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Bank of England seeks to eliminate confusion
The central bank is rethinking its monetary policy signalling after a misunderstanding that it would raise interest rates this month, leading to the sterling’s sharpest daily fall in 18 months.Analysis: Company valuations and climate strategies are poles apart
Investors want companies to show leadership on climate and transition plans, but the pressure to put profits first continues.IASB proposes new disclosure requirements for supplier finance arrangements
Targeted amendments proposed by the International Accounting Standards Board are designed to provide more information about the effects of supplier finance arrangements on a company’s liabilities and cash flows.What 4 experts say about the role of finance in a digital business model
Turning technology-enhanced insights into value-generating strategy creates competitive advantage.What COP26 commitments mean for accounting and finance
Climate goals need to be underpinned by clear plans and data. Accountants can play a leadership role in strategy formation and sustainability reporting.3 steps to ensure effective cybersecurity budget allocation
With the number and complexity of attacks increasing, cyber defence spending should focus on its impact and be proportionate to the threat.IASB proposal addresses noncurrent liabilities and covenants
The proposal would require companies to report information to help investors assess whether noncurrent liabilities with covenants could become repayable within 12 months.Insurers wary of providing cyber coverage amid ransomware surge
Cybercriminals are switching their targeting of healthcare facilities and municipalities to manufacturing and logistics companies.How to turbo-boost your upskilling with active learning
Accelerate learning and professional development with these four steps.6 tips for asking for help improving professional skills
You miss out on 100% of the help you don’t ask for.4 ways to build the self-motivation that can boost your career
Develop strong boundaries and align your passion with specific goals.COP26: What’s in the new climate agreement?
The pact covered fossil fuel subsidies, climate finance for developing countries, carbon markets rules, and more.CFO priorities: How COVID-19 rewrote the list
A focus on financial controls, moving to cloud-based applications, and supporting digital transformation and hybrid working are on CFOs’ priority lists.US-China climate deal lifts hopes as UN talks turn to dollars and cents
Draft conclusions call for more to be done on “climate finance” through grants rather than loans to developing nations.Do you have the wrong mentor?
Taking brave and proactive steps to change the relationship can yield beneficial results.6 ways to encourage innovation through performance management
Tying individuals’ work to strategic goals can provide incentive for developing effective new approaches.COP26 a seismic moment for businesses on climate change
Financial firms’ pledges and the creation of a global standards body are among moves to boost sustainable business.Inflation risks are real, but manageable
After a long period in which inflation barely figured in the economic discourse, it is back in the headlines — and squarely back on the corporate agenda.20 countries commit to halt financing of fossil fuels abroad
The agreement includes the US and Canada, but not China, Japan, and South Korea, which already have more limited commitments.
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