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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When it comes to pay equity, less than one-third of employees feel they are paid fairly and only 34% of...

There’s a wide sustainability expectation gap between CFOs and investors, according to a EY survey. This existing gap threatens to...

Cloud adopting accounting practices in Singapore earn more per client, said Xero recently when releasing its latest industry survey results....

There are three most relevant technology innovations for finance in the next five years, said Gartner recently when releasing its...

There are ten cloud strategy mistakes that CFOs must know as finance functions are digitally transforming themselves and moving more...

London and Hong Kong listed Standard Chartered is seeking a new CFO to replace Andy Halford who would retire as...

When it comes to the future of finance, professionals in the field demand new performance measures beyond the financial, said...

There are five success factors for businesses in Asia Pacific, said PwC recently when launching a report titled“Asia Pacific’s Time:...

Asia Pacific outlook for rated nonfinancial companies is stable with still-solid, though slowing, growth and supportive domestic business conditions, said...

Immuno Cure BioTech, a clinical stage biotechnology group based in the Hong Kong Science Park specialising in DNA vaccines and immunotherapies,...

The Southeast Asian economic growth is forecasted to hit 4-5% annually over the next 10 years, said Bain recently when...

Cyberthreats and IT governance are among the top concerns of auditors in 2023, said Gartner recently when releasing the Gartner 2023...

When it comes to cashflow visibility, under 4% of the 1,483 business leaders and finance and accounting executives from different...

Finance digital transformation in Singapore is seeing various challenges, said Workday recently when releasing results of a survey. A majority...

Hong Kong-listed Hang Seng Bank’s appointment of its CFO Saw Say Pin as executive director has been cleared by the...

Building a strong sense of belonging is how CFOs can retain digital talent, said Gartner recently. Digital talent has very...

For those seeking ESG training, AICPA & CIMA now offer a new certificate programme for finance and accounting professionals to...

ACCA and CFA Institute have launched a new climate finance course, the two organisations said recently. The launch comes as...

When it comes to sustainability reporting, only a small number of mid-market companies are doing it, said Grant Thornton recently....

Among the top priorities of CFOs in Southeast Asia, talent is the most important, according to a survey report by...

The credit trend for nonfinancial firms in Asia Pacific will remain stable for the remainder of 2022, said Moody’s recently....

When it comes to venture capital investments in Asia, the top 10 deals were secured among China and Indonesia, said...

Southeast Asia’s digital economy is on course to reach US$200B gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2022, three years earlier than...

Singapore's Temasek Holdings announced recently the appointment of Png Chin Yee as the new CFO, replacing the outgoing predecessor Leong...

Organisations need to equip managers on how to connect hybrid knowledge workers to corporate culture, said Gartner recently. According to...

While navigating challenging times, business leaders in Asia Pacific are set to spend more. According to findings of EY CEO...

One of the major challenges facing businesses today is increased costs, according to Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) by ACCA...

Healthcare benefit costs in Asia Pacific is set to increase by 10.2% next year, said WTW recently when releasing results...

Green deals are gaining traction as M&A activity returns to pre-pandemic levels, said BCG recently. In the first seven months...

Hong Kong-and-London-listed HSBC announced Georges Elhedery as the CFO successor lately. The appointment of Elhedery will be effective in January...

While 89% of broad directors say digital is embedded in business growth strategies, only 35% of respondents have achieved or...

While sustainability reporting has grown steadily, there are some key areas that need further improvement, said KPMG recently. According to...

Global credit risks have risen over the past quarter as the triple threat of rate rises, Europe’s gas crisis and...

Global deal activity was down 7% to a total of 50,115 deals during Q1-Q3 2002, compared with 53,885 deals the same...

Though future of work initiatives are considered important by 94% of business leaders, they are not yet among companies' priorities,...

The global economic growth prediction has been revised downward by 0.2 percentage points to 2.7%, said IMF recently when releasing...

When it comes to AI in corporate finance, there are five top use cases for FP&A leaders to consider, said...

Global M&A performance bounced back in the third quarter of this year, said WTW recently when releasing its research on...

OCBC bank has announced the appointment of Goh Chin Yee as the new CFO. Goh, 57, will replace the current...

While global business services models have evolved, matured and function successfully, they’re falling short of their value-adding potential, and in practice...

The pace of digital disruption will stay the same and/or accelerate over the next five years, said Bain recently. According...

Citi has named Anand Sairam as CFO for Asia Pacific, according to media reports citing an internal memo. The memo, according...

Do you have any idea how you can effectively recruit Gen-Zers in Hong Kong? According to results of Randstad Hong...

CFOs and CEOs are planning to ramp up actions to address cybersecurity issues in the coming year, said PwC recently...

The second edition of the CGMA Leadership Academy will be held from 10 to 13 October 2022 in Singapore, said...

When it comes to CFO budget 2023, only 7% of finance leaders plan to cut customer service spending over the...

Two new IMA certificate programs are now available for finance professionals to learn sustainable business practices and diversity, equity, and...

OECD warns of pervasive global economic slowdown, projecting growth at a modest 3% this year before slowing further to just...

Finance and sustainability are much more connected than previously thought. ACCA recently urged Malaysian firms to ensure that qualified finance...

Skill shortage remains a problem though 82% of employers are concerned about it, said Hays recently. According to a survey...

Business optimism among mid-market organisations globally has slumped six percentage points from 70% to 64%, said Grant Thornton recently when...

A touchless close is what finance functions want, Gartner said recently. According to survey of 155 finance executives by the...

Natalie Wong Chin Ping has recently become CFO of Daiwa House Asset Management Asia, the manager of Daiwa House Logistics...

Exporter confidence in Hong Kong sees further signs of improvement, said the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) recently. The...

The top risks for emerging Asia over the next 12 to 18 months are inflation and supply chain disruptions, according...

CFOs don’t just do numbers today. Innovation, ESG, and profitability are some of items on a finance leader’s plate. How...

Traditional FP&A processes provide a structured approach to budgeting, planning, forecasting, and reporting so that the finance team can deliver...

Talent hiring and retention is the toughest among the top challenges for CFOs over the next 12 months, said Gartner...

CFOs in Asia Pacific are rarely informed by information security teams about cyber security risks despite being confident in their...

Air Liquide is deploying Workday technology to continue its digital transformation of HR processes and capabilities, said Workday recently. The...

When it comes to metaverse adoption, there are six trends that are driving it today and will continue to do...

Asia Pacific emerging market firms' earnings will improve and its growth is set to outperform that of developed market firms,...

When it comes to ransomware, retail is the second most targeted industry in 2021, said Sophos recently. According to the...

Technology adoption in FP&A is set to accelerate, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and ongoing disruptions, said Gartner recently.  “CFOs are telling...

Southeast Asia’s growth during 2022-23 is projected to outpace most other markets such as the US, the EU, and China...

The finance profession will see new roles created out of sustainability needs, said the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)...

The majority of repeat defaults by the same corporate debt issue are caused by industry stress said Moody’s recently. Some...

When it comes to digital agility in Hong Kong, 69% of organisations fall into the slow or tactical stages of...

When it comes to CFO technology priority, back-office automation is seen as the key to cost reduction in the face...

ASEAN banks are expected to face modest worsening in asset quality as interest rates will rise, said Moody’s recently. Central...

Highway operator Plus Malaysia Bhd recently announced its appointment of Ahmad Rizal Omar as CFO. According to the company,  the...

Pay and bonus as well as job security are still the most important factors in attracting and retaining employees, said...

When it comes to technology budgets, businesses are spending more on cybersecurity, said Sophos recently when releasing results of a...

When it comes to 2023 planning, which areas would you want to raise or cut spending? According to Forrester’s recently released...

Shangri-La Asia announced recently its appointment of Chua Chee Wui as its CFO with effect from 31 August.  Chua, 55,  is taking...

As mental health and workforce exhaustion slip from risk radar, firms in Singapore are at risk of losing talent, said...

The number of global companies obtaining independent assurance on their ESG information increased from 51% to 58% in 2020, compared...

When it comes to the future of jobs in Asia Pacific, Forrester forecast recently that the working populations in the...

When it comes to sustainability standards, the needs of mid-market businesses must be taken into account, said Grant Thornton International...

When it comes to pay raise amid inflation, 33% of companies in Asia Pacific is conducting off-cycle wage reviews and...

What are the key themes when it comes to emerging technology trends? According to  the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle for...

Asia Pacific M&A activity remains robust in 2022 despite major geopolitical and financial headwinds, said EY recently when releasing results...

Japan is the number one location when it comes to expatriate packages, said ECA International recently when releasing its MyExpatriate...

Hong Kong-listed Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. announced recently the appointment of Wang Hongyan as CFO Wang, aged...

Budget cuts for real estate/facilities management and finance functions are the most likely in the next 12 months, said Gartner...

When it comes to digital agility in Asia Pacific, there is a need for greater collaboration between CFOs, CHROs, and...

Credit trends in Asia Pacific for most non-financial companies in the rest of 2022 remain stable with the exception of...

When it comes to inflation, Grant Thornton said there are seven actions that businesses should be taking now to deal...

Ikea India announced recently the appointment of Murali Iyer as CFO. Iyer will report to the furniture retailer’s India CEO...

Pay raise plans are for top performers only, Gartner said recently when releasing results of a July survey of 130...

Pay raises in 2023 in Asia Pacific will be driven by tight labour market and inflation concerns, said WTW recently....

Global economic growth is expected to slow from last year’s 6.1% to 3.2% this year and 2.9% next year, downgrades...

Remote hiring has enabled companies to secure quality talent and alleviate the stresses arising from the dearth of qualified candidates...

Liquidity woes have pushed the number of Asian high-yield companies with weak liquidity, in particular Chinese developers, to record highs...

When it comes to corporate investment, M&A and sustainability will be the first areas to face cuts in organisations feeling...

ARQ, an Australian digital services provider, has selected MuleSoft to build efficient automation to streamline invoices, optimise onboarding and offboarding...

The Diversity gap at senior levels in Asia’s accounting field is a result of inequities and exclusive behaviours, said Institute...

Growing blockchain applications bring new revenue streams for software and technology companies and first-mover industry leaders while helping some companies...

The IPO market in Hong Kong is set to slow in 2002, said Deloitte China recently wen releasing its interim...

The growing allegations of greenwashing has led to ESG’s “make or break” moment, said EY recently when releasing results of...

Weak global economic growth looks likely for the rest of 2022, according to the latest edition of the Global Economic...

Executives have a high degree of regret over technology purchases, said Gartner recently when releasing results of a survey of...

Education technology company LingoAce has deployed Workday’s cloud applications for finance and human resources to support its worldwide expansion from...

When it comes to strategic M&A deal value, 2022 could be on track to reach US$4.7 trillion by year-end despite...

Hong Kong-listed Li Ning Company Limited recently announced the retirement of Terence Wah-Fung Tsang as CFO. The company said it...

The latest internal control challenges include skilled staff shortage, technological advances, and the lack of executive emphasis, according to a...

When it comes to business transformation, prioritising emotion is the key to success, EY said recently when releasing a study...

Fraud costs in Asia Pacific has grown 10%-16% for businesses over 2019 pre-pandemic levels, said LexisNexis Risk Solutions recently. For...

A Gartner study finds that only 29% of 3400 surveyed employees report that their leaders exhibit human leadership. Human leadership...

Eastspring Investments — the Asian investment arm of Prudential — recently announced its appointment of Janelle Yeo as CFO.  Yeo...

Global credit conditions has turned more negative this year amid slower global growth, rising borrowing costs, surging prices for energy...

Hong Kong-listed Ban Loong Holdings recently announced the appointment of Liu Huaiyu Luk Chi Sing as CFO to replace his...

Businesses must prioritise suppliers and procurement in the midst of a global supply chain crisis, rampant inflation, and energy shortages...

Bad debt in Asia has become a major headache for the region’s companies trading on domestic and export markets, said...

Hong Kong has maintained its position as the most expensive location in the world, bolstered by higher prices and a...

When it comes to finance AI, the key to success is not only about investing the most time or money,...

Disconnected finance and operations teams can damage growth and competitive advantage, said KPMG recently when releasing results of a global...

Insurers have reported that there is still a huge amount of work to complete in order to successfully deliver IFRS...

The optimism in M&A might be sustainable though activity level would not be the same as that in 2021, said...

The rate of compliance reporting has dropped by 30% from before the pandemic, said Gartner recently. According to a survey...

Asian employers continue to face issues such as talent attraction and retention, said Mercer recently when releasing results of its...

The total cost of financial crime compliance is projected to hit close to the US$ 50.1 billion mark in 2022...

CFOs have bullish expansion plans despite the current challenging business environment, said employment platform Globalization Partners (G-P) recently. A research by...

Technology deficit in the boardroom is impacting enterprise investment and digital transformation, said Deloitte recently when releasing results of a...

Half of the current finance AI projects will be either delayed or cancelled by 2024, while the use of business...

OECD projects global economic growth to decelerate sharply to around 3% this year and 2.8% in 2023, well below the recovery...

Pepperfry — an ecommerce furniture and home goods company in India —recently announced the appointment of Anand Batra as CFO. ...

To achieve autonomous finance, CFOs must make three key mindset shifts, said Gartner recently at the opening keynote of the Gartner...

Asia Pacific consumers are a driving force behind the region’s interest in purchasing sustainable goods, showing brands the importance of...

Aiming to move closer to a data-centric enterprise, business leaders steps up technology investment drive, said EY recently when releasing...

Fast food chain Jollibee Group recently announced its appointment of Richard Shin as its new CFO. Shin has succeeded Ysmael...

Global growth forecasts for 2022 and 2023 are lower as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and pandemic lockdowns in China add...

Almost a third of businesses globally failed to deliver against decarbonisation targets set for 2020 when it comes to ESG,...

CFOs are likely to maintain or increase enterprise digital investments in the next two years even if inflation persists, according...

EY is considering a global audit spinoff amid growing regulatory pressure, according to media reports. EY and other Big Four...

Work life balance is voted the most important employee value proposition for the first time in 10 years of research...

The Great Resignation will be here to stay as one in five workers say they are likely to switch to...

CFOs: Do you really know what CEOs think when it comes to issues such as sustainability, Metaverse, and inflation.Gartner said...

CFOs respond to inflation with raising prices as their primary strategy but they also recognise that this strategy is unsustainable...

The average ransomware payment collected from organisations in Singapore  — that had data encrypted in their most significant ransomware attacks...

Close to half (48%) of office workers in Singapore say they would consider quitting their job in the next six...

The Southeast Asia private equity market had one of the most impressive turnarounds in its history, with deal value reaching...

Finance plays an essential role in a company’s overall business transformation as it goes deeper into digitisation to improve operational...

Hong Kong and New York-listed Autohome Inc recently announced its appointment of Craig Yan Zeng as CFO. Having more than...

The current high inflation will cause significant but temporary credit effects in many countries, as the actions of central banks...

TikTok owner ByteDance recently announced its appointment of  Julie Gao as CFO.  A Hong-Kong based capital markets lawyer at Skadden, Arps,...

Almost half of finance executives (49%) surveyed see self-service data and analytics as a driver of employee productivity, said Gartner...

CFOs in China are expected to play broader roles when it comes to sustainability, as a result of the country’s...

Working women report high level of burnout, with 53% of female workers surveyed by Deloitte saying their stress levels are...

One of the top barriers to digital transformation according to finance, HR, and IT leaders is the widening gap between...

It’s time for CFOs to budget for sales organisations’ transition from intuition-based to data-driven decision making. By 2026, 65% of...

India’s ICICI Bank announced recently the appointment of Anindya Banerjee as the Group CFO. He joined the ICICI Group in...

Hong Kong employees want to change employers in the first half of 2022, with 31% of respondents in a survey...

Cyberattacks and data loss are the key risks facing directors and officers, with cyber extortion and the growth of ransomware...

While a hybrid workforce can bring many benefits, employers must avoid proximity bias arising from this new work model, said...

CFOs might invest more in reporting automation, RPA, and process mining over the next two years when it comes to...

Cybercrime is the biggest current threat facing businesses, while emerging risks from ESG-reporting fraud and platform fraud could impact businesses...

A macroeconomic downturn has moved into the top five risks among senior executives, said Gartner recently when releasing the Emerging...

More than a quarter of rated Asia Pacific (APAC) companies will be at risk under a downside scenario of a...

Only 30% of CFO-CIO relationships are characterised by strong collegiality and business centricity, said Gartner recently when releasing results of...

Digitalisation has a more important role in play in sustainability as 88% of C-suites in Asia Pacific will increase the...

The World Bank said recently that it has lowered its annual global growth forecast for 2022 from 4.1% to 3.2%, citing the...

Global IPO market saw significant slowdown in Q1 2022 after fter record-high levels of global IPO activity in 2021, said...

India's passenger airline IndiGo recently appointed Gaurav Negi as its new CFO. Negi was IndiGo's senior vice president and head...

Eleven high-yield (HY) corporates in Asia Pacific rated from ‘B-’ to ‘BB+’ could face elevated refinancing risks under a stagflation...

Indonesia-based private education provider BINA NUSANTARA (BINUS) Group will deploy Workday’s suite of enterprise cloud applications for financial and human...

China and Hong Kong IPOs will  accelerate if the pandemic situation in China improves and the Russia-Ukraine War subsides in...

The world will see increasing inflationary pressure as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues , said KPMG recently when releasing...

Digital money will be the future, said PwC recently when releasing its 2022 PwC Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Global...

Supply side strains in Asia Pacific will remain elevated at least through the end of the year, with energy and...

Finance and accounting professionals are worried about operating costs, said ACCA and IMA recently when releasing the latest edition of...

You are right if you think board executives are unaware of cyber threats. There is a broad assumption from executives...

Data and analytics leaders should embrace three imperatives when leveraging the top trends for 2022 in their enterprise, said Gartner recently....

ACCA announced recently that it will launch its new Global Business Services (GBS) Certificate in April. The global business services,...

Directors around the world are concerned that their firms won’t be able to deliver on ESG goals, said INSEAD recently...

More than 60% of firms prioritise ESG in digital transformation while more than 80% plan to increase their investments in...

When it comes to CFO strategy, finance leaders CFOs need to move beyond short-term, reactive moves to counter inflation and...

Singapore’s job seeker sentiment is at a five-year low though nearly half of employers in the island state have plans...

Southeast Asia’s e-commerce car platform Carsome Group recently announced the appointment of its CFO Juliet Zhu as group president. Zhu...

Growing economic uncertainty and rising costs diminish consumer confidence, said EY lately when releasing its EY Future Consumer Index. The...

Islamic finance is set to drive a growing focus on ESG and sustainability in the wider Halal economy, said Maybank...

Luxury resort operator Soneva has selected Workday to help it digitally transform finance operation and capabilities, the technology company announced...

The top challenge for internal audit leaders this year is how they can attract talent with nontraditional skills, said Gartner...

Hong Kong export confidence continues to shrink as the HKTDC Export Index fell by 12.5 points to 24.7 in the...

Asia Pacific will see growing risks to its economic growth as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, said Moody’s recently....

Companies are estimated to reduce annual compliance training by 50% by 2025, said Gartner recently. This will displace costs in...

A recent survey of nearly 1000 people in Asia by Hays found that 43% of respondents see diversity as a...

Standard Chartered Bank, listed in both London and Hong Kong, has started to map out CFO succession plan as the...

Singapore has remained the most liveable location in the world for expatriates from East Asia in 2022, despite seeing the...

Chinese real estate Internal portal Fang Holdings Limited recently announced the appointment of Peng Cui as CFO. Cui has served...

The chief executives of 10 of the global accounting bodies have joined together to support a new call to action...

Private equity set a remarkable new standard for itself in 2021 as buyout deal value reached an all-time high of...

A Sidetrade study, Cash Culture Pulse 2022, revealed the detrimental impact spreadsheets have on a business team’s effectiveness. Firms interviewed...

A majority (84%) of employers in Singapore intend to raise staff salaries this year, said Hays recently when releasing its...

Hong Kong employees deem compensation and benefits as the most important considerations driving their career choices, said Randstad recently when...