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20 September 2019 Report shows the first ever simultaneous decline of financial assets in industrial and emerging countries. 19 September 2019 The CFO Awards recognise top CFOs for outstanding performance and excellent leadership. 19 September 2019 ZAR X CEO Etienne Nel says blockchain technology likely the future of financial markets settlements. 18 September 2019 Enterprise proposition lead Hari Kumar talks about the good and bad when it comes to technology. 18 September 2019 From the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8, to fuel cost increases, Comair FD Kirsten King shares all. 17 September 2019 Oracle MD Niral Patel announced today that the company's investment in growth in SA remains strong. 17 September 2019 Herman Singh says that the silent middle class needs to stick around and make a change in South Africa. 17 September 2019 Megan Pydigadu encourages South Africa to make a change at EOH's Courageous Leadership Conference. 16 September 2019 SurTech chief revenue officer Dominic Nel will be talking about spreadsheets and corruption at Finance Indaba. 16 September 2019 The group CFO looks forward to contributing her skills to the public sector and strengthening the SOC. 16 September 2019 The Vancouver-based media company has appointed Christine Harris as its new CFO with effect from 1 November. 15 September 2019 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 14 September 2019 Alexander Forbes Group CFO Bruce Bydawell recently took a sabbatical to spend time working on European farms. As soon as he was appointed CFO on his return, he started planning for his succession by a black South African. He has singular view on his own role as CFO, and on life in general, which he shared with Georgina Guedes. 14 September 2019 The key challenge, said CIMA stalwart Dr Noel Tagoe, is not the technology, but the social side. 14 September 2019 South Africa is still Africa's wealthiest country with total wealth at $649 billion, despite political uncertainty. 13 September 2019 Also: Growthpoint Properties and Air Algérie plan to make acquisitions and Basil Read plans to sell. 13 September 2019 Aspen Pharmacare achieves most of its short-term goals despite the challenging environment. 12 September 2019 Carmen's appointment will contribute towards a strong culture of corporate governance for Denel. 12 September 2019 Blake Group provides tailor-made debt recovery solutions and data intelligence solutions. 12 September 2019 Vastly experienced Jean-Pierre van Staden will take over from Morné du Plessis with effect from 2 January 2020. 12 September 2019 The CFO and CIO can create a holistic strategy for technology investment, explains Sage's Matthew Kibby. 11 September 2019 Oracle Netsuite is the world's leading provider of cloud-based business management software. 11 September 2019 Prosus started trading at EURO76 on the AEX market and R1,238.50 on the JSE market. 10 September 2019 OK was once the country's largest retailer and the first-shop for thousands of South African shoppers. This giant retail business with twelve thousand employees was given away to its rival, Shoprite, for a token amount of one rand. 10 September 2019 The Meditation for Business CEO will talk about how to future-proof your productivity at the Finance Indaba. 10 September 2019 A recent analysis of bank executive remuneration looked at how executives' salaries have changed. 09 September 2019 Digital transformation is taking place in SA, but it still has minimal impact on hiring decisions. 09 September 2019 Stander and other opposing board members were ousted after the suspended CEO was re-elected as a director. 09 September 2019 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 08 September 2019 Standard Bank, FNB and Castle top the BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brands 2019 ranking. 08 September 2019 This after Sibanye-Stillwater bought Lonmin, making it the biggest platinum producer in the world. 06 September 2019 One year after she was appointed as Group CFO of Sasfin, Angela Pillay chatted to Georgina Guedes about being part of CEO Michael Sassoon's new vision for the bank, and being able to deliver an excellent set of results in her first year. 06 September 2019 Also: Vox Telecom South Africa and RMB agree to buy out Investec as part of R2 billion recapitalisation. 06 September 2019 The settlement sees Regiments Capital selling its Capitec shares to the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund. 05 September 2019 PPC CFO Tryphosa Ramano supports the not-for-profit organisation Time for Change in her personal capacity. She says that it's important to give what she can to make an impact on someone else's life, because she has succeeded in life because her community supported and uplifted her. 05 September 2019 The CFO reports that the financial services group has managed to stand by its earnings target. 04 September 2019 AKA Africa provides sustainable business solutions for both the public and private sectors. 04 September 2019 The country's 164 days without load shedding have resulted in unexpected second-quarter GDP growth. 04 September 2019 Dr Tim London explains that to maximise learning in your organisation, you have to let your people lead. 03 September 2019 The ex-Truworths CFO and House of Busby CEO will commence his duties on 14 October. 03 September 2019 The new CFO brings with her critical skills to support the stabilisation of the finance department. 02 September 2019 CFO Mark Steyn says that services, freight and property performed well, while electrics and commercial products struggled. 01 September 2019 The Global Alliance Seguros SA CFO discusses the challenges of her role - which include cyclones. 30 August 2019 Also: Redefine Properties against Delta-Rebosis Merger and Safari Investment shareholders against Comprop takeover. 30 August 2019 The Eskom Pension and Provident Fund has announced Linda's appointment with effect from 1 September. 30 August 2019 Andrey's appointment will "help the company move through the next stages of growth". 30 August 2019 The council's failure to appoint a new CFO before the end of August will place tremendous pressure on the metro. 29 August 2019 Absa CIB junior market risk analyst Shumani Tshifhango was awarded for "playing a shaping role in society". 29 August 2019 Imperial Logistics delivered unsatisfactory performance says CFO George de Beer, but there's room for strategic growth. 29 August 2019 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 28 August 2019 SNG Grant Thornton provides meaningful, forward-looking advice to publicly and privately listed clients. 28 August 2019 Manufacturing might hit a wall when it discovers the cost of implementing new technologies says Arthur Goldstuck. 27 August 2019 Earlier this year, Nedbank received a letter from the JSE acknowledging the banking group's high standards of financial reporting for the year ended 31 December 2018, and in particular, it's IFRS disclosures. CFO South Africa invited Raisibe Morathi, Nedbank Group CFO, to share her insights into achieving such recognition for reporting at this level. 27 August 2019 ACS-Embrace boasts a 100 percent implementation success rate because of their local presence, expertise and understanding. 27 August 2019 Italtile's Tsundzukani Mhlanga accredits leveraging robust cost leadership and unparalleled customer experience. 26 August 2019 Altron Karabina provides innovative technology solutions and services that are relevant and impactful. 23 August 2019 Also: Implats relinquishes control of Sunday Lake and Sebata sells majority stake in the Water Group. 23 August 2019 Verimark's Bryan Groome discusses the risks he took to open up opportunities for personal growth. 23 August 2019 If you earn more than R48,753 per month, you are in the top one percent of earners in SA. 23 August 2019 According to Sage's annual Productivity Tracker, R7.2 billion was lost to admin in the last year. 23 August 2019 The Payments Association of South Africa has reduced the cheque limit from R500,000 to R50,000. 22 August 2019 With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira. 22 August 2019 The rot within SOCs is deep but can be overcome says Public Enterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan. 21 August 2019 Laughs, common ground and sharp insights punctuated a dinner with high calibre finance execs. 21 August 2019 Alex will be sharing how to create new behaviours and continuously strive for innovation at the Finance Indaba. 21 August 2019 Mascareignes Financial Management is a financial advisory firm offering bespoke solutions. 21 August 2019 James will be succeeding Timon Drakesmith as Hammerson CFO with effect from 1 October. 21 August 2019 Mteto, who is also a CFO Awards judge, wrote the book to inspire those born in difficult circumstances. 20 August 2019 Bizmod's Sandi Hager explains what change management challenges you need to overcome to ensure success. 20 August 2019 Lori explains that owning your time is more than just scheduling your tasks into the calendar. 20 August 2019 The results were boosted by the inclusion of a full year of production from Moab Khotsong and Hidden Valley. 20 August 2019 These nominees looked back on the months following up to and the night of the 2019 CFO Awards. 19 August 2019 Hari Ganesh Kumar says automated systems should tell you there's a problem before you know about it. 19 August 2019 Akintola Williams was the first African to qualify as a chartered accountant in England. 16 August 2019 Afrocentric Health CFO Hannes Boonzaaier is simple about his approach to helping the company to achieve a Level 1 rating: "You just look at what's got to be done and you do it." 16 August 2019 Also: Choppies plans to sell South Africa store and Fairvest abandons Safari Investments merger. 16 August 2019 Mitchell is awaiting the approval of his intra-company transfer permit and visa to work in SA. 16 August 2019 Robert Nicolella has taken over from Kevin Govender as the FD of Hosken as of 1 August. 16 August 2019 Capital gains no longer recycled back to profits as a result of IFRS9 adoption says IDC CFO Nonkululeko Dlamini. 16 August 2019 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 15 August 2019 With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira. 15 August 2019 Adcock Ingram has appointed finance professional Debbie Ransby as an independent non-executive director. 15 August 2019 He explains that SMEs should stop looking for funding and start looking for clients. 15 August 2019 Vakliteratuur bijhouden maar weinig tijd? Geen zorgen. Controlling.nl verzamelt wekelijks 10 spraakmakende artikelen voor u uit internationale media. Blijf voorop lopen met deze unieke kennis. 14 August 2019 FD Zakhe Khuzwayo says you want to keep pace with technology rather than sweating your tech assets. 14 August 2019 Steinhoff Financial Holding GmbH and Steinhoff Europe AG have successfully completed their financial restructuring. 14 August 2019 IMAS broadens access to high-quality professional accountancy education to aspiring CAs. 14 August 2019 Vuyokazi says CFOs have a role to play in bridging the gap between the economic haves and the have-nots. 14 August 2019 Herman Singh explains how nearly $2.5 million in equity was crowdfunded on the Intergreatme platform. 13 August 2019 Standard Bank FD Arno Daehnke said that Africa regions grew headline earnings by 15 percent. 12 August 2019 CFO South Africa welcomes previous CFO of the Year 2018 winner to the CFO Awards judging panel. 12 August 2019 Jennifer Allen has been appointed as CFO of the group and Amy Sherk as CFO of the India and Africa divisions. 09 August 2019 Also: Delta Property Fund and Rebosis in talks of a merger, and Quilter sells life and pensions business. 08 August 2019 Claudelle says that she has worked to ensure the mechanisms were in place to build competent internal auditors. 08 August 2019 At the CFO Awards on 15 May 2019, Umar Banda walked away with the Young CFO of the Year Award, in recognition of the exceptional work he's doing at the City of Tshwane. He has addressed the City's illiquid position by finding innovative ways for the city to generate income, and he is excited about the establishment of a CA programme, which will bring much-needed skills to the field of public finance. 08 August 2019 He has been permanently appointed after acting group as CFO since April 2019. 08 August 2019 With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira. 08 August 2019 Mazwai has been appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and will be replacing outgoing Norman Manoim. 08 August 2019 Douglas Stevenson's appointment was unanimously approved by the board with full support to lead Cell C. 08 August 2019 Nedbank CFO Raisibe Morathi decries challenging economy and difficult operating environment. 08 August 2019 Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 07 August 2019 A partnership between commercial property services company Broll and global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield will support the expansion of Broll's footprint into North Africa and the Middle East, providing real estate services to tenants and helping them to optimise their spend. Ray Mahlaka spoke to Malcolm Horne, Group CEO of Broll Property Group, and Ken Gerber, the MD of Cushman & Wakefield | Broll, about the intricacies of this deal and what it will mean for tenants on the African continent. 07 August 2019 UCT GSB's Xolisa Dhlamini explains how development finance can turn around SA's 55.2 percent youth unemployment. 07 August 2019 One of TymeBank's founding members, Tauriq Keraan, rejoins the bank as its new CEO. 07 August 2019 Dr Tim London reveals three mistakes you might be making that are hampering creative thinking. 06 August 2019 Invicta FD Nazlee Rajmohamed says the business is happy to offer its investors an alternate way to trade. 06 August 2019 PPS offers tailor-made insurance, investment and healthcare solutions to graduate professionals. 05 August 2019 Groepe says he is looking forward to being part of the structural change of SA's financial services landscape. 05 August 2019 Ralph says his curious mind has served him well as he's shifted industries twice in his career. 04 August 2019 Fatima has already played a meaningful role in the forensic investigation lead by ENSAfrica. 02 August 2019 Wealthy South Africans favour luxury SUVs, according to the 2019 South Africa Wealth Report. 02 August 2019 The bond is aimed at enforcing the conservation of "countable, critically endangered and charismatic" rhinos. 02 August 2019 Also: Ascendis Health sells off biosciences division, and SAPPI and Efficient Group acquires internationally. 02 August 2019 The reason for the separation was cited as "differences on forward strategy in relation to the SAPO structure". 02 August 2019 "If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you," said AFGRI CFO Rivasha Maharaj, about being her own competition. 02 August 2019 Beyond the Dress Founder Lori Milner: Women need to celebrate progress instead of aiming for perfection. 01 August 2019 With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira. 01 August 2019 SARS has placed Hlengani Mathebula, Teboho Mokoena and Luther Lebelo on suspension with immediate effect. 01 August 2019 Head of reporting and finance team Lerena Olivier will be taking over from outgoing CFO Bakar Jakoet. 31 July 2019 Globally, companies are acquiring disruptive technology and tech firms, says Deloitte's Mohsin Khan.Allianz chief economist Michael Heise: increasing uncertainty takes its toll
It's time to nominate inspirational CFOs for recognition at the annual CFO Awards 2020
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Choppies CFO Heinrich Stander resigns after CEO Ram Ottapathu takes over board
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South Africa's Top 30 most valuable brands exhibit resilience and customer focus
Sibanye-Stillwater and Implats make JSE Top 40 index
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André du Plessis: Transnet settlement is at the expense of Capitec
CFO Cares: PPC CFO Tryphosa Ramano takes making a change into her own hands
Momentum Metropolitan Holdings' Risto Ketola very pleased with year-end results
Find out how AKA Africa aims to build a self-sustainable Africa at Finance Indaba
Eskom will do whatever it can to avoid load-shedding, says COO Jan Oberholzer
The rise of "learner-constructed" learning: Get on board or get behind
Ascendis Health appoints Mark Sardi as CEO to support company turnaround
Lesibana Fosu appointed as PRASA's first permanent CFO since 2014
Bidvest's balanced portfolio delivered "credible" results despite tough economy
Being a CFO is all about being flexible and able to adapt to change says Nilza Mngomezulu
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Linda Mateza has been appointed as EPPF's new chief executive and principal officer
Andrey Maruta has been appointed as the new CFO of Kore Potash
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber president Andrew Muir calls on council to appoint new CFO
Absa CIB Excellence Award winner Shumani Tshifhango takes his mother to Mexico
Amplified strategic focus, unprecedented change and tough decisions for Imperial Logistics in 2019
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The manufacturing industry is falling behind in ICT investment
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Italtile reports creditable performance despite exceptionally difficult trading conditions
Altron Karabina joins Finance Indaba line up
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Africa's first chartered accountant Akintola Williams turns 100
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Massmart appoints Walmart veteran Mitchell Slape as CEO
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Debbie Ransby joins Adcock Ingram board of directors
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Steinhoff restructuring has come to fruition says CEO Louis du Preez
IMAS joins Finance Indaba line-up
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AngloGold Ashanti CFO Christine Ramon joins CFO Awards Panel of Judges
Afgri shareholder Fairfax Jennifer Allen and Amy Sherk to CFO positions
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Claudelle von Eck steps down after ten years of taking the IIA SA to new heights
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Cell C appoints Douglas Stevenson, who has been acting in the role, as CEO
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Broll's Cushman & Wakefield affiliate agreement delivers access to international markets
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Tauriq Keraan appointed as new CEO of TymeBank
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Invicta announces secondary listing on A2X
PPS signs up as a Silver Partner for Finance Indaba 2019
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