archiveChief Financial Officer Insider

Budgeting is one of the most critical processes for any organization, serving as the foundation for financial stability and long-term success. For finance teams, the challenge lies in ensuring that budgeting is not only accurate but also efficient and adaptable. Traditional budgeting methods, often reliant on static spreadsheets and manual...

Davos, Switzerland, the highest town in Europe, has become synonymous with the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting, a gathering that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society. Since its inception over 50 years ago, the meeting has aimed to foster global cooperation and address critical issues facing...

A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has revealed that wage inequality has decreased in approximately two-thirds of countries since 2000. Despite this progress, the ILO emphasized that significant wage disparities persist globally. The Global Wage Report 2024-2025: Is wage inequality decreasing globally? shows that since the early...

Respectful disagreement seems like a lost art in our increasingly polarised world. Social media is full of people shouting at each other, with rage fuelling the algorithms. This hostility is creeping into workplaces too. But disagreements aren’t inherently bad. They’re crucial for good decision-making and team performance. We need to...

Wipro has announced the appointment of Omkar Nisal as the Chief Executive Officer of its Europe Strategic Market Unit (SMU), with his new role taking effect immediately. Nisal will report directly to Srini Pallia, Wipro’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, and will also become a member of the Wipro...

According to the latest data from Eurostat, Spain and the UK emerged as the leading destinations for EU university students participating in mobility programs lasting at least three months. In 2022, nearly 364,000 EU students, representing 9% of the total university population, took part in such programs abroad. Eurostat reported...

‘Every generation blames the one before it and all of their frustrations come beating on your door.’ So said Generation-X social commentators of the 1980s, Mike and The Mechanics. Although they also said ‘Take the children and yourself and hide out in the cellar’... so maybe you should take their...

In 2024, Julius Baer has reported a 12% increase in assets under management, reaching 480 billion Swiss francs, thanks to substantial net new money inflows across key global markets. Between July and October, the bank saw net new money flows amounting to 7.5 billion francs. Although a major transaction boosting...

OpenAI's tax filings for 2023 revealed that CEO Sam Altman earned $76,001 in compensation for leading what has become one of the world's most valuable startups. This amount represents a 3.4% pay increase from 2022 when he earned $73,546. For comparison, the median household income in San Francisco County—where Altman...

For CEOs, understanding the emotional well-being of employees during the holiday season isn’t just compassionate—it’s strategic. While many organisations face a slowdown, the race to meet end-of-year goals or finalise budgets can create added stress. Proactively addressing the emotional needs of your team during this time is essential for fostering...