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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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Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo

CFO Talks

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.

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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.”.

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Central Banker Report Cards 2024: Asia-Pacific

Global Finance

This system is anchored in an improving governance ecosystem focused on risk management and internal controls under the umbrella of ESG-focused structures. “As The Asian Development Bank forecasts GDP growth at 5% for this year, driven by reduced growth in construction and services. Real GDP increased 8.8%

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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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Members’ Profile: Yvonne Dias

CFO Talks

From an early age, I was fascinated with numbers and business economics. While other children were captivated with languages, I found elegance of arithmetic, accounting and how it applied to business economics. Proficiency in these areas can significantly enhance one’s ability to manage and interpret financial data.

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Trade Credit Insurance

Finvisage

The report further proceeds with Results and Findings column, confronting data on several key economic factors affecting TCI on a macro scale. Subsequently, the report touches upon the UK’s current economic environment and TCI’s recent market status. increase which was followed by the construction industry at 1.2% Introduction.