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Third-party risk management: Organisations redefining approach

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When it comes to third-party risk management, organisations are redefining their approaches, with a focus on talent and strengthening the role of executive leadership on third-party risk management teams, said Deloitte recently when releasing results of a survey.

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How CFOs must deal with China's economic slump

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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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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

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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.

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How a holistic AI approach to sustainability can create value

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Artificial intelligence can help financial leaders create the timely insights needed to unlock exponential natural, social and economic value, according to a research by Ernst & Young. How can they leverage data to create new sustainability solutions in the timeframe that we need them?

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Finance leaders' action agenda for sustainability acceleration

Future CFO

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. Leverage this capability to focus on developing better questions, trialing and learning rather than defining outcomes.

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Risks, challenges CFOs expect in 2024

Future CFO

We also adopted GRI 2021 standards, and TCFD recommendations in terms of governance, strategy, risk management, metrics and targets, in our recently released 2023 Sustainability Report, where we set out our ESG targets, as well as climate risks and opportunities.

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AI spending in APAC to grow to US$78.4B by 2027

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The increase in spending on AI , including software, services, and hardware, reflects a shift to leveraging technology in companies’ operations, as well as in improving customer experience and keeping up with the ever-changing market. The IDC is forecasting a compound annual growth rate of 25.5% for the 2022-2027 period.