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Building resilience – the CFO way

Future CFO

Be it the geopolitical tension in many parts of the world, the prevailing volatility of energy prices, or the looming crisis that is climate change , there is no rest for the CFO when it comes to navigating the challenges, man-made or otherwise. By being more risk aware, the CFO can assess scenarios relevant to the firm's business strategy.

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The CFO's Role in Preparing for Upcoming Economic Storms

Focus CFO

Businesses that have an embedded in-house Chief Financial Officer understand the pivotal role the CFO plays in proactively preparing the business for, and guiding it through, economic and market storms. By taking decisive, information-based action, the CFO guides the business toward the buffalo approach—proactively navigating the challenges.

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Use AI and Insurance Insights to Make Better Decisions

CFO Leadership

While this technology is still in its infancy, understanding its current and future capabilities, potential risks and basic risk management can help business leaders make better decisions. In terms of risk management, we typically consider frequency and severity of perils. What is Artificial Intelligence?

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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Activities that directly impact these objectives should take precedence.

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Opus Bank Announces New CFO

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Carrillo, Opus’ current executive vice president and CFO, has resigned effective Nov. Thompson is coming on board as Opus’ new EVP and CFO and will join its executive committee as well. Thompson is coming to the bank from Midland States Bancorp, where he was EVP and CFO as well. “We The financial institution (FI) said Nicole M.

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Navan’s Modern Approach to Duty of Care

CFO Leadership

For companies asking employees to travel, a duty of care applies to practices, policies, business decisions, and even the healthcare that employers extend to employees in their working environment and outside the office. With increased risk comes the need for increased duty of care. That last bullet is particularly important.

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Impact of a major cyber incident: 9% drop in shareholder value 

Future CFO

Insider risk: Two in five companies reported a lack of security operations center controls, which highlights the need for improved cyber security measures to prevent against phishing, the most common vector for initial network access. Healthcare: The overall cyber risk score for healthcare clients improved from 2.6