Adventures in finance
Extraordinary life experiences can shape financial decisions. I’ve always worked in finance, and I’ve always been an adventurer….
The human catalyst
A strong Human Capital Factor ignites growth. “I only want to invest in fundamentals.” Such is a common…
Accounting reflects, finance projects
Finance leaders know that history is an imperfect guide. When delivering executive education sessions to senior executives, I…
Here today, gone tomorrow
Basing future growth on existing growth is a risky business. Financial forecasting and financial planning are two essential…
The capital expenditure conundrum
Elevated interest rates are now affecting US businesses’ plans, according to the latest research among financial executives. When…
When losses mean growth
Applying 20th-century financial reporting rules to 21st-century businesses means that reported losses are not always losses. They might…
Solving the problem of money
Financial services should put happiness at the heart of how they serve customers. When it comes to money,…
The price shock pathogen
Baumol’s Cost Disease shows why the inflationary spiral is hard to reverse. Inflation was so low, for so…
Financial services, simplified
Digitally-enabled companies have transformed the banking landscape. But sustaining success takes more than tech, says Capitec boss Gerrie…
Fabless is blameless
The asset-light model is being falsely charged for the global chip shortage. In the early 2000s, I held…
The boundless banker
Boubyan Bank’s group chief executive officer Adel Al-Majed finds great people and empowers them. Adel Abdul Wahab Al-Majed,…
Mind the GAAP
Why do companies provide non-standard profit numbers as part of their financial reporting? Every investor wants their company…
