Asia

CFOs Still Spurning High-Return Projects
Risk

CFOs Still Spurning High-Return Projects

Despite the overall lower cost of capital, the hurdle rates companies use to screen investments are still 'stubbornly high.'
By Vincent Ryan | June 15, 2017
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Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire
Talent Management

Companies Seek to Acquire and Hire

Slow growth is piquing interest in M&A but hindering efforts to fill key positions, according to the latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.
By David W. Owens | November 25, 2015
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Sunny Side Up
Corporate Finance

Sunny Side Up

CFO optimism about the economy soars in the U.S. but plummets in Latin America, according to the latest Duke/CFO Business Outlook survey.
By David W. Owens | October 20, 2014
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A Split Decision on Cash
M&A

A Split Decision on Cash

The Duke/CFO Magazine Global Business Outlook Survey shows finance chiefs in some regions deciding that they can afford to invest again in growth.
By David W. Owens | July 18, 2014
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A Global Affliction
Growth Companies

A Global Affliction

Finance executives around the world are plagued by uncertainty about the economy, politics and more.
By David W. Owens | June 30, 2014
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A Split Decision on Cash
Growth Companies

A Split Decision on Cash

The Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook Survey shows some U.S. finance chiefs deciding that they can afford to invest again in growth.
By David W. Owens | June 11, 2014
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Bank Lending in Emerging Markets Worsens
Forecasting

Bank Lending in Emerging Markets Worsens

The deterioration reflects weaker economic performance in many developing economies, says the Institute of International Finance.
By Vincent Ryan | May 1, 2014
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