February 2018 – CMA Australia On Target

Bolstered by upbeat economic outlooks at home and abroad, Australian CFO optimism continues to hold strong. And according to the latest edition of Deloitte’s CFO Sentiment report, reduced financial volatility is also increasing risk appetite,

Key points from the H2 2017 survey behind the report – A strong global economy underpins rising optimism and risk appetite – conducted in November and December, include:

A net 71% of CFOs are optimistic about the financial prospects of their companies
Net positive confidence results have now been recorded since H1 2013
A record 62% are comfortable with taking on more balance sheet risk
63% are concerned about the impact of further regulatory changes
42% believe innovation is their number one strategic planning consideration.
Global and local outlooks support optimism and risk appetite CFO optimism holding, risk appetite up on back of upbeat local & international economies […]

Human Capital

Bored at work? You’re not alone

February 27, 2018

Australian workers are spending almost a fifth of their week bored on the job, according to new independent research among 460 hiring managers commissioned by specialised recruiter Robert Half. On average, managers believe their employees are spending 16% of their week bored at work – which is equivalent to six hours a week for someone working a 7.5-hour day [1].

Employees in Western Australia seem to be the most bored, with managers anticipating that staff spend more than six (6.4) hours a week uninterested in their jobs. This is closely followed by Queensland (6), Victoria (6) and New South Wales (5.25), who are estimated to spend between 5-6 hours a week bored at work. Bored at work? You’re not alone […]

Risk Management

QUT research show that seniors are at high risk around financial decisions

February 27, 2018

Financial elder abuse, life savings lost through shonky investments – older people are high risk because they have more money just before retirement, on average, than at any other stage in their lives, says QUT PhD researcher Sylvain Hohn.

Mr Hohn, from QUT Business School, is investigating how older people make financial decisions and their preparedness for the potential financial risk posed by age-related cognitive decline.

“Financial decision-making is crucial for financial well-being and as we grow older, these decisions become even more vital,” Mr Hohn said. QUT research show that seniors are at high risk around financial decisions […]

Tools, Tips, and Tricks

5 Ways Travel will Change in 2018

February 22, 2018

(BPT) – As international travel gains popularity each year, new destinations are added to bucket lists and new travel gadgets and accessories appear on the market. The way we travel has changed in the past 5 Ways Travel will Change in 2018 […]

Risk Management

Older Men Most Vulnerable to Scams

February 22, 2018

Australians over 50 are three times more likely to fall victim to a scam than younger generations, new data from Commonwealth Bank reveals. Older men are more susceptible to scams than older women, with those Older Men Most Vulnerable to Scams […]

Cambodia, Hall of Fame

Mr. Phillip Thai Foong Wong 2017)

February 20, 2018

Mr. Phillip Thai Foong Wong is a Senior Finance professional with substantial Asia Pacific management experience in a Global MNC. In the last twenty years, Mr. Wong has held the senior positions in Sydney, Shanghai, Mr. Phillip Thai Foong Wong 2017) […]

Cambodia, Hall of Fame

Mr. Nge Huy (2017)

February 20, 2018

Mr. Nge Huy is the first Cambodian Audit Partner of KPMG, and is currently the Head of Audit in KPMG Cambodia. He has been responsible for developing KPMG’s practice in Cambodia, managing audit engagements and Mr. Nge Huy (2017) […]