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5 steps to successful ESG reporting
ESG reporting will continue to evolve until global standards are in place, but there are benefits in getting started now. These tips can help.The board: ‘Think the unthinkable’ to manage serious risks
Directors have a duty to ask tough questions and challenge all assumptions, according to Simon Laffin, FCMA, CGMA.How European companies are embracing hybrid working, ESG
Businesses are increasingly focusing on environmental, social, and governance KPIs, according to European finance leaders.South Africa aims to bring pilot carbon capture project online in 2023
Injecting underground the CO2 from coal-driven electricity generation is a controversial solution for South Africa’s greenhouse gas challenge.Global dividends to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021, report says
Limits placed on bank dividends had a considerable effect on 2020 payouts, but a latest global estimate is for an 8.5% “underlying rebound” in 2021.Morocco, Kenya, and Ghana economies set to grow fast in 2021
Five major African economies are forecasting growth rates this year above 4%, data shows.Putting purpose into action through sustainable models, measurements
The CFO of Maersk’s Far East operations and an expert in circular economy share how to execute sustainable ambitions that create value for stakeholders.Breaking your bad remote working habits
Try these tactics to re-establish focus and balance as you return to the office.5 tips for making small talk in the office again
Months of isolation have made small talk seem like a big deal for finance professionals.Facebook, telecoms to extend subsea cable to four countries
The number of the 2Africa project’s cable ‘landings’ has increased to 35 in 26 countries, improving internet connectivity into and around Africa.Banks take steps to reduce potential cloud computing risks, Google survey finds
An international survey of financial services leaders found that many are considering adopting a multicloud strategy.How CFOs can incorporate resilience in their plans: Workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored to finance leaders the need to have structures that can withstand shocks to help their teams and their business thrive.Airlines offer perks to keep grounded elite flyers on board in Asia
Elite tier passengers, who accounted for 30% of international revenue pre-pandemic, are being given status extensions of at least two years.From self-sabotage to superpower: Harnessing emotion with self-awareness
Sharon King Gabrielides, Ph.D., and Scott Dust, Ph.D., explain how finance professionals can build and sustain self-awareness, and bring a more empathetic and perceptive approach to the workplace.A ‘responsible finance’ team’s 3-step business partnering approach
A UK finance manager at Evergreen Garden Care says business partnering requires active relationship-building and adopting a questioning mindset.4 tips for resetting boundaries when returning to the office
Consider seizing this moment and holding on to the best aspects of working from home while reclaiming whatever you’ve missed about office life with the following steps.Russia plans to subsidise electric cars to spur demand
The government has a target of 220,000 electric vehicles by 2030 and plans to cover 25% of the purchase price of any Russian-made electric car.Finance leaders spotlight vital skills to thrive in business
Interviews with CFOs and controllers across varied industries show that essential skills to succeed in increasingly digital business environments are largely related to the ability to connect the dots.Australia’s deal boom set to intensify on cheap cash, pandemic confidence
The $174 billion worth of M&A deals announced this year in Australia is an all-time high and around six times the value of the same period in 2020.
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