The roles and responsibilities of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) have changed dramatically over the last 30 years. Previously, the CFO was in charge of settling the company accounts as well as drafting the financial statement reports and company budgets. However, number-crunching and budgeting are no longer the only considerations
In present day, the role of a CFO has evolved from mainly controlling finances and mitigating cash flow problems to one that injects strategic business perspectives as well. Having a finance veteran as CFO helps guide the company towards long-term profitability and avoid costly mistakes that inexperienced founders may unintentionally
How to overcome F&B challenges posed by COVID-19 In the first presentation of our “Full-house” Webinar series, Ms Julia Kwok covers the challenges faced by the F&B industry and the strategies that businesses can employ to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Julia, partner at Paloe, has helped manage major F&B
During our webinar “Surviving COVID-19 – A CFO’s Perspective” we invited Mr Janus Lim, Managing Director of Finaqe Group, to share his advice on getting a term loan given the COVID-19 situation. He covers the key aspects of personal credit and a company’s finance that influence bank loan approval. Here
Cash keeps you running When it comes to the success of a start-up, the saying “Cash is King” could not be emphasised enough. Cash is often the main reason companies stay alive longer than its competitors. It sustains businesses while seeking a new round of financing, driving rapid growth. It
With many large corporations taking on M&A as a potential growth strategy, business leaders are tempted to adopt the acquisition path to build a business empire. However, according to Mark Sirower, renowned M&A consultant in BCG, most acquisitions end up in spectacular failures. Many firms fail to see how new
