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Private Equity in 2025: Five Key Levers Driving Value Creation

E78 Partners

Cost management and operational excellence are critical to sustain value creation, offset delayed exits, and maximize returns. To sustain momentum through transitions and disruption, PE firms are sharpening their talent strategies to ensure leadership continuity. years, the longest since 2005 ( McKinsey & Company ).

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Banks shift from using AI for productivity to improving customer experience

Global Finance

Historically, banks have faced high-cost pressures exacerbated by their legacy systems. According to S&P Global Ratings, operational costs for European banks increased by over 4% annually from 2021 to 2023 , emphasizing the need for effective cost management strategies.

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What it takes to be a leader with competence and capabilities

Future CFO

"Due to the fluidity of the situation, as a business, we had to dynamically manage operations and re-allocate resources to optimise the business outcome," she confided. Inflation and supply chain disruptions resulted in higher cost of doing business. Then there is the talent issue. Click here for more information.

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How CFOs can stay attuned to evolving market trends

Future CFO

The year 2024 sees a strategic focus on robust cost management, cash flow optimisation, and liquidity planning. People management will also remain a cornerstone trend in 2024 and finance leaders should focus on enhancing their leadership skills and creating environments that motivate employees to upskill and grow.

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Finance leader Q&A: Be ready to patiently understand people you lead

Future CFO

Editor’s note: Wei Zheng (pictured), Finance Director, Hays Asia shed light on what matters when it comes to leadership, how you can progress to become a leader, and the biggest challenge facing finance leaders today. This interview is part of FutureCFO’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. What’s your career goal now?

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Thinking Beyond the Bottom Line with Strategic Accounting

CFO Plans

Learn more about the benefits of cloud-based accounting software Manufacturing Accounting Solutions to Streamline Production Costs For businesses in the manufacturing sector, specialized accounting solutions are essential. These services help you track production costs, manage inventory, and optimize your supply chain.

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Maximize Growth and Profitability Through Strategic Budget Planning

E78 Partners

These models should capture the nuances of each area of the business, from revenue generation to cost management, and integrate into a financial model that provides a holistic view of financial health. Budget planning should be a tool for empowering leadership at all levels of the organization.