Knowledge is all about power!

Focus for 2021 - Continue to drive the use of collaboration tools across the organisation to allow people to work effectively in a hybrid remote environment. Improving quality and access to data will support the generation of business insights.

CFOs should build trust into artificial intelligence and emerging technologies and refresh their talent strategy for a smarter future.

According to the 2021 CEO Outlook Pulse Survey, CEOs of the world’s most influential companies are planning what a return to ‘normal’ will look like, mindful that their workforces’ potential lack of access to a COVID-19 vaccine could force them to rethink their strategies.

Private companies have both inherent strengths and weaknesses when seeking credit approval for their debt financing. In 2021, these credit issues will be impacted by sector and security considerations more than ever before, raising four dilemmas for CFOs, explains Shaun O'Callaghan.