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Leveraging ESG initiatives for business value

Future CFO

Young says there is an increasing demand for organisations to grow profitably but responsibly. For this matter, in the area of environment, key stakeholders, especially consumers and shareholders, over time are looking to support organisations who can best balance 'People, Profit and Planet priorities'.

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Identifying and Overcoming Ethical Dilemmas in Business 

CFO Talks

It’s when you’re forced to weigh conflicting priorities—profit versus integrity, loyalty versus legality, or personal values versus organisational goals. What’s at Stake: Misrepresentation might boost short-term results but exposes the company to legal liabilities, loss of investor confidence, and reputational harm.

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From Legacy Telecom to Cloud | Brian McClintock,CFO, Fusion Connect

CFO Thought Leader

He describes discovering a milliondollar monthly loss just 60 days into one assignment, orchestrating an acquisition to restore profitability, and converting the deficit into $1 million EBITDA gains within a year. Leverage AI to redeploy talent efficiently. CFO Strategy Playbook Calmly turn deficits into datadriven action.

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Avoid the Unforced Investment Errors Even Billionaires Make

Barry Ritholtz

Fees of 2% plus 20% of the profits are a huge drag on performance. The SVB loss served me right; it was a reminder of how quickly I get cocky and arrogant after a score. This is the perfect recipe for making an unforced error or easily avoidable mistake. I was up so much on that trade that my trading demons were emboldened.

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Cross-Listed Companies, Navigating International Reporting Standards 

CFO Talks

Missing a deadline isn’t just embarrassing; it can lead to penalties, delisting threats, or a loss of investor confidence. How do you explain to investors why your profits appear strong in one currency but less so in another? Leverage Technology Financial reporting software isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity.

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Compliance And Innovation Make Profitable Bedfellows For Banks

PYMNTS

All the while, “stuck banks” have been mired in the profits and losses (P&L) issues and internal fiefdoms fighting with each other over limited resources, he said. There’s also the risk that many of these technologies are “underappreciated” and haven’t been leveraged and deployed to their fullest potential yet, McCarthy said.

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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

CFO Talks

Elizabeth Burns exemplifies this dynamic role, demonstrating how financial frameworks can be leveraged to meet sustainability objectives and deliver value to diverse stakeholders. Notably, she reversed a decade-long loss at Coca-Cola, doubled profits, and restructured major funding. Leana van der Merwe: Thank you, Elizabeth.

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