Business Insights
![#htmlcaption Robotic process automation the future of Middle East’s finance function](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/kpmg.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Khurram Siddiqui, EY MENA, explains why Robotic process automation is the Future, and Finance function needs to prepare for it.
![#htmlcaption Cyber vigilant](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Defensive.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Clinton Firth, MENA Cyber Leader, EY Africa, India and Middle East (AIM), on how organisations can build resilient systems to protect themselves against cyber threat actors.
![#htmlcaption A CFO’s guide to initiating the transformation to analytics](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Michael-Ingemann2.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
In a time where all the big checks are directed to the CFO, the office of finance clearly understands that leaders throughout their companies need the competitive advantage of...
![#htmlcaption SMEs today and tomorrow](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/SMEs-CFO.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
KPMG Lower Gulf’s partner for advisory services Tasneem Lakdawalla gives her take on how the GCC’s family businesses can weather tough transitions to ensure their longevity.
![#htmlcaption The information journey](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecfome.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F11%2FEmma-Isichei-Kodak.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Banking compliance departments need to get up to speed with the latest information management technology, writes Emma Isichei, Worldwide Category Director, Capture Solutions, Kodak Alaris.
![#htmlcaption Cost optimisation: Transforming the GCC’s corporate agenda](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cost-opt.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Oil price volatility has brought in renewed scrutiny on ‘cost’ and what constitutes ‘optimal’. Richard Ruttle and Stephen Farrell, Partners, Advisory, EY MENA, discusses how corporations in the GCC...
![#htmlcaption Diversity drive](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/KPMG.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
James Dartnell caught up with KPMG global chairman John Veihmeyer on his recent visit to Dubai. he shared his thoughts on how the Middle East can emerge stronger from...
![#htmlcaption The key to cash](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Beehive.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Beehive UAE’s CFO Peter Tavener discusses why crowdfunding has the potential to save SMEs from the dual challenges of rising inflation and delayed payments.
![#htmlcaption Predictive, prescriptive](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Predictive.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Komil Ahmetov, Associate Director, Business Consulting, Grant Thornton UAE, gives his take on why CFOs need to think outside the box and consider the value of the unknown, in...
![#htmlcaption Service to scale](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/kpmg.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Tasneem Lakdawalla, Partner, Advisory Services, KPMG discusses why SMEs shouldn’t be put off by large professional services firms, who can bring a wealth of experience to the table.
![#htmlcaption How many types of KPIs are there?](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/KPI.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Determining the right key performances indicators is crucial for any business to set itself on the path to success. Gary Cokins, CEO of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, shares his...
![#htmlcaption Fraud fight](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Fraud.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Kurt Ramin, CFE, gives his take on the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ recently held debut Middle Eastern conference on best practices for fraud mitigation.
![#htmlcaption Developing team effectiveness](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Economic-growth-fp.jpeg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Fintan Somers, Founder and CFO, SomersConsult, talks about how teams within organisations can foster effectiveness and empower individuals in the workplace.
![#htmlcaption Integrated performance management: How is it aligned with shareholder value?](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Grant-Thornton.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Grant Thornton’s associate director of business consulting, Komil Ahmetov, gives his take on why integrated performance management tools are essential in delivering the promise of strategic planning.
![#htmlcaption The sustainable SME](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Interview.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Volker Soppelsa, Founder and Managing Partner of Strategies 4 Sustainability, discusses why it is important for SMEs to integrate sustainability in their core business.
![#htmlcaption Risk: The focus of modern internal auditing](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/risk.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Newly released research shows internal audit’s role in risk is changing both globally and in the United Arab Emirates.
![#htmlcaption The GCC Trade Mark Law: Moving closer, in different ways](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Trade-Mark-law.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
When will the GCC Trade Mark Law be implemented in member states? Is further legislation required prior to implementation? Are member states planning local modifications to the Law?
![#htmlcaption Tomorrow’s relationships](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Geetuh.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Geetu Ahuja, Head of GCC, CIMA, discusses keeping positive professional relationships in check to help people and organisations thrive.
![#htmlcaption Capital defence](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/EY.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Detecting and combatting financial crimes orchestrated by international criminal syndicates is complex and time-consuming, however, it is also terribly important. Despite calls for collective global action, too few financial...
![#htmlcaption Going digital](http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/themes/acme/images/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=http://www.thecfome.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/EY.jpg&h=69&w=94&s=5)
Imran A Ali, MENA Assurance Leader, EY, explains why CFOs in MENA should take notice and develop a digital transformation strategy. Digital is fundamentally changing how companies do business...