One Title, Different Roles
Human Capital & Career
29.03.12

Decoding the CFO

One Title, Different Roles

Europe is divided in half. CFOs in France, Germany and the UK are much better paid and seem to have more power than their colleagues in Italy, Poland, Russia and Spain, research by CFO Insight shows. Only gradually will the gap shrink. more »
CFO Insight – Financial news for chief financial officers New financial news portal CFO INSIGHT.com
5 Questions for… Hans-Gerd Wienands, CFO of Messer Group
“I’m Not Mr No” CFO Interview: Suez’ Jean-Marc Boursier
Markets & Economy
29.03.12

Guest Commentary by Nouriel Roubini

Scary Oil

Scary Oil
The global economy is on a fragile path to recovery. But tensions with Iran do not bode well, as the last three global recessions prior to 2008 were each caused by turmoil in the Middle East. more »
Euro Crisis and Rising Inequality Threaten Asian Growth
Savings ratio in France at a high
Caixabank: Merger won’t affect lending
Human Capital & Career
29.03.12

CFO Interview: Suez’ Jean-Marc Boursier

“I’m Not Mr No”

“I’m Not Mr No”
Jean-Marc Boursier, CFO of French water distribution and treatment company Suez Environnement, on building desalination plants in Australia, making investments work in Spain, and his role in managing... more »
CFO Insight – Financial news for chief financial officers
5 Questions for…
Winner / Loser
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Human Capital & Career

New financial news portal CFO INSIGHT.com

26.04.12

CFO Insight – Financial news for chief financial officers

Launched in April 2012, cfo-insight.com is the only financial magazine and financial news portal serving the unique information needs of chief financial officers across Europe. With offices in London, Berlin and Frankfurt, we boast the strongest editorial team dedicated exclusively to chief financial... more »

Hans-Gerd Wienands, CFO of Messer Group

30.03.12

5 Questions for…

5 Questions for…
This week's winner is Viktor Belyakov, CFO of Russia’s potash giant Uralkali, who has done a lot of things right since his company’s takeover of S more »
Winner / Loser
Weatherford nominates John Briscoe as new CFO CFO-Change
CFO Lars Sandström leaves Sobi Back to Scania
Financing & Liquidity

Asia

26.03.12

Morgan Stanley: Listings in Shanghai should be possible in 2013

Morgan Stanley: Listings in Shanghai should be possible in 2013
Dirk Notheis from Morgan Stanley Bank thinks the IPO market in Shanghai should open within the next eighteen months. more »

Corporate Bond

22.03.12

Heineken issues EUR 1.35 billion bond

Heineken issues EUR 1.35 billion bond
After a spectacular start in 2012, corporate bond issuances are still picking up. Dutch beer brewer Heineken recently tapped the capital markets with a EUR 1.35 billion placement. more »
Corporations Enter the Repo Market Corporation Lending
Sefyr Värme issues first bond Bond Premiere
Eastern Europe Hit by Syn Loan Contraction Syndicated Loans
Reporting & Forecasting

Investors are alert

23.02.12

Aggressive Accounting on the Rise

Aggressive Accounting on the Rise
Environment tempts CFOs to use creative accounting methods. more »

IFRS changes

09.02.12

UK’s FDs barely prepared

UK’s FDs barely prepared
Finance directors in the UK are ­seriously unprepared for the upcoming changes to the International Financial Reporting Standards according to a recent survey by Ernst & Young (EY). more »
Throw Out the Crystal Balls! Budgeting
The Burden of Out Tax Havens
Reluctant Carbon Counters Carbon Emissions
Risk Management & IT

Record fines

01.12.11

The Burden of Proof

The Burden of Proof
Pressure is rising. In the face of high fines and tougher regulations, it is about time for companies to double check their compliance performance. more »

New technologies

01.12.11

Brain Gain

Brain Gain
Big data and cloud computing are game-changing technologies. But CFOs should be wary of the risks. more »
Just an Idea, Yet A Real Plug TUI Travel's pensions gap
The End of Harmony Audit regulation
Beyond Protection BP's insurance disaster
Strategy & Efficiency

19.04.12

Growth Requires Management Expansion

Growth Requires Management Expansion
This week's winner is Viktor Belyakov, CFO of Russia’s potash giant Uralkali, who has done a lot of things right since his company’s takeover of S more »

Debt-equity swap

29.03.12

Fitness First Deal in Doubt

Fitness First Deal in Doubt
The recently reported debt-for-equity swap on Fitness First may not happen for a few more months, an insider tells CFO Insight. Reuters reported yesterday that the gym operator is undergoing a debt-for-equity swap that will see private equity funds Oaktree and Marathon, which together own most of... more »
A Tale of Two Markets Resource Allocation
Free Punch The London Eye
Under Surveillance EU Trust Regulation
Markets & Economy

19.04.12

Euro Crisis and Rising Inequality Threaten Asian Growth

Euro Crisis and Rising Inequality Threaten Asian Growth
European companies outsource and invest heavily in developing Asia. High GDP growth rates, increasing demand and lower production costs draw firms to the East. But despite the economic prosperity, inequality in these countries is rising – and threatens to put a halt on the Asian boom. more »

French economy

29.03.12

Savings ratio in France at a high

Savings ratio in France at a high
The French savings ratio is rising. This is alarming, given that household spending is the traditional growth engine for the French economy. But the country’s upcoming presidential elections could change the game. more »
Caixabank: Merger won’t affect lending Merger of Caixabank and Banca Cívica
List Local Warsaw Stock Exchange
Deutsche Bank: Credit crunch is crushing Italian business Fallout from lending cuts

Number of the week

Number of the week

Target rate for corporation tax by 2014 according to recently unveiled plans by UK chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne.

Cooperative Partners

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CFO Insight Spring // 2012

 

Decoding the CFO

Being a CFO can mean a lot of different things across Europe. Those in France, Germany and the UK are paid much better and seem to have more power than their colleagues.

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