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Mapping CFOs road to success

Future CFO

In mapping the road to success, CFOs must adhere to the following practices : Scope the Challenge: As a CFO, the task is to construct an independent, fact-based perspective on the organisation’s resources, support structures, and activities that contribute to value creation.

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How Sharp Is the Sharpe Ratio? An Analysis of Global Stock Indices

CFA Institute

To test the Sharpe Ratio’s effectiveness, we constructed monthly return distributions for global stock market indices to see if any had too much skewness.

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Book Review: In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio

CFA Institute

Andrew Lo and Stephen Foerster offer a checklist of seven principles by which investors can construct their own “perfect portfolios.”.

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Trade Credit Insurance

Finvisage

The report further proceeds with Results and Findings column, confronting data on several key economic factors affecting TCI on a macro scale. Subsequently, the report touches upon the UK’s current economic environment and TCI’s recent market status. increase which was followed by the construction industry at 1.2% Introduction.

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On Investment Objectives and Risks, Clear Communication Is Key, Part 1

CFA Institute

Identifying investment objectives and achieving stakeholder buy-in is the critical first step in connecting these objectives to portfolio construction.

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Transitioning from In-House to an Outsourced CFO

CFO Share

They can offer high-level strategic advice or tactical cash management without the full-time cost, making them an attractive option for businesses looking to economize without compromising on financial leadership. Risk management and cost savings demand investing in a professional and reliable fractional CFO.

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The Great Credit Card Program Outsourcing Debate

PYMNTS

Among the biggest debates is how to construct and operate the best card program possible – a decision that served as the foundation for a new PYMNTS interview with Jim Geeslin, head of strategy for Elan Financial Services , an agent credit card issuer. Do FIs want to navigate card programs through that?”.