AI has moved out of the research lab into consumer and commercial applications. But what impact is it having on the CFO and wider finance function – and what will the finance function of the future look like? A World Economic Forum report published in January 2016 estimated that 5.1 million jobs would disappear by the end of 2020 because of new technologies. In the ensuing t...
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AI and the evolution of the finance function
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You’ve got talent – how to be succession-smart in 2018
By Scott FisherA company is only as good as its talent. Effective succession planning can help your business retain and recruit the best people to take it forward. Why succession planning? There has never been a better time in the Middle East to put into place a succession plan. But finding talented individuals is more of a challenge than ever. Your organisation needs talent that can step ...
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Top five challenges facing CFOs in 2018
By Scott FisherCFOs are facing unprecedented challenges and few industries are exempt from the disruption caused by new technologies. But for the first time in years, optimism is high about the prospects for growth Despite political upheaval, policy uncertainty and changing geopolitics, CFOs are more optimistic for 2018 than they have been for the past couple of years, as global economies...
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