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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.

The CFO Award winner says to treat people respectfully, be interested, and not make assumptions.

The IDC announced the appointment of Tshokolo Nchocho following the resignation of stalwart Geoffrey Qhena.

"I don't like that their commitment lasts for work hours only," the misguided CEO said.

Absa's financial director Jason Quinn has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

In the headlines: Grant Thornton completes BDO merger and Telkom eyes Cell C.

Meng Wanzhou faces extradition to the US on suspicion of violating US sanctions.

Fortress announces Ian Vorster as its new CFO, and Steven Brown as CEO designate.

Nampak's CFO Glenn Fullerton has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

The iconic chicken brand founder talks people, poultry and the fight against Malaria in Africa.

The decision by the organisation and the judging panel follows legal action by Transnet.

The CFO believes their track record and disciplined approach will continue to deliver excellent returns.

Not getting the talent you want? Engage the universities, says UCT Graduate School of Business's Tim London.

JobsinFinance.co.za is the number-one portal helping finance professionals to make rewarding career moves.

The firm continues to support finance leaders at the 2019 CFO Awards and CFO SA events.

Phembani Group's executive director of finance Sizwe Nkosi has been nominated for CFO Awards 2019.

Standard Bank announces the appointment of a new chief executive for Wealth South Africa Division

CFO South Africa asked the insurance CFO about his role driving the group's FinTech revolution.

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.

NEPI Rockcastle fights back after Viceroy alleges the development company overstated its profit.

EOH Holdings has announced the appointment of Megan Pydigadu as its new group financial director.

Also, Intu Properties takeover fails, Tawana Resources merging with Alliance Mineral Assets and more.

In a presentation, SAA suggested a turnaround plan and funding for the next month into 2019.

ACS-Embrace is a specialist in ERP Software for a range of industries including financial and automotive.

Capitec CFO André du Plessis says they've been doing their business banking homework for some time.

After 16 months as acting CFO of Eskom, Calib Cassim has been permanently appointed.

Struggling to decide on where and how to spend your annual enterprise development budget as your financial year-end approaches? Consider partnering with Black Umbrellas.

African Rainbow Capital's CFO Bridget Radebe has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

Mountain biking and finance transformation: Deloitte's Carryn Tennent enjoys the twists and turns of both.

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's cross-border M&A head says foreign investors are also considering Kenya and Botswana.

KPMG SA announced on Wednesday that Ignatius Sehoole has been appointed as their new CEO.

Learn from Starbucks and support your staff's studies - you'll become an employer of choice.

Afrimat CFO Pieter de Wit says finance professionals must embrace technology to free up their time.

CA Avhaathu Ntsho became a chef and plans to combine her skills in restaurant ownership.

JSE fines Pepkor for inadequate disclosures made during their listing and financial results in 2017.

Matshepo More takes over from Dan Matjila as acting CEO of the Public Investment Corporation.

CFO South Africa welcomes previous winner Ramasela Ganda to the CFO Awards judging panel.

ASB Bank's CFO was awarded the title at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards in New Zealand.

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.

Sasol's CFO explains what any good CFO can learn from American football: defence and offence.

BP South Africa will be investing $1 billion in SA over the next five years.

Motus Holdings listed on the JSE on Thursday, having unbundled from Imperial Holdings.

Also: new majority-black-controlled private equity fund, and Sibanye-Stillwater takes over Lonmin.

ACCA joins Finance Indaba as a gold partner in the wake of a successful 2018 event.

Mr Price corporate finance director Mark Stirton has been appointed as group chief financial officer.

The business magnate and investor says his number-one learning hack is to read good books.

We asked five CFOs how they choose finance - and whether they considered any other career.

The University of Pretoria announced yesterday that professor Tawana Kupe has been appointed as VC.

African Oxygen (Afrox) CFO Matthias Vogt has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

Bravura's Rob Bergman explains why investors are holding onto their cash piles during uncertain times.

Jannie Mouton has resigned from the group to give certainty to the investment community.

Leaders must be compassionate, likeable and interested in their staff. Markitects' Ian Rheeder explains how.

JLL and Tetris CFO Peter Harris: "Your revamped office space will support staff productivity."

The CA says she feels like a superhero, living a dual life at the bank and on the road.

Steinhoff announced the appointment of Louis du Preez as their new CEO on Monday.

University of Johannesburg CFO Nolwazi Mamorare has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

Lion of Africa Insurance announced last week that the company was being placed into 'run-off'.

Sebata Holdings has appointed Pierre van Eeden as their new FD, replacing Cornelia Kemp.

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.

Metrofile announced on Thursday that Kelebogile Dludla has been appointed as the new Group CFO.

The finance boss reveals how the schooling group is growing from 3 to 80 schools in just 11 years.

Days before Qualtics was to hit NASDAQ, SAP acquired the research company for $8 billion.

The North Gauteng High Court has granted application for the final liquidation of VBS Mutual Bank.

Family time and sports: This is how top CFOs spend their time away from the desk.

Sygnia has announced the appointment of new FD Murad Sirkot following Michael Buckham's resignation.

The Medu Capital founder says that belief in a brighter future is essential for investment.

Dion Mhlaba has been nominated for his role as CFO of black-owned healthcare company RH Bophelo.

Goalfix director Colin Human says the dynamism of financial modelling supports growth and saves money.

Cape Town's five-star pet hotel has appointed a black cat as its chief feline officer.

Multinational CFOs take heed: Country-by-Country Reporting will deliver challenges, but also some advantages.

Mike Buckham has resigned as FD of Sygnia to focus on family and personal opportunities.

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.

A study has shown that executives with accounting competence are more likely to make misstatements.

Sasol CFO Paul Victor, who implemented cost controls in tough times, nominated for CFO Awards.

Denel announced Wim de Klerk's appointment following the dismissal of Odwa Mhlwana.

The CFO believes servant leadership creates purpose for people, empowering them to innovate at work.

AfroCentric Group chief financial officer Hannes Boonzaaier has been nominated for the CFO Awards.

Property to become a global market within 30 years, mobile phone property auctions are skyrocketing.

From Sanlam's B-BBEE expansion to BHP Billiton's Canadian exploration, these are this week's headline deals.

Tau Morwe has taken over from Siyabonga Gama who was axed for misconduct and maladministration.

Accounting Made Easy: Using visual tools effectively imparts accountancy knowledge - especially to non-accountants.

Leading CFOs explore the space that people will occupy in tomorrow's world of work.

"I learned more from the CFO interviews than what I ever thought was possible.," says KPMG top partner.

The banking group's FD says the A2X listing demonstrates support for broadening financial markets.

Role modelling and open doors: Leading CFOs on how they get the most out of their teams.

Standard Bank group finance director Arno Daehnke nominated for 'Oscars for South African finance professionals'.

Erik Venter cancels SAICA membership until the accountancy institute "gets its house in order".

Zafar 'Zaf' Mahomed will be taking over from Tyrone Soondarjee as the CFO at Cell C.

Meetings are a waste of time, and other learnings from MTN group executive Herman Singh.

CFO Pushpender Singla says this could trigger new industrial and economic development in the province.

W. consulting will hold your hand through the changes that IFRS 9 has brought.

Claudelle von Eck hopes the 2018 Index will serve as a wake-up call to leaders.

Oracle and the CFO Summit focus on "Tomorrow, today". See this in action at Thursday's event.

Charles Russon appointed to Absa Corporate and Investment Banking. Paul O'Flaherty to head Engineering Services.

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.

The pharmacy group CFO must feel comfortable he's delivering to the best of his abilities.

KPMG chairman Wiseman Nkuhlu commends the dilligence and professionalism of the team who served Nedbank.

CEO Ruschka Raidoo says companies should use analytics to deliver what their customers want.

From Naspers's billion-rand tech investment to Comair's IT company, these are the week's biggest deals.

CFO Avhashoni Ramikosi's name featured prominently in questionable financial transactions amounting to R106 million.

Capitec CFO and global adventurer Andre du Plessis has been nominated for the CFO Awards.

Goalfix's Colin Human: Financial modelling is the best tool to help make informed business decisions.

Amazon's Cape Town region will enable more African organisations to use advanced technologies.

AfricaRAS's Patricia Stock says companies must understand culture, diversity and local nuance in African countries.

He is helping to guide the telecoms giant through challenging times and boost MTN's growth.

Ekurhuleni City's municipal council has suspended Gugu Malaza for non-disclosure of SABC dismissal.

CFO Summit structure ensures you have access to all the learning opportunities it offers.

Northam Platinum has appointed Alet Coetzee as their new CFO with effect from 15 November.

Lori Milner from Beyond the Dress recommends you turn off those email alerts and focus.

Switch's Brett Terespolsky says new banks are targeting specific market segments - a strategy for success.

Vincent Pillay faced financial misconduct charges for involvement in the Nelson Mandela memorial service scandal.

FinTech disruption is allowing digital transacting between bank accounts, removing the dependence on credit cards.

CFO South Africa welcomes Standard Bank CIB's head, Global Client Coverage to the awards panel.

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.

Bad hires can be expensive. Nicoli Sauerman says that's why companies need tailored recruitment solutions.

Capitec CFO André du Plessis talks about loan desirability, motorbikes and the bank as his baby.

South Africans work two and a half years of overtime by skipping their lunch breaks.

FNB Business retains SA's Best Business Bank status in Annual Sunday Times Top Brands survey.

Accenture embraces diversity and fosters greater inclusivity in society with new Johannesburg Pride sponsorship.

W.consulting will get you ready for the looming IFRS 16 compliance deadline: January 2019.