CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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.

CFO 52

CFO Strategic Planning Communication Risk Management 52

CFA Institute

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Is there a trade-off between diversity and investment performance?

Investments 100

Investments Performance Measuring Risk Management Economics 100

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. Risk Management: Given the CFO’s role in identifying and mitigating risks, tasks related to safeguarding the company’s assets and financial health are critical.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

CFA Institute

MARCH 29, 2022

The operation of enterprise annuities in China suffers from a "long-term money, short-term investment" mindset.

Investments 99

Investments Performance Measuring Risk Management Economics 99

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

A company who invests only in protection is not managing the risk associated with getting up and running again in the event of a cyber incident. In March 2022, the SEC issued a proposed rule titled Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Planning Investments Economics 130

CFA Institute

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

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

Communication 93

Communication Investments Performance Measuring Risk Management 93

CFA Institute

MAY 11, 2022

Equities are not necessarily more risky than such "safe" assets as US Treasuries. .

Investments 102

Investments Treasury Performance Measuring Risk Management 102

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Bloomberg customers will now be able to use the news site's terminal to look at Credit Benchmark 's credit risk data, which comes from risk views of the world's largest financial institutions, according to a press release. Clients will also be able to use the data for an enterprise use case, the release stated.

Credit Risk 85

Credit Risk Benchmarking Risk Management Economics 85

Spreadym

MAY 10, 2023

This analysis can help you identify risks, assess the feasibility of goals, or optimize your financial plans. Investment Analysis: In investment decision-making, what-if analysis can be valuable. Risk Management: What-if analysis is also useful in risk management.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Performance Measuring Prioritization 52

Future CFO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Meanwhile, Japan is expected to have a US$12 billion investment in AI by 2027, rising at a compound annual growth rate of 25%. AI is being adopted by Japanese industries to improve productivity, quality control, risk management and customer experiences, thereby driving economic growth and technological leadership.

Leadership 52

Leadership Risk Management Forecasting Leverage 52

CFA Institute

DECEMBER 17, 2021

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

Communication 65

Communication Investments Construction Risk Management 65

Barry Ritholtz

MARCH 22, 2023

Even though it feels like I’ve lived through every economic or market environment imaginable, I know there will be plenty of stuff that happens in the future that will surprise me. ( fivethirtyeight ) Be sure to check out our Masters in Business this week with Cliff Asness, co-founder and chief investment officer at AQR Capital Management.

Risk Management 111

Risk Management Manufacturing Economics Investments 111

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It encompasses environmental, social, and economic dimensions and involves the responsible use of resources, reducing waste and pollution, promoting social equity, and ensuring economic viability over the long term,” she put forward. According to Soni, ESG factors are often integral to sustainability efforts.

Leadership 98

Leadership Compliance Financial Reporting Economics 98

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

And while there’s no guarantee that any job will be immune to cutbacks or layoffs, some industries weather economic storms better than others. After all, people will always need financial services, whether investing their money , taking out loans, or managing their taxes. Hedge fund managers do just that.

Finance 130

Finance Budgeting Compliance Financial Analyst 130

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

This emphasis on improving a broad collection of BP&A-related areas is part of the finance organization’s efforts to optimize costs, sharpen planning, improve risk management and increase profitability amid heightened economic, geopolitical, social and climate uncertainties.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Compliance Finance 52

PYMNTS

JULY 6, 2020

In today’s challenging economic environment, I am pleased to continue our expansion into a prime market that aligns with our strategic growth plans,” Dowd said in a press release. or in other countries.

Currencies 79

Currencies Foreign Exchange Risk Management Treasury 79

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

This emphasis on improving a broad collection of BP&A-related areas is part of the finance organization’s efforts to optimize costs, sharpen planning, improve risk management and increase profitability amid heightened economic, geopolitical, social and climate uncertainties.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Compliance CFO 52

CFA Institute

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Heather Brilliant, CFA, defines engagement as “proactively, constructively, and collaboratively engaging with the management teams of the companies in which we invest.”.

Investments 52

Investments Construction Performance Measuring Risk Management 52

CFA Institute

AUGUST 30, 2022

The pitta bird is a rare sight in tropical forests, even to the trained eyes of birdwatchers. Yet there she was, perched on the window of my condo, in a busy metropolis.

Investments 86

Investments Risk Management Economics 86

Future CFO

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Invest in GenAI, but also the culture change, mindset shift, new talent and upskilling to fully realise its value. Co-create : Achieving change in complex natural, economic and technological systems requires broad-based collaboration with clients, business partners, government, civil society, academia and creatives.

Finance 52

Finance Problem Solving Leverage Risk Management 52

CFA Institute

JUNE 17, 2022

How are asset owners thinking about and building their multi-generational, long-horizon portfolios?

Investments 94

Investments Performance Measuring Risk Management Economics 94

Future CFO

JANUARY 15, 2024

As leaders of the finance function, chief financial officers must be on top of the topic for better decision-making and risk management. Organisations have to understand ESG not merely for compliance or risk management, but as an opportunity to explore new opportunities or adapt their business models.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Compliance Valuation Finance 52

CFA Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This curated collection of Enterprising Investor 's ESG coverage showcases the key sustainability issues through the perspectives of both ESG proponents and critics.

Investments 78

Investments Performance Measuring Risk Management Economics 78

Spreadym

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Saving and Investing: Develop a savings plan and investment strategy to build wealth over time. 401(k), IRA), investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets, and establishing an emergency fund. This metric reflects your ability to invest in growth or return value to shareholders. Liquidity Ratios: a.

Planning 59

Planning Strategic Planning Budgeting Forecasting 59

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Create a Revenue Forecast: Estimate your expected income sources, including salaries, sales revenue, investment income, grants, or any other sources of revenue. Account for Savings and Investments: Allocate a portion of your income for savings, investments, or emergency funds.

Budgeting 59

Budgeting Strategic Planning Forecasting Economics 59

PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2016

According to a survey conducted by the chamber, there are negative effects of such legislative efforts , with businesses noting that they have been forced to increase prices for their customers as a result of regulatory impacts or have had to delay or cancel investments for growth. ” .

Economics 40

Economics Compliance Finance Auditing 40

CFA Institute

JANUARY 25, 2022

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

Communication 107

Communication Investments Performance Measuring Risk Management 107

CFA Institute

MAY 17, 2021

We should lean toward investing in all of the world all of the time.

Investments 52

Investments Performance Measuring Risk Management Economics 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Siang Leng Tay , CFO and head of FP&A for QBE Asia , summed it up by adding that the biggest change is the need to respond quickly to rapidly changing economic conditions/business challenges as well as being the co-pilot to senior management and Boards for strategic decision making. “It 2020-2021: period of challenges.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leadership Finance Investments 98

Future CFO

JANUARY 15, 2024

Global tax reform, ineffective use of technology and economic uncertainty are putting significant strain on business’ transfer pricing (TP) capabilities, according to the 2024 EY International Tax and Transfer Pricing Survey. Fear of double taxation emerges among businesses amid global tax reform, said EY recently.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Risk Management Technology Planning 52

CFA Institute

MAY 24, 2022

The capital asset pricing model (CAPM) is a marvel of economic scholarship. The problem is that it doesn’t always work in practice. So, we fixed it.

Marketing 133

Marketing Economics Performance Measuring Risk Management 133

Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

Forecasts can be short-term or long-term and are usually based on assumptions about factors like market conditions, customer behavior, economic trends, and internal capabilities. They help organizations anticipate potential risks, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions about resource allocation and strategic planning.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Forecasting Planning Strategic Planning 52

CFA Institute

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Assets and liabilities in any portfolio should contribute to liquidity maintenance, income generation, preservation of capital, and growth.

Investments 70

Investments Risk Management Economics 70

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

I can vividly remember my first high school economics class, that was when I first realized that math wasn’t only theoretical. It provided an in-depth understanding of emerging markets including consumer needs across culture, languages, and economic landscape. Managing a team across half of the globe is a multifaceted challenge.

Finance 52

Finance Leadership Auditing Math 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2020

The company's services include collaborations with blue-chip enterprises in the fields of infrastructure, energy and medical business, all of which are more resilient to economic cycles. The release stated that supply chain finance has been effective as a way to fund SMBs and has been supported by the Chinese government.

Finance 94

Finance Risk Management Economics Technology 94

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The latter, for example, is an offering that Bloomberg says can “ bring the full potential of AI to the financial domain ” and create entirely new workflows, economic analyses and financial benchmarks for its customers. That includes investing in people and business processes that can help your AI initiative be successful.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 115

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Compliance Forecasting 115

Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In response, 82% of CFOs report that investments in digital are accelerating faster than in other areas, including talent, supply chain, business services or fixed assets. According to the Gartner View from the Board of Directors 2021 survey , 69% of board members want to accelerate digital business.

Leadership 98

Leadership Finance GAAP Forecasting 98