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Data-Driven Policy Decisions: Q&A With Philippines Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona

Global Finance

Remolona talks about the country’s early decision on cutting rates, its credit growth, and its pursuit of sustainable economic development. Global Finance : What is the Philippines economic growth outlook for 2024-25? Bank lending has consistently grown to support economic activities without compromising credit quality.

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Stars Of China 2024: Innovation Nation

Global Finance

The toolbox is open, and the fine-tuning is underway, as China’s policymakers and financial institutions respond to the thorny economic challenges of the post-pandemic era. China Construction Bank (CCB) introduced pensioner-friendly voice commands on its mobile app, in step with a government push to improve payment services for the elderly.

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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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Navigating South Africa’s Reporting Maze: What Every CFO Needs to Know

CFO Talks

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Reporting Requirement: The B-BBEE Act requires companies to submit annual reports on their B-BBEE status. Practical Example: A construction company aiming for a large government tender must ensure its B-BBEE compliance level is up-to-date and accurately reported.

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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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Dilemmas And Opportunities In African Climate Finance

Global Finance

Initially, there was a tendency to view climate action as a secondary concern, often overshadowed by more immediate economic challenges. Other promising areas for nimble startups include sustainable agriculture and irrigation, transport, recycling and smart construction. Last year, Africa-based climate tech enterprises raised $1.1

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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.”.