The CEO’s AI To-Do List
TAKEAWAYS Anyone who thinks that the Chief Technology Officer or Chief Information Officer should own artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has it wrong – the direct, personal involvement of a company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is essential for any significant transformation to succeed. Yet, many CEOs have remained on the sidelines, unclear of what exactly they […]
When Criminals Donate (Part 1 of 2)
TAKEAWAYS In August 2023, Singapore authorities conducted the largest anti-money laundering (AML) operation in the country’s history, seizing approximately S$3 billion in assets. What emerged in the weeks following was troubling, but not surprising to those who understand how criminals think. At least five of the accused had donated six-figure sums to Singapore’s most reputable […]
Accountants As Storytellers
TAKEAWAYS Recent geopolitical conflicts and economic developments have driven business communities around the world into a frenzy. Against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East and the imposition of tariffs by the United States, the global economy has been shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty and hit by pessimistic sentiments. Stock markets have […]