Businesses In Asia Rethinking Purpose, Profit And Social Responsibility
In Asia, the traditional pursuit of profit is being redefined by the mandate of purpose and social responsibility. Finance professionals, whose roles are deeply intertwined with corporate objectives, need to understand the shifting priorities as they impact investment decisions, risk profiles, and long-term value creation. The inaugural series of a multi-part research programme, The Business […]
ISCA Conference 2025
TAKEAWAYS The ISCA Conference, a landmark event in the accounting industry, returned with its largest lineup of speakers to date, to inspire attendees and examine the most pertinent issues affecting business and accountancy. Breaking with tradition, this year’s event was held at the Golden Village Vivo City cinema on November 12, complete with popcorn and […]
Alphabet Soup: IPOs, RTOs And SPACs (Part 2)
TAKEAWAYS In Part 1 of this article, we examined the benefits and challenges associated with reverse takeovers (RTOs). This article assesses the key elements that management at the private and public companies must consider for a successful RTO and, given that RTOs are not the only show in town, compare them with special purpose acquisition […]
