finance
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 driveJames 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 CentFinesse 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 challengesAccording 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 finaNaseba’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 slateFollowing 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% dividendAl Hilal Bank announced the dividend payout of its flagship fund, the Al Hilal Global Sukuk Fund.
NBAD commits $10 billion to finance sustainable businesNational 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-offFuelled 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 teAccording 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 rolesThe 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 2015According 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 moneyRajesh 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 auditingNewly released research shows internal audit’s role in risk is changing both globally and in the United Arab Emirates.
Ease of exchangeSaxo 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 signAs 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 dealFor 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 gameFinancial 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 shiftSavvy 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 responsiblyCorporate 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...
