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CASE STUDY
What can Superman teach you about strategic reinvention?
Superman's reboot isn’t just about box office returns. It’s a case study in long-term brand strategy, risk management, and premium pricing, and what it takes to rebuild audience trust in a saturated market.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Why is this crypto’s most important week yet?
EXPERT INSIGHT BY CFI
FPAP vs. FMVA: Which certification builds the finance team you need?
It’s a familiar dilemma for today’s CFO: you’ve secured the headcount, you’ve set the strategy, and now you need people; people who can not only understand the numbers but shape what comes next.
LEADING VOICE BROADCAST INSIGHTS
From spreadsheets to software: The essential shift for FRS 102 compliance
Spreadsheets can't keep up with the demands of the revised FRS 102 standard. Here's why finance teams are shifting to purpose-built software for compliance, audit efficiency, and real-time oversight, before the 2026 deadline hits.
THE BIG INTERVIEW
Q&A: PensionBee’s CFO on when growth demands slowing down
PensionBee CFO Christoph Martin reflects on scaling a fintech business with restraint, why timing matters more than speed, and how finance can lead from behind the scenes.
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TALENT, TECH & THE MID-YEAR RESET
What can CFOs learn from "finfluencers"?
Social media is filled with people offering hot takes on a range of financial issues. This has repercussions for how businesses are perceived online and how finance leaders must share and communicate critical information.
🗳️ POLL
Why do you think most businesses fail?
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WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
THE MONEY SHOW
Trump tariffs hit SA, rand steady, time for your mid-year financial check-up
Stephen Grootes speaks to Donald MacKay, Director at XA International Trade Advisors, about US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 30% tariff on South African imports effective August 1, 2025, and its potential economic impact, including job losses and reduced competitiveness in key sectors like automotive, wine, and citrus.
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