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ESG: There isn’t an ‘opt-out clause’ for accounting, finance professionals
With more businesses including ESG in their strategies, the accounting profession needs to help organisations comply with their ESG goals.Finance’s transformation into a value partner
The Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group discusses value partnering and the importance of grasping an organisation’s intangible assets and their associated value.Securing risk management wins from the pandemic
Many of the techniques executive teams and boards used to manage risks triggered by COVID-19 may be worth preserving.Despite green talk, pre-COVID-19 oil demand seen returning soon
The International Energy Agency, OPEC, and the US Energy Administration all updated their world oil demand and supply estimates.5 tips for building trust as a new manager
If you’ve recently been placed in charge of a new team, these tips can help you create a trusting work environment that allows everyone to perform at their best.Building emotional intelligence: Social awareness
One of the core pillars of emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand, and respond to the needs of others.Markets fear a different ‘delta’
With one eye on the economic disruption from COVID-19's Delta variant, financial markets are just as concerned about a different “delta”: the ebbing rate of global credit creation.5 tips for asking for what you want in today’s workplace
Your request is more likely to be granted if you consider your manager’s point of view and approach the situation from a place of clarity and mindfulness.The evolving battle against money laundering
Nonfinancial service organisations can take steps to adapt to a spate of new global anti-money laundering laws.FRC provides guidance for corporate reporting under energy and carbon rules
The regulator said companies need to explain their calculation method, what the reported numbers include, and the level of third-party assurance.UK furlough scheme approaches end; companies face homeworking decisions
The furlough scheme remains in place until 30 September with 11.6 million jobs supported so far and 7% of businesses’ workers currently in the scheme.China to push on with opening capital markets to foreign investors
China Securities Regulatory Commission officials point to cross-border cooperation on regulation, and possible expansion of stock connect schemes.UK’s FRC sets out information investors seek on risk, uncertainty, opportunity
There remains a gap between the information users want and the disclosures that organisations provide, according to a report.How effective leaders communicate difficult change
A communication plan and a positive attitude will help ease fears amidst major change.Amazon CEO unveils 55,000 tech jobs in first hiring push under his watch
Chief Executive Andy Jassy says the company needs more firepower to keep up with demand in retail, the cloud, and advertising, among other businesses.COVID-19 resurgence, tight labour market lead to drop in US optimism
Finance professionals remain optimistic overall about their businesses’ economic prospects, but that optimism is tempered by the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant and other concerns in the third quarter.Prices are rising, but is it inflation?
Rising prices have economists debating whether trouble is brewing, but a lot can be explained by the pandemic.Sustainability reporting: Getting clarity on materiality
The question of what is material and how materiality is assessed is undergoing a major transformation. Now is the time to understand how changes will influence reporting standards.Video: Norwegian Air, Lufthansa hopeful over rebound
Norwegian Air says it’s hopeful over a rebound as Europe reopens, while Lufthansa says its cash flow has now turned positive again.
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