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The spread of COVID-19 presents serious concerns and challenges for many around the world. To help, we’re gathering the latest news stories along with relevant columns, tips, podcasts, and videos from FM magazine, along with curated items from our archives to help with uncertainty and disruption.

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Opinion: 5 reasons for UK finance professionals’ cautious outlook

Factors such as Brexit, a possible coronavirus second wave, and tax changes are among the concerns of UK-based management accountants.

Evolving while bracing for a second wave

Some finance departments are using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to ramp up resiliency efforts.

Insights for managing uncertainties brought on by the pandemic

These five insights may help businesses find opportunities amid the economic fallout of the pandemic.

Financial leaders face pay sacrifices during the pandemic

Finance leaders can expect to see the economic impact of the pandemic reflected in their compensation.

Pandemic can be catalyst for greater gender equality

Finance leaders share their experience caring for teams’ wellbeing and suggest that the work-from-home trend can make more job roles feasible for women.

Finance leaders see uneven recovery, business impact still unfolding

Companies across Asia Pacific see some industries struggle while others thrive, and expect to see a fuller picture of business impacts in the second half of 2020.

Leaders urged to consult with Gens Y and Z to forge post-pandemic workplaces

Deloitte’s 2020 Global Millennial Survey reveals top concerns for younger workers.

Regulators step back from action on current IFRS 16 amendment use

UK companies using the lease accounting standard’s COVID-19 amendment before its likely autumn adoption by the EU will not face regulatory action.

Institutional investors say COVID-19 pushed ESG to forefront

A European survey shows ESG criteria, especially social factors, hold greater sway in investment decisions, but significant barriers remain.

Geopolitical tensions greater threat to China businesses than COVID-19

Recovery is well underway, but finance leaders say uncertainty in China’s relations with other countries may dampen investments and business growth.