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Mercer releases ‘M&A Global Report’ Mercer releases ‘M&A Global Report’
According to the report, people-related risks remain top of mind for both buyers and sellers, including employee retention, cultural integration, leadership assessment, compensation and benefit levels and overall talent...
Diversity drive Diversity drive
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...
Finesse inaugurates new Banking Process Excellence Centre Finesse inaugurates new Banking Process Excellence Cent
Finesse has recently announced that its Central Business District office will now function as a Banking Process Excellence and BPO Centre to service their existing client base and further...
ICAEW: GCC growth faces mounting challenges ICAEW: GCC growth faces mounting challenges
According to a new ICAEW report, weaker oil prices present a serious challenge to the growth outlook for the GCC region, which was already facing economic concerns, however, serious...
10th CFO Strategies Forum MENA recognises women in finance 10th CFO Strategies Forum MENA recognises women in fina
Naseba’s 10th CFO Strategies Forum MENA saw the launch of a new award to celebrate the contributions made by female finance professionals to successful businesses in the Middle East...
Clean slate Clean slate
Following a drive to focus solely on its core businesses, internationally-renowned RAK Ceramics is on the right track. CFO Pramod Kumar Chand has played a key role in devising...
Al Hilal Global Sukuk Fund delivers 1.78% dividend Al Hilal Global Sukuk Fund delivers 1.78% dividend
Al Hilal Bank announced the dividend payout of its flagship fund, the Al Hilal Global Sukuk Fund.
NBAD commits $10 billion to finance sustainable business NBAD commits $10 billion to finance sustainable busines
National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has committed to lend, invest and facilitate a total of $10 billion of financing within the next 10 years to projects focussed on...
Ready for take-off Ready for take-off
Fuelled by a vast transition in its finance and IT departments, Saudi Arabian Airlines is reaching for the skies. Company CFO and CIO Muhammad Ali Albakri tells James Dartnell...
ICAEW: Accountancy profession must take advantage of tech-innovation ICAEW: Accountancy profession must take advantage of te
According to ICAEW’s new report 'Providing Leadership in a Digital World,' digital technology is transforming industries, economies and societies, increasingly affecting the accountancy profession.
CGMA report urges CFOs to transform their roles CGMA report urges CFOs to transform their roles
The Digital Finance Imperative, new research from Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), found that CFOs in Europe the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) can apply the discipline of management...
Menacorp ranks first on DFM in 2015 Menacorp ranks first on DFM in 2015
According to official data published by the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on 3rd January 2016, Menacorp is the number one securities brokerage firm by trading value and market share...
Time is money Time is money
Rajesh Pareek has a lot on his hands. As the CFO of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, he demands accurate, real-time reporting information. He opted for a fresh solution...
Risk: The focus of modern internal auditing Risk: The focus of modern internal auditing
Newly released research shows internal audit’s role in risk is changing both globally and in the United Arab Emirates.
Ease of exchange Ease of exchange
Saxo Bank’s Group CFO Steen Blaafalk discusses the opportunities for foreign exchange trading in the Middle East and the power of technology platforms in the space.
DAFZA and International Centre for Islamic Economy sign MoU DAFZA and International Centre for Islamic Economy sign
As part of its commitment to drive the development of the national economy, the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) recently signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...
Sealing the deal Sealing the deal
For companies who are selling, raising capital or acquiring smaller businesses for growth, finance leaders are a vital organ at every stage of the deal. How can the CFO...
The numbers game The numbers game
Financial captains face the pressure of having to manage costs while also improving business performance. Unpredictable changes and increasing competition often call for survival skills critical to the firm’s...
The  C-suite  shift The C-suite shift
Savvy senior management members are beginning to appreciate the value that the CFO can provide beyond finance. Clear demonstration of business acumen is needed from the finance chief to...
Think responsibly Think responsibly
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting is an opportunity for a company to showcase its personality and ethics to its customers as well as the greater community. It highlights issues...
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