How Non-Bank Lending is Redefining Corporate Finance

How Non-Bank Lending is Redefining Corporate Finance

A huge boom in the global private credit market is changing how corporate finance operates. Once a small market, private credit has grown large due to the involvement of asset managers, pension funds and private equity firms and now supplies important funding to businesses globally, particularly in mid-market and leveraged buyouts. A $2 Trillion Dollar…

CFO to CVO: Redefining Value in Modern Finance

CFO to CVO: Redefining Value in Modern Finance

Today’s business environment is changing rapidly and the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is experiencing major changes. Finance leaders are now focused on adding value in all three areas: financial, social and environmental. As a result, companies are now appointing Chief Value Officers (CVO) to take on tasks that extend beyond standard financial…

CFOs Must Move Beyond Linear Thinking

CFOs Must Move Beyond Linear Thinking

When facing rapid technological advancements, mixed-up global changes, and new standards from stakeholders, linear thinking is no longer useful for finance leaders. Assuming that how things turned out last time can tell us how they will proceed, or that growth has to be steady, is no longer valid. For Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), breaking free…

How CFOs Are Shaping M&A in 2025

How CFOs Are Shaping M&A in 2025

Adapting to weak growth, price surges and greater interest rates globally, M&A markets in 2025 offer businesses both issues and potential opportunities. CFOs now find themselves operating in a world with fewer capital offers and more attention paid to the value of potential deals. In this situation, CFOs are expected to handle the company’s money…

Crypto Is No Longer Fringe—Is Your CFO Ready?

Crypto Is No Longer Fringe—Is Your CFO Ready?

In an era where digital transformation is redefining the contours of business, the ascent of cryptocurrencies stands out as a pivotal development. Once relegated to the fringes of finance, digital assets have now permeated mainstream consciousness, compelling organisations to reconsider their financial strategies. At the heart of this evolution lies the Chief Financial Officer (CFO),…

How CFOs Steer Through Geopolitical Storms

How CFOs Steer Through Geopolitical Storms

As trade wars, protectionism and tense international connections mark our times, CFOs now have to act as geopolitical strategists. If supply chain challenges are increased by tariffs, sanctions and changing relations between countries, CFOs are creating geopolitical nerve centres to address these challenges and protect their firm’s financial well-being. This transformation isn’t merely reactive; it…

OpenAI Ceases Operations For a Week to Recharge Workforce 

OpenAI Ceases Operations For a Week to Recharge Workforce 

OpenAI is implementing an unparalleled week wide shutdown to allow staff to relieve themselves after relentless 80 hour work weeks. The undertaking highlights the company’s urgent struggle to preserve talent amid Meta’s vigorous $100 million talent acquisition campaign. The shutdown is a rare step for the ChatGPT-maker, reflecting the company’s urgent need to prioritize employee…

Amul Tops India’s Most Valuable Food Brands List 

Amul Tops India’s Most Valuable Food Brands List 

Amul is the most valuable food brand in India, with a value of 4.1 billion. The second-ranked is Mother Dairy, which is based in Delhi-NCR and has a valuation of 1.15 billion. Britannia ranks third, Nandini fourth, and Dabur fifth in the Brand Finance study conducted in the UK. Dairy product brands continue to maintain…

Athletics Clubs Reshaping Fitness Culture in Asia

Athletics Clubs Reshaping Fitness Culture in Asia

In Asia, a clear shift is taking place in how people approach personal fitness. Athletics clubs are playing a growing role in encouraging consistent exercise habits. These clubs offer structured activities, group motivation, and a sense of identity that resonates with younger populations. The rise of regional running groups, triathlon teams, and training collectives is…

Sustainability Management: The New Core of Corporate Strategy

Sustainability Management: The New Core of Corporate Strategy

It is now a strategic imperative, not just a corporate buzzword, as a society and the organizations in the society are entering an era characterized by issues related to climate change, shifting consumer expectations, and new regulations. With increasing pressure on businesses by stakeholders, investors and employees to behave responsibly, management of sustainability is becoming…