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

Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

Harding emphasises the importance of "the abilities to influence, the abilities to lead, the abilities to communicate and the ability to inspire." The ability to analyse data, identify insights, and communicate those insights effectively is highly valued.

Finance 69

Finance Communication Leadership Profit and Loss 69

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In a country where economic disparities, regulatory shifts, and global influences constantly reshape the business environment, one skill stands out as indispensable: critical thinking. Contextual Decision-Making: The Power of Local Insight South Africa’s unique socio-economic context means that a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works.

Problem Solving 52

Problem Solving Leadership CFO Compliance 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In Japan, the three banks included in our ranking—Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho—all suffered an average 5% balance sheet contraction in 2023, which could be seen as a reflection of the country’s difficulty sustaining economic growth. The 14 eurozone banks in our top 50 averaged a 1% increase in assets.

Banking 94

Banking Construction Communication Leverage 94

Focus CFO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

FocusCFO is proud to have contributed an article to the FENG Journal titled "Speaking the Language: The Art of Communication and Storytelling in Financial Leadership". To learn more about how to effectively communicate and tell stories with your data, read the full article on the FENG Journal website.

Communication 52

Communication Leadership CFO Economics 52

CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

Economic changes, whether due to inflation, global disruptions, or evolving consumer behavior, require businesses to be agile and adaptable. Staying informed about economic trends, market shifts, and industry updates allows you to anticipate potential challenges and opportunities. Businesses that fail to adapt risk losing relevance.

Economics 52

Economics Leadership Budgeting Communication 52

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

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Onward to 2025 Shivam thinks that aside from acceleration in digital transformation— which is, now, a given for the Finance function — finance leaders should double down on building capacity and capability within the organisation to enable quality and agility in their responses to geo-political, regulatory, and economic cycle shocks.

Finance 96

Finance Healthcare Benchmarking Forecasting 96

Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

COP29 follows a spell of good economic news for Azerbaijan. The government aims to lure foreign direct investment (FDI) into such sectors as tourism, information and communication technology, logistics and transport, and agribusiness. The event nevertheless gives this country of 10.3 of export earnings. But progress has been slow.

Investments 105

Investments Transportation Finance Economics 105

Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

Looking back Reminiscing about how 2024 went by, Law says the year has been eventful and frothy with global conflicts, geopolitical tensions, technology disruptions, and economic uncertainties. According to Law, the changes that come along with this will inevitably drive the workforce to re-evaluate and upskill their talent pools.

Finance 91

Finance Problem Solving Technology Communication 91

CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 5, 2025

Finally, Cribl CFO Zach Johnson shares his three Ps frameworkprecision, predictability, and performancespotlighting how open communication and unit economics training can shape a companys culture and boost long-term value.

CFO 52

CFO Strategic Planning Finance Corporate Finance 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We must remain vigilant about potential economic shifts and geopolitical events that could impact these projections. Heightened geopolitical tensions and policy shifts, such as those related to the US election and Chinas economic policies, are increasing market volatility and uncertainty. GF: How do you communicate that to clients?

Banking 52

Banking Communication Strategic Planning Leverage 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 18, 2020

Google is asking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to hold radio experiments “in and near the 6 GHz band,” according to a recent filing with the agency. The news comes as the rollout of 5G, a network that showcases download speeds reportedly 100 times quicker than 4G, may speed up even amid economic headwinds.

Economics 139

Economics Communication Technology Securities 139

Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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. Clear Stakeholder Communication : Transparency with stakeholders regarding the company’s approach to managing risks associated with China’s debt is key.

Economics 52

Economics Currencies Communication Risk Management 52

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

FP&A analyst, in turn, is a promising yet developing profession that can be interesting to graduates with finance, statistics, economics or business degrees as well as to finance professionals from adjacent disciplines. Performance management is a range of practices which a company uses to measure its performance and communicate results.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Forecasting 130

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Looking ahead, I aim to continue serving on boards that focus on skills development and small business growth, as these are critical areas for economic empowerment and job creation. When I eventually retire from active employment, I envision dedicating my time to various boards, where I can share my expertise and help shape impactful programmes.

CFO 95

CFO Auditing Leadership Finance 95

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Organizations can ensure economic stability and confidently adapt to changes by spotting risks early and applying appropriate countermeasures. Through regular monitoring of financial performance, fractional CFO services can establish key performance indicators (KPIs) that allow for timely adjustments to economic strategies.

Leadership 52

Leadership Budgeting Profit and Loss CFO 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 26, 2022

There may be a tiny benefit to reducing the use of the word “master,” but the cost of the disruption to our language and communication is huge. Henderson is a Senior Fellow with the American Institute for Economic Research. David was previously the senior economist for health policy with President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers.

Economics 130

Economics Construction Forecasting Communication 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 1, 2022

One of my favorite teaching lessons in economics is the division of labor. It’s one of those ideas that reminds me of my late father’s dual roles, that of both professor of economics and part-time professional magician. He received his BA in economics from Kenyon College and his Ph.D. Richardson.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Economics Communication Numbers 130

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

In the maelstrom of daily life grappling with COVID-19, the rollout of 5G , the fifth-generation network that features downloading speeds reportedly 100 times faster than that of 4G, may accelerate even as economic headwinds gather. As Jessica Rosenworcel of the Federal Communications Commission told CNBC about current capacity.

Economics 139

Economics Communication eCommerce Securities 139

Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Through structured communication and collaborative problem-solving, Wong says he focuses on fostering clarity at every level, eliminating confusion, and driving unified efforts. The ongoing geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and market volatility call for a sharper focus on risk management and strategic decision-making.

Finance 98

Finance Leadership Problem Solving Benchmarking 98

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Her journey is marked by a commitment to strategic analysis, effective communication, and fostering collaboration, earning her recognition as a Women in Tech 2023 Winner at Sentech Africa Tech Week. From an early age, I was fascinated with numbers and business economics. Finally, collaboration is key to creating win-win situations.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Communication Finance 52

Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 15, 2022

Economic Innovation Group ). • 100 Tips for a Better Life : You can improve your communication skills with practice much more effectively than you can improve your intelligence with practice. If you’re not that smart but can communicate ideas clearly, you have a great advantage over everybody who can’t communicate clearly.

Communication 119

Communication Startups Economics Marketing 119

CFO News Room

JANUARY 7, 2023

Unlike Ehrlich, Simon believed that politically and economically free societies could accommodate rapid population growth. Relatively free markets would communicate information through price signals about which innovation would be the most socially valued. He obtained a PhD in Economic History from the London School of Economics.

Economics 130

Economics Communication Technology Marketing 130

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC has issued a risk alert outlining Reg BI-related deficiencies discovered during recent examinations of broker-dealers, from dual-registered advisors not clearly communicating whether they were acting as a commission-based (..)

Education 130

Education Compliance Communication Investments 130

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail. Verizon Communications is not going to the RSA cybersecurity conference because of fears related to the coronavirus, Reuters reported.

Transportation 132

Transportation Economics Retail Compliance 132

CFO Talks

JANUARY 30, 2025

Roger highlighted that clarity in communication and tangible benefits for employees are critical in aligning the team with the companys vision. He recommended frequent communication to address concerns and align employees. He recommended frequent communication to address concerns and align employees.

Communication 52

Communication CFO Valuation Construction 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

IRIS2, the European satellite communications program, is finally taking off. IRIS2 and its 290 satellites are much smaller than the 6,000 active Starlink satellites but the constellation is a strong communication tool. The response to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper is the SpaceRISE consortium.

Communication 52

Communication Budgeting Finance Securities 52

CFO News Room

JANUARY 10, 2023

As I write in the introduction to a Southern Economic Journal symposium (commemorating the anniversaries of Ludwig von Mises’s “Economic Calculation in the Socialist Commonwealth” and F.A. Art Carden is a Senior Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. Art Carden.

Economics 130

Economics Education Communication Marketing 130

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Our current economic woes are significant, and might worsen before they improve. David is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College where he received a BA in Economics. While at Hampden-Sydney, he was a Senior Fellow with the Center for the Study of Political Economy and worked in the Economics department as a teaching assistant.

Economics 130

Economics Education Communication Marketing 130

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With the pandemic shifting the economic landscape of many countries, the appetite for more cost-effective and efficient measures intensifies. The opportunity to work remotely coupled by the advancement of technology brought a realisation from companies that talent can be employed wherever the skillsets are present."

Accounting 105

Accounting Finance Problem Solving Accounts Payable 105

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

She is driven to deepen her expertise in digitalization, AI, and machine learning , applying them to improve financial wellness and business efficiency and aims for international leadership roles that contribute to the economic development of Africa and values cross-disciplinary collaborations for impactful projects.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Problem Solving Communication 52

Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

IRIS2, the European satellite communications program, is finally taking off. IRIS2 and its 290 satellites are much smaller than the 6,000 active Starlink satellites but the constellation is a strong communication tool. The response to Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Kuiper is the SpaceRISE consortium.

Communication 52

Communication Budgeting Finance Securities 52

Accountancy Today

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The proposed standard includes principles-based requirements that would apply to all methods of confirmation, including paper-based and electronic communications. Williams, PCAOB chair, said: “During times of economic uncertainty, the risk of fraud is heightened, and auditors have to be more vigilant than ever.

Auditing 98

Auditing Communication Economics Accounting 98

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Effective Communication is Key Clear, open, and honest communication is at the heart of any successful organisation. As a CFO, you must not only communicate financial results but also articulate the company’s strategic goals in a way that resonates with everyone—from junior staff to the board of directors.

Leadership 98

Leadership Problem Solving CFO Communication 98

Global Finance

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The pilot program, which commenced in 2020, allows Beijing to test a wide range of innovative policies and keep pace with prevailing international economic and trade rules. Hosting Sibos in Beijing will definitely help advance the communication and cooperation in the financial community across the world.”

Construction 111

Construction Finance Communication Economics 111

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

On Friday, Cowen downgraded the communication tools company to market perform from outperform, citing deteriorating macro trends. DraftKings — DraftKings fell nearly 28% after warning a prolonged economic downturn could impact spending by its customers. The company expressed caution about the impact of an economic downturn.

Profit and Loss 130

Profit and Loss Forecasting Sales Economics 130