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CFO Leadership: Navigating Volatility While Aiming for Growth

Growth Strategies

CFO Leadership: Navigating Volatility While Aiming for Growth

To create value from volatility, successful leaders are honing three types of edge: insights, commitment, and execution.

By Adam Zaki | September 9, 2022

Can the Global Minimum Tax Get Across the Finish Line?

Can the Global Minimum Tax Get Across the Finish Line?

As the new law remains up in the air, CFOs have to double down on scenario planning and develop action plans for each of their options.

By Brian Peccarelli | June 8, 2022

Why Earnings Guidance Matters

Investor Relations

Why Earnings Guidance Matters

Giving guidance may be tedious, but it ultimately makes markets more efficient.

By Vincent Ryan | June 16, 2020

First Data Decline Fuels $553M Loss for KKR

Investment Banking

First Data Decline Fuels $553M Loss for KKR

KKR's largest private-equity holding lost 19% of its value in the first quarter, part of a 0.9% depreciation in KKR's private-equity portfolio.

By Matthew Heller | April 26, 2016

Pension Funds: Eliminate the Negative

Pension Funds: Eliminate the Negative

A new strategy reduces pension funds’ risks, but it has a cost.

By Economist Staff | October 30, 2014

The Return of Moderation: Sea of Tranquility

Global Business

The Return of Moderation: Sea of Tranquility

Volatility has disappeared from the economy and markets. That could be a problem.

By Economist Staff | May 28, 2014

Good-bye COO, Hello More Responsibility

Good-bye COO, Hello More Responsibility

Fewer and fewer large companies have chief operating officers, meaning CFOs are getting more operational responsibility. That should position them as CEO candidates — someday.

By David McCann | September 24, 2012