
Read moreMany chief financial officers, if not all, undeniably aspire to take on the top job of their organisations one day...
Read moreNium announced recently the launch of Global FX, a product built for FX risk mitigation and transparency in global money...
Read moreThe Asia-Pacific region has entered its "golden era" of digital economy, according to a report by the World Economic Forum...
Read moreChief financial officers, apart from their apparent role of overseeing the financial activities of the organisation, are found to have...
Read moreBoth tax and finance leaders are set to increase investment in digital transformation, said Thomson Reuters recently when releasing a...
Read moreCloud computing has been proven to play a role in revolutionising how businesses innovate and grow in today’s hypercompetitive global...
Read moreA number of finance leaders in the Southeast Asian region were revealed to have been pursuing a bold transformation agenda...
Read moreBusinesses are betting big on generative AI to gain an edge despite hurdles to adoption and M&A challenge, said EY...
Read moreAs more high-value treasury operations require cross-functional collaboration, data integration between systems becomes essential. The advantages of seamless data integration...
Read moreThe banking industry has been facing tremendous challenges especially following the COVID-19 pandemic situation as extreme volatility remains in the...
Read moreInvestment-grade corporates face the risk of climate-related downgrades. According to Fitch Ratings, more than half of global corporates that may...
Read moreOperational inefficiencies today are often brought about by the rising costs of cloud computing, opening a new discussion regarding cloud...
Read moreAs today's world evolve along with technology, finance leaders are expected to keep up so as not to be left...
Read moreChief financial officers are indicating a substantial increase in focus on ESG programs, according to an annual survey by global...
Read moreMajor cybersecurity trends in 2024 would centre around AI, hactivism, and weaponised Deepfakes. According to Check Point Research (CPR), there’s...
Read moreScams and frauds in banking are undeniably not a new thing anymore as fraudsters have found more ways to do...
Read moreFinance leaders are expected to keep up with the changing practices in businesses and enterprises globally, including the area of...
Read moreInsolvencies in Asia are expected to see a moderate increase next year before stabilising in 2025, as a result of...
Read moreCorporate financial performance saw improvements in the third quarter of 2023, according to a report by KPMG. The KPMG Financial...
Read moreBusiness leaders see benefits in the adoption of non-fungible tokens or NFTs, according to a joint study by Bain &...
Read moreTalent attraction in Asia Pacific is more than offering the right employees with financial benefits, according to Randstad’s recently released...
Read moreThe advent of digital technology is already having its weight in the way organisations run their tax departments. With that...
Read moreAdopting artificial intelligence in an organisation's day-to-day business is undeniably a strategic move to boost operations and decision-making. It is...
Read moreWhen it comes to third-party risk management, organisations are redefining their approaches, with a focus on talent and strengthening the...
Read moreThe Internet of Things (IoT) is currently revolutionising business operations, enabling data-driven decision-making and efficiency--an area finance leaders must always...
Read moreCloud accounting is rapidly gaining popularity among chartered accountants as digital technology advancements and the growth of cloud computing continue...
Read moreBlackLine recently announced new features to make finance transformation more efficiently.The company has added Microsoft Teams integration and introduced new...
Read moreChief financial officers are now turning out to hold a critical role in companies’ low-carbon transition. Because of this, finance leaders...
Read moreFive-year refinancing needs drop to lowest level since a Moody’s study in 2017, said the credit rating agency when releasing...
Read moreHong Kong and Singapore lenders are expected to improve their operating efficiency in the coming months amid higher net interest margins,...
Read moreIT services company IBM is expanding its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver joint solutions upgraded with generative...
Read moreSoutheast Asia consumer confidence is on track for a rebound as value-seekers embrace new needs, said Bain recently. According to...
Read moreFinance leaders are now starting to delve deeper and ask bigger questions to tech professionals amid the rapidly changing world...
Read moreChina-based technology company Baidu launched a new version of its artificial intelligence model, Ernie 4.0, which uses algorithms to produce...
Read moreChief financial officers are predicting net profit growth in 2023, according to a new survey from advisory firm Grant Thornton...
Read moreThe China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) ordered domestic brokerages’ overseas units to stop opening new stock accounts for onshore investors...
Read moreYesterday we listed the first three key drivers of transformation success that CFOs must know according to EY. Today, we...
Read moreSenior executives in companies are looking into using generative artificial intelligence for cyber defence in the next 12 months, according...
Read moreThere are six key drivers of transformation success that CFOs must know, said EY when releasing results of its research...
Read moreEmerging technologies such as generative AI have caught both business and tech leaders unprepared, said PwC recently. The company’s 2024...
Read moreWhile cyber defence cost is increasing, just one in five cybersecurity leaders considers their organisation’s defence approach to be effective,...
Read moreFinality in blockchain refers to the unchangeable confirmation of a transaction or a block of transactions. This is attained by...
Read moreGenerative artificial intelligence is stepping in the scene of marketing content production, according to Deloitte Digital’s new research. The study,...
Read moreWhen it comes to business sentiment, business leaders remain confident on three-year outlook though they are now grappling with multiple...
Read moreIn the face of the many advancements now in data and technology, it is undeniable that accountants are put in...
Read moreWhen it comes to business travel expenses, CFOs have to be aware that hotel rates likely will continue to rise...
Read moreGlobal volumes of initial public offerings around the world fell 5% year over year in the first three quarters of...
Read moreOne of the major IFRS 17 challenges is that it’s disrupting business as usual for insurers. According to a WTW...
Read moreThe increase in insolvencies continues at an accelerated pace in 2023, followed by a more tempered increase in 2024, said...
Read moreHMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, said recently that it has appointed Tanuj Patro as CFO for India &...
Read moreThe global economic growth is estimated to reach 3% in 2023 and 2.7% in 2024, said OECD recently. A disproportionate...
Read moreArtificial intelligence spending in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to surge to US$78.4 billion by 2027, according to International Data...
Read moreCash management has made its way into becoming a key competency for leadership teams in protecting their companies’ overall long-term...
Read moreSoutheast Asian conglomerates significantly underperformed pure plays in terms of annualised total shareholder return in last decade, said Bain recently....
Read moreIn today's fast-paced world, it is imperative that businesses must get accustomed to the latest developments in their organisation's various...
Read moreA majority of business and personal activity involving sending Chinese data abroad will no longer need to go under a...
Read moreThere are three distinct generative AI conversations that CFOs, especially those from large enterprises, must conduct, said Gartner recently. According...
Read moreArtificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) platform Avantra is releasing its new Avantra 24 AIOps platform for SAP operations automation,...
Read moreSingapore sees a threefold increase in cyberattacks against SMBs, with 453 attacks targeted at this type of businesses in 1H2023...
Read moreEnterprise cloud application provider Workday, Inc. launched a series of new artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to boost employee...
Read moreGlobal financial crime compliance costs among financial institutions totalled over US$206 billion in the past 12 months, according to a...
Read moreCFOs are pressured to push mandates to cut software spend between 10% to 30%, as the current economic downturn, funding...
Read moreTreasury professionals see macroeconomic risk as one of the hardest to manage. According to Association For Financial Professionals’ 2023 AFP...
Read moreDigital leaders are confident that embracing technology across various areas of business is bringing productivity gains, according to a latest...
Read moreShadow credit in China is expected to remain subdued, said Moody’s recently. According to the firm, shadow banking as a...
Read moreEvery payment company has an opportunity to unlock the power of generative AI in three areas of the business, said...
Read moreThe fact that investment tools developed by artificial intelligence share core technology poses underlying risks in the stability of the...
Read moreThe chief financial officer role in organisations has been evolving, with mid-size and small firms, including start-ups, now embracing the...
Read moreThere are five generative AI use cases for CFOs, said Alexander Bant, vice president for the Gartner Finance practice recently....
Read moreGenerative Artificial Intelligence has found its way into India’s goods and services tax (GST) management landscape, serving as a powerful...
Read moreTravel providers are embracing automation and next-generation technology to ease workforce constraints as they rebound from lows brought by the...
Read moreHong Kong’s economy is poised to rebound strongly this year, before moderating toward trend growth next year, said ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic...
Read moreIt is a given that good collaboration between different functions within an organisation is crucial for the company’s success. This...
Read moreBritish multinational oil and gas company BP named Kate Thomson as its interim chief financial officer, according to an announcement...
Read morePay, along with employees’ well-being concerns and preference for remote workplace set-up, were found to prolong workplace tensions, posing difficulties...
Read moreGlobal non-cash transaction volumes will reach 1.3 trillion by 2023, said Capgemini Research Institute recently when releasing its 2023 World...
Read moreThe Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures on Sept. 18 released its final recommendations on nature-related risk management and disclosure, aligned...
Read moreTrust in AI remains a concern among the majority of business leaders though they believe their organisations would benefit from...
Read moreA fractional chief financial officer is an outsourced financial professional providing high-level financial management and strategic guidance to a company...
Read moreDefaults among APAC high-yield nonfinancial firms will decline in 2023, with the default rate falling to 4.9% from 11.7% in...
Read moreThere are five challenges facing CFOs in a deadweight economy, said Gartner recently. According to the advisory firm, CFOs now...
Read moreWhen it comes to tax transformation, compliance is seen as the greatest challenge among 43% of companies surveyed by Deloitte....
Read moreBlackLine said it has announced the first AI-enabled intercompany accounting capabilities. Designed to prevent transaction failures before they occur and...
Read moreUnmanaged digital sovereign risk is set to impact 30% of multinational organisations that will experience revenue loss, brand damage or...
Read moreAsia Pacific sovereigns are seeing diverging reserve dynamics, said Fitch Ratings recently. Some central banks have been able to accumulate...
Read moreGlobal Great Resignation looks to continue despite a cooling economy globally, said PwC recently when releasing its 2023 Global Workforce Hopes...
Read moreAtradius has recently upgraded its global GDP growth forecast for 2023 to 2.4%, which is a slowdown from 2022 but...
Read moreAsia Pacific business leaders eye AI and dealmaking as fears of a severe recession fade. This is according to the...
Read moreHow businesses can balance sustainability and resilience amid continuous disruption is an important question to ask in the age of...
Read moreAsia’s emerging market economies are driving global growth and are expected to outperform advanced counterparts in terms of GDP growth...
Read moreWhen it comes to the latest M&A trend, business leaders expect to see a rebound into 2024, according to EY....
Read moreTop industries in Hong Kong expected to hire thoughout 2023 include banking and finance, technology, and sustainability, said Hays recently...
Read moreThere is a sign showing a surge in cybercrime, according to Check Point Research (CPR)— the threat intelligence arm of...
Read moreGlobal business optimism is rising as inflation starts to show signs of easing. According to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report...
Read moreOptimism in ASEAN remains though inflation is fuelling concerns about a possible economic downturn in the region, said UOB recently...
Read moreWhen it comes to the main credit risks, inflation and interest rates remain the most significant watch item for global...
Read moreThere is an overlooked multi-trillion dollar opportunity in consumer business, said BCG recently. This overlooked multi-trillion dollar opportunity comes from...
Read moreMarriott International announced recently the appointment of Christina Chan as CFO, Asia Pacific (excluding China). A 23-year veteran of the...
Read moreBusiness leaders’ confidence in AI are tempered by social, ethical, and security risks, said EY recently when releasing results of...
Read moreShared services consolidate business operations that are used by multiple parts of the same organisation. In the finance function, basic...
Read moreWhen it comes to planning and budgeting, Forrester advised that more realistic budget expectations will serve leaders well as they...
Read moreThe future of metaverse is rosy despite recent headlines claiming that “metaverse-hype” is dying down, said Bain & Company recently....
Read moreHong Kong employees prefer working in local firms and particularly in the energy and environmental sector, said Randstad recently. Out...
Read moreEmerging risks for enterprises now includes AI as technologies such as ChatGPT and Google Bard have become widely available, said...
Read moreGlobal business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit...
Read moreCaptioned photo: (left) Lim Swee Keng, group head of finance at CCH receiving the award from Daniel Leung (right), country...
Read moreWhen it comes to the highest expatriate packages, Hong Kong re-entered the top five global locations in 2022 — up...
Read moreThe impact of a major cyber incident is on average a 9% drop in shareholder value — over and above...
Read moreWhat are tax leaders’ top priorities today? According to Deloitte’s Global Tax Policy Survey 2023, Pillar Two, tax transparency, international...
Read moreData science and machine learning is evolving from just focusing on predictive models, toward a more democratised, dynamic and data-centric...
Read moreThe sharp rebound in global confidence in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has ended, according to the latest...
Read moreGlobal VC investment dropped for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q2’2023 – falling from US$86.2 billion across 10,121 deals in...
Read moreAn ageing population will drag on growth of six Asian economies, said Moody’s recently. The growth of six Asian economies...
Read moreHong Kong-headquartered Rosewood Hotel Group recently announced the appointment of Kevin Yung as CFO. In the past years, Yung was...
Read moreTo become a value-adding CFO, one needs to adopt integrative thinking, said ACCA recently. CFOs need to change their mode...
Read moreEditor’s note: Alex Macaire (pictured), Group CFO of Techcombank in Vietnam shared the bank’s ongoing digital transformation journey, its learning...
Read moreA new BCG-Visa study revealed that embedded Finance will unlock US$242 billion in revenue opportunity across Asia Pacific by 2025...
Read moreThe global economy is more resilient than previously, said IMF recently when unveiling its latest World Economic Outlook. The IMF...
Read moreThe top strategic business priority shared by CFOs and CEOs is growth while they rate inflation as a top factor...
Read morePrivate equity investors have ample incentive to get moving after four quarters of relative inactivity, said Bain & Company recently....
Read moreMost rated Chinese corporates would see stable outlook in terms of credit quality over the next few months, despite soft...
Read moreChina’s economic growth would stay above target though recovery momentum fades, said Fitch recently. Recent data point to a swiftly...
Read moreE-mail phishing attacks in Singapore remain to be a major concern as 55% (852,823) of the 1.556 million phishing emails...
Read moreWhen it comes to boards’ top ESG priorities, a majority of board members worldwide (75%) agree that a coherent ESG...
Read moreThe top priorities for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, providing assurance on proliferating digital risks,...
Read moreWhen it comes to employee performance, a 10% increase in monthly stock investment returns leads to 3.8% decrease in work...
Read moreBusiness optimism is on an upswing despite inflation, geopolitical instability, and talent disruptors, said Deloitte recently.According to the Fortune/Deloitte CEO...
Read moreWhen it comes to finance transformation, CFOs need to make bolder change for a lasting impact. According to the EY 2023...
Read moreThe need of talent cultivation has driven the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants to launch the ISCA Global Talent Programme,...
Read moreAI and analytics will be will be critical to corporate success over the next two years, according to a survey...
Read moreCFOs and business leaders need to be aware that ransomware had become the most widespread malware-as-a-Service between 2015 and 2022....
Read moreThe IPO markets in China and Hong Kong to become more robust in 2H 2023, said Deloitte China's Capital Market...
Read moreWhile 90% of CFOs and tax leaders expect a “significant” or “moderate” impact from BEPS 2.0, only 30% have completed...
Read moreThe accountancy and finance profession has a key role to play in driving a journey toward social equity while organisations...
Read moreTechnology spending in Asia Pacific will remain robust and grow by 5.8% to hit US$732 billion in 2023, said Forrester...
Read moreWhen it comes to upskilling for AI, have you helped employees adapt to changes at work? Younger generations are also...
Read moreWhat do Gen Z and millennial employees want? How can business leaders do a better job of retaining and attracting...
Read moreThe global economic outlook is improving though recovery is expected to be weak, said OECD recently. According to the OECD’s...
Read moreRising prices and interest rates along with other economic factors beyond a company’s control are leading CFOs to show the...
Read moreAsia Pacific has emerged as the new ground zero for cybercrime incidents, said Check Point recently. According to a report...
Read moreChina’s FMCG sector is showing signs of recovery and building the momentum for a positive rest of 2023 after a...
Read moreAs cost of living concerns continue to bite, one in four workers are looking for new jobs, said PwC recently...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Prudential announced recently the appointment of Ben Bulmer as CFO, subject to regulatory approval. Bulmer is currently CFO,...
Read moreThe IMF announced recently a plan to launch a global digital currency platform for central banks. The platform for central...
Read moreWhen its comes to the most expensive cities in the world, Singapore has risen eight places in ECA’s recently released...
Read moreHow many enterprise technology purchases did you regret? According to a Gartner survey, 60% of technology buyers involved in decisions...
Read moreHave you come up with a plan to provide generative AI training for employees? According to a study by Boston...
Read moreThe talent war in Hong Kong has driven employers to target an “above market” benefits position to attract top talent....
Read moreIs cyber resilience a priority of your organisation? According to IDC 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending Survey, 65% of enterprises...
Read moreEditor's note: Steve Vintz (pictured), CFO at Tenable — an exposure management company — shared with his professional peers what...
Read moreThere are three human leadership pillars that CFOs need in the era of finance AI, said Gartner recently. These three...
Read moreWhen it comes to the recent cybersecurity trends, attackers were found to leverage more than 500 unique tools and tactics...
Read moreIndia’s Internet economy is set to grow to US$1 trillion by 2030 from about US$175 billion of consumption in 2022,...
Read moreEmerging financial fault lines in Asia Pacific may induce sovereigns, central banks and companies in the region to diversify the...
Read moreEnvironmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) is a serious business. The term ESG got public attention in a joint report...
Read moreThe CFO role continues to evolve, with the new generation of finance leaders driving a broader view of business performance...
Read moreTo build an AI-driven finance organisation, CFOs should embrace AI as an organisational role rather than just a technical skill,...
Read moreWhen it comes to generative AI and the workplace, the right question to ask is how you can integrate the...
Read moreWhen it comes to R&D reporting, ACCA said there’s substantial room for improvement. According to a new research by ACCA...
Read moreCross-border M&A is an important way that Asia Pacific’s top 50 consumer product companies (CP 50) adopt to expedite growth,...
Read moreCross-border corporate sukuk issuance is set to rise significantly from 2022 lows, with companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
Read moreIndonesia’s private education institute BINA NUSANTARA (BINUS) Group has deployed Workday technologies to expedite its digital transformation. According to the...
Read moreSingapore had the highest rate of ransomware attacks, with 84% of organisations surveyed reporting they were a victim of this...
Read moreData quality is of paramount importance to the effective use of data analytics, but it remains a tall order to...
Read moreGlobal top 100 firms have seen their largest market capitalisation drop by 11% in 2023, equivalent to almost US$3.8 trillion, said...
Read moreJedox announces integration with ChatGPT allowing organisations to leverage generative AI in their integrated business planning (IBP) process. The ChatGPT...
Read moreWhile organisations are recovering from business interruption and supply chain disruption brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, new emerging disruptions and...
Read moreQuality of cyber defences directly Impacts insurability, premium costs, and policy terms, said Sophos recently. According to the firm’s new...
Read moreThe Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) announced recently a S$2 million AI for accounting initiative. According to the accountancy...
Read moreCFOs tend to underestimate the impact of layoffs on shareholder returns, said Gartner recently. Given a higher cost of capital,...
Read moreThe Asian economic outlook stays positive as the region’s domestic demand has so far remained strong despite monetary tightening, said...
Read moreRisk culture has changed for the better, said ACCA recently when releasing results of a survey. According to the accountancy...
Read moreChina’s financial holding companies regulations curtail systemic risk by bridging a regulatory gap and segregating financial and non-financial risks, said...
Read moreAI investment is set to see an increase as ChatGPT publicity has prompted organisations to take a closer look at...
Read moreThe top risks facing directors include economic and cyber risks particularly those associated with data loss and ransomware, said WTW...
Read moreESG activities, regarding sustainability, diversity and employee satisfaction, correlate with stronger financial profitability and growth for private companies, said Bain...
Read moreThailand employers progress faster than global peers in terms of work flexibility, said Mercer recently when releasing results of its...
Read moreChina's reopening will spur a rebound in its economic growth, which in turn will affect economies and businesses across Asia-Pacific...
Read moreAs generative AI continues at a breakneck pace, organisations need to act now to formulate an enterprise-wide strategy for AI...
Read moreHaving a positive employee experience can make the difference between growing or declining revenues, said WTW recently. According to the...
Read moreStripe announced recently the expansion of its revenue and finance automation suite to give businesses in Asia Pacific power over the entire life...
Read moreMalaysian employers are prioritising skills and financial wellbeing more than their regional and global counterparts, said Mercer recently. According to...
Read moreThe Southeast Asian private equity market saw a slowdown in deal activity in 2022, but the region’s long-term macro fundamentals...
Read moreThere are nine security trends that CFOs need to be aware when working with CISOs and security and risk management...
Read moreEconomic confidence rises as clear signs of business improvement emerge, said ACCA recently.While the accountancy body’s Q1 2023 Global Economic...
Read moreThe private equity market in Greater China could see transformational changes over the next five years as buyout deals are...
Read moreBusinesses in GBA (the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) regain confidence as normal travel between Hong Kong and China has...
Read moreOnline threats in Southeast Asia grew alarmingly while Singapore logged the highest year-on-year jump in terms of web threats targeting...
Read moreSingapore-listed Yamada Green Resources Limited announced recently the appointment of Leyng Thai Weng as CFO. In his new role, Leyng,...
Read moreSustainability and ESG initiatives are driving strong demand in Hong Kong for experienced professionals in finance and accounting, risk &...
Read moreAddressing employee stress is critical when it comes to talent attraction and retention, said Mercer Marsh Benefits recently when releasing...
Read moreInsolvencies in Asia Pacific are set to hike by 12% and 5% this year and next, said Allianz Trade recently....
Read moreWhen it comes to crisis and resilience, organisations and business leaders overestimate their preparedness for disruption, said PwC recently. According...
Read moreFuture built firms generate shareholder returns almost three times higher than those of S&P the 1200 , with two-thirds of...
Read moreThe global economic outlook took a positive turn in the first half of 2023 as inflationary pressure began to ease,...
Read moreTo help multinationals navigate and comply with OECD’s Pillar Two regulations, Wolters Kluwer recently announced the launch of a new...
Read moreWhen it comes to business travel in Asia, Hong Kong remains the most expensive location in the region and was...
Read moreIPO markets in China and Hong Kong are estimated to be more vibrant in the rest of 2023, said Deloitte...
Read moreAutonomous finance requires CFOs who are willing to upskill themselves to succeed. According to Gartner, a lack of digital skills...
Read moreGlobal growth opportunities could outweigh various risks if those risks are managed properly, said Marsh recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreBupa announced recently the appointment of Kelly Heintz as interim Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific (APAC). Heintz has 30 years’...
Read moreAsia Pacific private equity deal value plunged 44% year-on-year to US$198 billion in 2022, ending two years of record dealmaking,...
Read moreWhen it comes to investment planning, the majority of public companies will update their methodologies to include sustainability metrics as...
Read moreSecurity budgets are forecast to net increase by 29% in 2023 compared to a year ago, after a 26% rise...
Read moreWhile CFOs are mitigating bank failure risks, businesses are worried about a spillover to Asia Pacific. According to Fitch, APAC...
Read moreThe Hong Kong Export Index grew 9.3 points to 39.0 in January-March this year as border reopens, said the Hong...
Read moreChina's reopening will support companies' credit quality as it will ramp up their earnings with a rebound in domestic demand...
Read morePayment behaviours are likely to deteriorate in 2023 while the global liquidity gap of US$30 trillion is here to stay,...
Read moreTo mitigate risks of bank failures, 28% of CFOs plan to diversify deposits across more banks, said Gartner recently when...
Read moreChina’s policy, including its reopening and policy measures that refocus on growth rather than regulatory tightening, will likely drive a...
Read moreWhen it comes to talent attraction and retention, organisations’ commitment to sustainability and positive societal change becomes key, said Alistair...
Read moreMost automation transformation of organisations fall short, despite the fact that efforts like workforce augmentation across industries has reduced costs...
Read moreProgress in female leadership will remain slow in 2025 unless businesses put in additional effort to enable women to take...
Read moreAsian economies are on course for modest growth this year as they try to shake off the negative effects of...
Read moreCapital A announced recently the appointment of John Cheing as the CFO for airasia Digital and airasia Super App. Prior...
Read moreFinance and Accounting are critical to ESG initiatives, yet many teams are spending their time on manual, repetitive tasks that...
Read moreBusinesses deploy automation technologies to help drive their sustainability initiatives, said UiPath recently when releasing results of a survey. The IDC-led...
Read moreFlexible work is where Asian employers fall behind, said Mercer recently when releasing it Global Talent Trends Study 2023. According...
Read moreRecruiting and retaining talent is a top finance and accounting leadership priority. As organisations struggle to identify, recruit and retain...
Read moreTo win the global talent war, employers need to offer attractive compensation, said Morgan McKinley recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreImproving employee wellbeing can enhance a company’s performance by at least 11% and up to 55%, said Aon recently when...
Read moreAutonomous technology in finance will impact FP&A and controllership in three ways, as acceptance of these technologies among finance leaders...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate ESG reporting and related assurance involving ESG issues, the largest global companies continue to show...
Read moreFinance leaders walked away with trophies at the FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2023. On Feb 22, more than 20 winners and...
Read moreSingapore-based digital asset platform MetaComp announced the appointment of John Kang as CFO. Kang will be responsible for leading the...
Read moreWhen it comes to consumer spending behaviours, holding back on or stopping altogether non-essential buying is what people do today,...
Read moreAuditing and accounting talent shortage continues to make employers toss and turn, according to a global survey of more than...
Read moreNasdaq-listed online Chinese real estate platform Leju Holdings Limited recently announced the appointment of Li Yuan as its CFO and...
Read moreAutonomous finance is set to transform roles in the function through 2025, said Gartner recently. According to the advisory firm,...
Read moreWhen it comes to cybersecurity incidents, the most impacted sectors in 2022 were professional services, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and...
Read moreCFOs: Is global remote hiring part of your company's talent strategy?Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest growing region in terms...
Read moreCost cutting might be the first thing that comes to mind when there's economic uncertainty. Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO...
Read moreCFOs plan budget changes and sales functions are likely to get more resources in 2023, said Gartner recently. According to...
Read moreMediabrands Greater China announced recently the appointment of Crystal Zhang as CFO. With almost three decades of financial expertise under...
Read moreDefaults among Asia Pacific high-yield nonfinancial firms is estimated to decline to 7% this year from last year’s 10.9%, said...
Read moreWhen it comes to board governance strategies, trust is recognised as an important issue by business leaders but isn’t consistently...
Read moreThe accounting talent crunch for employers might remain for the next couple of years. According to ACCA’s Global Talent Trends...
Read moreThe downturn for Asia Pacific is expected to be severe but short, said EY recently when releasing results of a...
Read moreIFRS 17 will change insurers' reported earnings and equity as it alters their profit recognition patterns and measurement of liabilities,...
Read moreDigital fraud attacks are not only on the rise but are also more sophisticated in Asia Pacific, said LexisNexis Risk...
Read moreBold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023 — a year full of uncertainties, said Bain & Company recently...
Read moreWhen it comes to CxO priorities, climate change has become a top issue, said Deloitte recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreThe vast majority of CFOs plan to raise spending on employee compensation in 2023 despite recession fears and ongoing inflation...
Read moreGlobal M&A activity will likely rise in the second half of 2023 as investors and executives look to balance short-term...
Read moreCFOs in China need to take up a bigger role when it comes to digital transformation, said Deloitte recently when...
Read moreDeloitte listed talent, performance and growth as the priorities of finance leaders in 2022. Among finance leaders, the commonality we...
Read moreWhen it comes to Asia’s economic outlook 2023, resilience and growth are the major characteristics despite the gloomy predictions about...
Read moreSingapore-headquartered Frasers Property Limited announced its appointment of Liu Qingbin as head of finance for the group’s real estate investment...
Read moreA mature and measurable zero-trust programme might be an enterprise’s goal, but few organisations have actually completed their implementations, said...
Read moreRetail sales in China is expected to recover after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions but is likely to be bumpier...
Read moreThe credit trend for Asia Pacific’s non-financial firms is stable in 2023 said Moody’s recently. However, slowing economic growth, persistent...
Read moreThe war for finance talent will continue while 11% of positions in finance and controlling are vacant, said management consultancy...
Read moreWhile global business optimism falls, the recession that businesses expect to hit this year might last only shortly, said Grant...
Read moreThe global economy might lose up to 7% of GDP as a result of fragmentation, said IMF recently in a...
Read moreGlobal M&A has a positive start in 2023 as global dealmakers achieved a second consecutive quarter of market outperformance in...
Read moreSingapore is now one of the top 10 most expensive locations in the world, said ECA recently. The city-state has...
Read moreBusiness leaders bracing for a global economic downturn, according to EY. In an EY survey of 1,200 CEOs worldwide on...
Read moreThe top CFO priority in 2023 is evaluating finance function strategy, scope and design, said Gartner recently. A survey of...
Read moreEY recently announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as global CFO, and CFO of its proposed new public entity. The...
Read moreSingapore-listed ECON Healthcare (Asia) recently announced the promotion of Kang Shwu Huey to group CFO and head of overseas development...
Read moreThe Asia Pacific credit outlook is stable against the backdrop of contained government liquidity risks, broadly stable debt dynamics and...
Read moreThere are top nine workplace predictions that business leaders must address in 2023 and beyond to successfully navigate today’s labor...
Read moreHong Kong and New York-listed Zhihu announced recently the appointment of Henry Dachuan Sha as the CFO and a director....
Read moreDigital native retail businesses are expected to see resounding success in the coming few years, but their existing strategies might...
Read moreNaaS Technology Inc., an electric vehicle charging service providers in China, recently announced the appointment of Alex Wu as CFO. The appointment...
Read moreA new multi-speed global economy will impact growth of different countries and consumer spending behaviour, according to the Economic Outlook...
Read moreThe invoicing process encompasses much more than simply creating and transmitting an invoice. It also includes maintaining customer and product...
Read moreBusinesses around the world, including those in Asia-Pacific, are starting to improve their disclosure of climate risks but are not...
Read moreSingapore-listed CapitaLand Investment announced recently its appointment of Paul Tham as Group CFO. Tham’s appointment will be effective on Jan...
Read moreA global study by Workday has found that there is a prevalent lack of a strategic approach to DEI (diversity, equity,...
Read moreChina-headquartered and Nasdaq-listed Meihua International Medical Technologies Co., Ltd recently announced the appointment of Lianzhang Zhao as CFO. Meihua is...
Read moreCFOs: Are your finance function using low code development technologies to fulfill growing demand for fast application delivery and highly...
Read moreWhen it comes to global M&A trends in 2023, WTW said that deals will be smaller while pace will be...
Read moreOnline marketplaces in India to hit US$350 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2027, said Bain recently when releasing...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate sustainability reporting, there’s a lack of investor trust issue, said PwC recently when releasing results...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Kerry Properties in Hong Kong recently announced that it has appointed Suzanne Cheng Wai Sin as CFO. Cheng has more...
Read moreA Gartner survey revealed that composable finance applications are on the radar of CFOs. CFOs who adopt a composable technology...
Read moreOne in four employees surveyed by Randstad in Hong Kong expect a 10%-15% pay raise when switching jobs in 2023....
Read morePay raise in the Philippines next year is expected to be similar to that in 2019, said Mercer recently. Employees...
Read moreA strong US dollar will have credit effects on rated Asia Pacific companies, with those that have a significant portion...
Read moreWhen it comes to the latest trends of fraud, LexisNexis Risk Solutions warned that fraud keeps surging as digital transactions...
Read moreWhen it comes to pay equity, less than one-third of employees feel they are paid fairly and only 34% of...
Read moreThere’s a wide sustainability expectation gap between CFOs and investors, according to a EY survey. This existing gap threatens to...
Read moreCloud adopting accounting practices in Singapore earn more per client, said Xero recently when releasing its latest industry survey results....
Read moreThere are three most relevant technology innovations for finance in the next five years, said Gartner recently when releasing its...
Read moreThere are ten cloud strategy mistakes that CFOs must know as finance functions are digitally transforming themselves and moving more...
Read moreLondon and Hong Kong listed Standard Chartered is seeking a new CFO to replace Andy Halford who would retire as...
Read moreWhen it comes to the future of finance, professionals in the field demand new performance measures beyond the financial, said...
Read moreThere are five success factors for businesses in Asia Pacific, said PwC recently when launching a report titled“Asia Pacific’s Time:...
Read moreAsia Pacific outlook for rated nonfinancial companies is stable with still-solid, though slowing, growth and supportive domestic business conditions, said...
Read moreImmuno Cure BioTech, a clinical stage biotechnology group based in the Hong Kong Science Park specialising in DNA vaccines and immunotherapies,...
Read moreThe Southeast Asian economic growth is forecasted to hit 4-5% annually over the next 10 years, said Bain recently when...
Read moreCyberthreats and IT governance are among the top concerns of auditors in 2023, said Gartner recently when releasing the Gartner 2023...
Read moreWhen it comes to cashflow visibility, under 4% of the 1,483 business leaders and finance and accounting executives from different...
Read moreFinance digital transformation in Singapore is seeing various challenges, said Workday recently when releasing results of a survey. A majority...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Hang Seng Bank’s appointment of its CFO Saw Say Pin as executive director has been cleared by the...
Read moreBuilding a strong sense of belonging is how CFOs can retain digital talent, said Gartner recently. Digital talent has very...
Read moreFor those seeking ESG training, AICPA & CIMA now offer a new certificate programme for finance and accounting professionals to...
Read moreACCA and CFA Institute have launched a new climate finance course, the two organisations said recently. The launch comes as...
Read moreWhen it comes to sustainability reporting, only a small number of mid-market companies are doing it, said Grant Thornton recently....
Read moreAmong the top priorities of CFOs in Southeast Asia, talent is the most important, according to a survey report by...
Read moreThe credit trend for nonfinancial firms in Asia Pacific will remain stable for the remainder of 2022, said Moody’s recently....
Read moreWhen it comes to venture capital investments in Asia, the top 10 deals were secured among China and Indonesia, said...
Read moreSoutheast Asia’s digital economy is on course to reach US$200B gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2022, three years earlier than...
Read moreSingapore's Temasek Holdings announced recently the appointment of Png Chin Yee as the new CFO, replacing the outgoing predecessor Leong...
Read moreOrganisations need to equip managers on how to connect hybrid knowledge workers to corporate culture, said Gartner recently. According to...
Read moreWhile navigating challenging times, business leaders in Asia Pacific are set to spend more. According to findings of EY CEO...
Read moreOne of the major challenges facing businesses today is increased costs, according to Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) by ACCA...
Read moreHealthcare benefit costs in Asia Pacific is set to increase by 10.2% next year, said WTW recently when releasing results...
Read moreGreen deals are gaining traction as M&A activity returns to pre-pandemic levels, said BCG recently. In the first seven months...
Read moreHong Kong-and-London-listed HSBC announced Georges Elhedery as the CFO successor lately. The appointment of Elhedery will be effective in January...
Read moreWhile 89% of broad directors say digital is embedded in business growth strategies, only 35% of respondents have achieved or...
Read moreWhile sustainability reporting has grown steadily, there are some key areas that need further improvement, said KPMG recently. According to...
Read moreGlobal credit risks have risen over the past quarter as the triple threat of rate rises, Europe’s gas crisis and...
Read moreGlobal deal activity was down 7% to a total of 50,115 deals during Q1-Q3 2002, compared with 53,885 deals the same...
Read moreThough future of work initiatives are considered important by 94% of business leaders, they are not yet among companies' priorities,...
Read moreThe global economic growth prediction has been revised downward by 0.2 percentage points to 2.7%, said IMF recently when releasing...
Read moreWhen it comes to AI in corporate finance, there are five top use cases for FP&A leaders to consider, said...
Read moreGlobal M&A performance bounced back in the third quarter of this year, said WTW recently when releasing its research on...
Read moreOCBC bank has announced the appointment of Goh Chin Yee as the new CFO. Goh, 57, will replace the current...
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