The Growth-oriented CFO

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) can be somewhat forgiven for maintaining a defensive stance when it comes to forward planning and cost management, given the hectic macroeconomic climate and the multitude of risk factors at play. However, a disruptive market provides fertile ground for businesses to innovate, drive growth and steal a march on competitors. (read more)

A Mindset for Navigating Risk

As businesses around the world get to grips with the outcome of the US election, it reinforces the need for senior leaders to have a robust approach to risk management. Whether it’s political, financial or related to internal culture and performance, Board-level directors need to think differently about how they’re identifying vulnerabilities and assessing short and long-term threats. (read more)

Joining the Dots of Sustainability

An increasing number of high-profile companies are rolling back on their climate change targets and plans for Net Zero. Nobody is suggesting the scale of transformation required is straightforward. While there are pockets of innovation and progress, the sobering truth is that businesses and governments are behind where they need to be. (read more)

Get Ready for an M&A Resurgence

After a slowdown in M&A activity during the past two years, it appears that dealmakers are expecting a resurgence over the next 12 months. The hope is that deals will start to materialise as confidence grows about how to create value in a new financial reality where the cost of capital continues to be more expensive. (read more)