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The Key to Effective Risk Management in Business with Chris Weeks, CFO Center UK

CFO Talks

The Key to Effective Risk Management in Business with Chris Weeks, CFO Center UK In the latest CFO Club podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Chris Weeks from CFO Center UK. Chris shared invaluable insights into effective risk management strategies and how businesses can better prepare for uncertainty.

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Financial Risk Management: Small Business Advice from a CFO

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Business owners focus mainly on reward (profit), which is easy to measure, while tragically few entrepreneurs look back on a month with low profits and say, “well, at least we managed our risks properly.” Despite the general preference to focus on profits, financial risk management is crucial to long-term success.

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Driving Economic Stability: Q&A With Union of Arab Banks’ Wissam Fattouh

Global Finance

Over the years, they have maintained solid liquidity buffers and adhered to prudent risk management strategies, allowing them to withstand global economic shocks and geopolitical uncertainties. Another major challenge is managing geopolitical and economic uncertainties in the region.

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Transforming Audit Readiness into a Strategic Advantage

E78 Partners

Strengthening Internal Controls and Risk Management Internal controls form the backbone of audit readiness. Ensuring Compliance with Evolving Standards and Regulations Private equity-backed companies often face heightened scrutiny due to rapid growth, acquisitions, or restructuring.

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What Is PortCo in Private Equity?

E78 Partners

Depending on the investment strategy, a PortCo may focus on expansion, restructuring, operational improvements, or preparing for an eventual sale or IPO. Private equity firms work closely with management teams to optimize performance, implement strategic initiatives, and ensure the company meets its growth and profitability targets.

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Cash in times of crises: Lessons from 2020-2022

Future CFO

“This was addressed through the institution of daily cash monitoring and management. The Group also completed a successful restructuring which helped to strengthen its financial and cash position,” she added. She also cited regaining financial institutions’ confidence in the Group post-restructuring as another challenge.

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INTL FCStone Mitigates Brexit Risk With FX Takeover

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INTL FCStone , a risk management and advisory service provider for players in the financial industry, announced a new acquisition to strengthen its small business foreign exchange and hedging offering. The company said in a press release Monday (Jan.