Finance and treasury

Finance as a catalyst for growth

A forward-thinking finance function can help find openings and seize on opportunities.

FCA consults on open-ended fund category to invest in long-term, illiquid assets

The Financial Conduct Authority said the fund would be attractive to defined contribution pension schemes that have long investment horizons.

UK pensions regulator urges action ahead of new mandatory climate rules

Pension schemes will be pressed to comply with existing requirements and prepare for upcoming new regulations.

FCA prioritises consumer harm reduction as fintech app usage climbs

A report by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority highlights a lack of awareness and belief in investment risks amongst consumers.

A look at the world’s top financial centres

The Global Financial Centres Index rated New York first and Shanghai just below second-placed London, with five other Asian centres in the top ten.

EU to require asset managers to back up sustainability claims

The EU’s new Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation is to require providers to disclose the sustainability of their financial services or products.

Delivering results through business partnering in the public utilities sector

A management accountant’s strategic contribution to capital decision-making at a public water and waste business in Queensland, Australia.

Back to basics: A toolset to simplify business processes

Simplifying the complex by asking straightforward questions and using a solution diagram can enable informed decisions to be taken with confidence.

The UK-EU trade deal: 3 implications for finance teams

Management accountants should lead on cost containment and work with commercial and strategy teams to identify Brexit opportunities.

Automation to drive big shifts in corporate reporting

A smarter and more automated operating model for corporate reporting is on the horizon, according to results of a new EY survey.

5 ways finance departments can deepen connections with employees

Building relationships with team members is a win-win for employers and employees.

5 supply chain investments for finance leaders to consider in 2021

As organisations invest in new supply chain automation initiatives, software, and talent, many are framing these decisions in the context of risk management.

The UK-EU trade agreement: Implications for business

The accord provides some certainty following the end of the post-Brexit transition period, but many challenges still loom for businesses.

Indonesian auto parts maker goes back to basics for 2021 recovery

Lioe Cu Ling, who heads up finance at Indonesia’s leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, shares how unity between teams helped the company manage its initial crisis period and her plans to recoup losses in 2021.

Cash flow management in an uncertain world

In an unpredictable economic environment, taking a comprehensive view of cash flow and setting priorities for spending is vital.

Driving ethical behaviour from any level

The World Bank’s Melanie Kanaka and UK National Health Service’s John Graham say finance professionals at all career stages can, and should, help encourage ethical behaviour within their organisations.

Advice to boost revenue streams or find new ones

Rapid changes in customer buying preferences caused by COVID-19 mean that finance leaders must consider new revenue sources.

‘Responsible financial leadership’ for the coronavirus era

CIMA President Nick Jackson, FCMA, CGMA, describes how businesses can adopt a multi-stakeholder approach beyond simply protecting shareholder value.

Leading on finance at the Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet’s administrative director, Heather Baxter, describes the company’s complex multi-season budgeting process, Brexit impacts, and more.

Ethics in action: ‘Just make something up!’

The modern workplace can be an ethical minefield. This monthly column helps you tackle the thorny, but very real, challenges that management accountants face in the workplace.

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