The CFO role: What are the latest changes?
The CFO role continues to evolve, with the new generation of finance leaders driving broader view of business performance and...
Read moreThe CFO role continues to evolve, with the new generation of finance leaders driving broader view of business performance and...
Read moreTo build an AI-driven finance organisation, CFOs should embrace AI as an organisational role rather than just a technical skill,...
Read moreWhen it comes to generative AI and the workplace, the right question to ask is how you can integrate the...
Read moreWhen it comes to R&D reporting, ACCA said there’s substantial room for improvement. According to a new research by ACCA...
Read moreCross-border M&A is an important way that Asia Pacific’s top 50 consumer product companies (CP 50) adopt to expedite growth,...
Read moreCross-border corporate sukuk issuance is set to rise significantly from 2022 lows, with companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
Read moreIndonesia’s private education institute BINA NUSANTARA (BINUS) Group has deployed Workday technologies to expedite its digital transformation. According to the...
Read moreSingapore had the highest rate of ransomware attacks, with 84% of organisations surveyed reporting they were a victim of this...
Read moreData quality is of paramount importance to the effective use of data analytics, but it remains a tall order to...
Read moreGlobal top 100 firms have seen their largest market capitalisation drop by 11% in 2023, equivalent to almost US$3.8 trillion, said...
Read moreJedox announces integration with ChatGPT allowing organisations to leverage generative AI in their integrated business planning (IBP) process. The ChatGPT...
Read moreWhile organisations are recovering from business interruption and supply chain disruption brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, new emerging disruptions and...
Read moreQuality of cyber defences directly Impacts insurability, premium costs, and policy terms, said Sophos recently. According to the firm’s new...
Read moreThe Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) announced recently a S$2 million AI for accounting initiative. According to the accountancy...
Read moreCFOs tend to underestimate the impact of layoffs on shareholder returns, said Gartner recently. Given a higher cost of capital,...
Read moreThe Asian economic outlook stays positive as the region’s domestic demand has so far remained strong despite monetary tightening, said...
Read moreRisk culture has changed for the better, said ACCA recently when releasing results of a survey. According to the accountancy...
Read moreChina’s financial holding companies regulations curtail systemic risk by bridging a regulatory gap and segregating financial and non-financial risks, said...
Read moreAI investment is set to see an increase as ChatGPT publicity has prompted organisations to take a closer look at...
Read moreThe top risks facing directors include economic and cyber risks particularly those associated with data loss and ransomware, said WTW...
Read moreESG activities, regarding sustainability, diversity and employee satisfaction, correlate with stronger financial profitability and growth for private companies, said Bain...
Read moreThailand employers progress faster than global peers in terms of work flexibility, said Mercer recently when releasing results of its...
Read moreChina's reopening will spur a rebound in its economic growth, which in turn will affect economies and businesses across Asia-Pacific...
Read moreAs generative AI continues at a breakneck pace, organisations need to act now to formulate an enterprise-wide strategy for AI...
Read moreHaving a positive employee experience can make the difference between growing or declining revenues, said WTW recently. According to the...
Read moreStripe announced recently the expansion of its revenue and finance automation suite to give businesses in Asia Pacific power over the entire life...
Read moreMalaysian employers are prioritising skills and financial wellbeing more than their regional and global counterparts, said Mercer recently. According to...
Read moreThe Southeast Asian private equity market saw a slowdown in deal activity in 2022, but the region’s long-term macro fundamentals...
Read moreThere are nine security trends that CFOs need to be aware when working with CISOs and security and risk management...
Read moreEconomic confidence rises as clear signs of business improvement emerge, said ACCA recently.While the accountancy body’s Q1 2023 Global Economic...
Read moreThe private equity market in Greater China could see transformational changes over the next five years as buyout deals are...
Read moreBusinesses in GBA (the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) regain confidence as normal travel between Hong Kong and China has...
Read moreOnline threats in Southeast Asia grew alarmingly while Singapore logged the highest year-on-year jump in terms of web threats targeting...
Read moreSingapore-listed Yamada Green Resources Limited announced recently the appointment of Leyng Thai Weng as CFO. In his new role, Leyng,...
Read moreSustainability and ESG initiatives are driving strong demand in Hong Kong for experienced professionals in finance and accounting, risk &...
Read moreAddressing employee stress is critical when it comes to talent attraction and retention, said Mercer Marsh Benefits recently when releasing...
Read moreInsolvencies in Asia Pacific are set to hike by 12% and 5% this year and next, said Allianz Trade recently....
Read moreWhen it comes to crisis and resilience, organisations and business leaders overestimate their preparedness for disruption, said PwC recently. According...
Read moreFuture built firms generate shareholder returns almost three times higher than those of S&P the 1200 , with two-thirds of...
Read moreThe global economic outlook took a positive turn in the first half of 2023 as inflationary pressure began to ease,...
Read moreTo help multinationals navigate and comply with OECD’s Pillar Two regulations, Wolters Kluwer recently announced the launch of a new...
Read moreWhen it comes to business travel in Asia, Hong Kong remains the most expensive location in the region and was...
Read moreIPO markets in China and Hong Kong are estimated to be more vibrant in the rest of 2023, said Deloitte...
Read moreAutonomous finance requires CFOs who are willing to upskill themselves to succeed. According to Gartner, a lack of digital skills...
Read moreGlobal growth opportunities could outweigh various risks if those risks are managed properly, said Marsh recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreBupa announced recently the appointment of Kelly Heintz as interim Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific (APAC). Heintz has 30 years’...
Read moreAsia Pacific private equity deal value plunged 44% year-on-year to US$198 billion in 2022, ending two years of record dealmaking,...
Read moreWhen it comes to investment planning, the majority of public companies will update their methodologies to include sustainability metrics as...
Read moreSecurity budgets are forecast to net increase by 29% in 2023 compared to a year ago, after a 26% rise...
Read moreWhile CFOs are mitigating bank failure risks, businesses are worried about a spillover to Asia Pacific. According to Fitch, APAC...
Read moreThe Hong Kong Export Index grew 9.3 points to 39.0 in January-March this year as border reopens, said the Hong...
Read moreChina's reopening will support companies' credit quality as it will ramp up their earnings with a rebound in domestic demand...
Read morePayment behaviours are likely to deteriorate in 2023 while the global liquidity gap of US$30 trillion is here to stay,...
Read moreTo mitigate risks of bank failures, 28% of CFOs plan to diversify deposits across more banks, said Gartner recently when...
Read moreChina’s policy, including its reopening and policy measures that refocus on growth rather than regulatory tightening, will likely drive a...
Read moreWhen it comes to talent attraction and retention, organisations’ commitment to sustainability and positive societal change becomes key, said Alistair...
Read moreMost automation transformation of organisations fall short, despite the fact that efforts like workforce augmentation across industries has reduced costs...
Read moreProgress in female leadership will remain slow in 2025 unless businesses put in additional effort to enable women to take...
Read moreAsian economies are on course for modest growth this year as they try to shake off the negative effects of...
Read moreCapital A announced recently the appointment of John Cheing as the CFO for airasia Digital and airasia Super App. Prior...
Read moreFinance and Accounting are critical to ESG initiatives, yet many teams are spending their time on manual, repetitive tasks that...
Read moreBusinesses deploy automation technologies to help drive their sustainability initiatives, said UiPath recently when releasing results of a survey. The IDC-led...
Read moreFlexible work is where Asian employers fall behind, said Mercer recently when releasing it Global Talent Trends Study 2023. According...
Read moreRecruiting and retaining talent is a top finance and accounting leadership priority. As organisations struggle to identify, recruit and retain...
Read moreTo win the global talent war, employers need to offer attractive compensation, said Morgan McKinley recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreImproving employee wellbeing can enhance a company’s performance by at least 11% and up to 55%, said Aon recently when...
Read moreAutonomous technology in finance will impact FP&A and controllership in three ways, as acceptance of these technologies among finance leaders...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate ESG reporting and related assurance involving ESG issues, the largest global companies continue to show...
Read moreFinance leaders walked away with trophies at the FutureCFO Excellence Awards 2023. On Feb 22, more than 20 winners and...
Read moreSingapore-based digital asset platform MetaComp announced the appointment of John Kang as CFO. Kang will be responsible for leading the...
Read moreWhen it comes to consumer spending behaviours, holding back on or stopping altogether non-essential buying is what people do today,...
Read moreAuditing and accounting talent shortage continues to make employers toss and turn, according to a global survey of more than...
Read moreNasdaq-listed online Chinese real estate platform Leju Holdings Limited recently announced the appointment of Li Yuan as its CFO and...
Read moreAutonomous finance is set to transform roles in the function through 2025, said Gartner recently. According to the advisory firm,...
Read moreWhen it comes to cybersecurity incidents, the most impacted sectors in 2022 were professional services, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and...
Read moreCFOs: Is global remote hiring part of your company's talent strategy?Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest growing region in terms...
Read moreCost cutting might be the first thing that comes to mind when there's economic uncertainty. Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO...
Read moreCFOs plan budget changes and sales functions are likely to get more resources in 2023, said Gartner recently. According to...
Read moreMediabrands Greater China announced recently the appointment of Crystal Zhang as CFO. With almost three decades of financial expertise under...
Read moreDefaults among Asia Pacific high-yield nonfinancial firms is estimated to decline to 7% this year from last year’s 10.9%, said...
Read moreWhen it comes to board governance strategies, trust is recognised as an important issue by business leaders but isn’t consistently...
Read moreThe accounting talent crunch for employers might remain for the next couple of years. According to ACCA’s Global Talent Trends...
Read moreThe downturn for Asia Pacific is expected to be severe but short, said EY recently when releasing results of a...
Read moreIFRS 17 will change insurers' reported earnings and equity as it alters their profit recognition patterns and measurement of liabilities,...
Read moreDigital fraud attacks are not only on the rise but are also more sophisticated in Asia Pacific, said LexisNexis Risk...
Read moreBold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023 — a year full of uncertainties, said Bain & Company recently...
Read moreWhen it comes to CxO priorities, climate change has become a top issue, said Deloitte recently when releasing its 2023...
Read moreThe vast majority of CFOs plan to raise spending on employee compensation in 2023 despite recession fears and ongoing inflation...
Read moreGlobal M&A activity will likely rise in the second half of 2023 as investors and executives look to balance short-term...
Read moreCFOs in China need to take up a bigger role when it comes to digital transformation, said Deloitte recently when...
Read moreDeloitte listed talent, performance and growth as the priorities of finance leaders in 2022. Among finance leaders, the commonality we...
Read moreWhen it comes to Asia’s economic outlook 2023, resilience and growth are the major characteristics despite the gloomy predictions about...
Read moreSingapore-headquartered Frasers Property Limited announced its appointment of Liu Qingbin as head of finance for the group’s real estate investment...
Read moreA mature and measurable zero-trust programme might be an enterprise’s goal, but few organisations have actually completed their implementations, said...
Read moreRetail sales in China is expected to recover after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions but is likely to be bumpier...
Read moreThe credit trend for Asia Pacific’s non-financial firms is stable in 2023 said Moody’s recently. However, slowing economic growth, persistent...
Read moreThe war for finance talent will continue while 11% of positions in finance and controlling are vacant, said management consultancy...
Read moreWhile global business optimism falls, the recession that businesses expect to hit this year might last only shortly, said Grant...
Read moreThe global economy might lose up to 7% of GDP as a result of fragmentation, said IMF recently in a...
Read moreGlobal M&A has a positive start in 2023 as global dealmakers achieved a second consecutive quarter of market outperformance in...
Read moreSingapore is now one of the top 10 most expensive locations in the world, said ECA recently. The city-state has...
Read moreBusiness leaders bracing for a global economic downturn, according to EY. In an EY survey of 1,200 CEOs worldwide on...
Read moreThe top CFO priority in 2023 is evaluating finance function strategy, scope and design, said Gartner recently. A survey of...
Read moreEY recently announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as global CFO, and CFO of its proposed new public entity. The...
Read moreSingapore-listed ECON Healthcare (Asia) recently announced the promotion of Kang Shwu Huey to group CFO and head of overseas development...
Read moreThe Asia Pacific credit outlook is stable against the backdrop of contained government liquidity risks, broadly stable debt dynamics and...
Read moreThere are top nine workplace predictions that business leaders must address in 2023 and beyond to successfully navigate today’s labor...
Read moreHong Kong and New York-listed Zhihu announced recently the appointment of Henry Dachuan Sha as the CFO and a director....
Read moreDigital native retail businesses are expected to see resounding success in the coming few years, but their existing strategies might...
Read moreNaaS Technology Inc., an electric vehicle charging service providers in China, recently announced the appointment of Alex Wu as CFO. The appointment...
Read moreA new multi-speed global economy will impact growth of different countries and consumer spending behaviour, according to the Economic Outlook...
Read moreThe invoicing process encompasses much more than simply creating and transmitting an invoice. It also includes maintaining customer and product...
Read moreBusinesses around the world, including those in Asia-Pacific, are starting to improve their disclosure of climate risks but are not...
Read moreSingapore-listed CapitaLand Investment announced recently its appointment of Paul Tham as Group CFO. Tham’s appointment will be effective on Jan...
Read moreA global study by Workday has found that there is a prevalent lack of a strategic approach to DEI (diversity, equity,...
Read moreChina-headquartered and Nasdaq-listed Meihua International Medical Technologies Co., Ltd recently announced the appointment of Lianzhang Zhao as CFO. Meihua is...
Read moreCFOs: Are your finance function using low code development technologies to fulfill growing demand for fast application delivery and highly...
Read moreWhen it comes to global M&A trends in 2023, WTW said that deals will be smaller while pace will be...
Read moreOnline marketplaces in India to hit US$350 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2027, said Bain recently when releasing...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate sustainability reporting, there’s a lack of investor trust issue, said PwC recently when releasing results...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Kerry Properties in Hong Kong recently announced that it has appointed Suzanne Cheng Wai Sin as CFO. Cheng has more...
Read moreA Gartner survey revealed that composable finance applications are on the radar of CFOs. CFOs who adopt a composable technology...
Read moreOne in four employees surveyed by Randstad in Hong Kong expect a 10%-15% pay raise when switching jobs in 2023....
Read morePay raise in the Philippines next year is expected to be similar to that in 2019, said Mercer recently. Employees...
Read moreA strong US dollar will have credit effects on rated Asia Pacific companies, with those that have a significant portion...
Read moreWhen it comes to the latest trends of fraud, LexisNexis Risk Solutions warned that fraud keeps surging as digital transactions...
Read moreWhen it comes to pay equity, less than one-third of employees feel they are paid fairly and only 34% of...
Read moreThere’s a wide sustainability expectation gap between CFOs and investors, according to a EY survey. This existing gap threatens to...
Read moreCloud adopting accounting practices in Singapore earn more per client, said Xero recently when releasing its latest industry survey results....
Read moreThere are three most relevant technology innovations for finance in the next five years, said Gartner recently when releasing its...
Read moreThere are ten cloud strategy mistakes that CFOs must know as finance functions are digitally transforming themselves and moving more...
Read moreLondon and Hong Kong listed Standard Chartered is seeking a new CFO to replace Andy Halford who would retire as...
Read moreWhen it comes to the future of finance, professionals in the field demand new performance measures beyond the financial, said...
Read moreThere are five success factors for businesses in Asia Pacific, said PwC recently when launching a report titled“Asia Pacific’s Time:...
Read moreAsia Pacific outlook for rated nonfinancial companies is stable with still-solid, though slowing, growth and supportive domestic business conditions, said...
Read moreImmuno Cure BioTech, a clinical stage biotechnology group based in the Hong Kong Science Park specialising in DNA vaccines and immunotherapies,...
Read moreThe Southeast Asian economic growth is forecasted to hit 4-5% annually over the next 10 years, said Bain recently when...
Read moreCyberthreats and IT governance are among the top concerns of auditors in 2023, said Gartner recently when releasing the Gartner 2023...
Read moreWhen it comes to cashflow visibility, under 4% of the 1,483 business leaders and finance and accounting executives from different...
Read moreFinance digital transformation in Singapore is seeing various challenges, said Workday recently when releasing results of a survey. A majority...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Hang Seng Bank’s appointment of its CFO Saw Say Pin as executive director has been cleared by the...
Read moreBuilding a strong sense of belonging is how CFOs can retain digital talent, said Gartner recently. Digital talent has very...
Read moreFor those seeking ESG training, AICPA & CIMA now offer a new certificate programme for finance and accounting professionals to...
Read moreACCA and CFA Institute have launched a new climate finance course, the two organisations said recently. The launch comes as...
Read moreWhen it comes to sustainability reporting, only a small number of mid-market companies are doing it, said Grant Thornton recently....
Read moreAmong the top priorities of CFOs in Southeast Asia, talent is the most important, according to a survey report by...
Read moreThe credit trend for nonfinancial firms in Asia Pacific will remain stable for the remainder of 2022, said Moody’s recently....
Read moreWhen it comes to venture capital investments in Asia, the top 10 deals were secured among China and Indonesia, said...
Read moreSoutheast Asia’s digital economy is on course to reach US$200B gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2022, three years earlier than...
Read moreSingapore's Temasek Holdings announced recently the appointment of Png Chin Yee as the new CFO, replacing the outgoing predecessor Leong...
Read moreOrganisations need to equip managers on how to connect hybrid knowledge workers to corporate culture, said Gartner recently. According to...
Read moreWhile navigating challenging times, business leaders in Asia Pacific are set to spend more. According to findings of EY CEO...
Read moreOne of the major challenges facing businesses today is increased costs, according to Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) by ACCA...
Read moreHealthcare benefit costs in Asia Pacific is set to increase by 10.2% next year, said WTW recently when releasing results...
Read moreGreen deals are gaining traction as M&A activity returns to pre-pandemic levels, said BCG recently. In the first seven months...
Read moreHong Kong-and-London-listed HSBC announced Georges Elhedery as the CFO successor lately. The appointment of Elhedery will be effective in January...
Read moreWhile 89% of broad directors say digital is embedded in business growth strategies, only 35% of respondents have achieved or...
Read moreWhile sustainability reporting has grown steadily, there are some key areas that need further improvement, said KPMG recently. According to...
Read moreGlobal credit risks have risen over the past quarter as the triple threat of rate rises, Europe’s gas crisis and...
Read moreGlobal deal activity was down 7% to a total of 50,115 deals during Q1-Q3 2002, compared with 53,885 deals the same...
Read moreThough future of work initiatives are considered important by 94% of business leaders, they are not yet among companies' priorities,...
Read moreThe global economic growth prediction has been revised downward by 0.2 percentage points to 2.7%, said IMF recently when releasing...
Read moreWhen it comes to AI in corporate finance, there are five top use cases for FP&A leaders to consider, said...
Read moreGlobal M&A performance bounced back in the third quarter of this year, said WTW recently when releasing its research on...
Read moreOCBC bank has announced the appointment of Goh Chin Yee as the new CFO. Goh, 57, will replace the current...
Read moreWhile global business services models have evolved, matured and function successfully, they’re falling short of their value-adding potential, and in practice...
Read moreThe pace of digital disruption will stay the same and/or accelerate over the next five years, said Bain recently. According...
Read moreCiti has named Anand Sairam as CFO for Asia Pacific, according to media reports citing an internal memo. The memo, according...
Read moreDo you have any idea how you can effectively recruit Gen-Zers in Hong Kong? According to results of Randstad Hong...
Read moreCFOs and CEOs are planning to ramp up actions to address cybersecurity issues in the coming year, said PwC recently...
Read moreThe second edition of the CGMA Leadership Academy will be held from 10 to 13 October 2022 in Singapore, said...
Read moreWhen it comes to CFO budget 2023, only 7% of finance leaders plan to cut customer service spending over the...
Read moreTwo new IMA certificate programs are now available for finance professionals to learn sustainable business practices and diversity, equity, and...
Read moreOECD warns of pervasive global economic slowdown, projecting growth at a modest 3% this year before slowing further to just...
Read moreFinance and sustainability are much more connected than previously thought. ACCA recently urged Malaysian firms to ensure that qualified finance...
Read moreSkill shortage remains a problem though 82% of employers are concerned about it, said Hays recently. According to a survey...
Read moreBusiness optimism among mid-market organisations globally has slumped six percentage points from 70% to 64%, said Grant Thornton recently when...
Read moreA touchless close is what finance functions want, Gartner said recently. According to survey of 155 finance executives by the...
Read moreNatalie Wong Chin Ping has recently become CFO of Daiwa House Asset Management Asia, the manager of Daiwa House Logistics...
Read moreExporter confidence in Hong Kong sees further signs of improvement, said the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) recently. The...
Read moreThe top risks for emerging Asia over the next 12 to 18 months are inflation and supply chain disruptions, according...
Read moreCFOs don’t just do numbers today. Innovation, ESG, and profitability are some of items on a finance leader’s plate. How...
Read moreTraditional FP&A processes provide a structured approach to budgeting, planning, forecasting, and reporting so that the finance team can deliver...
Read moreTalent hiring and retention is the toughest among the top challenges for CFOs over the next 12 months, said Gartner...
Read moreCFOs in Asia Pacific are rarely informed by information security teams about cyber security risks despite being confident in their...
Read moreAir Liquide is deploying Workday technology to continue its digital transformation of HR processes and capabilities, said Workday recently. The...
Read moreWhen it comes to metaverse adoption, there are six trends that are driving it today and will continue to do...
Read moreAsia Pacific emerging market firms' earnings will improve and its growth is set to outperform that of developed market firms,...
Read moreWhen it comes to ransomware, retail is the second most targeted industry in 2021, said Sophos recently. According to the...
Read moreTechnology adoption in FP&A is set to accelerate, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and ongoing disruptions, said Gartner recently. “CFOs are telling...
Read moreSoutheast Asia’s growth during 2022-23 is projected to outpace most other markets such as the US, the EU, and China...
Read moreThe finance profession will see new roles created out of sustainability needs, said the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)...
Read moreThe majority of repeat defaults by the same corporate debt issue are caused by industry stress said Moody’s recently. Some...
Read moreWhen it comes to digital agility in Hong Kong, 69% of organisations fall into the slow or tactical stages of...
Read moreWhen it comes to CFO technology priority, back-office automation is seen as the key to cost reduction in the face...
Read moreASEAN banks are expected to face modest worsening in asset quality as interest rates will rise, said Moody’s recently. Central...
Read moreHighway operator Plus Malaysia Bhd recently announced its appointment of Ahmad Rizal Omar as CFO. According to the company, the...
Read morePay and bonus as well as job security are still the most important factors in attracting and retaining employees, said...
Read moreWhen it comes to technology budgets, businesses are spending more on cybersecurity, said Sophos recently when releasing results of a...
Read moreWhen it comes to 2023 planning, which areas would you want to raise or cut spending? According to Forrester’s recently released...
Read moreShangri-La Asia announced recently its appointment of Chua Chee Wui as its CFO with effect from 31 August. Chua, 55, is taking...
Read moreAs mental health and workforce exhaustion slip from risk radar, firms in Singapore are at risk of losing talent, said...
Read moreThe number of global companies obtaining independent assurance on their ESG information increased from 51% to 58% in 2020, compared...
Read moreWhen it comes to the future of jobs in Asia Pacific, Forrester forecast recently that the working populations in the...
Read moreWhen it comes to sustainability standards, the needs of mid-market businesses must be taken into account, said Grant Thornton International...
Read moreWhen it comes to pay raise amid inflation, 33% of companies in Asia Pacific is conducting off-cycle wage reviews and...
Read moreWhat are the key themes when it comes to emerging technology trends? According to the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle for...
Read moreAsia Pacific M&A activity remains robust in 2022 despite major geopolitical and financial headwinds, said EY recently when releasing results...
Read moreJapan is the number one location when it comes to expatriate packages, said ECA International recently when releasing its MyExpatriate...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. announced recently the appointment of Wang Hongyan as CFO Wang, aged...
Read moreBudget cuts for real estate/facilities management and finance functions are the most likely in the next 12 months, said Gartner...
Read moreWhen it comes to digital agility in Asia Pacific, there is a need for greater collaboration between CFOs, CHROs, and...
Read moreCredit trends in Asia Pacific for most non-financial companies in the rest of 2022 remain stable with the exception of...
Read moreWhen it comes to inflation, Grant Thornton said there are seven actions that businesses should be taking now to deal...
Read moreIkea India announced recently the appointment of Murali Iyer as CFO. Iyer will report to the furniture retailer’s India CEO...
Read morePay raise plans are for top performers only, Gartner said recently when releasing results of a July survey of 130...
Read morePay raises in 2023 in Asia Pacific will be driven by tight labour market and inflation concerns, said WTW recently....
Read moreGlobal economic growth is expected to slow from last year’s 6.1% to 3.2% this year and 2.9% next year, downgrades...
Read moreRemote hiring has enabled companies to secure quality talent and alleviate the stresses arising from the dearth of qualified candidates...
Read moreLiquidity woes have pushed the number of Asian high-yield companies with weak liquidity, in particular Chinese developers, to record highs...
Read moreWhen it comes to corporate investment, M&A and sustainability will be the first areas to face cuts in organisations feeling...
Read moreARQ, an Australian digital services provider, has selected MuleSoft to build efficient automation to streamline invoices, optimise onboarding and offboarding...
Read moreThe Diversity gap at senior levels in Asia’s accounting field is a result of inequities and exclusive behaviours, said Institute...
Read moreGrowing blockchain applications bring new revenue streams for software and technology companies and first-mover industry leaders while helping some companies...
Read moreThe IPO market in Hong Kong is set to slow in 2002, said Deloitte China recently wen releasing its interim...
Read moreThe growing allegations of greenwashing has led to ESG’s “make or break” moment, said EY recently when releasing results of...
Read moreWeak global economic growth looks likely for the rest of 2022, according to the latest edition of the Global Economic...
Read moreExecutives have a high degree of regret over technology purchases, said Gartner recently when releasing results of a survey of...
Read moreEducation technology company LingoAce has deployed Workday’s cloud applications for finance and human resources to support its worldwide expansion from...
Read moreWhen it comes to strategic M&A deal value, 2022 could be on track to reach US$4.7 trillion by year-end despite...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Li Ning Company Limited recently announced the retirement of Terence Wah-Fung Tsang as CFO. The company said it...
Read moreThe latest internal control challenges include skilled staff shortage, technological advances, and the lack of executive emphasis, according to a...
Read moreWhen it comes to business transformation, prioritising emotion is the key to success, EY said recently when releasing a study...
Read moreFraud costs in Asia Pacific has grown 10%-16% for businesses over 2019 pre-pandemic levels, said LexisNexis Risk Solutions recently. For...
Read moreA Gartner study finds that only 29% of 3400 surveyed employees report that their leaders exhibit human leadership. Human leadership...
Read moreEastspring Investments — the Asian investment arm of Prudential — recently announced its appointment of Janelle Yeo as CFO. Yeo...
Read moreGlobal credit conditions has turned more negative this year amid slower global growth, rising borrowing costs, surging prices for energy...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Ban Loong Holdings recently announced the appointment of Liu Huaiyu Luk Chi Sing as CFO to replace his...
Read moreBusinesses must prioritise suppliers and procurement in the midst of a global supply chain crisis, rampant inflation, and energy shortages...
Read moreBad debt in Asia has become a major headache for the region’s companies trading on domestic and export markets, said...
Read moreHong Kong has maintained its position as the most expensive location in the world, bolstered by higher prices and a...
Read moreWhen it comes to finance AI, the key to success is not only about investing the most time or money,...
Read moreDisconnected finance and operations teams can damage growth and competitive advantage, said KPMG recently when releasing results of a global...
Read moreInsurers have reported that there is still a huge amount of work to complete in order to successfully deliver IFRS...
Read moreThe optimism in M&A might be sustainable though activity level would not be the same as that in 2021, said...
Read moreThe rate of compliance reporting has dropped by 30% from before the pandemic, said Gartner recently. According to a survey...
Read moreAsian employers continue to face issues such as talent attraction and retention, said Mercer recently when releasing results of its...
Read moreThe total cost of financial crime compliance is projected to hit close to the US$ 50.1 billion mark in 2022...
Read moreCFOs have bullish expansion plans despite the current challenging business environment, said employment platform Globalization Partners (G-P) recently. A research by...
Read moreTechnology deficit in the boardroom is impacting enterprise investment and digital transformation, said Deloitte recently when releasing results of a...
Read moreHalf of the current finance AI projects will be either delayed or cancelled by 2024, while the use of business...
Read moreOECD projects global economic growth to decelerate sharply to around 3% this year and 2.8% in 2023, well below the recovery...
Read morePepperfry — an ecommerce furniture and home goods company in India —recently announced the appointment of Anand Batra as CFO. ...
Read moreTo achieve autonomous finance, CFOs must make three key mindset shifts, said Gartner recently at the opening keynote of the Gartner...
Read moreAsia Pacific consumers are a driving force behind the region’s interest in purchasing sustainable goods, showing brands the importance of...
Read moreAiming to move closer to a data-centric enterprise, business leaders steps up technology investment drive, said EY recently when releasing...
Read moreFast food chain Jollibee Group recently announced its appointment of Richard Shin as its new CFO. Shin has succeeded Ysmael...
Read moreGlobal growth forecasts for 2022 and 2023 are lower as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pandemic lockdowns in China add...
Read moreAlmost a third of businesses globally failed to deliver against decarbonisation targets set for 2020 when it comes to ESG,...
Read moreCFOs are likely to maintain or increase enterprise digital investments in the next two years even if inflation persists, according...
Read moreEY is considering a global audit spinoff amid growing regulatory pressure, according to media reports. EY and other Big Four...
Read moreWork life balance is voted the most important employee value proposition for the first time in 10 years of research...
Read moreThe Great Resignation will be here to stay as one in five workers say they are likely to switch to...
Read moreCFOs: Do you really know what CEOs think when it comes to issues such as sustainability, Metaverse, and inflation.Gartner said...
Read moreCFOs respond to inflation with raising prices as their primary strategy but they also recognise that this strategy is unsustainable...
Read moreThe average ransomware payment collected from organisations in Singapore — that had data encrypted in their most significant ransomware attacks...
Read moreClose to half (48%) of office workers in Singapore say they would consider quitting their job in the next six...
Read moreThe Southeast Asia private equity market had one of the most impressive turnarounds in its history, with deal value reaching...
Read moreFinance plays an essential role in a company’s overall business transformation as it goes deeper into digitisation to improve operational...
Read moreHong Kong and New York-listed Autohome Inc recently announced its appointment of Craig Yan Zeng as CFO. Having more than...
Read moreThe current high inflation will cause significant but temporary credit effects in many countries, as the actions of central banks...
Read moreTikTok owner ByteDance recently announced its appointment of Julie Gao as CFO. A Hong-Kong based capital markets lawyer at Skadden, Arps,...
Read moreAlmost half of finance executives (49%) surveyed see self-service data and analytics as a driver of employee productivity, said Gartner...
Read moreCFOs in China are expected to play broader roles when it comes to sustainability, as a result of the country’s...
Read moreWorking women report high level of burnout, with 53% of female workers surveyed by Deloitte saying their stress levels are...
Read moreOne of the top barriers to digital transformation according to finance, HR, and IT leaders is the widening gap between...
Read moreIt’s time for CFOs to budget for sales organisations’ transition from intuition-based to data-driven decision making. By 2026, 65% of...
Read moreIndia’s ICICI Bank announced recently the appointment of Anindya Banerjee as the Group CFO. He joined the ICICI Group in...
Read moreHong Kong employees want to change employers in the first half of 2022, with 31% of respondents in a survey...
Read moreCyberattacks and data loss are the key risks facing directors and officers, with cyber extortion and the growth of ransomware...
Read moreWhile a hybrid workforce can bring many benefits, employers must avoid proximity bias arising from this new work model, said...
Read moreCFOs might invest more in reporting automation, RPA, and process mining over the next two years when it comes to...
Read moreCybercrime is the biggest current threat facing businesses, while emerging risks from ESG-reporting fraud and platform fraud could impact businesses...
Read moreA macroeconomic downturn has moved into the top five risks among senior executives, said Gartner recently when releasing the Emerging...
Read moreMore than a quarter of rated Asia Pacific (APAC) companies will be at risk under a downside scenario of a...
Read moreOnly 30% of CFO-CIO relationships are characterised by strong collegiality and business centricity, said Gartner recently when releasing results of...
Read moreDigitalisation has a more important role in play in sustainability as 88% of C-suites in Asia Pacific will increase the...
Read moreThe World Bank said recently that it has lowered its annual global growth forecast for 2022 from 4.1% to 3.2%, citing the...
Read moreGlobal IPO market saw significant slowdown in Q1 2022 after fter record-high levels of global IPO activity in 2021, said...
Read moreIndia's passenger airline IndiGo recently appointed Gaurav Negi as its new CFO. Negi was IndiGo's senior vice president and head...
Read moreEleven high-yield (HY) corporates in Asia Pacific rated from ‘B-’ to ‘BB+’ could face elevated refinancing risks under a stagflation...
Read moreIndonesia-based private education provider BINA NUSANTARA (BINUS) Group will deploy Workday’s suite of enterprise cloud applications for financial and human...
Read moreChina and Hong Kong IPOs will accelerate if the pandemic situation in China improves and the Russia-Ukraine War subsides in...
Read moreThe world will see increasing inflationary pressure as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues , said KPMG recently when releasing...
Read moreDigital money will be the future, said PwC recently when releasing its 2022 PwC Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Global...
Read moreSupply side strains in Asia Pacific will remain elevated at least through the end of the year, with energy and...
Read moreFinance and accounting professionals are worried about operating costs, said ACCA and IMA recently when releasing the latest edition of...
Read moreYou are right if you think board executives are unaware of cyber threats. There is a broad assumption from executives...
Read moreData and analytics leaders should embrace three imperatives when leveraging the top trends for 2022 in their enterprise, said Gartner recently....
Read moreACCA announced recently that it will launch its new Global Business Services (GBS) Certificate in April. The global business services,...
Read moreDirectors around the world are concerned that their firms won’t be able to deliver on ESG goals, said INSEAD recently...
Read moreMore than 60% of firms prioritise ESG in digital transformation while more than 80% plan to increase their investments in...
Read moreWhen it comes to CFO strategy, finance leaders CFOs need to move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and...
Read moreSingapore’s job seeker sentiment is at a five-year low though nearly half of employers in the island state have plans...
Read moreSoutheast Asia’s e-commerce car platform Carsome Group recently announced the appointment of its CFO Juliet Zhu as group president. Zhu...
Read moreGrowing economic uncertainty and rising costs diminish consumer confidence, said EY lately when releasing its EY Future Consumer Index. The...
Read moreIslamic finance is set to drive a growing focus on ESG and sustainability in the wider Halal economy, said Maybank...
Read moreLuxury resort operator Soneva has selected Workday to help it digitally transform finance operation and capabilities, the technology company announced...
Read moreThe top challenge for internal audit leaders this year is how they can attract talent with nontraditional skills, said Gartner...
Read moreHong Kong export confidence continues to shrink as the HKTDC Export Index fell by 12.5 points to 24.7 in the...
Read moreAsia Pacific will see growing risks to its economic growth as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, said Moody’s recently....
Read moreCompanies are estimated to reduce annual compliance training by 50% by 2025, said Gartner recently. This will displace costs in...
Read moreA recent survey of nearly 1000 people in Asia by Hays found that 43% of respondents see diversity as a...
Read moreStandard Chartered Bank, listed in both London and Hong Kong, has started to map out CFO succession plan as the...
Read moreSingapore has remained the most liveable location in the world for expatriates from East Asia in 2022, despite seeing the...
Read moreChinese real estate Internal portal Fang Holdings Limited recently announced the appointment of Peng Cui as CFO. Cui has served...
Read moreThe chief executives of 10 of the global accounting bodies have joined together to support a new call to action...
Read morePrivate equity set a remarkable new standard for itself in 2021 as buyout deal value reached an all-time high of...
Read moreA Sidetrade study, Cash Culture Pulse 2022, revealed the detrimental impact spreadsheets have on a business team’s effectiveness. Firms interviewed...
Read moreA majority (84%) of employers in Singapore intend to raise staff salaries this year, said Hays recently when releasing its...
Read moreHong Kong employees deem compensation and benefits as the most important considerations driving their career choices, said Randstad recently when...
Read moreDefaults among high-yield nonfinancial companies in the Asia-Pacific will slightly decline but stay elevated in 2022, said Moody’s recently. This...
Read moreManagement accountants can be instrumental in collaborating across their organisations on a decarbonisation strategy, according to a statement of management...
Read moreHow can Asia Pacific finance professionals upskill and future-proof their career? ACCA launched the free new Career Navigator tool late...
Read moreHong Kong budget seeks to deploy its considerable fiscal buffers to cushion the economic impact on households and businesses as...
Read moreOngoing supply chain issues, the pandemic, and inflation are having a critical impact on businesses' ability to drive profitability. Retail,...
Read moreCross-border M&A, supply chain and sustainability are top priorities for Asia Pacific business leaders, said EY recently when releasing its...
Read moreMicroland, a Bangalore-headquartered digital IT transformation company, recently announced the appointment of Navneet Khandelwal as CFO. Khandelwal joins Microland from Zensar Technologies, a...
Read moreThe Singapore budget confirms that fiscal pressures associated with the pandemic are easing, allowing the focus of policy to shift...
Read moreThe Great Resignation is impacting companies in Asia as well, said Lee Thong Tan (pictured), CFO Practice Lead for Asia...
Read moreWhile more board members and senior executives believe that the pandemic increased expectations from stakeholders that companies will strive for...
Read moreGovernment services provider Serco Asia Pacific recently announced the appointment of Andrew Henry as CFO.Henry joins Serco with an extensive...
Read moreFinance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) buyers are increasingly open to third-party support for complex, judgment-intensive processes, and digital solutions; providers...
Read moreJenji’s 2021 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Expense Management Practices Survey reveals that despite increased rhetoric about the importance of digital finance, the...
Read moreIt might be time for CFOs to start getting ready for the metaverse. According to Gartner, 25% of people will...
Read moreWhen it comes to reputational and ESG risk readiness, there is considerable lack of confidence on the part of global...
Read moreMaggie Sun has become the CFO for both CTH Group, a company in the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem, and...
Read moreThere are three M&A success factors that dealmaking executives must understand to thrive in the sizzling M&A market that saw...
Read moreThe credit trend for Asia Pacific companies will remain broadly stable through 2022, Moody’s said recently. Smoother and more sustained...
Read moreCFOs who evolve their capital allocation approach to one that prizes responsiveness can add 2.5 percentage points to economic value...
Read moreIn a survey conducted by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), 89% of accountancy professionals indicated they have adapted...
Read moreUnfairness in the internal hiring process is the major hindrance when it comes to top talent retention, said Gartner recently....
Read moreM&A deal momentum is set to continue in 2022 after registering unparalleled growth in deal values and volumes in 2021,...
Read moreHong Kong-listed Samson Paper Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Lu Zhiwen as CFO with effect from 26 January 2022....
Read moreThe IMF revised recently its 2022 global economic growth forecast to 4.4% from the previous estimate of 4.9%, citing weaker...
Read moreCFOs must account for inflation-related uncertainties in annual budget and guidance for investors, said Gartner recently. According to the firm’s...
Read moreAsia Pacific’s economic growth pace will stabilise in 2022, supporting a broad normalisation of credit conditions across sectors, said Moody’s...
Read moreEmployers in Singapore fell below global benchmarks when it comes to supporting staff during the pandemic, said Mercer March Benefits...
Read moreCEO optimism hits 10-year high despite the ongoing pressure generated by the pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation,...
Read moreCFOs’ top priorities for future-proofing teams include technology investment for talent retention and attraction as well as hiring people with...
Read moreEconomic confidence among finance and accounting professionals fell by 12 points in Q4 2021, due to the rapid spread of...
Read moreFueled by tight labour markets and the rise in inflation this year, employers in Asia Pacific are boosting their pay...
Read moreStandards of corporate integrity have stayed the same or worsened over the last 18 months, said EY recently. According to...
Read moreA silver lining is an advantage that comes from a difficult situation. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Yes, some...
Read moreHong Kong-listed clinical stage biopharmaceutical firm Transcenta Holding Limited announces the appointment of Daniel Weng as the company's CFO. As a member...
Read moreThere are five key themes that will reshape the future of work, said Bain & Company recently when releasing results...
Read moreTax functions around the world are undergoing transformation against the backdrop of persistent pressure and challenges that disrupt the way...
Read moreExpect two Fed rate hikes this year, said Fitch Ratings recently. The credit rating agency also predicted four Fed rate...
Read morePotential action to tackle environmental issues, such as building resilience against the effects of physical climate risks and protecting biodiversity,...
Read moreChina's GDP growth is likely to hit 8% in 2021, with a projected 3.7% growth in Q4, said the Peking University,...
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