Panel tells Finance Indaba that women's empowerment and upliftment is everyone's responsibility.

With or without machine learning, unethical accounting practices must be stamped out, say panellists.

South Africa is in a moral crisis, and doing something about it will take courage, says Athol Williams.

SNG Grant Thorton discussed how to prevent or minimise the impact of a data breach.

While corporate is making strides in making sure the workplace is more inclusive, gender equality is still lagging behind.

CFOs have to immerse themselves in how their company works in order for them to become good CEOs.

Six big trends will shape the future of work; all include technology, especially Artificial Intelligence.

Used effectively, data has the ability to transform the way we do business.

The Youth Employment Service has created 25,470 job opportunities since its March 2018 launch.

Companies will future proof their businesses by deliberately attracting and welcoming a younger skill set.

Zaf Mahomed and Jo-Ann Pohl agree adaptability is key for CFOs present and future.

"Robots are not coming for your jobs. New technology means that jobs will be reinvented."

Some rules are obstacles to success, said Marnus Broodryk in his opening keynote at the Finance Indaba.

Junior Biola, EasyDebit CEO, says a real-time verification solution for customer verification is imperative.

Can auditors still add value? AKA Africa will be answering this question at the Finance Indaba Africa.

CaseWare Africa's Christiaan Brink is encouraging accounting professionals and CFOs to embrace financial technology.

It delivers international financial reporting, corporate finance and valuations and governance and risk compliance.

SAIPA equips the professional accountants with latest knowledge, techniques and accreditation.

SAP Concur offers cloud-based services that manage your travel expenses and invoices.

OneStream Software is a modern, unified platform for corporate performance management.

The Executive Pay Barometer has reported a pay increase for CFOs despite tough economic environment.

The BDO network provides tailored audit, tax and advisory services combined with local expertise.

Comprised of various CEOs and CFOs, Goalfix offers the best finance models for businesses.

Also: Implats buys Canadian miner, SweepSouth raises R50 million, and Long4Life triples stake in Spur.

IRBA reports an improvement in shareholder governance and the strength of auditing and accounting standards.

Werner's appointment follows Air Namibia's liquidation announcement at the end of September.

The investigation into R1.2 billion of suspicious transactions found evidence of governance failings and wrongdoing.

Eight CFOs gathered at the Saxon to discuss the changes the Fourth Industrial revolution will truly deliver.

RSM's Thilen Pillay: "Disparities in African data protection law plus the EU's GDPR can be quite overwhelming."

Outsourcing to an expert is smart and cost-effective, says TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg.

He says that trust is built through better governance on a foundation of transparency and accountability.

PPC and its CFO Tryphosa Ramano have agreed to separate; Ronel van Dijk to take over as CFO.

Cheryl-Jane will be taking over from Innocent Dutiro, who has resigned to pursue other interests.

Karel will be taking over from director of budget and financial accounting Jackson Ngcelwane as acting CFO.

Group Five is currently implementing a business rescue plan that doesn't include a new CEO.

Accounting and Financial Advisory is an international financial management consulting firm.

IRBA CEO Bernard Agulhas: audit committees should keep an open mind when appointing auditors.

IMAS CEO Nkosinathi Thela says finance professionals must reskill to co-exist with evolving technology.

Innocentia will join OneLogix Group as an independent non-executive director as of 26 November.

EY's Brian Lewkowics will deliver a talk about SA's AI outlook beyond 2019 at the Finance Indaba.

Yawee Finance Recruitment assists businesses to identify and appoint finance skills.

EasyDebit specialises in once-off debits, recurring debits, scheduled payments, as well as verification services.

Adv. Rory Voller says that the regulator's new digital reporting tool makes it easy to file financial information.

Rob is an old hand at the CFO role at Peregrine, having held it from March 2010 to November 2017.

The council will facilitate the development and implementation of economic policies that spur inclusive growth.

Tanya is set to play a significant role in Bushveld Minerals as it enters into the next stage of its growth.

This amid debate about whether the rail agency's annual results deserve a qualified audit.

The company provides XBRL solutions in South Africa to convert financial statements to validated XBRL reports.

AG Kimi Makwetu confirms that the expected credit losses by Sanral's e-toll trade were R10.04 billion.

Louis von Zeuner takes over as Tongaat's chairman of the board, replacing outgoing Bahle Sibisi.

Also: Brait and Omnia making plans to pay off debt, and DNI 4PL to buy Blue Label Mobile.

André highlights the impact of IFRS 9 on Capitec Bank's results, saying the quality of the book has improved.

BlueBridge One's Jonathan Ryan explains how to foster innovation in your finance team.

DA Shadow Minister of Trade and Industry Dean Macpherson said the party will be laying criminal charges.

Banks who are restructuring have indicated that a few hundred employees are at risk of retrenchment.

FCM Travel Solutions and Corporate Traveller will have a stand at the Finance Indaba 2019.

Sabric CEO Susan Potgieter said criminals glean information from company websites and other digital platforms.

Learn how you can help create one million work opportunities with Youth Employment Services.

Broll's Ken Gerber says they are looking forward to reaping the rewards that both parties will bring.

In December, new B-BBEE Codes come into effect. Sage BEE123's Saul Symanowitz explains how to weather the changes.

The young CFO says engaged staff who have clarity about the company's goals are motivated to excel.

Moholi's resignation as non-executive director comes amidst Old Mutual's court battle with CEO Peter Moyo.

Also: Aspen Pharmacare moves into India and RDI Reit makes progress in offloading German assets.

Report shows the first ever simultaneous decline of financial assets in industrial and emerging countries.

The CFO Awards recognise top CFOs for outstanding performance and excellent leadership.

ZAR X CEO Etienne Nel says blockchain technology likely the future of financial markets settlements.

Enterprise proposition lead Hari Kumar talks about the good and bad when it comes to technology.

From the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8, to fuel cost increases, Comair FD Kirsten King shares all.

Oracle MD Niral Patel announced today that the company's investment in growth in SA remains strong.

Megan Pydigadu encourages South Africa to make a change at EOH's Courageous Leadership Conference.

SurTech chief revenue officer Dominic Nel will be talking about spreadsheets and corruption at Finance Indaba.

The group CFO looks forward to contributing her skills to the public sector and strengthening the SOC.

The Vancouver-based media company has appointed Christine Harris as its new CFO with effect from 1 November.

The key challenge, said CIMA stalwart Dr Noel Tagoe, is not the technology, but the social side.

South Africa is still Africa's wealthiest country with total wealth at $649 billion, despite political uncertainty.

Also: Growthpoint Properties and Air Algérie plan to make acquisitions and Basil Read plans to sell.

Aspen Pharmacare achieves most of its short-term goals despite the challenging environment.

Carmen's appointment will contribute towards a strong culture of corporate governance for Denel.

Blake Group provides tailor-made debt recovery solutions and data intelligence solutions.

Vastly experienced Jean-Pierre van Staden will take over from Morné du Plessis with effect from 2 January 2020.

Oracle Netsuite is the world's leading provider of cloud-based business management software.

Prosus started trading at EURO76 on the AEX market and R1,238.50 on the JSE market.

The Meditation for Business CEO will talk about how to future-proof your productivity at the Finance Indaba.

A recent analysis of bank executive remuneration looked at how executives' salaries have changed.

Digital transformation is taking place in SA, but it still has minimal impact on hiring decisions.

Stander and other opposing board members were ousted after the suspended CEO was re-elected as a director.

Standard Bank, FNB and Castle top the BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brands 2019 ranking.

This after Sibanye-Stillwater bought Lonmin, making it the biggest platinum producer in the world.

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.

Also: Vox Telecom South Africa and RMB agree to buy out Investec as part of R2 billion recapitalisation.

The settlement sees Regiments Capital selling its Capitec shares to the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund.

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.

The CFO reports that the financial services group has managed to stand by its earnings target.

AKA Africa provides sustainable business solutions for both the public and private sectors.

The country's 164 days without load shedding have resulted in unexpected second-quarter GDP growth.

Dr Tim London explains that to maximise learning in your organisation, you have to let your people lead.

The ex-Truworths CFO and House of Busby CEO will commence his duties on 14 October.

The new CFO brings with her critical skills to support the stabilisation of the finance department.

CFO Mark Steyn says that services, freight and property performed well, while electrics and commercial products struggled.

The Global Alliance Seguros SA CFO discusses the challenges of her role - which include cyclones.

Also: Redefine Properties against Delta-Rebosis Merger and Safari Investment shareholders against Comprop takeover.

The Eskom Pension and Provident Fund has announced Linda's appointment with effect from 1 September.

Andrey's appointment will "help the company move through the next stages of growth".

The council's failure to appoint a new CFO before the end of August will place tremendous pressure on the metro.

Absa CIB junior market risk analyst Shumani Tshifhango was awarded for "playing a shaping role in society".

Imperial Logistics delivered unsatisfactory performance says CFO George de Beer, but there's room for strategic growth.

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.

SNG Grant Thornton provides meaningful, forward-looking advice to publicly and privately listed clients.

Manufacturing might hit a wall when it discovers the cost of implementing new technologies says Arthur Goldstuck.

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.

ACS-Embrace boasts a 100 percent implementation success rate because of their local presence, expertise and understanding.

Italtile's Tsundzukani Mhlanga accredits leveraging robust cost leadership and unparalleled customer experience.

Altron Karabina provides innovative technology solutions and services that are relevant and impactful.

Also: Implats relinquishes control of Sunday Lake and Sebata sells majority stake in the Water Group.

Verimark's Bryan Groome discusses the risks he took to open up opportunities for personal growth.

If you earn more than R48,753 per month, you are in the top one percent of earners in SA.

According to Sage's annual Productivity Tracker, R7.2 billion was lost to admin in the last year.

The Payments Association of South Africa has reduced the cheque limit from R500,000 to R50,000.

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.

Laughs, common ground and sharp insights punctuated a dinner with high calibre finance execs.