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How CFOs must deal with China's economic slump

Future CFO

China is currently facing an economic slowdown following the pandemic, which have raised concerns among ratings agencies that led to a downgrade in the country’s debt outlook. Enhanced Risk Management : CFOs should prioritise comprehensive risk assessments, focusing on the impacts of China’s debt situation on their business operations.

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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. While we are now mostly through that storm, new economic storm clouds are on the horizon. But that relief will be temporary.

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Interest rates and the Modern CFO

CFO Talks

Recently, the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to maintain interest rates has had significant implications not only for the economic landscape but also for the competencies demanded of today’s CFOs. The Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged, opting for stability amidst ongoing economic turbulence.

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From CA to CFO: Navigating the competency framework

CFO Talks

It identifies 34 competencies structured within the four general roles of a CFO: Steward This role focuses on accounting, control, risk management, and asset preservation. With 9 competencies, this role focuses on leadership, communication, corporate governance, and change management.

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On Investment Objectives and Risks, Clear Communication Is Key, Part 2

CFA Institute

Standard deviation fails to characterize risk in a way that matters to most investors.

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On Investment Objectives and Risks, Clear Communication Is Key, Part 3

CFA Institute

Portfolio Pi and Portfolio Eta are new decision metrics that connect investment objectives and risks.

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Mapping CFOs road to success

Future CFO

The best CFOs comprehend the necessity of taking calculated risks and communicate that avoiding risks altogether is a losing proposition. Teach and Translate: Effective communication is at the heart of the CFO’s role.

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