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Lessons from a startup’s pivoting exercise

How a Singapore-based startup made the quick decision to pivot and evaluate new partnerships when business dried up.

In focus: How the pandemic infected the economy

The novel coronavirus began as a health threat, but it didn’t stay just a problem for doctors, nurses, and patients. Efforts to stem the virus’s spread have led to a downturn that has affected economies around the world.

Becoming more empathetic in difficult times

Here’s how to become a source of support and strength for those around you.

COVID-19: How to reopen and keep employees safe

As economies are reopening, businesses in Asia Pacific offer first lessons on how to keep employees safe.

Finance basics to beat the coronavirus

For pharma giant GSK’s CFO, getting the finance basics right, supporting team members, and ensuring cash to run the business make up the toolkit to combat COVID-19.

The fundamentals of resilience

Andrew Harding, chief executive–Management Accounting at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, says finance leaders need to be resilient both for themselves and for their teams.

A playbook to manage cash in a crisis

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing businesses worldwide to tightly manage their cash. Here are five critical steps to tackle liquidity stress in a crisis.

Making risk a central focus

When deployed properly, risk management becomes an integral part of a company’s operations, according to Sarah Kuijlaars, FCMA, CGMA.

Wuhan hotel serves up innovation during lockdown

Finance director Janet Yan, FCMA, CGMA, explains how her staff helped find new business as the COVID-19 outbreak gripped the city.

Strategic implications of COVID-19 and its aftermath

Planning for the future requires answers to three strategy questions.

COVID-19: From spirits to hand sanitiser in days

Ben Press, ACMA, CGMA, BrewDog’s retail finance manager, explains how the company quickly switched production from gin, rum, and vodka to hand sanitiser.

5 tips for preventing burnout during COVID-19

Here are ways finance professionals can take extra care during this time of increased pressure and anxiety.

UK government sets out furlough scheme cost-sharing detail

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a tapering of government furlough scheme support, flexibility, and a further grant for self-employed workers.

Africa’s finance leaders navigate COVID-19 effects

Finance leaders across the continent are prioritising cash management and acknowledge the need to fast-track digital transformation efforts.

P&G Nigeria CFO: Steering Africa’s business recovery

Finance teams need to consider macroeconomic vulnerabilities and consumers’ lower purchasing power in planning for recovery.

IASB amends lease accounting rules to address COVID-19 concerns

The board has issued a change to its lease accounting standard that makes it easier for lessees to account for coronavirus-related rent concessions.

Video: Without tourists, Europe’s luxury stores struggle

Europe's luxury stores are opening again, but with few tourists around many find they aren't busy.

COVID-19: How to make strategic decisions

Forecasting their cash flow over the next 12 months could help businesses decide on one of four strategies to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

The road ahead: 7 points for pandemic aftermath

Here’s how some finance professionals are starting to move their organisations into a post-COVID-19 world.

UK Parliament considers insolvency law changes

Far-reaching changes to insolvency and company law have been proposed in Parliament as the FRC issues corporate reporting guidance.

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