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Delivering AI ‘explainability’
There is a consensus building that AI decision-making needs to be transparent and explainable, an FCA executive said at a recent London conference.Getting started with post-merger integration
After the deal closes, integration, revenue synergies, and redundancies come into play.London and Shanghai make Stock Connect listing link
A recent collaboration between the London Stock Exchange Group and the Shanghai Stock Exchange will allow foreign companies for the first time to list in mainland China. Companies and investors could both benefit from the recent move.In focus: The next frontier
Here’s an interactive graphic from Reuters detailing where we’ve been in space, where we may be headed, and the role of private companies in building satellites and rockets.How China’s new law may affect foreign business
Experts highlight what the Foreign Investment Law, which goes into force next year, means for businesses now.How to reference formulas in same Excel worksheet
Spreadsheet modellers should take care to remove unneeded mentions of the current worksheet name.Expect these HR expenses to rise
The past few years have been a period of transition for human resources departments. So where are CFOs likely to see the biggest spike in costs?4 strategies to boost board diversity
Composition and diversity of corporate boards are top priorities for directors and shareholders, but little progress has been made, global research suggests. Here are four strategies that can make a difference.What to do when politics divide an office
Political differences can be a constructive opportunity if handled properly.Investing in training offers a competitive boost
Increasing productivity while attracting and retaining talent requires a thoughtful approach to employee training.Lessons from lease accounting implementation
Embedded leases, data extraction, and staff training all pose challenges with the IFRS 16 deadline approaching.Helping procrastinators stay on track
One-on-one coaching and encouragement can convert chronic procrastination into productivity.Improve your meetings: The attendee list
The cost associated with poorly organised or cancelled meetings is large, but getting rid of meetings is the false solution. Here are four tactics to improve your meetings by re-evaluating the attendee list.How to gracefully decline an accepted job offer
Ghosting employers is an unwelcome trend, say recruiters. Here are better ways to handle changing your mind.How to harness technology rather than fear it
The pace of change can be overwhelming, but here are some ways for finance professionals to keep up — or catch up.How automation can improve in retail accounting
Retail finance leaders are changing little in their financial operations despite profound and accelerating changes in the retail landscape worldwide. Here are suggestions for tackling the top challenges in retail accounting.How to manage high achievers
Human resources experts offer strategies to help leaders bring out the best in high achievers without allowing personal ambitions to undermine leadership or get in the way of overall team success.Keystone habits for professional success
For professionals, keystone habits, good or bad, are important because they affect productivity, mood, concentration, and relationships.Talking ‘dirty’ about volatile functions in Excel
To speed up Excel workbooks, modellers should plan to keep the number of volatile functions and range names to a manageable minimum.
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